Sidelining

Chap. 3: Truth or Dare

Up above is Jackson 😍
The song is "Strong" by 1D, and is the second song Eva sings.
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Eva's POV
Jackson walked up to the car, where I was leaning on the hood. I groaned obnoxiously, trying to piss him off. But instead, he just let out a defeated sigh.

"Look, I know you hate me, and I have no excuse for what I did. But the thing is, you're not the only one who misses her, so please, can we be civil?" Jackson seemed sincere for once, and I was surprised. "And I'm sorry I didn't know who you were, but we're just really different and you were never at your house when I was over." I had been staring at my feet, knowing if I looked at him I'd crack.

"I...I just...I'm sorry, I'm not good with feelings, I just-" I was cut off as my brother and Carson sprinted to the car. Will picked me up and slung me over his shoulder, cackling madly.

"How's it going, little sis?" he taunted.

"I'm only 7 minutes younger!!!" I exclaimed, pounding on his back. "Does this hurt you at all?!"

"Nope," he responded, and I knew he was smiling.

"Wipe that stupid grin off of your face, dickwad."

"Whoa, twin telepathy!" yelled Carson.

"Shut up!" Will and I chorused. "Stop that! No, you stop. Ahhhhh!!!" I struck a pose, and so did Will.

"Ok, just stop talking, you guys are freaking me out." I glared at Will and stuck my tongue out at him. He rolled his eyes.

"Let's go party!" my twin yelled, opening the passenger door. "I call shotgun!!!"

"Nobody drives my baby except for me," stated Carson, glaring at me and Jackson.

"Will...." I whined.

"Eva...." he mimicked. I huffed and plopped down in the backseat and crossed my arms over my chest. Jackson sat down next to me. Carson started the car, and we were off.

Carson flicked on the radio and "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten came on. The boys groaned, and Will reached to change the channel, but I exclaimed, "No! I like this song! It's halfway over anyway." Will slumped back in his seat. I started to sing absentmindedly. "Cause I'm gonna stand by you

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, cause I'm gonna stand by you

I'll be your eyes 'til yours can shine
I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
And when you can't rise, well, I'll crawl with you on hands and knees
Cause I...
(I'm gonna stand by you)

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through (come on)
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, cause I'm gonna stand by you
Love, you're not alone
Oh I'm gonna stand by you
(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
Yeah I'm gonna stand by you..." I finished, and all three boys were staring at me in shock. "What?!?"

"Damn you're good!" Carson exclaimed.

"Thanks?" I responded, unsure of what I was so good at.

"How come I didn't know you could sing?!?" Will demanded.

"Well..." I began, pretending to think. "You're never home and you avoid me at school, so there's not a lot of twin bonding that happens." I said it jokingly, but there was some venom in my tone. Carson didn't seem to notice, but the other two did. Will looked down, ashamed, and Jackson stared at me.