Chapter 15: Life without Chase

Bree's POV

I had thrown myself over Chase's body crying. Adam was also crying but, I could not see his face. He had his head in his hands while crying. I guess boys felt ashamed when they cried but, I didn't understand why Adam was ashamed. Chase was his flesh and blood. He had every right to cry. I pulled myself off Chase reluctantly and wiped my eyes so, I could stare into his face. It still had the same sweet adorable look as it had always had but, I never noticed the small details. Chase had dimples when he smiled and I noticed his nose. It looked just like mine. Small and a little tip at the bottom, barely noticeable. Yet I noticed because, I never noticed these small details on his face when he was alive. His hair was the same brown as mine just a bit darker in the front. When someone you love dies you never think about stuff like this. I wish I paid more attention to these little details. The way his eyes went super big when he was shocked. The way his eyebrows arched when he was curious. His smile whenever he was confident but, I never realized these things about my brother until now. I put my hand to my face and felt the tears coming. This can't be happening. My little brother is not dead! No I refuse to believe this. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and stared into a sad face that held the same look as mine.

"Bree, it's it's t..time to g...go". Adam said through sobs. His voice was so shaken up, it didn't even sound like him. I nodded at him and looked at Chase one last time. I kissed his forehead. Tears escaped my eyes and fell on his face. Suddenly a thought popped in my head.

"Wait Adam! We can't just leave him here! We have to take him with us . And tell the o...others". I said gesturing to Chase. I was still crying but, I held my composure. We had to get Chase home safely even if, he was already dead. I took Chase's limp body and picked him up. I can not say in words how I felt at that particular moment. Holding my brother's dead body I...I didn't have the words. Adam sniffled and took Chase from me and set him on his shoulders. I heard Adam's small gasp when Chase's body was pressed against his back. It probably felt like no one was there because, they were already gone. I didn't feel the slightest bit of anger. I didn't even go after Rebecca, I just wanted to go home. Words could not express the feelings I was going through right now and I think I speak for Adam too. Adam grabbed hold of my back while keeping Chase steady. I supersped us back to the bionic academy. I didn't want a big scene so, I superspeed to my capsule. I saw a few familiar faces in a split second before disappearing. I just wanted to be alone with my brother. I laid Chase down on the couch and then, I just started crying. I didn't even realize Adam was in the room with me. I looked up at him and he was crying again. He sat down beside me. I leaned into Chase sobbing into his shirt. Then I heard footsteps come in. I didn't even turn around. I knew who it was and they were about to be shattered.

"Chase"? Mr davenport asked worriedly. He gasped when he saw Adam's face and then mine. Then he looked at Chase. Douglas was there also and was now getting on his knees beside Chase. He looked at me hoping there was some hope in my answer to a question that he thought he would never have to ask. But, I already knew what to say.

"We arrived too late". I said between sobs and continued to cry. I felt like I had failed Chase. I didn't arrive in time and I cost his life. It was over.

"No". Douglas whispered in a small weak voice that I had never heard before. I saw tears fall silently from Douglas' cheeks. I had never seen him cry before and it was a painful sight. All of us were crying except, Mr Davenport.

"He's gone. He really is gone. And it's my fault! I wasn't here when you guys needed me. I blamed Adam for something he didn't even do! Chase is dead. Chase is dead". He repeated again as if he didn't believe the words that had came out of his mouth. He just stood there in silence and the rest of us cried. Leo came in a little later and was also crying now on the floor by us. He was a very ugly crier but, that didn't matter because, we were all crying about the same thing. We all loved Chase so much and now he was gone. After a few hours of mourning over our brother Mr Davenport decided that we would have a funeral for Chase the following night. Until then, Chase would stay in the medic lab under a black blanket where no one would disturb him. Everyone dealt with Chase's death differently. Adam didn't talk to anyone, anymore and stayed in his capsule unless he was hungry or had to use the bathroom. Leo moved on with his life but, you can still see the pain in his face. Mr Davenport was no longer focused on anything. Students began to leave the Bionic Academy since, no one was paying attention to them. Douglas just locked himself in his room and looked at photo albums. And I, I just sat on that white couch and cried my eyes out everyday. My eyes were so red that it actually hurt to cry. I felt like someone had ripped a piece of my heart out of me. And I was left to pick up the broken pieces. I couldn't describe the pain I was feeling. Chase wasn't just my brother. He was my best friend. I remember how we would always laugh together and hug one another. I started having memories of Chase and each one hurt a little more.

