Decisions, Decisions

(Warren's POV)

Why won't she stay? Am I that bad? What more do I have to do to make her like me? What does Eli have that I don't? Why do I care about her so much? These thought swirled in my head while we stood there. They were trapped against the wall, now's my time to prove myself.

I drew my long knife, "So Eli. It seems like you came on to my property. To take something that obviously doesn't belong to you. This gives me the right to defend myself, or press charges. I think you know my choice." I said, making my way over to the two. I smirked as I watched Amber's eyes changed from scared to petrified. Eli's held mixed emotions; the color of his face was beginning to fade. "Warren don't do this." Amber pleaded. Then a thought struck me.

"She knew you would come for her, Eli. She knew you'd keep your little friend out of harm's way, leaving you alone. How do you think the note got under the door? She showed us where you were staying and we waited until you left. She's been playing you Eli. All this time, you've been her puppet, her little play-toy. That's all she does Eli, she manipulates people." I said, looking at Eli's mouth gaping open slightly.

(Amber's POV)

Warren started playing mind games with Eli. I've done this before, scare them, make them vulnerable, then tell them anything and they'll believe you. Oh my. "Warren shut up." I snarled. He looked at me and smiled demonically, "Why would I do that darling? He was bound to find out sooner or later" he mocked. "You make me sick" I hissed. He threw his head back and laughed. "Don't be naïve." He taunted.

Eli pulled my hands away from him. I felt tears weld in my eyes again. "Eli, no. Don't listen to him. You have to believe me, please." I begged. His mouth gaped open slightly. He just stared at me "Why" he breathed, his eyes starting to glisten. I shook my head "I didn't, Eli you have to believe me. Why would you trust Warren over me?" I said, a tears sliding down my face. "Right now, I don't know who to believe." He muttered.

I watched as he started walking away from me. I felt weird, numb like a piece of me had been burned away. "Don't worry girlie, I can get rid of him for you" Lucas announced. "No!" I screamed. He drew his knife back and it was all a blur.

(Eli's POV)

Warren's words tugged at my thoughts. Had I really given up everything for a lie? Did I give up my secrets to be something to be Then Lucas's words pierced through my head –I can get rid of him for you- I heard the scream but not the pain. The smell of blood was strong, but I didn't feel anything, like it didn't touch me. Wait, it didn't touch me… Then who's bleeding?

I turned around, Amber was standing, Warren was standing and Jason was standing. Lucas. But how did he stab himself? Amber was standing close to him, shaking. "He's bleeding" she choked out. I looked into her eyes, and I knew in that moment that Warren was lying. But have I came to this realization too late, did I take her faith in me away from her, as Warren did to me?

"Leave Eli, we need to get him help, you've done enough." Jason barked. Pushing Amber aside and aiding Lucas. Warren came within two feet of me "You heard him, get out of here Goldsworthy" he yelled. I took Amber's arm and ran.

(Drew's POV)

I paced back and forth in the room, talking to myself. "They're going to be back any time now. They're going to be fine. They know what they're doing. Come on Drew, calm down and stop getting yourself all worked up." I huffed. I expected them to come in anytime, but that didn't happen. "Screw it" I whispered sharply. I grabbed the keys to the Mustang and the room and headed out.

I went through the roads to the house. When I arrived, I two figures leaving, one on the ground and two huddled by the figure on the ground, I'm going with the two leaving. I pulled up next to them; I immediately recognized the faces of my friends and unlocked the doors. Eli looked shocked and Amber looked just plain petrified. I didn't start a conversation, knowing that they wouldn't want to talk at the moment. We just took a quiet ride back to the motel.

When we got there Eli broke the silence, "We aren't staying here anther night. Back up everything and we're finding a hotel that takes cash." I didn't have any objections, so I got out of the car and headed up. Amber just stayed in the back, her eyes starring towards the black horizon, her knees pressed against her chest. What happened back there?

"Amber isn't coming" I piped in as Eli began loading things in various bags. Eli sighed unsteadily, grabbed her duffle and slung it over her shoulder. "She was always ready to leave" he sighed as he gathered the rest of his belongings. I gathered mine and headed out the door. I walked out to the car, set some bags down and grabbed the case. I pulled out $500 and headed into the main building as Eli packed the things in the car.

"Room 31" I said to the man behind the counter. He looked up at me and handed me a small sheet of paper. I put the amount of cash needed down and walked out. I walked back outside to see the car pulled out front and Eli rolling down the window. "Get in" he called, rolling it back up. I pulled the door open, got in, closed it and we started driving.

We kept driving in silence for about 10 minutes before I broke it. "Where are we going" I asked, looking out the window. "My house" Eli replied simply. We pulled into a huge, empty driveway. Eli got out of the car and went towards the garage; he opened a lid of a panel on the side of the wall. His finger traveled over the keypad and he shut it. The door opened and he got back in the car and drove it in. My eyes grew wide as I looked around.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2011! I know this chapter is short but I just wanted to get a new one in there for you guys. I promise the next one will be longer :) and I haven't gotten any feedback about the new story. Reviews are lovely!