Chasing Elliot Grace

No.25: Answers from the lost girl

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Hayes POV
Magcon Reunions are always the best. And if we're being truthful its even better since Amanda's here with me. Hopefully since she's here Nash wont yell at me, as much anyways. Amanda is my distraction, she's pretty, long red hair, green eyes, and short as short gets. I may not love her but I could grow to. All I know is that since I got to the convention room here at the hotel, Mahogany has been staring at me as if she wants to kill me. I mean she has hated Matt, Nash, and I since Grace left. If only she knew. But then again, she would probably actually kill me if she knew I made her leave again. It doesnt bother me, she was the one sleeping with another guy. The boys had been coming in at different times all day long, seeing as Spencer booked the place for Charlotte and we're from all over. Nash and I were the first ones here. Matt was next and so on, by 3 everyone was gathered around the big table in the center of the room all talking. However they were avoiding Amanda and I, we talked at first, Amanda with Mahogany and I with the others but it seemed as if Mahogany was mad at Amanda or something. I don't know why.
Matt's POV
Charlotte North Carolina brings back to many memories that I've tried to keep hidden. This freaking room brings back to many memories I've tried to keep hidden. Spencers trying to punish me, that's what this is, its no secret that she's hated me since Gracie left. Its also no secret she plans these things. My only question, why now? Why after 2 years is she punishing me? Is it some sick joke? Well its not funny. I can hardly breathe in here. And this Amanda chick, looks like her, she needs to leave. "Matt you good bro?" Jacob asks and I nod getting myself under control as much as possible. Bart walks in about 30 minutes later, quieting us down. "Its great to see all of you. I have been given a video to show you guys so please quiet down and look at the screen. We all were confused at first, looking at each other and shrugging shoulders. The video clicked on and a barely baby bumped Spencer appeared on the screen.
"I know that this is probably about to confuse you. I get it, I would be to. But there are rules, rules which unless you follow, you will not understand this video at all. Now the rules are very simple, just like the last time, you need to watch till the end to get the full story. Not like the last time, you will be shocked at what you find, but this time around, you will have to find the person and I before you can say a word. Rule number three, you may not blame any of the said members who already knew this for not telling you, they are under strict orders not to do so. Now, to make things simple, im going to go and get on with this video, and guys, listen closely, this is not something you want to miss."
Again we all looked at each other confused. "What the hell?" Taylor asked clearly thinking aloud. "Shhhhh," Went around the room as we all looked at the screen again. It was dark but you could tell someone was on the screen you could also tell that that someone was a girl. Startling the deadly quiet room, the girl clapped and the light came on. I say the girl, this girl is Elliot. And then she started talking.
"Hi, Im Elliot, and im about to tell you a story. A story that happens to be my own. But there's a catch, you have to listen to this story very well in order to understand. And then, you have to find me, I'll be hidden somewhere from the past, a place that will remain special to me,but it won't be easy so really I wish you the best of luck, truthfully.
Elliot then turns to look at Spencer on the other side of the Camera, a smile on her face. Im so confused.

"What was your very first impression of the boys and Mahogany?"
"Well, I thought they were kind and funny and knew that we would get get along. I knew that I would be closer to some of the boys more than others. I remember thinking to myself the first time I met Mahogany, "I want to be just like her," My very first thought though when I saw them was "maybe they can be the family that I always needed."
We just met this girl, plus she hated us at first. Starting to wonder if this chick really is bipolar.
"When was the first time you met the members?"
"December, 2012, was the first time I ever talked to them on Facetime with Matt. They were all getting ready to leave for tour which at that point I didn't know but I would come to know in a few months time."
My breathing hitched. It all makes sense now, why she hated all of us at first. Oh my God, how did I not figure it out sooner. Im such an idiot.
"Why did you leave?
"Well that's a story in itself I would say, wouldn't you? Let me set the scene to a story you know, but from a different point of view."
She looks straight at the camera then, for the first time sense she first appeared on the screen.
