Emerald

1.5

Two days later

Emerald's POV

I waited in front of the school for Julian. He was held back after school to talk with a teacher apparently yelled at him for talking loudly and all.

Classic Julian.

I sighed as other people were leaving and the school seemed to be more empty.

"Hey."

I turn my head to the left and see Liam. I have spoken to him but hardly ever. Maybe a couple times a week.

"Hey." I smiled a little bit and walk closer towards him.

"What are you waiting for?"

"Julian. He got in trouble as usual so."

He nodded and laughed. "Classic Julian. How are you?"

How was I? Truly, how was I? I've felt emotionless lately. It never crossed my mind. How was I. Bad? Good? Okay? Tired? Awful?

"Uhm.. good." I nodded. "How about you."

He stayed silent for a while. "I'm...
Okay. You know how hard it is having Kathleen giving me cold stares everyday?"

I laughed. All of a sudden, it wasn't awkward. Something snapped. A connection I thought we lost after my birthday, reconnected. Like a light switch.

"I also... miss... you." He looked down to the ground.

"I do too."

He looked up from the ground and stared at me. He smiled. His smile made me weak.

He got closer to me and kissed my forehead. I looked up and my lips brushed his. He seemed to be taken back and immediately kissed me.

My insides seemed to light up. I felt an emotion. Or several.

"God these fucking old teachers are so annoying. Yo- that's my little cousin."

We stopped when we heard Julian rant to himself.

"My bad."

I laugh.

"Sorry that took forever." Julian got closer to us and put his arm around me. "Ready to go, Emmy?"

"Yeah I'll see you at the car."

He nodded to me and headed towards his car.

"Bye Liam."

He smiled and kissed me again.

"Bye 'Emmy'."

"Don't call me that." I said laughing. I headed towards Julian's car and smiled to myself thinking about Liam. I wonder if he was doing the same.

I sighed dreamily and entered the car.

~*~

I entered my house and heard Julian's car drive away. He always made sure to stay back for a while till I was fully inside my house.

Julian was like a big brother to me. Always watched out for me as I do for him because once he drives away, I make sure to watch him until he turns around the corner to make sure he's safe as well.

I went to the kitchen first thing and saw a note on the counter.

Dad and I went to Nathalina and Lynn's house. We'll be back and bring pizza, I promise.

~mom

I placed it back down the counter and smiled. My mom always put a heart after her name.

I sighed. Maybe I should take a walk into town or go to the diner.

~*~

Lilac's POV (AKA Emerald's mom if ya didn't know)

Meanwhile. Like legit the same time.

Nathalina continued talking and catching up with me in the kitchen. She was trying to cook.

She loves food but oh lord, she can't cook.

"And Kyle went on a date with Nalia? I was like 'boy you're not going' but he didn't listen to me and fricking went to the damn date. I thought he liked Emerald."

"Not too much salt, Nina!" I laughed as she continued drizzling salt in the soup.

"No I'm salty! Incredibly salty! He won't ever listen to me!"

"No the soup!!"

She glanced at her hand that was still drizzling salt. "Shit. My bad. Ugh."

I felt more pain. "I think I need to sit." I take a deep breath.

"Oh sure wait." She took my hand and led me to her living room. She sat me down and put a blanket over my legs.

"Nina honestly. Thank you. Bless you." I laugh and she got a pillow and put it besides me.

"This is all I did when I was pregnant with Kyle. But I had ice cream."

I laugh. She got the controller and turned on the TV.

It immediately went to the news section.

"Ugh boring. News." She was starting to press another number but then..

"Owen Matthews.."

"Wait stop! Don't change it!" I blurt out.

"Huh?"

The woman on the screen continued. "Owen Matthews has been reported to have escaped the prison, hurting two police officers during the act. He is said to be armed with a stolen gun of a police man's. There's still no sign of him, but the police are in the works. Please, keep your family safe and have caution.

And now, the Kardashians-"

Nina changed the channel. "Oh my gosh. Lilac.."

It all came back. All the panic. Every fear. I shivered at the thought of Owen escaping and all I can think of is Emerald. Is she home safe?

~*~

Emerald's POV

I get my coat on and get my phone. I dial Liam's number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Liam."

"Hey Beautiful."

I blushed when he called me that. "Uh. I called to ask if you wanted to meet up at the diner. I'd like some company."

"Of course, Emerald. Want me to pick you up?"

"Nah I can walk. Could use fresh air."

"But it's sorta cold out."

"Liam, its fine. I could use some fresh air. Plus I like the cold."

"Alright babe whatever you want. I'll see you there at our usual booth."

I hang up and smile to myself.

And I get outside. I get a new notification but didn't look at my phone. I start walking to the diner.

~*~

What the phone says

EMERGENCY ALERT : Owen Matthews escaped prison. 

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