"You don't have to leave, you know." Nate's voice states from the doorway.
I sighed as I zipped up the duffel bag that was on my bed.
"You gotta admit, it's for the best." I say, picking it up and putting it over one shoulder.
"Nat-" Nate started when I shook my head and raised a hand.
"Don't, Nate. You and Elena obviously have something serious going one. I'm not gonna be a third wheel." I say as I passed by Nate and started heading for the front door.
"You know I didn't mean that." he said as my hand was about to turn the knob when I stopped and lowered my head.
"I know, but it got me thinking." I say as I turned around and faced my twin.
"You and Elena can live your happy life together. Me? I'm fine the way I am. I bet Sully could sure use some company." I say as I gripped the strap of my bag tightly.
"Nat, you can stay here! You don't have to just run off!" he said as I gave him a hard look.
"I'm not 'running off'! I'm leaving so you and Elena can have the perfect life she wants!" I snapped as he looked at me.
"Oh, so you think all this is just her idea?!" he asked as I shook my head.
"No, I'm just asking you not to pretend being someone that you are not!" I shout as I sighed.
"I'm not dealing with this anymore, Nate. I just...need some time alone. Away from everyone." I say as I ran a hand through my hair.
"Time alone?" he asked as I nodded.
"Just for a little while. I can survive on my own, believe it or not." I stated as Nate shook his head.
"You have a place here, you know." he said as I scoffed lightly.
"No, I don't. You do but not me. This...this isn't cut out for me, Nate." I say as I re-adjusted my bag before walking out the door.
"Nat! Nat, come on! At least think about it!" he shouted as I sighed
"I already have." I mumbled to myself as I put my bag in the backseat before opening the driver side door and climbing inside.
"Natty, please. Don't go. I didn't mean to make it sound like I don't want you here." Nate said as I turned the key in the ignition.
"It's fine, Nate. I never felt like I belonged here anyway." I say before revving the engine.
"Will you at least tell me where you're going?" he asked as I smiled faintly.
"I don't even know myself, Nate. I might go and stay with Sully for a few days until I can get on my feet." I stated as my brother put his hands on top of the hood.
"I wish you would just say here with Elena and I." he said as I chuckled lightly.
"You two lovebirds don't need me around." I taunted, rolling my eyes.
"Nat, please. For once, let's have a conversation without sarcasm." he said as I shook my head.
"This conversation is over." I say as I shut the car door and buckled up.
I sighed as I put my hands on the steering wheel.
"Goodbye, Nate." I say as he backed up, allowing me to turn around in the apartments parking lot.
He gave an awkward wave as I copied his motion before driving off. I wiped a stray tear that was going down my cheek as I pulled out my phone and dialed a familiar number. "Hello?" an Australian voice said as I sighed in relief.
"Hey, Chloe." I state in greeting.
"Natalie? What's wrong?" she asked as I smiled lightly.
She always knew when something was up.
"D-Do you have any room for me at your place? I need a place to crash at for a few days." I say as she sighed.
"You know I always have room for you two." she said as my grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly.
"I-It's only me." I said shortly. "Oh. Is everything alright?" she asked as I sighed.
"I'll explain when I get there. It's-" I was saying when my car suddenly jerked.
"Whoa!" I say as I almost lost control of my car.
"Nat? Are you okay?" I heard a concerned Chloe asked. I was breathing heavily as I nodded even though Chloe wasn't in the car.
"Yeah. I'm fine. Just had a close-" I was trying to say when I heard a loud popping sound and my car started going sideways.
"Crap!" I shout as I made the mistake of slamming on the brakes, locking them up.
"Natalie?!" I heard Chloe shout as I saw my car was drifting closer and closer to the upcoming turn's cliff.
"No,no,no,no!" I screamed as the car went over the edge and started flipping and rolling.
My head went through the driver's side window and the last thing I heard was Chloe screaming over the phone as everything went black while the car was still out of control.