Even in Death (#Wattys2015)

You're In Trouble, Missy!

Hey guys! I know it's been a while, but I just kinda lost my groove and had serious writers block. But I'm back with several surprises! The picture is of Kate Moennig who plays Carson :) enjoy!
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We managed to reach my house a few minutes before 7. The ride back was really special, and I couldn't figure out why. Bailey held my hand the entire time and we talked about our families and our life. By the time we got back, I didn't want Bailey to leave.

I pouted and turned to face her. "I've had such a good time with you, I don't want..."

"To leave? Me either darlin'." Her words sounded like liquid gold and I felt my heart melt in my body.

"How about this, you go and get some sleep, and I'll pick you up at 6 and take you out. Wear a dress, it's gonna be a little fancy."

I blushed and nodded, but before I had a chance to say anything Bailey reached across the seat and pulled me into her kiss. Our tongues melted together and we made out for a solid 15 minutes before a very angry knock at the window caused us both to jump out of our skin. We looked up to find Hunter's very furious face pressed against the glass. Bailey sighed and muttered under her breath.

"Bye, see you at 6." I leaned in and kissed her softly before hopping out of her truck.

I quickly made my way to the driver side where Hunter was glaring at Bailey. "Hunt, please don't do this, come on."

I wrapped my hand around his muscular arm and tugged lightly to no avail. "Okay, Willow. Give me just a minute to talk to her, I promise I won't hurt her."

"No funny business?" I raised an eyebrow and held out my pinky.

"No funny business." He wrapped his pinky around mine and squeezed a little too hard.

I gave Bailey an apologetic smile and turned towards the house. I could hear Hunter yelling as soon as I stepped through the door and wondered what he was saying to her. Before I had too much time to think, a breeze surrounded me and Carson's angry face was reflecting off of the mirror above our fireplace.

"Why.....would you.....do that?!"

I ignored her and walked up the stairs to my bedroom, only to discover my room was in cahoots. My books were all over the floor, my mattress had been tossed upside down. The picture I had of Carson on my nightstand was ripped to shreds. I felt awful. I knew I was hurting Carson, and it hurt me so much.

"Carson? I know you're here. Look, I'm sorry...this isn't what I wanted. But she makes me happy. Don't you want me to be happy?"

I felt arms wrap around me from behind and I tensed up. "Please......don't leave....me...."

And suddenly the temperature was back to normal. Two minutes later the door slammed and Hunter pounded up the stairs.

"What did you say to her Hunter?! You better not have ruined this for me!"

Hunter's angry expression softened and he pulled me into his room. "I'm sorry, sis. I just got carried away. When I asked Bailey to hang out with you at practice, I told her not to actually date you and -"

"Excuse me!?!?! You did what? Hunter, how could you ask someone to take me out?" I was fuming. I'm pretty sure steam was coming off of my body.

There was a soft knock at the door and I ran downstairs with Hunter following, trying to apologize and take back what he said. I open the door and Bailey is standing there, a sad and crooked grin on her face.

"Stay away from me, Bailey. I...I trusted you..." I whispered softly. And then everything around me turned to black and I felt Carson's arms wrap around me as I slowly fell to the floor. I could faintly hear Hunter and Bailey calling my name, but I just let myself be enveloped in the blackness.

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I groaned and slowly opened my eyes, finding darkness. I could hear faint whispers in the background. I sat up slowly and tried to make out my surroundings. Lamp, television, gross floral carpet....living room. I spun around trying to find the voices and noticed the light was on in the kitchen. Bailey and Hunter must be in there talking...

Bailey and Hunter. My heart pounded a little harder as I remembered what happened before I blacked out. Hunter asked Bailey to take me out at his lacrosse practice....the run in at the mall wasn't coincidence....he planned it all. Frustrated tears made their way down my face, and just as I was about to get up I heard the hushed whispers of the ones who betrayed me escalate into loud arguments.

"I don't care what you say, man! She's my little sister. This wasn't supposed to be about you making out with her, it was supposed to be about bringing her out of her depression..."

Bailey cut Hunter off with an obnoxiously loud slap to the table. "I know what this was supposed to be. I never forgot. Willow is so special, though. You don't understand. I can see the her that she wants to be and I just want to help her get back to that. She's beautiful and caring and I just want to protect her. Just as much as you do."

I'd had enough and stormed into the kitchen, the tears freely falling onto my face. "Cut the shit, both of you. I don't need your pity. I don't need your help. Both of you leave me alone!"

I ran from the kitchen and snatched Hunter's keys off the table as I ran. I bolted out the door and jumped into the jeep and pulled out of the driveway as I see Hunter and Bailey scrambling to her truck to follow me.

I smirk through the tears. I'm going somewhere nobody will find me. They think I'm too scared to go back. The jeep gets cold and I look into the passenger seat and see Carson smiling at me. I shiver slightly, and head towards the lake.