*just a moment of appreciation for Harry Styles cause why not* p.s. i am a big fucking fan.

i froze on the spot. my eyes hurt all of a sudden and i felt my heart hammering in my chest. Lea was already shaking, her state much worse than mine, and that somehow made me feel stronger...stronger to stand up for the both of us.

''hey, Emms. did you see my baby mama?'' he kissed her on the cheek, and my insides literally twirled in disgust for her. i stood up from my place as i collected my bag. he eyed me from head to toe, his attention now focused solely on me.

''why so early?'' he teased, taking a step closer to me. i took a step back and automatically my hand flew up to create some space between us.

i narrowed my eyes, ''don't take a step closer.'' i seethed out, and he chuckled in response.

he sniffled, ''how is that boy? well, aside from him being alive, of course.'' he shrugged carelessly.

my jaw clenched hardly at his words, ''didn't you get what you seek? you don't get to say a word about him, or even talk to me.'' with that i passed him and started walking my way out, but his hand curled around my arm.

''don't get your hopes up, babe. might as well just start thinking about something else you won't like.'' he whispered in my ear. i freed my arm from his grip furiously and took a step away. i looked at him with disgust and turned away. ''what do you think about 'son of a bitch' as a name for my unborn child, bet nothing can suit him better, anyways.'' he laughed, darkly.

i didn't turn around, but at that moment all i wanted to do was to take Lea and storm out. she did make a mistake, but no human being deserves to be treated that way. call me stupid or crazy, she did stab me in the back with my boyfriend, but nothing matters anymore.

i stormed out of the place on my own and quickly jogged to the library when i received Della's message. she was already standing there when i arrived, but she looked quiet distressed though.

''where the hell were you? i nearly lost my mind! i was about to call Lucas!'' she screamed once she saw me.

''i craved coffee, what's the big deal, chill.'' i laughed it off, hoping she would drop it. she ran her hand through her silky blond hair and nodded non the less.

''want to grab a bite? i am dying!'' she groaned out loud. ''hey Emma by the way...''

''yeah?'' i looked at her as we started walking out of school.

she had a confused look on her face, ''what's the deal with that Asher fucking boy?''

my eyes widened at her question, ''what do you mean 'what's his deal?''' i questioned, puzzled.

''you know Stella is my sister, but it doesn't mean that i don't know she isn't the best of people,'' she started, ''there is a link between her and Asher. i overheard her today in the changing room whispering on the phone with him and your name tagged along, and i have a gut feeling it's nothing good. judging from the history of you, Asher, Noah, and Stella, you know?''

i gaped like a fish out of the water. I mean yeah, Stella didn't leave me alone since i entered this school, but i don't wanna give her too much credit, she is some stupid girl with big boobs. what might she be planning with Asher?

there was a long silence before i spoke, ''let's keep it in mind, but don't tell anyone, and if you seem to find anything crazy happening at your house, update me, we can work it out without drama.'' i said.

she bit her lip, thinkingly, ''yeah, you are right. let me see what i can do,'' she pushed me away harshly after that, ''look! you made me forget about my hungry belly! let's eat something before we go to them.'' damn, she has a strong arms.

''you could have said that without shoving me, Dells. now i have to shove you too,'' i smirked and before she could say anything she was on the ground. she looked at me with wide eyes, but then gripped my leg and pushed me down with her.

we stayed on the ground for a good 5 minutes laughing our asses off before we resumed our walk to my house.

xxx

i fidgeted with the keys until i was finally able to open the door, but that of course after Della kept telling me how stupid i am. Mum and dad were with Abby's parents, they said they had business to attend to, so we entered the house expecting the gang only; however, were faced with silence.

apparently i was not the only one startled by the calmness of the house as Della clutched on my arm in suspicion. i walked one step and heard a shuffling noise on the floor. we both jumped at the sound of... nerf guns?

