The Great War

🌨️ TELL ME WHY 🌨️

The song in the title is "Tell Me Why?" by Taylor Swift.

3rd Person POV

Drew turns on Liam, his eyes blazing with anger. "What the hell are you doing? I thought I told you to keep your mouth shut!"

Liam and Henry exchange terrified glances, their bravery faltering under Drew's furious gaze.

Liam swallows hard, his voice shaking a bit. "I can't just stand here and watch you lie to him like this."

Jake's POV

I took a chance, I took a shot
And you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not
You took a swing, I took it hard
And down here from the ground, I see who you are

I'm sick and tired of your attitude
I'm feeling like I don't know you
You tell me that we're best friends, then you cut me down
And I'm trying to help your get some
Character development
But you know you got a mean streak
Makes me run for cover when you're around
And here's to you and your temper
Yes, I remember what you said last time
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
Tell me why?

You could write a book on
How to ruin someone's perfect life
Well, I get so confused and frustrated
Forget what I'm trying to say,

I'm sick and tired of your reasons
I got no one to believe in
You tell me we're all good, then push me around
And I want to try and make you change
But you know you got a mean streak
Makes me run for cover when you're around
Here's to you and your temper
Yes, I remember what you said to my friends
And I know that you see what you're doing to them
Tell me why?

Why do you have to make others feel small
So you can feel whole inside?
Why do you have to put down my dreams
So you're the only thing on my mind?
Tell me why

I take a step back, let you go
I told you I'm not bulletproof
Now you know

3rd Person POV

Jake's eyes widen in shock as he hears Liam's words. Hailey's alive. She's actually alive. He feels a rush of relief wash over him, but it's quickly replaced by anger.

Jake turns to Drew, his eyes narrowing. "Where is she?!"

Drew scowls, realizing that his cover is blown. "She's downstairs. In the basement."

Jake tries to shove past Drew and head for the basement but Drew immediately blocks his way.

Drew crosses his arms, a smug expression on his face. "Whoa, whoa. Not so fast. You think I'm just going to let you go down there and rescue your little girlfriend?"

Jake clenches his fists, his anger boiling over. "I swear to god, Drew. If you don't let me go down there right now, I will kick your sorry ass."

Drew grins, seemingly unbothered by Jake's threats. "Oh, really? And how are you planning on doing that? You're outnumbered three to one, genius."