A/N: Hi! I usually write SVU fics, but today I'm writing a new one about my other fave show, Psych. This is established Shules, they have a daughter named Autumn who is 6 at the time of the story, are married and live together. So it's sort of an AU but not really. The story is going to be in Juliet's POV. Enjoy :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Psych, all characters except my own are property of Steve Franks. (Gosh, A girl can dream can't she?)
"Alison!"
I'm running, faster then I ever have in my entire life; my heart pounding furiously in my chest. I didn't need to turn around to know that he was right behind me, his icy breath sending chills down my spine.
All of sudden, he shoves me hard sending me flying, My elbows crashing into the pavement. I felt a sickening crack echo off my ribs and clutch my abdomen in pain. He hovers over me, his face coming into full view. I tried to crawl away but the searing pain didn't help me get very far. Laughing cruelly, he steps towards me and reaches behind his back
"NO!" I wanted to scream, fight, anything, but I was completely paralyzed.
He swiftly removes a gun from his back and presses the cool barrel to my forehead."Goodbye Alison"
The gunshot rang like a mini-explosion, and then everything faded to black.
I woke up screaming, overwhelmed with darkness. Strong hands held onto me, gently lulling me as I sobbed.
"Jules, It was just a dream, shh... it was just a dream." He soothes, rocking me back and forth, like a scared child.
Calming down, I wipe my eyes and peck him lightly on the lips. "Thank you"
He gives me a small smile. "Your welcome, "
Laying down next to me, He holds me closely, and I drift back to sleep; never wanting to let go.
PSYCHPSYCHPSYCHPSYCH
I wake up again at 8:30, cracks of sunlight shining through the bedroom window. I stretch and wrap my robe tightly around my waist, tying it into place. Rubbing my eyes, I head to the kitchen where Autumn practically jumps into my arms, her arms perched onto my neck.
"Morning Sleepyhead, daddy's making pancakes." She says brightly, her brownish-blue eyes gleaming.
I smile back at her, "Mmm, sounds delicious,"
Setting her down, We sit down on one of the kitchen bar-stools when Shawn came into the dining room in a cloud of smoke, plates in hand. He was wearing a ridiculous chef's hat and an apron that said "Kiss the cook." Kissing me on the cheek, he sets the plates in front of us and gives a dramatic bow.
"My famous pineapple shaped pancakes, cooked to perfection."
She scratches her head, confused. "What's it supposed to be?"
He looks at her in mock disbelief. "What's it supposed to be? It's a pineapple, here; look at the edges." Shawn says pointing to the pancake with his spatula.
"That doesn't look like a pineapple," She says giving him a playful grin.
He stomps his foot. "You are impossible child!" He says tickling her. She explodes into a fit of giggles and he lifts her above his head, her arms outstretched.
"Ok, times up kiddo, Now eat your pineapples, We got to hurry if you want to go to Grandpa Henry's house"
Her face lights up. "Grandpa? Yay!" She stabs her pancake with her fork and takes a big bite.
"Make sure not to choke," I warn her.
He sits down in the chair and scoots closer to me "You still ok Jules? Last night you were really shaken up."
"I'm fine, I just had a nightmare that's all."
Unconvinced, he wipes a runaway hair from my face. "Are you sure?"
I nod. "Yeah, I'll be ok,"
"Good," He looks relieved.
"I'm done!" Autumn calls out. "I'm gonna go change," She runs into her room and closes the door.
"I'm gonna go take a quick shower before we leave, I'll be right back" I say walking back to my room.
I get my clothes ready and turn on the faucet, jumping into the ice cold water, shivering as it hit my back. I washed my hair quickly and got out, hurriedly changing into my outfit for the day and headed out, my hair still slightly damp as I tie it into a loose ponytail.
Shawn and Autumn met me in the hallway, she was wearing a flowery shirt and jeans with little ballet flats.
She pulled on my shirt. "Mommy, can you do my hair?"
I look down at her. "Sure," I lead her to the hallway bathroom and start brushing her long, dirty blonde hair. It has gotten so long, I couldn't bear to cut it. She inherited my blonde hair and Shawn's eyes that changed from brown to blue in the light. Using small strokes, I placed a headband on the crown of her head.
"There we go, now come on, lets get in the car; daddy's waiting for us."
She grips my fingers and we walk out hand in hand.
Strapping her in her seat, I get on the passenger's side of the car and sit. Shawn starts the car and the engine hums.
"Ok, Let's go to grandpa's!"
Autumn cheers in her seat and gets out a little notepad to doodle in.
PSYCHPSYCHPSYCHPSYCH
After we drop off Autumn at Henry's, we head to the SB police dept. After a lot pleading and prodding, we had to beg Karen to not transfer me or Shawn, considering what happened with Carlton and his old partner. I loved my job, but I loved Shawn even more. She agrees but makes us promise to keep our personal lives out of work.
When we get inside, Buzz greets me at the door. "Hey Juliet, this just came for you." He says passing me the heavy white envelope .I take it from him and shake the contents on the inside, slowly taking it to my desk.
"Thanks Buzz"
Shawn trails behind me curiously.
"Who's it from?"
I shrug. "I don't know, it doesn't say, there's only one way to find out" I grab a letter opener from my desk drawer and cut a clean line down the front of it. Opening one of the flaps, I feel around inside. My fingers wrap around some square shaped pictures and take them out. They were photos, photos of me. Some were old, but some looked as new as yesterday. My heart leaped when I saw several of Autumn, playing at the school playground, even some of Shawn. It made me sick. I looked at the last one, my breath being sucked out of me. It was worn, but the image was clear. I was younger, taken way before I came to Santa Barbara. And written in cursive pen on the back: Alison O'Hara.
The air around me became stale, everything around me becoming hazy. I reached in and dumped out the remainder of the items in the envelope. A charm bracelet with a snow globe, a carousel, and several other trinkets. I barely touched it, the tiny bells chiming softly, pulling my arm back as if it was on fire. There were also pictures of Carlton, Gus, even Karen and Henry. Every single person I care about. A tiny note read: You can't hide from me anymore.
He found me.
My legs become numb beneath me I fall to the ground, panicked voices fading in the distance. "O'Hara?" Someone rushes to my side and holds my head in my hands, "Jules? What happened?" Firm hands gripped my cheeks, desperately trying to awake me.
"Juliet! Wake up, stay with me please" His words were soft, hurt and pleading.
I tried to open my eyes but all I could see was black, a dark abyss. Slowly slipping from consciousness, his taunting words replaying in my head.
You can't hide from me anymore
you can't hide from me
You can't hide...
DUN DUN DUN! Sorry for the cliffhanger, I am so evil. I worked super hard to write this and I really would appreciate reviews, because they keep me writing and just make my day. Srry if it's a little shorter, I promise the next one will be longer Thanks for reading :D
Hope you liked it :)