''nerf guns? was the house invaded by aliens?'' Della commented sarcastically. i hunched down after noticing a piece of paper beside the 2 guns. grabbing it, i unfolded it and looked at the writing in total astonishment. really?

'a friendly advice: look after your asses.'

''what does that exactly mean?'' Della asked, puzzled by the situation. a playful smile tugged on my lips as i quickly handed her a gun. she took it, her eyes wondering my face for an answer.

''look after your ass.'' i laughed and started running up the stairs.

''what the hell does that mean?'' she screamed from behind, but i didn't answer as i heard quiet whispers from my room.

i tiptoed my way there, and slowly the whispers became clearer. ''so you are telling me that Veronica is not a lesbian?! that's impossible!'' Logan whisper screamed in an irritated tone.

a sigh erupted, ''no, she is not. can you please now focus on what we are doing?'' Carter answered, annoyed by Logan's childish behavior. i sniffled a laugh, biting my bottom lip.

''dude! she is not affected by me. i am telling you, i did the trick and nothing!'' Logan argued, ''my signature smirk, smile, lip bite, hands' veins, NOTHING!'' he sounded desperate.

Logan, all his life up till now had girls lining up for their turns. what drives me crazy is that the girls know what would happen if they hooked up with him, but it's like they are blinded. i am not gonna lie, my brother is hot as hell, but still. ewww.

''can you please shut up, they are probably on this floor now.'' Carter smacked Logan's head.

they were both in my room, nerf guns in their hands, their asses marked with white plaster.

this has been our game since forever. marked up asses and strike. we would do it if there is something we are arguing about, and the winner gets to choose what to do with the situation. honestly, i pity Della, Veronica, and Nora because they are new to this war.

standing steadily, i positioned my gun and shoot my first. Logan produced a high pitched scream as it went exactly in the ass crack. i ran downstairs when they noticed me but ended up crashing into a huge body.

i looked up in panic when Lucas took hold of my body and was about to shoot, but my own superhero; Abby was behind him.

i twisted my face features into a cute puppy, ''really, Lu?'' wasting time is sometimes useful.

in a second and before he could reply, Abby had already tried her luck in shooting.

i sometimes wondered if Abby had problems in her eyes due to this game. she never shot right, but for my luck today, it was enough to make Lucas unfold me form his arms. i ran free downstairs but not before giving him a one on his right ass cheek.

''dammit, Emma! Why do you always win?!'' he grumbled from behind, but i was already on my merry way to the others.

Della was still rooted in her spot, looking at us as if we had been braiding our noses' hair. laughing at her, i aimed at her, and hit her in her forehead. she stumbled backwards in surprise, holding her forehead.

''Emma!'' she whined sadly.

Lucas was already beside her, inspecting her. i rolled my eyes at how cute/overreactors they were and continued walking.

Nora, Veronica and, Carter remain. i doubt Nora, but Veronica's personality tells me she is gonna ace this game. walking with no much noise, i decided to invade the living room. my instincts were right as both of them were puddled on the floor behind the couch, guns in their hands.

''do i look like a lesbian to you? for fuck's sake, i have been obsessing over Leonardo DiCaprio since i was born!'' dammit, Logan!

he is blessed with the looks, but not with the brains. i know that Veronica likes him, everybody knows, except the dickhead himself, and for some reason i know he likes her too because let's face it; she is the perfect match.

sobering up from my thoughts, i decided to let Nora off the hook first and have fun with a mad Veronica. i aimed at Nora's ass as she took it delightfully, falling down on it. i giggled when she whined in distaste, and as if on cue Carter entered the room with the nerf gun.

i glared at him as he aimed his gun at me. he tried his luck, but i ended up hunching down just in time, striking him in his knee. he hissed lowly and tried striking at me again, but failed when i ran and stood up on the couch, hopping behind him to give him one in his sweet ass.

he cursed me playfully before making his way to a sprawled on the ground Nora. why do they always have to be so dramatic? girls...

i laughed when i discovered that Veronica took her time in hiding while i was busy with Carter. i walked back outside trying to find her, but no avail.