"The scene starts in a hallway, to be precise, a hospital hallway. Two girls are walking to the waiting room, one completely fine, the other with a cut lip and broken arm. There's smiles on both girls faces, one girls is out of happiness that her best friend is safe, the other hides the girls feeling of guilt, for possibly killing her brothers best friend. The girls walk and are to the doors when they stop. Loud talking is coming through the doors, and the girl with the cast recognizes the voices perfectly. The one that hurt her the most, her brother was talking loudly and the girl will never forget what he said. 'ITS ALL HER FAULT! IF SHE WOULDN'T HAVE GONE BACK TO THAT PLACE CARTER WOULDN'T BE IN A COMA AND WE WOULDN'T BE HERE!' This broke the girl completely, the girl that believed she could put her trust in these people was broken from the same people."
Tears started streaming down my face but I didn't care. I knew I had done it, she said it herself in her goodbye video, but this time was worse that the first. "So, she left, with her best friend there to comfort her after a few days, she slowly started to recover. But then life happened, the best friend had to go home a face the people who made the other girl leave, and then the girl started sinking. Fast. A side effect of depression is not eating, which she went through, but another is having your heart ripped out of your chest from the one set of people you believed would save you."
"What happened after you left?"
"I was depressed, for a little less then six months, and after a blackout that left me in the hospital, I began getting therapy.
What did I do? Because of me her depression came back? I can't breathe, the walls are closing in.
"And with recovery I found a safe haven in Youtube, and with the help of my roommates I became popular. I put my past behind me and completely changed myself, I think its crazy these days how you can change just a few minor things about yourself and everyone forgets you."
I didn't. Id never forget you.
But you did you asshole. 
Not now conscience, I can't take it.
"Alright almost done, do you regret leaving?"
"No, I don't, and I never will, this experience has changed my life for the better so in that case I thank you guys, for helping me advance in my career and dreams. I was hurt for the longest time but without heartbreak, I never would have gotten to where I am today, so to say I regret it would be a total lie."
She's thanking us for hurting her. I can't take this but I have to finish this video. Is it hot in here?
"Lastly, If you could please tell us, what is your name?"
Don't, please don't. Don't say it.
"I am Elliot Grace Gray, also known as Elliot Grace Munro, or in you guys case Gracie Elizabeth Espinosa. You found me once, now come find me again, like I said, you're going to have to go back to the place it all began, just have to remember where that is."
The room is definitely spinning. "Oh my God." Someone muttered in shock. Its what all of us were thinking, I mean you would be too. Why is everything fuzzy? "Whoa Matt are you okay man?" Cameron, I think asked. No, not at all. "Yeah im fi-" The room became dark.
Hayes POV
Holy shit. What just happened? Its as if everyone in the room is in slow motion. Amanda trying to get my attention, the guys rushing to a collapsed Matt that woke up thankfully after a few shakes, and the 20 second pause before Spencers face popped back on the screen. It wasn't the same Spencer though, she wasn't the happy, barely pregnant girl from the first video. No, this was now Spencer, the Spencer that was huge. I don't mean that in a bad way though, I just mean that she was very much indeed pregnant. And pissed she was. If there's one thing I've learned about my brothers other half its to never make her mad. Especially if she's pregnant. I send my prayers to the poor soul that pushed her buttons. She stared at us for a moment and then I realized that the clip was paused and Bart was standing next to Matt making sure he's okay. "Guys really, im fine, I just got a little light headed, we need to finish the video. I want my sister back." The room was back at normal pace as everyone went back to their seats, Cam and Mahogany keeping a close eye on Matt who sat between them. The form on the screen came to life after a few seconds.
"Secrets and lies kill relationships. No matter how careful you are, you will get caught. What's done in darkness always comes to light. - Anonymous "
Oh frick, what did my brother do? This should be good.
"My best friend always has been one to express herself through quotes, so when I was thinking about how to say this it came easily when thinking through her eyes. We're going to do this her way and if this doesnt get through I guess we'll have to go to my last resort. 
I've always looked to you as a brother Hayes, I mean in about a year you will be, but what you did this time isn't right."
Shit. My entire body went numb, and I can't breathe.Im a gonner, if Mahogany doesnt get to me first, Nash is going to murder me. Or worse, Matt. She lied, she gave me a time frame and lied, I still had till tonight. Who are you kidding you weren't going to tell.
"If you didn't get it by now, Hayes knew that it was Grace. For quite some time now actually. And you can guess they got back together. Also if you didn't figure it out by the quote, there's a secret I've kept for a while now for you Benjamin."
Please Spence, for the love of fudge, please don't.
