My Gift

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"Scarlett!!!" I heard a voice yell as I walked through the glass door to the gas station. Before I could even look at the direction in which the voice came from I was hit with the biggest hug I'd ever had causing me to stumble back a few steps.

"It's nice to see you too, Aaron." I said with a light laugh as I returned the hug with just as much force. I was surprised I didn't pop a lung or something.

"Break up the love feast and get to work." Mr. Burns said with a smile as he peaked his head out of his office door.

"I can't even explain to you in words how grateful I am that you brought me my beautiful mate." He says with an eagerness I never thought someone could obtain at once... or in a lifetime.

"Well I am just happy to see that you are happy." I said with a smile as I took my post behind the counter. Who thought I would be working a full-time job at age 13? Certainly not me. I was always pretty lazy before all of this, but knowing I will be working, it surprisingly doesn't bother me in the slightest.

"Happy!?! I am not just happy! I am elated, ecstatic, joyous, and most importantly, I am thankful." He said we a crooked smile that made a dimple pop out of the side of his cheek.

"Okay, okay, I got it. You're happy I got you your mate, now let's get to work." I said as I smiled brightly in his direction and turned back toward the front of the store. It is 10 and I get off at 6:30, so that means I have a little over 8 hours left of work. Yay me. Note my sarcasm.

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"Times up!" I whisper yelled to myself once I noticed the clock hit 6:30. Work really knows how to drain the energy from a person. 10 to 1.

I couldn't help but do a small happy dance as I clocked off. I made my way to Mr. Burns office door and knocked lightly. "Come in." I heard his faint voice say.

"Hey." I said with a cheesy smile and each word exaggerated. "You know you're the bestest boss ever right." I said as I tried buttering him up.

"I know I am, now what do you want?" He said with a sigh and looked up through his glasses. Papers were scattered everywhere and I could tell by his messy hair that he was defiantly busy, and most likely frustrated.

"Well Xavier and I have an agreement where we will call each other everyday at 7, and it is 6:45." I said while I twiddled my thumbs and my feet shifting slightly back and forth.

"So, how does that involve me?" he asked with an annoyed look on his face.

"I need to use your phone. Jace, Ana, and I don't have enough money to buy one.... So, can I?" I asked with a hopeful smile.

"Yeah whatever." he said as he pointed to his cell phone at the edge of the desk. "It doesn't have a lock, and he is under Xavier, noting special." he said as he went back to his work.

"Thank you!" I said with a sweet smile and made my way out of the room with the cell phone in hand.

I slowly made my way down the hallway into the room where I went on my first day on the job and got cleaned up. I figured it would be rather private in there and nobody would be able to hear our conversation. I was scrolling through the many names until I landed on the X's. The only x on the contact list.

I could feel the slight anxiety take over my body as I stared at the number on the phone.

With each ring the phone made, my heart would pound faster and faster until it felt like it nestled its way into my throat.

After the fourth ring I heard the most beautiful voice answer. "Uncle Al, how's it going? Work treating you well?" His voice was so casual and calm making small flutters erupt in my stomach.

"No, it's me, Scarlett." I choked out. I didn't know what it was but I felt like a fool talking to him. Every word I said seemed to get caught in my throat, refusing to come out without a fight.

"Scarlett," he said in amazement. "I am so sorry, I didn't know it was you. How was work sweetheart?" he said with happiness evident in his voice.

"It was great." I squeaked out. "I am so sorry, Xavier." I said, not being able to hold back any longer.

"About what?" He said, obviously confused by my statement.

"The dream. I hadn't know it was real and could harm you. It won't happen again. I promise." I said with conviction. I wouldn't allow myself to put my mate in harms way. He is to perfect for that.

"What are you talking about? That dream was perfect, it is the first time in three months that he hasn't been begging me to do something, more specifically mate to you. And honestly, if you stop creating the dreams, I will make them, and you will be there. so it's either you bring me to you or I bring you to me." He said with a bewildered voice.

"But they could hurt you." I stated firmly. Finally feeling in control of my own voice. It was unbelievable how similar our personalities were. Both too stubborn for our own good.

"I am a big boy and you are a big girl. We can handle it." He said teasingly. I didn't answer for a while, so he sighed and said, "Scarlett, I can't go without you, or I don't want to know what would happen to me. I certainly wouldn't be fit for my position as king. I need you." He said a sense of finality raining through his voice.

"I need you too." I said with my voice cracking slightly. "Tomorrow okay, I need to buy some groceries and make dinner for the family. love you, Xavier." I said making myself end the conversation now before I couldn't get off.

"Love you too, beautiful." he said before he ended the phone call.

My back slide down slowly down the iron door and placed my head in my head. I breathed deeply in and out before I had the strength to stand. Wetness drenched my nose and eyes. I reached up to wipe my tears and nose, but when I pulled back my hand, all I saw was crimson. Blood. I exited the room and chanted in my head, 5 more years.

Aaron tried pointing out the blood, but I couldn't help but feel not an ounce of care left in my body. Today and everyday beyond this, I Scarlett Johansen, will not give a fuck.

I KNOW I AM A HORRIBLE DISGUSTING HUMAN BEING FOR NOT UPDATING SOONER, I WAS GOING TO YESTERDAY BUT THEN MY SISTER GOT SENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND MY BIRTHDAY IS MONDAY. THEREFORE THIS CHAPTER IS NOT TOTALLY FINISHED, I JUST FIGURED I COULD GIVE YOU A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ. ALSO I WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I AM THAT WE HIT 1.7k READS!!!! LIKE THAT IS TOTALLY AMAZING :) I WILL SEE YOU SOON, LOVE YOU PEOPLE! STAY TUNED FOR MORE LOVELIES!

OKAY SO THIS IS PRETTY MUCH A CONTINUATION OF THE LAST CHAPTER. I HAVE CAME YO THE DECISION THAT I AM GOING TO LEAP FORWARD 3 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS AGEAD IN THE STORY TO GET TO THE REAL ACTION. I ALSO WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS STORY LIKE IF IT SUCKS OR NOT. I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. VOTE AND COMMENT. BY THE WAY, I WILL UPDATE SOON HOPEFULLY! STAY TUNED FOR MORE ON THE PAYTON CHANNEL :)