Hey! So, those of you that have read 'You'll Never Know Until She's Gone' probably wondered who Caroline is. Well, I got this idea and I had to write it. So, here.
Disclaimer: EWW isn't mine. The plot and OC(s) are. There will probably be some cursing and more adult scenes in here, but nothing too bad. (Without a warning)
Jax POV
A year.
I've spent over an entire year with Emma Alonso.
This has been the best year ever. I've haven't been able to be so honest with someone since, well. Since her. But, that's not the point. She's been gone for years.
Today is November 23rd. It would've been her birthday. This day was easier last year, I was so wrapped up with the Continuum Break and Jessie that I forgot. But today I just feel so haunted by her memory.
Stop it. Caroline is dead. Has been for a while. That's why you started sleeping around in the first place. You'd almost resolved everything, but you didn't. You never got to apoligize for being a jerk. It's been three years. Let it go.
As hard as it is to do, I somehow manage to drag myself out of bed and get dressed. If Emma comes over and sees me moping she'll ask questions. I never told her about Caroline. I know I should, but I can't. It's too painful as it is. So, having a cover it is.
After a little bit more moping, I trudge downstairs, knowing good and well that I look like a mess.
"So then Gracie and Sean told me that... Woah! What the heck happened to you?" Jessie asks once she sees me, turning to get a better look. Dad looks up from his seat at the kitchen counter at me, and gives me that look. He knows how I get on any day that would be Caroline related.
"I got hit by a bus." I say dryly, sitting on my stool at the counter. Dad gives me a sypmathetic smile and hands me a plate of waffles, which I barely find appealing.
"Okay, for real, what's wrong. I know you; you don't mope." Jessie says worriedly. I let out a sigh.
"It's nothing Jess, really." I counter, taking a bite of my waffles.
"I don't believe you. There is something that you two aren't telling me. And if you don't fess up I'll have no other choice but to get the Queen of Concern involved." She warns, her eyes narrowed. That's her nickname for Emma. Oh, there is no way she's calling her. I narrow my eyes.
"You wouldn't dare."
"Try me." She smirks. Oh, she's definitely my sister. I see her glance at the house phone. Before I can grab her she's lunged for it and is racing upstairs. Just as I get to her door it slams shut and locks. I try to teletransport in, but the protection bubble Emma taught her how to make is still up, so I can't get in. Great, now I hear the phone ringing. I'm royally screwed. Damn it Jessie!
"Hello. Yes, Emma. It's Jessie."
"Uh huh. Yeah, I know I shouldn't be calling you at seven am, but it's very important."
"Jax is acting weird."
"Yeah, he's okay, at least he says he is. But he won't tell me what's wrong."
"Yes, Emma. I would love if you came over and checked on him."
"Okay, you're welcome. Bye!"
She unlocks the door and comes out, smirking. She's my sister alright.
"You will pay for this Jessie!" I warn. She just giggles.
"You're welcome big bro." She smiles, handing the phone over. Seconds after that I hear the door bell ring.
Emma. Ugh! She can teletransport normally now! I forget about that. Great! Just friggin great!
I let out a groan and go to open the door, plastering the most convincing fake smile I can on my face before I do.
"Hey! Um, Jessie called and said you were acting strange, so I came to check on you. Is everything alright?" She asks, feeling my forehead to see if I have a fever. She's making this so hard. Why does she have to care so much?
"Yeah Em. I'm all right. Just a little sick." I say, gently removing her hand from my forehead and lacing our fingers together.
I am lying. I am not ok. I'm a great actor though, so you don't see it.
"Alright. You should get some rest. But I'll tell you what, how about I bring you over some chicken soup later? It's my mom's old recipe."
Why is she making this so hard?
"That sounds great Em."
"Alright then. You go get some sleep. I'll be back around two. Love you." She smiles, leaning up to kiss my forehead.
"Love you too Em. I'll see you later." I say, shutting the door. When she teletransports away I turn around with a sigh. My dad is just staring at me from his seat at the counter.
"What?" I ask, crossing my arms and leaning against the wall.
"You can't hide this from her forever Jax." He says simply, looking at me with conviction. I let out another groan, knowing he has a point.
"I know. I just, can't talk about it. Not today."
He gives me that look. The one of pity, the same one he gave me when I had to come home that day. The day she died. This is the first time since then that he's done it.
"Alright. Fine. But, you're going to have to face this eventually Jax. You can't just lock yourself away three days of the year."
I know exactly what three days he means. August 26th, September 19th, and today. August was our anniversary. About a week after we started 7th grade. Today was her birthday and September 19th, well. That was she day I lost her.