Bree's Flashback

"Chase"! I yelled running down to the lab. He was sitting on the chair by the computer typing something up. He quickly got up off the chair and looked at me.

"Bree are you okay? Is something wrong"? He asked worriedly staring into my eyes. I nodded and started to cry. He held out his arms and I leaned into them.

"Bree shhh it's ok". He whispered into my hair and hugged me tighter. I soaked his shirt with my tears.

"O..owen broke up with me". I said between sobs. Chase let go of me and moved away. He seemed disinterested.

"Bree, I can't fix this! I don't know why Owen would break up with an amazing girl like you"! He replied walking over to his mission bag and grabbing it.

"You think I'm amazing"?

"Bree you're my sister! I wouldn't have anyone else do that job". He said good humoredly. I laughed and I hadn't laughed in a while so, it felt good.

"Yeah but, this job is a gift"

"Aww thanks Bree"

"But it's also a curse" I said smiling. He rolled his eyes.

"Haha very funny Bree! Look Owen doesn't deserve someone like you! You're awesome and if he can't see that, then he's not worth it". He said smiling back. I felt like Chase had lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. Suddenly I gave him a evil look and he looked scared. I started slowly walking towards him.

"Uh Bree what are you doing"? He asked suspiciously. I charged at him and hugged him very tight.

"Hu hu Bree Bree! Can't Breath"! He gasped. I quickly let go. He sighed in relief. I smiled at him.

"You know you're a pretty awesome brother yourself". I said to him. Suddenly he got a serious look on his face and walked to the elevator. I got confused and ran beside him.

"Hey hey Chase what's wrong"?

"I don't know. I mean I'm not that awesome. Everyone picks on me at school. Adam beats me up all the time. I just feel like maybe everyone's lives would be better without me".

"Chase that's not true! Adam just beats you up all the time cause it's fun. And those kids at school forget about them! They wish they were you"!

"Yeah right"?

"Oh ok I guess they wouldn't be jealous of your molecular kinesis or your smart brain thats give you all the answers to everything. I mean cmon on Chase! Be real here. Those bullies wish they were you, especially Trent. He could use some smarts up here". I said gesturing towards my head. Chase laughed and smiled.

"You know I think Trent's brain is just full of air"! He said sarcastically. I laughed harder. He laughed too.

"Cmon let's go get something to eat upstairs"! I said grabbing his arm and pulling him in the the elevator with me.

End of flashback

I was still crying. I imagined Chase hugging me. I always felt better when he did. His warm body pressed against mine. His strong arms holding me in a firm but, real hug. And his neck rested on my shoulder. I could almost see the smile spreading across his face. I smiled and wiped my eyes. It was nice to remember my memories of Chase but, it was also painful because, I would never be able to make...new memories. Then I remembered this one memory that I had always tried to forget but, I never did. It was a memory that made you wish you weren't born. A memory that shows how horrible a person can be. And that person was me. This was the memory of when Chase told me he hated me. And that was a day I will never forget.

Bree's Flashback

I walking in the living room when I saw Chase playing his guitar. Chase held one hand up to his ears while playing the strings. I held both my hands up to my ears and complained.

"CHASE! I thought you could play guitar"! I yelled at him. He rolled his eyes and set the guitar on his lap gently.

"I can play Bree! It's just out of tune". He said annoyingly to me. I rolled my eyes and stuck out my tongue. He made a hmmf sound.

"I've tried to tune it! It's just not working". He said angrily and set his guitar in it's case before, walking away. I looked at the case. I kinda felt bad. I wanted to help Chase. What can I say I'm a nice person? But I also need to work on being humble...Anyway I stared at the case thinking about what I could do. Suddenly Adam came in.

"Bree"?

"What is it Adam? Can't you see I'm busy"?

"Yep staring at a case, that's some really hard work you're doing there". He replied sarcastically and I rolled my eyes.

"Well I want to help Chase out"! I said frustrated. He snorted out a laugh and I looked at him with a serious face. He quickly stopped laughing.

