"Emma?" Derek says. Before the words have enough time to fully escape his lips, Taylor sends one of her arrows flying into his chest. He collapses to the ground, and Emma's expression changes from shock to guilt. She runs over to him and holds his hand. He is fighting to stay alive, and she is on the verge of tears.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen." She keeps repeating. Derek says his final words,
"It's ok. Try and win."
"I will." She whispers. Derek's eyes flutter shut, and his cannon fires. Taylor stands awkwardly next to Emma, confused.
"Did you know him?" She asks.
"He was my partner." Emma says. She has gotten up, and has a stony expression to mask her true emotions. Taylor seems to feel bad.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know."
"It's ok. Lets keep moving." Emma says. She doesn't look back, and keeps moving. Taylor doesn't know how to react, but she pulls her arrow out of Derek's body and follows.
I'm in shock myself, and I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes, making my vision blurry. I squeeze my eyes shut and push past Marcus and out the door. Whatever I was going to say to him will have to wait. I make a beeline for my room and sit down on the bed, where I start bawling. I know I need to be stronger, and I need to stop breaking down. If Emma doesn't win this, then I will have to get used to death until someone comes along that wins.
My door opens slowly, and Marcus steps in. He looks at me, waiting for my reaction. I don't hesitate to get up and walk towards him. I hug him, and his arms wrap around me immediately. We're as close as we can get with my bulging stomach, but I have missed being in his arms, surrounded by his warmth. I fit perfectly in his arms, and I know I was made to fit here. Just him holding me is enough to calm me down some. He kisses the top of my head.
"I've missed you so much." He says, and I lift my head up and look at him.
"So you don't hate me?" I whisper. He looks at me like I just said the most ridiculous thing, and then leans his forehead on mine.
"Of course I don't. What would make you think that? I still love you as much as ever, and nothing will ever change that." He says, and leans in and gives me a long kiss. I feel better instantly, like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I suddenly forget all that's happening for a moment, and I'm filled with a moment of happiness.
I can feel myself smiling.
"I'm sorry for going behind your back and-" he starts, but I push myself up and kiss him again.
"Don't ruin the moment." I say, and he smiles. But unfortunately, we need to get back and watch Emma. She's our only hope now. I don't want to let go of him, but I force myself to. We go back to the mentor's lounge, hand in hand. We take our seat, our fingers still entwined. On screen, Emma and Taylor continue on deeper into the forest. They don't stop for anything, until Taylor suggests they set up camp for the night. Emma takes first watch, and Taylor slips into Emma's sleeping bag. Emma remains emotionless, but I know she must be fighting with some guilt. I almost feel bad that I'm happy right now, but I can't help it.
Marcus and I retire to my room to get some sleep. It feels good again to have him bye my side. My smile hasn't faded since we made up, and it promises to stay through the rest of the night.
A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, im swamped with homework but wanted to get something up.
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XOXO ~Alexis2259
