For Her, Embrel

Chapter 3

Eli's POV

"Embrel, it's time to wake up. We're landing in ten minutes" I said as she started to shiver. Nick ripped the blanket off her. I shot him a look and he starts laughing.

"Come on Emmy bear, time to get up. Emmy, EmAnna, EmbrelIdontknowyourmiddlenameWade" Nick says stroking Embrel's hair.

"It's Anastasia, Nick. Embrel Anastasia Wade" I reply.

"Oh, pretty. Embrel Anastasia, get up right now before I tickle you" Nick says and she immediately opens up her sparkling eyes.

Embrel's POV

Oh no. Oh hell no, it's not going to happen. That guy will not, I repeat not tickle me. First off, I have always hated being tickled. Second, my brother used to tickle me and it would be too much to handle. Third and last, my scars would hurt so badly on my stomach if he tickled me there.

"I don't think so" I say in my most threatening voice.

"And why should I listen?" Nick asks with a smirk on face.

"It wouldn't be pretty if you didn't listen. Eli, do you have a say in this?" I inquire.

"I'm am not a part of this" Eli says, chuckling to himself. I sit back in my seat and I feel a pain in my side.

"N-Nick stop t-tickling me" I say laughing and crying at the same time.

"Why are you laughing and crying?" Eli asks putting a hand on my knee.

"I laughed because Nick didn't listen and I will kick his butt. I have to wait to get to the hotel room to tell you why I cried" I say getting confused looks from them.

The plane eventually landed and we hitch a cab to the hotel. The ride was completely silent, except for the lethargic music on the radio. After about ten minutes, we finally reached the closest hotel.

"Reservation for Woodard" Eli tells the receptionist.

"Ah yes, rooms 262 and 263. Would you like one room key for each room, or two?" the receptionist asks.

"Two" Eli replies and I give him a dirty look.

"Okay, here are your room keys. Have a nice night" she says.

"Likewise" Nick states. We take our bags into the rooms. I got the room with one king-sized bed and the guys share a room with two queen-sized beds. I set my suitcase on the desk and I see the door start to open.

"Hola chica" Nick says walking in along with Eli.

"Hey" I say annoyed. We're not even here five minutes and I have been bombarded.

"No need to be mad. Now we came here to ask you some things" Eli implies. I nod and motion for them to sit down.

"First, why was Felicia crying, and what did you mean by the song?" Eli asks.

"Well, Felicia and I were on our way to the hospital and this song came on the radio. My wish by Rascal Flatts to be exact. Mom used to sing that song to us whenever we had nightmares. Felicia and I cried in the car but Felicia has always needed a moment to herself. Mom and Felicia always had a bond, stronger than my mother and I. That song is just special to my sister and me" I finish.

"Oh, alright. You know that we'll always be like family" Nick replies and I nod.

"Why were you crying earlier on the plane when Nick tickled you?" Eli asked. I grabbed my bikini and walked into the bathroom to put it on. I walk out and I expect the worst.

"This is why. This is me" I say. "My scars is why. The ones that are fresh hurt the most" my voice gets colder with every word.

"Oh, my" Nick says.

"T-t-there's so m-many" Eli stutters. I can see that there are tears in both of their eyes.

"Yeah, yeah there are" I say with tears stinging my face. I can't take it anymore. I grab my coat and shoes and run out.

"Em, wait!" I hear Eli say before I sprint into the darkness.

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It's so cold out here. I mean it is November and I'm wearing a halter bikini, a north face fleece, and some Sperry moccasins. I need to find the next place to stay. I see an alley and I head towards the light.

There's a fire. There's also two guys in leather jackets roasting hot dogs.

"H-Hi. Can I sit here to get warm please?" I ask.

"Look, Chuck. We got a little tramp wanderer here" the heavy-set one says.

"I am not a tramp. I haven't done anything like that before. I think I'm just going to go actually" I say backing away.

"Baby girl you aren't going anywhere. You just got here, the party has just begun" I try to run away but this Chuck guy grabs ahold of me and starts beating the crap out of me.

"Bad girl. Bad, bad girl. You shouldn't run-away" Chuck says.

"Let me go" I say as I realize something. I have PEPPERSPRAY in my jacket. I grab it a spray the crap out of it. I spray the other guy's eyes and run. I run until I can't run anymore. I spot a little diner and I walk inside.

I sit down in a booth and wait for a waitress to come by.

"Darling, I know it's not my business but what are you wearing?" the waitress asks with a nametag of "Molly".

"Well Ms. Molly, I'm wearing a bikini because someone wanted to see my scars. Their reaction was too much so I ran. I went into an alley and these guys were there and I decided to leave but they wouldn't let me so I pepper-sprayed them and ran to this diner as fast as my little legs would take me" I finish out of breath.

"Oh. Would you like something to eat?" Molly asks.

"I don't have any money" I said.

"On the house, pumpkin" Molly answers. I order a water and some soup.

"Here you go, sweetie" Molly sets down a bowl of soup and I scarf it down.

"Thank you. I think I'll be on my way, now" I say as she hands me a to-go cup filled with hot chocolate.

"It's for the road" Molly smiles and winks at me. I take the drink and walk out of that cute diner.

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I reach back to the hotel and I knock on my own door. The key is in the door. "Smart job Nick" I think to myself. I walk in my room and text Nick.

To Nick:

At the hotel room if you're looking for me. See you soon :/

From Nick:

OH MY GOODNESS YOU'RE OKAY. BE THERE SOON. BTW LI IS MAD.

Oh sugar, he's mad. It's going to go down, I'm going to go down, in flames.