Vestige | The Society

Twelve | Funeral

Everyone sat in the church. A few mutters spread around the room. Alex sat at the front with Sylver, her heart pounding. She knew how hard this was on Allie. Having to bury her own sister, knowing that whoever was responsible was likely sat in that room. She looked at Allie, holding her hand and giving it a squeeze. Allie gave her a thankful look, but couldn't muster a smile.

Alexandrea turned back to Sylver, resting her head on his chest. "This feels so wrong," She mumbled. He nodded his head. It did. The person was sat in the church, watching as the session went ahead. Knowing what they had done. Will looked over to the doors, Alexandrea looked too to see Harry and Campbell walking in. She stood up, a bad feeling settling in her stomach. Will began walking towards them.

"You guys have a lot of balls," Will said, glaring at them both. Alex started walking over, knowing that this was something that Allie did not need on that day.

"Hey man like... I get that you're upset --" Harry responded.

"We all know how you felt about Cassandra, Harry. You were super fucking clear," Alex reached them, feeling the tension growing. "You too, so go, now,"

"I don't have to listen to you," Harry said as Campbell tried to walk past but was pushed backwards by Will.

"Hey, hey. I'm family, do you understand--" Campbell butted in.

"Get the fuck out!" Will shouted, causing Alex to get involved, anger coursing through her veins.

"Boys! Are you taking the piss. Allie does not need this right now, she's going through something extremely traumatic," She said.

"He's the one getting in our way," Campbell argued, not giving her a second glance, irritating her more.

"Grow up, grow some balls and sit the fuck down. Don't blame each other. Be respectful. It's a funeral, not the time for bad blood and fights. Otherwise, I will throw all three of you out and lock the doors behind you. Do you understand?" Alexandra said through clenched teeth. Her eyes burning into each of the boys. They all held their hands up in surrender and parted their ways knowing she would kick their asses out of the room. They dispersed.

She watched as they all took their seats, running her hand over her face. She looked to see Grizz and the rest of the boys watching her. She huffed and walked back over to Allie. "Ignore them. Fucking hate testosterone sometimes," Even Sylver nodded his head in agreement, shocked at the display the boys had put on. Allie stood up, going to speak on the behalf of her sister.

"My sister, Cassandra, was good. She was a good person," Alexandra's heart ached as she watched. Allie's voice breaking and her eyes lined with tears. "Um... She was captain of the debate team. You didn't want to argue with her. Who did this? Who shot my sister? Why did you do that? We needed her!" Will and Alex stood up to help the girl as she sobbed. Both of their hearts breaking. "I needed her." Will stood up, holding her. She turned and hugged Alex. Alex could feel her pain. Wanting to know how and why. Wanting to just hear her sister's voice one more time. Wanting to actually say goodbye.

"It's okay to cry Allie," She muttered in her ear. The boys got up to take the body to the grave. None of them understood how the person who did this could sit in the room. Could watch as Allie broke down in front of them.

"It hurts Alex. So bad," The girl sobbed. Alex just hugged her tighter, like she was trying to absorb the pain she felt.

"I know Allie. I know. That's why it's okay for you to cry, scream, shot, even hit me. Okay? It's okay to feel," They followed after the boys as they carried the body. No one knew how to react. Someone who tried to lead them, lying in cloth, ready to be buried. Everyone gathered around the grave. Alexandrea looked around. Her eyes locking with Campbell's.

'Are you okay?' He mouthed. She just shrugged. She didn't know. She felt everything she had pushed down resurfacing, but wanted to be strong for Allie. She didn't know if she felt okay or not. She wanted to crawl into a hole and hibernate, but also protect Allie as much as she could.

'Thank you' she mouthed back, trying to give him a small smile. Both looked back down and watched as she was lowered into the ground. Sylver pulled her close to him. Helena started a prayer, all listened. No one muttered a word. Everyone was in shock. What if they got back? How would her parents react? "amen," A chorus of people said as she finished the prayer. Allie grabbed a handful of dirt and released it, letting it settle over her sister's body.

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I know this has been a few dark chapters, and the next one isn't going to be much better. However, we are going to get a look into a part of her backstory. I'm going to for warn you here as well as at the beginning of the chapter. It will contain heavy mentions of suicide and so if you are sensitive to that subject, I advise you not to read. Please, please keep taking care of your mental health.

Lots of Love

Paige xx