This story is kind of a run-on from my previous stories in the "without you" story. I decided to make it separate because I'm trying out the third-person point of view instead of first-person. I think I want to make this a multi-chapter story and kind of follow many different characters in the series. Let me know what you think!
"Ap if you don't put down that crossword puzzle I'm seriously leaving." Brenna says to her distracted older sister. She tried to soften her glare at her, it's not her fault she has barely seen Greer in weeks.
"Wait I'm almost done! I just can't not finish it when I'm this close." April replies. "Plus you wouldn't leave a girl alone on her death bed would you?" she continues with a smug smile.
"Oh boy here we go.." Beth says rolling her eyes and looking at Brenna.
"What?!" April says looking between the two girls, who are exchanging eye-rolling glances at each other.
"April. Your not on your death bed." Brenna said knowingly. "We get that you get your "cancer perks" but pulling the death card is low."
"Yeah dude. If you were dying we would totally be getting you out of here and throwing you the most awesome pre-funeral party ever!" Beth says with a wink.
"Ha ha ha", April fake laughs. "Guys, I was totally just kidding. I'll put the crossword away for a minute." she says, a pained expression on her face as she sets the nearly finished puzzle on her bedside table. "Brenna why aren't you with Greer anyway? You two have been like glued at the hip lately."
Beth looks at Brenna with a pitied expression and Brenna's eyes don't leave the floor.
April looks between the two girls again, clearly out of the loop on.. Something.
"Ok what happened? What did I miss?" she says, concerned.
"Well let's just say that things have gotten a little bit more complicated.." Brenna replies shaking her head quickly but still not meeting anyone's gaze.
"Greer's parents have forbidden her to see Brenna after the Florida incident." Beth leans in close to April and whispers.
"Oh my gosh! Brenna I'm so sorry! Why didn't anyone tell me?!" April says, clearly upset.
"Well.. You have enough to worry about besides my stupid life.. Wait. Beth how did you know?" Brenna says rather annoyed, glaring at the curly-haired girl she has come to think of as a sister.
"Your mom told me", she says hands up as if surrendering, " is it supposed to be a secret or something?" Beth says squinting at Brenna, hoping she hadn't said something she shouldn't have.
Brenna rolls her eyes at Beth and chuckles softly. She can't ever keep her mouth shut. "No it's fine. Its not like I don't see Greer anyway..." Brenna says and instantly regrets it.
"Wait so your still seeing her?" April says with furrowed brows, obviously confused.
"Well yeah... Kind of.." Brenna says, unsure of what she should give away.
"You guys are totally sneaking around behind her parents backs aren't you!" Beth exclaims happily. She quickly claps her hands twice and says, " You knew you were a badass but I didn't think you were THIS badass." She says nodding encouragingly.
" Yeah well janitors closets and the 2 a.m. house visits are kind of getting old. I just wish I could take her to a movie or dinner without being paranoid someone we know will see us and tell her parents or mom." Brenna says seriously while looking at April.
"Awww!" April and Beth both coo in unison.
"You guys are like a tragic love story! Like Romeo and Juliet... Only... Umm.." April stammers not sure of what to call the two girls.
Beth's eyes light up, "Juliet and Juliet!" she exclaims, snapping her fingers and pointing at April.
"Exactly! Aww that's adorable Bren." April replies while putting her hand over her heart and looking lovingly at her baby sister.
Furious, Brenna immediately stands and shakes her head and laughs sarcastically, "What are you guys even saying?! Did you forget how that story ends? A TRAGIC love story. I'm tired of loving someone so much and yet hurting so much at the same time! I just want to be able to kiss her at school, at home, or even here in this hospital! Not in some stinking closet or outside of her house early in the morning when we are both barely conscious! It's not fair that we have to hide our relationship. And it's all because of me! I made our love a tragedy!" she shouts and realizes that she is standing up and pacing back and forth.
Brenna looks at Beth and April who are both wide-eyed with their lips mashed together in a thin line. They both keep looking at each other and back at Brenna.. No they are looking past Brenna, but at what?
"What!" Brenna shouts and looks behind her towards the door.
A tearful, blonde-haired,blue-eyed girl that they have all come to know and love stands in the doorway.
"Greer" Brenna says surprised. Silence as thick as molasses fills the air leaving all four girls, for the first time today, speechless.