The Paths That Tie (Clementine x Violet)

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There are many things in life that Clementine could claim that she had control of.

She had the ability to control her emotions, at least on some level. She could control her actions and even if someone were to get on her nerves, she had the power to handle herself from completely losing it on them.

She, to a certain extent, could influence how other people see her. It may of taken years of working the social ladder, but eventually Clementine found herself in a good social standing amongst her peers.

She could control how well she did in school. When there isn't a kidnapping group of criminals on the loose, Clementine would spend the majority of her afternoons studying and prepping for other school related events.

However, what she was growing to learn as she spent more time with people like Violet and the other boarding school students, is that she didn't always need to have control.

Especially, if it's at the expense of another person's well being.

"So...you're telling me that the party Marlon wanted me to accompany him to is a sham. That his real intentions are to turn me into The Delta, and finally terminate his agreement with them? Does that about cover it?" Violet summarized, rocking her feet slowly back and forth as she sat with her legs in front of her.

Sitting next to her in a similar position, Clementine looked over at Violet with a puzzled expression. "Well, when you put it so simply, then I guess so? Wait, aren't you freaked out? Or even upset I didn't tell you sooner?"

Exhaling, Violet leaned back against her hands that were behind her as she looked up at the sky.

"Honestly? In a more normal situation, I guess I would be more shocked. However, we're talking about the same group of people that live off of kidnapping and shipping kids off to different locations for unknown reasons. I think it's understandable why I'm not all that surprised to hear something like that. And..."

Looking away from the night sky and into Clementine's eyes, Violet smiled as she finished her response in a softer tone. "I know that you were just doing what you felt was right. I trust that you wouldn't put me in a situation like that if you weren't confident you could keep me safe. You probably didn't want to risk me freaking out about it, and becoming too much of a variable in the plan. Did I read that right?"

"Perfectly well. In fact, if I didn't know any better, I'd think you were psychic or something."

"Who says I'm not? Maybe that's how I've been able to woo you as well as I have."

"Whatever." Clementine responded, as she once again thanked the night sky for hiding the tint of red that now dusted itself on her face.

As both of the girls sat in silence, they each continued to stare up at the endlessness of the stars that were scattered across the sky. Not knowing what more to say, Clementine began to simply unwind, fearing that the moment would be over too soon.

"So...have you been thinking more about what you want to do? Like, after high school."

This question from Violet was something that, while important, Clementine couldn't help but put on the back burner over the last few weeks. Of course, that didn't stop the post cards and pamphlets that Clementine would recieve in the mail from different colleges, from coming. Instead, it acted as a subtle reminder that her adulthood was coming faster than Clementine would like to admit.