Christmas Chronicles (Before Christmas)

Chapter 4

(A/N: So this is going to change a bit of what actually happened in the movie.) 

So, it's the day before Christmas Eve and Teddy and I have sort of made up. I'm still really mad at him and he is still being a jerk to Kate, but at least he's not drinking any more. Teddy asked me to come over so I did. He also told me he would leave the door unlocked for me. So when I got there I opened the door and I instantly heard Teddy and Kate arguing. So I walked into the room without them knowing. "It's all on camera!" "Give me the tape!" "No Way!" Then Teddy saw me. "Whats all on camera?" "It's nothing." Teddy said super fast. "Then how come I don't believe you? Kate, what happened?" Kate looked at me then at Teddy. "He...He...Teddy helped his friends s-ss-steal a car." "HE WHAT!" "Em-" "Save it!" "I can't believe you!" Teddy yelled at Kate. "Don't be mad at her! This is your fault. Kate can you go upstairs please?" "Yeah." Kate went upstairs and then Teddy and I went outside. "What the hell Teddy! I thought you were trying to change!" "I was I swear! You just don't understand what it's like to be me." "Yeah, what's it like?" "My father died for some random strangers! How can I just be okay with that." "Your dad was a hero." "Yeah, people keep telling me that, but if he was such a hero he would still be here." "You can't be blaming Doug for what you've done! It's not his fault!" We both went silent and then I said, "How could you steal a car?" "It's not like I killed a person." "How could you even say that?!?!" "I thought we were supposed to be here for each other through thick and thin." "Yeah well if you would have used your head then maybe it would have stayed like that. Did you seriously think that I would be okay with the fact that you helped steal a car?!" "No, but-" "But what?" "But ever since my dad died i have had so much anger built up inside of me, and instead of letting it out on you I-" "Let it out on Kate and your mom. Oh wait I know, You stared drinking which may I add, was underage, and you stole a car. Not only that but you used the knife your dad gave you to do so." "You just don't understand!" "don't understand what it's like to be you? Your right, I don't. But I do know what it's like to have a father who just left me and my mom before I was born, without saying goodbye. I wish mine was dead. At least I wouldn't have to live with the fact that my dad left because of me. I was the reason they started arguing, and that caused my dad to leave." "I didn't mean it like that." "Listen Teddy, we all have our issues. You just can't let them take over your mind." We both went silent. Until he spoke up and said, "I'm sorry." "Yeah, you said that before. How long did that last." "Please forgive me." "I want to. But I can't right now." "Wha-What are you saying?" "I think I just need a break." "Please. Don't do this." "It's over Teddy." "Please Emma." "Save it. You broke my trust. That's a hard thing to gain back." "I'm so sorry." "I am to." I walked away and back to my house. (A/N: This is where the movie would go back on track. Once Teddy goes back inside.) I can't stop thinking about Teddy. I know what he did was wrong, but I also know he hasn't been himself the last few months. He has seriously had a hard time, so it makes sense that he acted up. It's just that he was trying to lie to me about it. he didn't want Kate to tell me about the car, he lied about drinking, what else has he lied about. It is very hard to gain back trust. Even with everything he has done, I still want to run up to him and hug him, then kiss him deeply. It's been a while since we've kissed passionately, lately it's just been kisses to hold the lies. So to me they meant a lot but to him it just was a way to hide all his secrets and lies. I love him. I always have and I always will. I'm just scared to get hurt by him again. I also feel bad for Kate. I just left her there with Teddy who was for sure mad. I just hope she understands.

(A/N: Hey, sorry it's so short. I just realized that this is the forth chapter and it is already close to the end. So I am going to make this a story that continues after Christmas.)