"Get some rest. If you don't at least look better when Emma gets here she'll got insane worrying about you."
I nod and walk upstairs to my room, laying back down. I'm glad I get to sleep part of this day off. There's no school, so it won't matter.
The only good part of this day will be that chicken soup...
Emma POV
"So, he's not feeling well? I thought you said he didn't feel like he had a fever." Andi questions from the kitchen table, her mouth full of potato chips. I shrug, stirring the chicken soup once more.
"Well, he said he's a little sick, and he wasn't his usual, playful self. So, fever or not, he's still off."
"And you're sure he's being honest?" Andi asks. I drop the stirrer and look at her, jaw dropped.
"Never mind. Of course you are."
I roll my eyes and go back to watching the soup when the phone rings. Why is the council calling me at noon? I don't even have a clue.
"Hello."
"Yeah."
"You found something?"
"Someone?"
"No, not today."
"He's sick."
"Yes, tomorrow I'll bring him in with me."
"Why does he need to be there?"
"Okay, fine. Don't tell me. We'll be there."
"Bye, Lily."
That was weird. Lily just told me that she and the council found a random Australian girl that's been missing for years. She just, showed up on their doorstep passed out. They did find an I.D though. Her name is Caroline Hensley. Apparently she's also a powerless witch.
The peculiar part is that they said to bring Jax, and I don't know why. Nor will they tell me. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
Uh oh. I better restart that batch of chicken soup.
Did I really burn the water too?!
3rd Person
The next day, Jax felt a whole lot better, and less apprehensive about doing what the council wanted. So, he got out of bed, ate breakfast, and got ready no problem. Emma got there early, as always. It was too early in the morning for her to be comfortable riding the dirt bike, so they took the magic car. No one else was at school anyway.
They got there and the council was waiting in Lily's office. Jax noticed that there was someone behind the curtain, but decided not to ask. Emma said if she couldn't know he couldn't know either, and he didn't want to fight.
"Aggie, Desdemona, Lily! We're here!"
Jax could not understand how she was that happy as early as it was. Scratch that, he could actually. Because this was Emma.
"Emma, Jax hi. How's your morning been?"
"Peachy. Now, can you get on with it?" Jax said dryly, arms crossed. His new leather jacket wasn't broken in yet, so it did look at bit bulky. But it would be fine in a week.
"Now now Mr. Novoa, there is no need to be impatient. As I'm sure the Chosen One has told you, the council found a missing girl yesterday." Agamemnon started. Jax nodded at him.
"Well, I take it she hasn't given you this girl's name yet, has she?"
"No." He responded, not getting what this had to do with him.
"Well, we have reason to believe you know her. Or rather, you did." Desdemona explained. Emma and Jax both had a confused expression. Who was this girl.
"I don't have any idea what you're talking about."
"Oh for Pete's sake! Stop dragging them along. You can come out now Caroline!" Lily exclaimed. A blonde girl in a black AC/DC shirt and ripped black jeans stepped out from behind the curtain. Jax's eyes widened and his arms dropped. He couldn't believe it.
Caroline. His Caroline.
She died. He saw it. How was she here?
"Caroline?" He breathed, unable to do anything but stare blankly at her.
"Hey, spider." She smiled at him. That was his old nickname. The first time they'd been partnered up in lab back home in year 6 he'd killed a spider for her. But, it bit him in the process. Thus earning him the nickname spider from her.
"I-it's really you?" He stuttered, unable to do more than look up and down her slender body. She'd clearly grown a bit, he still remembered that the pants almost brushed the ground last time he saw her. Now, they came to her ankles. She still had the sweet, innocent Caroline smile though.
Not that she was entirely innocent. Jax found himself flashing back to a particular series of nights when she'd proven she wasn't, as his eyes went over, certain places. He forced himself to look at her face, a smile on his.
"Yeah. It is."
"What? How? What?" He babbled, looking over at the council. Emma looked as well, trying to ignore the way her boyfriend had looked at this girl. They clearly had history. Come on, spider?! She reminded herself to focus on the situation at hand, not the girl.
"Well then. It looks like we have your attention." Agamemnon smirked. Lily rolled her eyes and looked at Emma and Jax.
"Here's the thing. We don't actually know. And neither does she." She said, gesturing to Caroline.
"She's lost all memory of the last three years entirely. And, we don't even know where to start looking for clues."
Emma, Jax, and Caroline looked at each other. Oh, they had their work cut out for them alright.
Finished! I hope you all enjoyed. If you like the story so far then feel free to review and to follow it to be alerted every time there is an update! Bye!