''you are a nasty person, Emma.'' Della said, angrily. she was still rubbing the spot where i shot.

laughing, i said, ''sorry but you are so dramatic like what the hell!''

Lucas smiled at me but quickly hid it form his girlfriend, ''hey! don't say that. my baby has sensitive skin.'' he defended.

i shot him a glare, and turned to walk into the kitchen.

''MAMY!'' i exclaimed when Veronica lunged onto me in the darkness of the kitchen.

she smirked, ''mamy? oh God help me.'' mocking me, she positioned her gun at me.

my smirk grew, and with no thinking i sprinted out of the kitchen and into the living room, where everyone was gathered in by now.

Logan's smirk grew, ''ooh, cat fight.''

Carter laughed at him; however, still sat excitedly watching the fight unfolding itself in front of him.

Veronica's face turned serious.

wild guess: she is competitive as hell.

i sat on my knees, shooting her in her stomach. she bent her upper body as a result of the strike, but composed herself again non the less.

''EMMA! EMMA! EMMA!'' Logan cheered me up, but was cut off by Lucas,

''SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP!''

i stood back up, as she shot one of hers, aiming it on my face. i dodged, making it end up in Logan's....ouch.

he screamed again while next to him Carter was losing all his senses into his laugh.

''Hey! why are you shooting my bad-boy?'' he shouted at Veronica, who by now had a victorious face, ''is it because you are not getting it?'' he winked.

Lucas smacked his head, ''disgusting piece of shit is what you are, Logan.''

Della patted Lucas's back, supporting him.

everything after that happened very quickly: Veronica shooting at me again, and it not striking, me running on the couch, stepping on their laps and them groaning in pain, jumping at Veronica, who was still finding it hard to digest what was happening, then finally giving her one in her ass.

the room erupted with cheers, and in a matter of a second i was carried up on Lucas's shoulders with my legs hanging around his neck. he jumped up and down, making me giggle in happiness and excitement.

Veronica was glaring at me, but not long after she joined the crowd.

xxx

''okay, so who the hell hid my phone?'' i shouted, annoyingly at the silly act. when will we ever grow up?

''what phone? i don't know.'' Logan said, making me send him a deadly glare, ''no, no, no. i swear i don't know.'' he seemed sincere, though.

''where could i have put it?'' i asked no one in particular, roaming the house, trying to find it.

after five minutes of constant searching, i whined tiredly.

''i am gonna look for it outside, okay?'' i shouted loudly, so they would hear me, and exited the house.

my eyes scanned the pavement in front of our house, but nothing, plus i was getting frustrated now. i walked along with it, my eyes roaming the other side of the street when it finally spotted something shining. heaving a sigh, i crossed the street in urgency, and in no time my dear phone was in between my hands.

i might have dropped on my way back home form school.

smiling, i started crossing the street again to reach our house; however, a blinding light penetrated its was through the darkness of the night. my mouth hung open, and every nerve in my body stopped functioning on the spot. my legs were paralyzed, my body was shaking vigorously; in addition, my heart was hammering against my chest. i couldn't breathe, and slowly all my sense went in vain.

i was on the asphalt in a matter of a second, and a dreadful scream escaped my mouth in agony.

pain found its way through me, moving like electric current, shaking me to the core. The car passed me in ignorance as if i was a dead rat.

Tears fell down my face when i tried moving but couldn't, and the pain didn't necessarily help the situation.

My head started bringing me back and forth, forcing unpleasant memories into it, and at that I started sobbing loudly.

I felt something cold against my cheek, and moments after the red liquid reached my eye sight. I started screaming as i remembered the incident; the way he had squeezed the knife into me, and then him leaving me all alone.

Noises reached my ear, but could never go higher above my own screams. I felt a lot of hands gripping my body in urgency, shouts that wrecked the Earth surrounded me.

"Emma! Stay awake, please!" That was the last thing i heard before darkness swallowed me.