Sweet Nuthin (A 1D Fanfic)

Chapter Two:

Will's Problem

"You done yet, Abby?" My Ma called. I was just taking my hair out of its braid.

"I'm almost done." I replied.

"You're gonna be late!" She hollered. I sighed as I slipped on my old leather boots that's soles were worn. I was gonna meet Li today. Just the sound of his name made my spine shiver. I smiled as I tied my dress in the back. It was a simple dress, no trimmings like the MicMullun twins had. Their father was a very wealthy man and had the most cattle as far as I knew. I missed my father.

"Abigail Mayella Jones, get down here this instant!" My mother almost screeched.

I winced. I hated when she did that. But I obeyed and bounded downstairs. She stood by the door, a frown on her face but her face softened when I hugged her. I kissed her cheek and walked swiftly to the small schoolhouse. I had begun to hate school, it was fun and all but I hated being one of the oldest. As a girl of 16, I had to be the role model to the elementary students. My best friend Will stood in front in his regular spot waiting for me. I smiled. Will had been my best friend ever since we had met in kindergarten. He was a strong one from working in his father's fields. His eyes a beautiful blue and his hair a midnight black. He had tan skin and high cheekbones. He stood only a few inches above me.

"Good morning,Will." I said. He smiled and handed me my books. Oops. I must have forgotten them yesterday in my desk. I gratefully took them. He knew me so well.

"Morning Abby." He said in a deep voice. His voice had changed so much in the last year. Last year, he could sing higher than I could. Not anymore.

"How's work?" I asked. He looked down and rubbed the back of his neck. Something's not right here. He loved work!

"My father fell." Was all he said. I gasped. His father was like a second father to me. Will'so parents were my guardians if my Ma died. He was family.

"Will he be okay?" I asked.

"The doctor said he has to stay in bed for at least 4 months and winter is coming fast. I don't know if I can manage by myself. I might have to hire someone." He said in one breath.

"I'll help." I said determined to make things work. He smiled.

"I know you will, Abby."