Trapped (An Aviana/Victorious Story) Ch. 12
Suddenly, Liz's eyes light up. "Oh my gosh...," she says. "What?" says Avan, placing a hand on her knee. "I have a way out. But it's risky. Really risky." Avan and Leon exchange glances. "We're desperate, Lizzy," says Avan. "What is it?"
"Okay, so we know that Drake has been somewhere in this room probably every night since we got here, right?" says Liz. Avan, Matt, and Leon all nod. Liz talks quietly. "So, what if we outsmart him? Two of you can stay up and see when he comes in, and how. The other can stay in the bedroom with us girls. There has got to be another door or window or something, and we won't know until we see how he gets in." "Yeah, that could work, Liz," says Avan. "And if he were to come in with a key, we can try and get it off of him or something," says Leon. Matt smiles a little. "Great idea, Liz," he says, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. Avan and Leon silently fist pound. This plan might just work...
About thirty minutes later, Vic walks into the living room. "Good morning, Vic," says Avan as she sits next to him on the couch. "How are you doing?" asks Leon. "Pretty shaken, but not bad," she replies. Avan pats her on the back. "Oh yeah, I checked on Ari before I came in here, and she's pretty warm, almost like she has a fever again. I think she's about to wake up" Avan's heart sinks a little at the news. "Okay, I'll go in and check on her," says Avan.
He walks into the bedroom, shuting the door behind him so it is quiet. Ari is sitting up, a little wobbly. She falls back onto her pillow, to dizzy to sit. Avan kneels next to her, ready to catch her if she were to fall off the side of the bed. "Easy, Ari. Just lay down, baby." He feels her forehead, and it is warm. Ariana moans and rubs her head. "My head hurts and I'm so dizzy..." says Ari. "I know, you have another fever," Avan says, stroking her hair. He leans down and kisses her lightly on the lips. Ari, with her eyes closed, smiles a little. "Don't do that, you'll get sick," she states. "I don't care. You're worth it." Avan kisses her on the lips again, and then gently on her forehead. "Can I go sit in the other room with everyone?" says Ari, radiating innocence. "Well, that depends- can you sit up without falling over?" asks Avan jokingly. She tries to sit up, but Avan puts his hand behind her back, helping her. Ariana stares ahead, silent. "You okay?" he says. "I think I'm gonna be sick," Ari says. She gets up and bolts to the bathroom, kneeling by the toliet. Avan gets up too, following her. He takes her long red hair and holds it back for her. Ariana coughs and says, "Avan, please leave, I don't want you to see me like this,". Gasping for breath, she continues to throw up. "Don't worry about me," he says, rubbing her back.
Meanwhile, Leon stands up. "I'm gonna go check on Ariana and Avan, make sure they're okay." He walks into the bedroom and hears them in the bathroom. "Are you okay in there?" he says from outside the bathroom door. Avan and Ari walk out, his arm around her waist, holding her up. "She was throwing up, she's not feeling good," says Avan. Leon grabs the bathroom trash can and brings it over to Ari's side of the bed. "Here, little red," says Leon. He sits at the end of the bed as Avan helps her lie down and tucks her in. Ariana sniffles and a few tears roll down her eyes. "Shhh...everythings gonna be fine," says Avan, wiping her tears away. Leon kneels down next to her bedside. "But...but today is our last day to rehearse, and I can't even move. How will we impress him enough to get out of here?" asks Ari, crying. Leon gently strokes a few strands of her hair and takes one hand. "Please don't cry, sweetheart," says Avan. "I promise that we WILL get out of here." "How?" asks a worried Ariana. Leon glances over to Avan. "Do you trust us?" asks Avan. Ariana slowly nods. "We have a plan. So don't worry, alright?" says Leon. "Kay..." whispers Ari, her tears subsiding. Avan places his hand on her forehead. "Go to sleep, beautiful," whispers Avan. Ariana's brown eyes slowly close. The boys wait a few moments, just watching the little beauty as she falls asleep. Avan sits up on the bed and Leon sits on his bed right next to Avan's. "Gosh, you'd think that someone was poisoning her. Poor baby girl," says Leon. Avan looks up at Leon in realization. "Oh my god, dude. What if that is why she's sick? It's been Drake all along, hasn't it?" asks Avan.
So, has Drake been posioning Ari this whole time? And will their plan work? Find out next time! I really hope this story is interesting every chapter, because sometimes I feel like it has no direction. I'm still learning how to write with a storyline, or direction. Please review and tell me your thoughts! I do read and consider those...thank you!