On Our Own

Chapter 26

3 Days Later

Serenity's POV

"You really gave us a scare," Corrine says as we pull into the driveway. She's bringing me home from the hospital, as of this morning I have a clean bill of health. I was right, the bullet barely grazed me, so it caused almost no damage. I just had to have some stitches, and a gauze bandage, and voila, good as new.

"I know, I'm sorry," I reply, smiling. "But I'm okay now, so don't worry."

She stops the car, and takes the keys out of the ignition.

"You know I think of you as my daughter. You're all I have sweetie, if I lost you-" she whispers, tears welling in her eyes.

"You don't have to worry about that," I chuckle, grabbing her hand.

I've made a plan to make sure no one finds out about Taylor, and in order for it to work, I need to get Corrine on board.

"I need to talk to you," I hesitantly sigh. She nods, and I go on. "You know Taylor? She's in trouble, and I need you to help me protect her."

"What kind of trouble?" she asks, concerned.

I take a deep breath, before telling her everything, along with my plan.

Taylor's POV

"Taylor, wake up. It's 2'o clock, you can't keep moping around, you have a horse to take care of, and you still haven't said a word to my parents," Carter whispers, lightly shaking my shoulders. I can tell by the tone of his voice that he's really worried about me.

I can't help it- I'm so insanely worried about everything. I have no idea how Serenity is doing, because I'm not aloud to call her. If the cops are looking for me, they would probably be monitoring her calls.

And what about Chloe? Is she in jail for shooting Serenity, or did she weasel her way out of charges.

"Just leave me alone," I groan, turning my back to him.

He wraps his arms around me and hugs me to his chest.

"I'm worried about you, Tay. You've been in a daze since we got back."

I guess he's right. I think back to that night after we left.

Flashback

"Carter, what are we going to do," I ask, worry seeping through my voice.

"Don't worry about it," he angrily mumbles, gripping the steering wheel, his knuckles white.

"How can I not worry about it," I screech. "And why are you acting so angry?"

"Because- because-"

"Just spit it out!"

"Taylor, I thought I might lose you tonight. I saw you and Chloe, and that gun. And when Serenity got shot, I didn't know it was Serenity. I thought it was you," he whispers fervently.

"Why would you think it was me?"

"Well, I was pointing the gun at Chloe, and she got me angry, I can't remember what she said. I was distracted, and she took me of guard, and got the gun back. She was about to shoot me, when a girl with blonde hair, just like yours rushed in, and Chloe pointed the gun at her, and shot. I didn't see her face, and I thought it was you. I've never been more scared in my life."

I inhale deeply, and look up at him.

"It wasn't me."

"I know," he replies.

We sit in a comfortable silence, before I eventually fall to sleep.

End Flashback

"Please get up-Ezhno misses you," he tries persuading me. "And Joy gets back tomorrow. So you'll know what's going on soon."

I think about it, and groan.

"Fine, I'll get up. I want to see my horse," I finally agree, causing his face to light up in a smile.

A/N

Sorry for the lame chapter, and the long wait.

Oh, so someone posted a comment (and then deleted it) about not liking it when I say 'my lovelies' and that it's irritating. Does anyone else think this, or is this just that one person?

Random Question

Do you have a favorite quote?

I have too many, but just a few of them are:

'A thousand words won't bring you back, I know because I've tried- and neither will a thousand tears, I know because I've cried.'

'The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up'

'Those who mind don't matter, those who matter don't mind'

'Don't cry because it's over- smile because it happened'

And there are so many more!

Kitty Update: There were no signs of infection, so as of right now, no amputation. And also, the vet says HE THINKS he saw bone growth! Yay! =]