not like you → c . barton

[11] {shorter chapter}

"So, you've got three main locations, and a set of photos from each location?" Hank asked, both hands on the wheel. Jeb nodded, and Diamond sighed.

"It's not a lot, but we know that HYDRA totally could have manipulated some photos, just to give anyone who's tracking them a hard time," she said softly, and I nodded.

"Well, we don't have time to check all three places, and splitting up is a stupid idea, even if we knew what exactly we're up against," Hank murmured, and Jeb bit his lip.

"I say we check out the second location. The pictures seem the most authentic from that site. Hey, Hank where exactly we are? I know we stopped for gas a little while back, but..." Jeb asked, and I looked outside for any road signs that might give us a hint.

"Now entering Bellevue, Washington. Would you look at that? We're pretty close, and your dad said they would be just outside of Seattle, right?" Diamond asked, and I nodded again. She grinned and looked around as her watch started to buzz. We all looked at her, and she gazed at the screen,

"Jeb, it's mom," she whispered, and we all froze. I had totally forgotten that our parents had no idea we were doing this. They were gonna kill us. Diamond looked at us before nodding and answering the call.

"Hello? Mom? Where are you?" Diamond asked, and we could hear a shushing sound on the other end.

"Diamond? Is Jeb with you? Put Auntie Penny on the watch," their mom's voice was just above a whisper, and we all froze, except for Hank, who was driving.

"Um, mom, Jeb's here, but Auntie Penny and Uncle Frank aren't here. Actually, it's more like... we're not there...." she trailed off, and then it was their dad's voice that responded.

"What do you two mean? Where are you?" he asked, and Jeb swallowed.

"We're coming to get you," he said, and there was a pause, on both ends. We all waited nervously, and then I remembered that they were trapped, and if they were calling us, they had a moment alone and couldn't yell.

"Who all are you with, aside from your sister?" their dad hissed, and Jeb bit his lip.

"I'm with Hank Mallard and Alex Barton. Dad, where are you?" he asked, and there were sounds of distant shouts and the slamming of boots on the ground.

"Jeb, we don't have much time. We're in the Humphrey Building, on Northeast 10th Street, in Bellevue. They found out your mother was making the call. Tell Alex that her father is okay, and so is the rest of his team. And Hank, his parents are okay. Widow managed to get them out of here only a few hours before we got caught. Don't think for a minute she played the helpless card," he said, and the voices grew louder. We all looked at each other, and I think all of our eyes were the same way: wide and filled with fear. We heard a woman scream, and we all winced, and I bet we were all thinking the same thing.

"Honey!" was the last thing we heard from their dad before the feed crackled, then it was silent. There was this twisting feeling in my stomach, and then this... emotion... clouded over onto the twins' faces.

"We gotta get there, now!" Jeb growled, saying what we already knew.

"I'm going as fast as I can without breaking the law by going over the speed limit. Remember, we're only fourteen to fifteen year olds, and I'm fucking driving my brother's car, with my brother's license! We could get arrested for this shit!" Hank's voice was getting louder, and Diamond shared a look with me. We nodded once, and just as Jeb was about to open his mouth, we did, too.

"Enough!" we caught their attention, and I sighed.

"Look, I know that whatever I say about what your feelings isn't going to describe how you're feeling, so don't yell at me, saying 'damn right I'm upset'. But, Hank's going as fast as he can, and we just need to remain calm and collected," I said gently, and Jeb, nodded, sinking back against the seat. I shifted back into my seat, and I shared a look with Hank.

"How much further?" I asked softly, and he looked at a few signs.

"We're there."