Without You... (Iron Fey Fanfiction. 2nd book to Meghan's Life.)

Chapter 2

Meghan's P.O.V

As I continued to the party, I saw a familiar face looking around for somebody. I looked around too, trying to find Jess but as usual, she just blends in with the crowd.

I frowned and looked back to Johnathan, this time he was staring at me, smiling. I smiled back and waved as he started walking this way. I looked to Devin and noticed he had changed clothes to tan pants and black shirt...I couldn't see his shoes though. He noticed my staring, and looked down at me, raising an eyebrow.

"Be nice to Johnathan." I whispered and he nodded.

When I looked forward again I saw Johnathan, arms outstretched for a hug. It reminded me of Puck and made me laugh silently to myself, with a heavy weight on my heart. I walked to him and slowly wrapped my arms around his torso as he wrapped his arms around my bare waist. I shivered. Despite my rather revealing dress, I haven't been cold this whole entire time.

"Your hands are cold." I whispered. He chuckled and his grip tightened.

"I missed you, Meg," He said. Reluctantly, I broke away from the hug because I knew it meant way much more to him than me and I didn't want to give him the wrong impression. If he noticed my intention he didn't let it show as he looked around me, eyes stopping on Devin before looking about again. "Where is Puck? And...Ash? There usually right here next to you." He asked. My heart twisted hearing there names.

This is how it's supposed to be. I reminded myself.

"I'm allowed some alone time every now and then." I say, biting my lip not liking how I just lied to him. I sighed. "Besides, were all taking a...break." 

Johnathan scratched his neck, looking nervous.

"Oh well, umm. So does that mean you and Ash...broke up?" He asked.

Oh my God. I-I never thought about it like that. I wonder what he's thinking...what if he thinks we broke up.

I shook my head, walked to a nearby table and sat down, trying to stop my head from spinning.

Johnathan and Devin sat on both sides of me.

"Meg?" Johnathan asked, curious.

"I guess I never thought about it like that." I say, tears forming in the corners of my eyes. I buried my face in my hands, and put my head down to hide the tears now spilling over.

"Hey...Meghan." John said, lightly pushing my shoulders. "Look at me, Meg." He says, quietly. I sniffle, a quiet sob making its way out of my mouth as I look up at his concerned face with teary eyes. Immediately, he pulls me close and I grasp onto his shirt, letting out sobs as loud as I pleased.

Ash's P.O.V

"Goodfellow." I said staring him down.

"No, Ash. We have to stay hidden." He said.

"You expect me to just stand by and watch her cry?" I asked, narrowing my eyes as my anger slowly reached its boiling point.

He narrowed his eyes also. "No. But can you at least try? This is hard for me too, ice-boy." He said, keeping his eyes on me.

"Tch." I scoffed and turned around, about to jump off the roof we were on until Puck gripped my arm, holding me in place. I turned and glared ice daggers at him.

"She doesn't want us there!" He yelled. I knew that, I just didn't want to believe it. "She said so herself! She said she does not want us to be there! Stop being so god damn jealous, suck up your pride, and pull yourself together so we can focus." He finished. I slumped in defeat, ripping my arm out of Puck's grasp and kneeled on the roof. I watched her cry on Jonathan's shoulder. Saw him kiss her forehead and tell her it was gonna be okay.

I fisted my hands, the air around me going cold. That's my job. Meghan is my girlfriend, I'm supposed to keep her safe and yet here she is protecting me and Goodfellow and I can't even figure out why.

Time suddenly slowed as I watched her puffy red eyes lift from the ground all the way up the side of the house I was on until her blue eyes met mine. My heart stuttered as her eyes widened and I could see the flicker of joy surround her body. I let out a gasp I didn't know I was holding in and gave her a lop-sided smile.

She's happy to see me. I thought. I thought she would be pissed. Relief washed over me in waves as I pictured myself jumping off this roof and her running into my arms. Until...her entire demeanor changed. She wiped her face, lifting herself off John and stood up, staring directly at me with narrowed eyes. Obviously alarmed, her guard stood by her side and whispered something into her ear. She broke eye contact for a minute, turning to whisper back something.

Shit. 

Then his hazel eyes met mine, and I could tell just by the look on his face, Meghan was not happy. I looked from him to Meghan and my heart sank as I watched her walk off with Johnathan in tow into the crowd of countless teenagers.

"Oh great. Now the guards comin. What did you do, ice-boy?" Puck asked. Not even a second later, Devin appeared in front of us on the roof and bowed. I stood up.

"Prince Ash, Robin Goodfellow, I come with a message from the Iron Queen," He paused as if waiting for me to say something.

"Go on." I said. He nodded and lifted up his chin, looking at me fully.

"These are her exact words: Have you ever heard of a long-distance relationship, Ash? If not, then ask Puck what it means because, you can not and will not keep following me. If you can't obey the simple task I am asking of you then I'm afraid that's what it will come to. And after, if you can't respect and trust me and my intentions then we'll have no choice but to split completely. I'm sorry, Ash. But like I said before what we want does not matter this time. There is no way out of this. Goodbye, for now." Devin finished.

I blinked, running a frustrated hand through my hair. What the hell is a long distance relationship!?

"Prince Ash," Devin said, bringing me out of my thoughts. "My queen wants me to return with your choice. What shall it be?" He finished. I turned to Puck and he also raked a hand through his hair.

"A long-distance relationship is when 2 people are in a relationship but they are unable to meet face to face with each other because they live too far away. They usually stay in touch by electronics. Only in your case, I don't even think Meghan would allow that." He explained.

So...Meghan was telling me to stay away from her or be prepared for her to move far away. I guess...she's still the same old stubborn Meghan. Always has to get her ways, huh? I smiled to myself and sighed, shaking my head. I looked up to meet Devin's hazel eyes.

"You already know my answer, don't you?" I said. He nodded.

"But I still want to hear you say it, Prince Ash." He said backing up a step, getting ready to leave.

"Smart," I said, watching Devin grin. "Fine. I will no longer follow Meghan, unless she says otherwise."  I stated. Devin said his thanks and just like that, he was gone.

Author's Note:

Cliffhanger bro! Sorry I'm late....heh....had lots to do. Hope u liked this!