Shattered Glass

Chapter 5: The Argument

This chapter has a brief mention of suicide. It is not described, only mentioned. Theres also a lil bit of kissing and a mention of sex (NOT SHOWN OF COURSE WE ARE MINORS >:3)

Charlotte, Peter and the kids went unbothered for about 2 days and then the cops came knocking on the door to ask them questions. "Crap the cops." Peter said as he looked out the window. Charlotte stared at him. She looked utterly terrified. "We have to answer, don't we?"

"Yeah"he said, then he went to open the door "Hello officers, how can we help you?" He greeted them, trying to stay as calm as possible. "Is Charlotte, Jason and Eli Evergarden here?" They asked. The officer was tall, with rather average features, not much to look at. "Yeah, I'll go get Jason and Eli." Peter said before he went to their rooms and brought them down. They sat in the living room with the cop, all expecting the worst. Instead the cop simply said that their dad had committed suicide, and that their mother was dealing with distribution of shares and items. He told them they would be called to court soon, and also might be questioned about their father, but that they weren't in trouble, it was just to have on record. They all looked relieved.

Jason glared at him the entire time, seeming to be in a rather dark mood today. The cop got up to leave. As Peter was walking out the door Jason flipped him off. "Jason" Peter said, giving him a look that said "you know better" He rolled his eyes in response. "We're gonna get arrested anyway so who cares?"

"No you're not." Peter responded. Jason crossed his arms. "If you think that you're dumb" Peter looked at Charlotte and mouthed "should we tell him?"

She shrugged, giving him no answer. "Listen Jason all you need to know is that we saved your butt ok and all you've done so far is give up." he said, getting a little annoyed. Jason just glared at him. This pissed Peter off. He was so ungrateful. "LIKE DO YOU EVEN CARE ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! A COUPLE DAYS AGO YOU SCARED ELI BY BEING HIGH, AND NOW THIS!" He snapped, finally giving into his anger. Jason flinched, his eyes going wide. All eyes were on Peter. "SERIOUSLY DO YOU JUST NOT CARE?!" He yelled again.

Jason stared at Peter for a moment, wide-eyed, then he shoved past Peter and ran to his room covering his face. He instantly covered his mouth realizing what he just said. He felt horrified. I'm becoming his dad.. the thought shot through his head. "Jason" Charlotte called after him but hesitated to follow as he slammed the door

Peter sunk to the floor not able to think about anything else besides what he did. His head spun. Charlotte brought herself to sit by him, looking at him worriedly. He removed his hand from his mouth and started running it through his hair, freaking out. After a long moment he finally spoke. "I can't believe I said that to him."

"It's ok.. You didn't mean it.." Charlotte rubbed his back gently, trying to calm him. "I know but still..." He left his hands in his hair and put his face on his knees. She hugged him close, this time being the one who had to be comforting. "He'll be ok.." He stayed quiet for a long time before he looked up and hugged her back. "He'll get over it soon," Charlotte promised. "Ok honey." He murmured, not really believing it. She sat there with him, comforting him. The loud sound of emo music drifted into the room. Peter rolled his eyes. "He does that," Charlotte said, shrugging a little.

Peter looked at her. He smiled and put his hand on her cheek. "I'm so happy we're getting married." She smiled, leaning into his hand a little bit. Her warm smooth face felt nice in his hand. "Me too," She murmured. "I love you. More than anything." He lowered his voice to a whisper. "I love you even more"

"No, I love you more." He said teasingly. She pouted, then smirked. "I love you more and I can prove it" He looked at her. "Oh really?" He asked. She leaned in and kissed him gently. His eyes widened in surprise but then he melted into the kiss. His heart was full of love for her. She was so amazing, he loved her so much, she was all he ever wanted. They were interrupted from their kiss by Eli walking in. When she saw them she froze. "Are you making babies on the floor?" She asked. Charlotte broke away from Peter, her face turning a very concerning color red. Peter pulled away quickly as well. "No" He responded, feeling flustered.

"Eli, why don't you go watch tv?" Charlotte prompted "How about you use a bed instead of the floor?" Eli responded, crossing her arms. Peter's face reddened as well and he stared at her, not expecting this from a nine-year-old. "Eliiii" Charlotte complained. Eli sighed and walked away, sending Peter a side-eye. They sat there for a moment, processing what just happened. "Uh..." Charlotte's face was bright red. "Yeah.." Peter's face was the same color, if not redder. They just stared at each other for a long moment.