Barbie Transformation

Look for her

Hunter's POV:

She's gone. I don't know where or how. That day at lunch time when I told her I was getting my phone from my locker,

Candace and Sapphire encountered me.

They told me that they knew about Emmerson's dad; that's all they said. When I asked them what they knew, they didn't give me any bait. I was worried for Emmerson; Candace truly hates her for whatever reason and if people found out about her dad, she'd break in half.

Sapphire said that if I kiss Candace, they won't tell anyone about Emmerson's father. I know that I'd be sabotaging our relationship, but I'd rather do that then let Emmerson suffer through pity and judgement. Not that she doesn't already...

I'm willing to sacrifice my happiness for Emmerson, even if that means letting her go. She just needs to trust me.

After I kissed Candace, I realised that Sapphire had recorded it.

I ran around the school looking for Emmerson, but she was nowhere to be found. My heart punctured.

I tried calling her phone several times, but she never picked up. I texted her about a billion times but the 'Seen' sign never showed. She probably deleted all of my texts and calls.

I then decided that I'd talk with her tomorrow at school.

But she never showed. I ditched for the rest of the day and checked her house and the tree house, but she wasn't there. Jasper's stuff was gone too.

She's gone.

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"Maybe she just needs some time alone?" Autumn suggests and I shake my head and rest it in my hands with my elbows on the lunch table.

"Three days. It's been three fucking days." I whisper to them. By them, I mean Quinton, Autumn, Olivia, Viola and Vincent.

We're all worrying about Em.

"Well, some girls I know took like a month's break from their boyfriend when they had a fight..." Olivia intervenes and Viola shoots her a look, "I don't think that's going to make Hunter feel any better."

"It wasn't a fight. I was trying to save Emmerson's secret." I explain. I'm totally drained of happiness, my voice and energy is so monotone. I've lost all of my light. I haven't told the crew about her secret and I'm never planning to either.

I just want Emmerson back. When I kissed Candace, I was so revolted. I knew I made the wrong choice, I probably should have spoken to Emmerson about everything before taking action.

I slam my fist on the table in anger and everyone jumps.

"Hunter, go home. Go rest." Quinton tells me and I shake my head, "What if she comes back? She'll think I gave up on her." I say glumly and Autumn shakes his head, "Haven't you already given up on her? Weren't you the one who gave her up to keep her safe?" He questions. I know he's only trying to make a point, but it's angering me, he's pushing his boundaries here.

"Go get her, Hunter." Autumn begs and I glare, "I don't know where she is!" I shout and Autumn glares back at me, "then look for her!"

I stand up and curl my fist around his collar. Small shrieks are heard around the cafeteria and Quinton keeps telling me to let go. Autumn's giving me a stern look that makes me so pissed off. He thinks he knows everything!

He thinks he knows what it's like to lose someone you love!

There! I said it. I love her. I love Emmerson Rose and I have done since the moment she first visited my art warehouse.

I drop Autumn back in his seat and kick my chair to the floor. Candace and Sapphire are both staring at me in shock. I clench my fists and send them deadly glares which make them shrivel in their seats while I strut out of school.

I need to find Emmerson.

I need to explain everything that happened.

I need to tell her I love her.

I speed in my 'scream machine' all the way to my house. I remember driving in this car with Emmerson the first time; she was frightened to death but it was halarious. The smile on my face vanishes when I realise she isn't here with me.

When I park the car, I run into my apartment.

Beaula is sitting on the couch texting somebody. I ignore her as I venture into my room to think of a plan.

"Hunter?" Beaula calls from the lounge but I ignore her again. "Hunter! What the fuck did you do to Emmerson? Jasper is rage-texting me non stop!" She shouts from the other side of the door.

Huh?

When I don't reply, she storms inside my room, "Hello?" She asks and I snap my head towards her, "Give me your phone." I demand and she scoffs, "why should I?"

I hastily grab it and she screeches and tries to reach for it. I press the dial contact on Jasper's contact immediately.

"What are you doing?" Beaula asks and I glare at her, telling her to shut up. I should have a Snickers bar, I'm mean when I'm hungry. (Get it? Get it? It's an advert...never-mind then.)

"What?" He answers the phone, "It's Hunter, Can I talk to Emmerson?" I ask and he scoffs, "No."

My eyebrows knit together, "Please, it's urgent." I beg.

"Why would I give the phone to my sister when the guy who broke her heart is trying to talk to her? Hmm... I have have a lot of reasons to why I shouldn't!" He exclaims harshly and I wince. So Emmerson found out about the kiss.

"I'm begging you! I really need to talk to her." I plead and he sighs, "if you want to talk to her, talk to her in person." He replies snappily and I frown, "I don't even know where you are!"

"Get a pen and paper." He instructs me and I do. "Done."

"We're staying at Everex College, dorm 169, New York. Take flight 1331 or take Road 32. By the way, you're going to need a ton of roses." He says and hangs up the phone.

Once I finish writing everything down, Beaula grabs her phone from me, "what the fuck was that about? And where's Emmerson?" She asks and I shake my head, "long story. I got to pack my bags." I say, grabbing a suitcase and heading towards my closet.

"What? Where are you going?" She asks frantically and I shove random clothes into my bag, "New York. I'm getting Emmerson back."