"Oh you're serious about this"

"Yes! But, I don't know how to tune a guitar UGH"! I yelled angrily. Adam looked at me confused.

"I do".

"You do"?

"Well I don't but, I can bring the guitar to my music teacher at school and I'm sure he could fix it"

"Adam that's a great idea! You would really do that for Chase"?

"Bree please I'm his brother! Of course I will help out Chase. Since this guitar is all he's got". Adam said and picked up the case. I looked at Adam and for some reason I felt like I was making a huge mistake.

"Adam I don't know..."

"Bree you can trust me! I would do anything for my little brother". He said and smiled at me. I smiled back.

"Ok but, make sure you get it back safely".

"Bree it's a guitar"

"I know but..." I said but, then the door shut with Adam and the guitar case with it. I got nervous and decided to watch some tv to take my mind off it. After a couple of hours I started to get worried. Suddenly Chase came upstairs. I smiled at him. He didn't smile back. He opened the fridge and then closed it. He came over to me.

"Bree I'm sorry I got angry at you! I was just mad that I couldn't tune my guitar". He said gesturing to his guitar. Then he quickly looked back at me. His eyes held such a look of anger I thought they were going to light on fire.

"Bree where's my guitar"! He yelled at me. I didn't know how to answer him. Adam was still not back yet.

"Uh you're guitar ummm uh..." I stuttered out nervously. Suddenly Adam burst through the door with the case .

"Right here"! He yelled. Chase gasped.

"Adam why do you have my guitar"?

"Bree gave it to me". He said innocently. Chase looked back at me like he was going to kill me. I chuckled nervously.

"Adam said his music teacher could tune it! I was only trying to help".

"Oh about that..." Adam trailed off as he opened the case to reveal a smashed guitar. Chase's eyes widened and he looked like he was going to cry.

"ADAM WHAT DID YOU DO"! I yelled and Chase just looked shocked the whole time.

"Oh the music teacher couldn't fix it so, I tried and I got angry so, I broke it. But, big deal it's only a guitar". He said casually. I thought Chase was going to strangle Adam. But, Chase seemed more angry at me.

"Bree I can't believe you would give Adam my guitar"!

"I was trying to help! I didn't think Adam was going to break it"! I yelled angry at Chase. Adam was the one who broke it, not me.

"Adam can you go"? Chase asked softly. I thought Adam had stolen my superspeed when he left. I faced back towards Chase. He looked very upset. He sighed hard and put his head up.

"Bree I can't believe you would do this".

"Chase I'm sorry! But, it is just a guitar"! I argued back. He looked hurt by what I said.

"No it's NOT! ITS the only memory I had of our mom"!

"...WAIT WHAT"? I asked shocked. He nodded weakly.

"When Douglas became good, he gave me the guitar. He was going to give it to me earlier but, he didn't think I was ready to find out who gave it to me. Then one day he told me their was one thing my mom left me before, she went her separate ways. He gave me the guitar and told me mom wanted me to have it. That was my only memory of her Bree". He said very upset. I saw the silent tears fall from his eyes. I felt horrible.

"Chase if I would have know I'm so sorry" I said reaching out my hand to touch me but, he moved away.

"Why would you trust ADAM of all people! You know he hates me" He said angrily wiping the tears from his eyes. But, they continued to fall.

"Chase I'm sorry I..."

"BREE I HATE YOU"! He yelled interrupting me and grabbed his broken guitar and case and ran down to the lab.

End of flashback

That was a horrible day. After that day Chase didn't talk to me for months. It was an unbearable time in my life. Seeing my brother pass by me without saying a word hurt soo much. But, Chase forgave me. He always forgives everyone, even if they don't deserve that at all. I loved Chase so much. Now he was gone. Chase was gone. He was dead and I was alive! Why? Why? Chase didn't deserve this! Chase's death had done something to me. I couldn't explain. I was broken beyond healing. Life without Adam, I didn't know yet how that would be but, life without Chase, that was unbearable.

And how was it peeps? Did I make you cry? Or laugh maybe? Idk! Anyways thxs for being amazing FOLLOWERS! You're the reason I continue my stories. Any ways more chapters coming soon ASAP! Is Chase really dead? Idk