Chance stares blankly at the blank page on her laptop.
You need to tell him. I mean look at yourself, you can't even write. And that's what you do to relax! If you don't tell him, you'll never be happy.
Chance purses her lips and begins to type.
Pros:
Concentration
Affection
Someone who loves you
Chance lightly drums her nails against the keyboard for a few moments before she continues on the other side.
Cons:
Training wouldn't work very well
If he says no
When he says no
Scarecrow is gonna hate me
What if he gets in my head again
I'm not like Harley
What if he kills me
Chance stops and stares at the screen for a few minutes before closing her laptop and sliding it under her bed. She pulls doggie against her chest before shutting off her bedside lamp and going to sleep.
...
Chance pauses thoughtfully at the doorway and turns back twords Crane, closing the door as she does so. He looks up in slight annoyance.
"Did I not just say..."
"Listen, there's something I really need to get off my chest. Then I'll go."
Crane sighs in defeat before turning away from the desk to face Chance.
"Then by all means proceed."
Just tell him. This whole Eddie mess is all because you're in love. He probably feels the same way. He deserves to know. But...should I tell him? Face it Michelle, you just can't have your cake and eat it too.
"...I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am for everything you've done for me. For putting up with me. I know I've messed up a lot but you kept me anyway. You are my life. You are the only one who's ever truely cared for me. My life is perfect. Thank you. Both of you."
Crane studies her expression for a moment before smiling slightly.
"What made you want to express your gratitude?"
"I've been thinking since Eddie kidnapped me. I've caused so much trouble..."
Crane stands and walks over to Chance. She looks up to meet his eyes as he rests a hand on her shoulder. He gently leads her over to a full length mirror in the corner of the room and stands behind her as she faces it.
"Don't be concerned. You tend to be overwhelmed by your emotions. I'll teach you how to supress them. But look at how much you've grown. The timid girl you once were is now a distant memory. You've severed every tie to your old life. Your past can no longer haunt you and your future looks brighter every day. You have no idea how proud we are of you Michelle. Don't thank me. I thank you for your patience and undying loyalty."
A/N: So that's it. I hope you liked the story. I'm kinda sad to finish it but all good things must come to an end. I believe that a good ending isn't always a happy one, but rather one you don't expect. Or one that is best for the plot and honestly, Chances journey is more likely than not going to not have a happy ending. But at the end of the day, this isn't a story about how it will all end for her, but the journey she goes on to reach it. I had several different endings. One was happy, one was fast paced, another invoked betrayal, but I chose one where she didn't really win or lose. I chose the ending that was bittersweet. Just like her name. Thank you everyone. I hope you decide to read some of my other stories but honestly, I haven't been as involved in one as this one. The end.