And after what you did to Grace Tuesday, you deserve what's coming to you. Here's the thing though, I gave you a chance to come clean and you didn't, so all I can say is karma really is a bitch. Grace got to tell a story, now its my turn."
She's going to tell, im screwed.
Early October I had went out for a Starbucks run with Ariel when I got a text from Nash. He needed me to run to Hayes and Tez's apartment to grab his tripod. He had left it over there after their last video. So Ariel drove me, and once we got there I knocked on the door. No one answered so I figured no one was home and I used the hidden key to get in. I checked everywhere and after checking in Tez's room and it not there I went to Hayes' room. Only to find him naked and asleep next to some red head with more makeup on then a clown. I was mad, insanely mad, I made him make the girl leave and then I yelled at him for over an hour. "
Yelled is putting it lightly, she would have killed me if she was any madder. Fact.
You see the thing was, I was going to tell everyone first chance I got, but he begged me to give him till the Magcon Reunion. So I did, I just knew that he wouldn't tell though."
I hate that she's always right, even if I could have been the one to prove her wrong. She's always right, its something I love and hate about my brothers fiance.
I knew that he needed one thing to push him over the edge, and when opportunity presented itself, that's exactly what he did."
That's not-, that's completely true. I wont admit it though. All the eyes of the people sitting around us were inflamed. I was going to die. All eyes but the ones right next to me whose happened to be the girl she was talking about. Amanda, the cake faced clown with red hair. She looked proud, like she won a freaking trophy for being a slut. Because let's face it, she is. What did I do?
And not only that, he made her want to run again, Grier you better be glad she called me to go with her because if I would have lost her, id never forgive you. Im going to end this video with this: When Grace first left and came to Cali, I was with her, im sure you've all figured that out now. Well, there's this quote that she would always have close to her, as her lock screen, printed out, etc.
'I'm a murderer;
I killed the girl
That I used to be,
The girl that
used to smile all
the time,
the girl that
used to have
a lot of friends,
the girl that
I used to see
in the mirror,
Now she is dead,
her eyes are a
darker color,
and she rarely smiles,
and she doesnt believe
the compliments that
she receives, because she
believes they are just
trying to make her feel better,
I am a murderer;
I killed the girl
that I used to be.'
Listen Benjamin, if that girl returns, I will hurt you, I mean that. To everyone else, come find us, the place where it all began, Hm, id say we all began that night after Magcon, you just have to remember, where that was. Oh and Nash, honey, I know that the thought of calling us is probably running through your head, well it wont work, looks like you guys will have to think."
I thought the wind had been knocked out of me before, but this time its worse. Mahogany charged at me, ready to pounce, her red curls blowing behind her. I didn't move, I didn't even blink as her fist collided with my face. It was like she wasn't really there, she was just a blur. It took the guys pulling Mahogany off of me to finally get me to come to my senses. And my face hurt, my eye specifically. Definitely going to be a black eye. "Enough! We're all mad at Hayes but we don't have time for that right now. We need to find my sister before the night is over okay? I need to make things right again." Matt sounded more like Matt again. He was hopeful again, she was already bringing him back and she hasn't even seen him yet. "Matt's right guys, we have to figure out where it is the girls were talking about." Taylor said with a determined look. "The place where it all began was over that Facetime. So Matt's house?" Cameron asked. "No, think about it, yes, it all began with a Facetime but in person where did we all first really get to know Grace?" Nash asked.
"In the hotel room that night after Magcon." Gilinsky replied thinking. "Exactly. We know where to go."
The run to the lobby was short, Matt ran to the lobby desk and without a word the man on the other side of the counter handed us an envelope. Inside was a riddle, which was easy for me anyways.
" The breeze may carry us
Far, far, away;
But in this place
We found a home to stay.
The stars from the rooftop,
Calm our minds,
And the soft air,
Sings us a year round lullaby.
Home is this place,
Home is your face,
Home is the place where you end your chase."
Everyone was confused at first, all wondering what the hell that actually meant. That is until I spoke up. "I know where she's talking about. I know where to go. " Glares were sent my way but sighs followed before they encouraged me to tell. "The beachouse, she's always said her home was there. And with me." I let out a disappointed sigh after my last sentence but everyone believed me. So in 10 minutes we were on the road to the beachouse, only thing on our minds was the girl we lost.
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-Taylor💋