Barbie Transformation

See you later, Friend.

UNEDITED

"Why are you packing your bags?" Zero quickly walks into my room, his expression is contorted into a panicked one.

When I don't think of a reply, he asks, "You're not leaving are you?"

I shake my head, "No, of course not! I... Do you remember when I told you that I'd already been raped before?" I ask quietly and he nods, "I remember."

"Well... Let's just say he's going to court and because I'm the main witness, I need to go. It's being held in Rivendale..." I frown and fold my last shirt into my bag. "Rivendale? That's so far away." Zero mutters sadly and I sigh, "I know. But I'll be back, I promise I will." I stand up and he engulfs me in a big hug. "Good, because I don't want to lose you," he whispers and hugs me tighter. I smile and lean up to kiss him quickly.

"How long are you going for?" Zero asks and let's go of me so I can get my toiletries. "I don't know. It depends how long the Judge needs to interrogate us."

Zero frowns, "So... You could be gone for more than a month?"

My eyes flicker up to his in sympathy and helplessness, "It's possible, yeah."

He doesn't reply, he just stares at me. "Zero?" I ask and step closer towards him.

He holds up a hand signalling me to stop walking, "I... Need to do some things..."

I frown, "What?" I ask in confusion. Is he seriously going to leave me now when my flight is in three hours?

"I'll...I'll be back..." Zeroda informs me and I just stand there, hurt.

He quickly escapes through the dorm door and is gone in a matter of seconds. A part of my heart snaps into pieces: Has he just given up on me?

I grab my phone and put on music, pushing it to full blast to drown out that awful feeling.

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"Why can't they just hold court here in New York? That's so fucking stupid." Thea groans and slumps herself onto my bed. I shrug my shoulders, "It's a long story..."

Thea sits up in curiosity, "I've got time." I shake my head, "I don't. I have an hour left before I need to be at the airport. We should leave in forty minutes." I tell her but she just huffs and rolls her eyes.

"Do you want help?" Brody asks and looks around my messy room. I smile in appreciatation, "yes please."

--

"Hey Emmy, you ready?" Jasper asks as he collects his bags together. I nod and turn towards Brody and Thea.

"Bye guys... I'll see you again, I promise I will. As soon as court finishes, you'll be the first ones I'll be contacting." I say and stretch my arms out to hug them both.

Brody bursts out with tears, "I'm going to miss you so much!"

I laugh, "Aww, don't be like that. I'll be back, who knows when... A couple days, a week, a month.... It won't be too long." I assure him and ruffle his hair up. He immediately stops crying and fixes his hair, "I was just about to tell you how much I love you, but you just had to ruin the moment, you little bitch. My hair was perfect and then you messed it up. Slut." He says but his face holds a mischievous grin. I probably should be offended but I can't help but laugh, "Since when am I a slut?" I cackle causing him to sneer, "Since you were a baby. I heard you were born naked-that's pretty slutty you know, Emmerson."

I laugh again and slap his shoulder. Turning to Thea, I grin, "I'll see you later, friend."

Her whole face lights up and she smiles, "Since when were we friends?"

We laugh together and I collect my bags and head towards the gates of Everex College. I quickly turn around, hoping that Zero is going to appear and give me a goodbye kiss or something. Cliche, but honestly: not having his support right now is truly killing me. I feel a little neglected, actually.

With a small sad smile on my face, I wave my goodbyes to Thea and Brody and get into a taxi with Jasper.

In the car, I can't help but wonder what Zero is doing at this moment. He gave up on me.

Just like that.

With a snap of his fingers, he walked out of my life.

Why? I have no idea- was it because I am leaving to Rivendale? Is he too impatient and selfish to wait for me to come back?

At this very moment, I feel anger towards him. For an entire week I poured my heart and soul into Zero and the only thing he did was use it to his advantage. He played me like a fucking rag doll.

"You okay?" Jasper asks in concern, noticing my angry face. I quickly change emotions to a fake-happy one, "Yeah. Just a little anxious."

When we arrive at the airport, Jasper and I walk up to the reception and hand in our tickets.

"Attention all boarders of flight 41210, to Rivendale, your plane is currently having some minor malfunctions and will need to be delayed for twenty minutes. We are sorry for the inconvenience, please talk to any staff members if you have any queries or issues. I repeat, flight 41210 is delayed for twenty minutes. Thank you."

"Fuck," Jasper curses as we make our way into the waiting room.

I slump my luggage onto the floor and turn to Jasper, "Im going to the toilet."

As i sluggishly walk towards the bathrooms, I feel two rough hands grab onto my shoulders. Surprised, I quickly spin around only so my mouth is crushed against someone else's.

I open my eyes in shock horror and pull away. There in front of me stands Zero.

"Zero?" I question in confusion. He shrugs, "I told you I'd be back, didn't I?"

"I don't understand... What are you doing here? This is the waiting room-are you even allowed in here?" I ask, all at once.

He grins, "I'm coming with you to Rivendale. Emmerson, I really, really like you. And I know you're really surprised with all this, but... I couldn't let you leave. Will... Will you be my girlfriend?"

(Yes or no? Zemmerson or Hemmerson?)