I hug Carson, and he falls onto his knees.
"I can't lose you." He says, his voice cracking. The elastic is pulling at me but I'm so close to him. I bend down on my knees, tilting Carsons head up, and I kiss him. He elastic eases and Carson runs a hand through my hair. When we part, Carson forehead stays on mine.
"You never will." I respond, softly. Suddenly, a shout in the distance catches my attention. Jack!!
"Who's that?" Carson whispers. I wobble to my feet, using a car for support.
"Jack!!" I scream. "Over here!!" I shout. He runs to me, hugging me tightly.
"You ran off and we didn't know why and we were all so worried-"
"Calm down!!" I hiss. He takes a deep breath. Carson blinks.
"Why did you run away...?" He asks. I look at him.
"To find you." I smile. He blushes, staring at me with a stronger look of awe. Jack growls, snapping Carson out of it.
"So what, you like her or something?" He hisses.
"Should I not?" Carson growls.
"I'd prefer it if you didn't!" Jack says, stepping forward. I step between them.
"He doesn't like me, he loves me. I'm part of him." I hiss.
"What're you saying?" Jack whispers. I spin to Carson and kiss him. Jack instantly looks away, but Carson wraps his arms around me, holding me close.
"I'm never gonna get tired of that." He whispers. I laugh and turn to Jack who's leaning over a table, glaring at it. I put my hand in his shoulder but he pulls away, walking away from me.
"Jack wait." I say. He turns to me, looking hurt. I hug him.
"I'll always love you too. As a best friend. Nobody can replace you." I whisper. He hugs me back.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have acted that way."
I nod.
"It's okay, just...don't murder each other." I laugh. He puts me down, chuckling.
"I'll defiantly try not to." He says, glancing at Carson, who had turned tense when I hugged Jack. I twist around to see him, but the bullets pain shoots up into my gut and I feel the blood drain from my face. I fall backwards and into Carson's arms.
"What happened...?" Jack demands. I cough.
"She was shot." Carson mutters. I wipe blood from the corner of my mouth and try to breath.
"You shot her?!"
"Not me!!" Carson hisses. "The Dark Corner members." Carson explains, leaving out the part where he's part of them. Jacks head whips to face me, his eyebrows raised.
"Well Taylor is thinking that you're one of them." Jack growls. I blink. He can hear my thoughts. Carson sighs.
"I am. And I know my people hurt Taylor. I'll never get over that....but right now, we need rest." Carson mutters, laying my head in his lap. If Jack can hear thoughts...what is he? I glance at him. White streaks run through his hair and his eyes are a brighter blue. Wait...I used my ice effect on him when we got here. Did I pass it to him...? I shiver, suddenly feeling the chill of his skin against my shirt. He winces and backs up. Carson wraps his wings around me and I curl up.
'Clink!'
My eyes snap open. What was that? I look at the boys. Sleeping. I stand up and walk outside. Suddenly, I'm tackled, a strong hand placed over my mouth.
"Scream and you die." Someone hisses quickly. I blink and keep my mouth shut. I'm dragged east, away from the boys. It's fine, you're gonna be okay. I faintly see a small glowing tattoo like Carson's in the mans arm. He's part of them. I sigh. Maybe I won't be okay. Maybe today is when I die. For what reason? I have no idea.