Inevitable

Chapter 2-The Run

The blazing hot water trickled down my body almost burning my skin. I reached back pulling my hair out of my face and into a tight bun thinking of what happened yesterday at brunch.

Why hadn't Sebastian or Ezra texted me? Why in the hell had Sebastian called Estelle instead of me?Ugh why must I be the jealous type?

Estelle had told me that they were coming sometime before school started next week and that they would be moving back into their old house with their grandparents. I couldn't imagine the pain they had endured after seeing their parents die. I've missed them everyday-every second. I had more of a connection with those two brooding boys than anyone I had ever met.

Sebastian was the sweetest most intellectual person I had ever seen. He always cared more about others than himself. He was the one person I could go to no matter what and feel safe- he knew exactly how to make anyone feel better with his loving words.

On the other hand, Ezra was a troublemaker. God, thinking about him makes me smirk. he always had a way about him that made you lose yourself. If I looked up the definition of fun on urban dictionary-his name would be right dab in the middle. Ezra is like a drug-addicting. Once I met him, I never wanted to forget him.

Within twenty minutes of thinking in the shower, I pulled out my running outfit and left in a jiffy. I needed away from my thoughts- away from the two things that drove me insane. I swung open my back door and ran back into the woods of the five acre estate my parents owned. I put my phone on shuffle and lost myself in my mission. The greenery of the forest amazed me- calmed me in ways indescribable.

I headed my way for the Montgomery's house- to try and sneak a peak at the boys I loved. Looking up instead of at my feet running- I saw their house after what felt like hours of running.

Abruptly, my feet had stopped me from what I saw before my eyes-Sebastian. Wearing a grey V neck and his signature silver ring, his skin was paler than ever and his green eyes deadlocked onto mine. I felt something stronger than ever pulling me towards him. Before I knew it, I was at the top of the stairs. Then when I reached him I slapped him with all the power I had in me- given I am 5'0. He barely even flinched- a grin appeared onto his lovely face and swept me off the ground, holding onto me tightly.

"I've missed you too Mary Katherine Mollenkomf," He whispered in my ear in a way both sarcastic and loving. I am pretty convinced in this moment he's the only person that can pull that off. I held back onto him breathing in his sent to find a woodsy smell written all over him- making me feel at home.

After gently putting me down I apologized for smacking him and muttered,

"You could've called me Seb, I've been worried nonstop since..." I looked away hoping he didn't sense the helplessness in my voice.

"That was years ago, I've learned how to manage. Now on the other hand Ezra is still a little.. well Ezra." His chuckle made me feel warmth inside like it had when we were just kids.

"Where the hell is that bastard by the way?" I spat, scrunching my nose up as it has always been my signature pose when annoyed.

"Gone- he'll be back soon enough. You may want to give him space though Mary, he's changed, okay?" his voice strained to get the last few words out. This simple response shredded me to pieces.

"I know we have been gone for so long- disconnecting ourselves from everyone- including you, but not anymore Mary K," he croaked slowly making every word count to me in some odd way.

"Tonight. I'm coming over tonight for dinner. I need to talk to you and Ezra," I demanded then spun off down the stairs and continued my run before he could spoil the plans.

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"So you're going to see both Ezra and Sebastian tonight? ARE YOU CRITICALLY INSANE WOMAN? They both have been head over heels with you ever since you guys were kids!" Katy yelled out making Estelle burst into complete laughter.

"That's totally not true- they've never even thought about me like that!" I said as I clenched my jaw concerned of what she was hinting at.

Katy's right. But that's why she's my best friend- very pushy and determined.

"I hope you know what you're getting yourself into," Estelle mockingly yammered.