"Never Lose"
By Pixie
Pixie: Its that time again…time for a new chapter! I know, I've been mean, making such short chapters…and I'm sorry about that! I'll try and make this chapter longer, but no promises. And now Chapter 14: Bittersweet Reunion
Bra's POV
We watched Celeste go into an apartment building and followed her discreetly. She never noticed we were there. Marron stopped outside their apartment, refusing to go in. I knew what was bugging her. Inside this door might be someone whose life she ruined, possibly beyond repair. I put my arm around her, and softly said.
"It's ok…we're gonna make everything ok. Pan loves you, I love you, she'll forgive you. This is Pan, we're talking about here." I was glad my words sounded so confident. Because I wasn't sure if I should believe them or not. But Marron smiled warily, her eyes laced up with tears. Nearly five minutes had passed outside the door. I smiled softly, then reached over and knocked.
No answer. I knew someone was home, so I knocked louder. I heard footsteps inside, and slowly the door opened. Celeste stood behind the door, opening and looking at as like she might attack at any second.
"We're friends of Pan…" I said, my voice softly breaking the silence. Celeste's expression switched to one of deep thought, I watched intently as a million different thoughts raced and danced behind her eyes. Finally, she nodded.
"Come in…Pan's inside."
Marron's POV
God…it was painful. Knowing behind those doors what lay. Pan…seeing her would be indescribable. I ruined this girl's life. She was here living in some trash apartment when she should be making wedding plans with Trunks. Love was no excuse to do what I did. And yet, in another way, it was a good enough excuse. Because though I knew Pan's heart. I had grown up seeing this girl work through her heart, I saw its limitless depths, and outstretching warmth. But Pan had gone to America to run from the pain I caused. There had to something else, another piece to the puzzle as to why Pan had run from college.
Pan…I always saw you as so brave, yet the moment the cold hand of rejection brushed you, you ran, a dog with its tail between its legs. I wish I could be that cowardly dog too.
But no, I had to be the snake, snipping at heels, going silently through the grass than making my kill. I have questioned so many things in my life. I have questioned our friendship, questioned my love for Trunks. Yes even now, after all that I've done, I still love Trunks.
But now, I have no questions. I can see clearly now what path to take. I can see the path is dark and shadowy, like the demons in my head. But that is the path I belong on. And so I shall walk it, by myself alone, a child of a nightmare, lost in the dark.
Pan's POV
I saw Celeste leave. I had not heard anything, but she did, because she went out and opened the door. I stood up quietly, and wiped the tears from my face. I splashed a bit of water on my face, it was cold, but it washed away quite a bit of the evidence that said I was crying. I opened the door quietly, and looked out around the edge. Celeste's back was to me, and I could only see part of a person at the door. But that part was all I needed to see.
"Bra!" I cried out. It was like a million pounds of weight had just been removed from my back. I was hear to avoid all elements of my past, but seeing Bra, was like seeing El Dorado or something. It was so unbelievable, that upon seeing it, you just want to freeze yourself forever in that spot. Time slowed down, and Bra ran past Celeste and threw herself around me. Somewhere in the mist of hysterical tears on happiness, hugs and laughter, Marron walked in. I saw her, and pulled away from Bra. I ran over to Marron and flung my arms around her.
"Am I dreaming Marron? Or are you and Bra really here?"
"We're really here…" Marron said, "and we've come with a confession and a mission."
"Well…in that case, I've got a confession too," I said softly.
"Perhaps we should sit down," Celeste said, cool as always. We agreed to that, and seated ourselves on the grungy couch. Marron looked in my eyes, and burst into tears.
"Pan…I've been so awful!"
Pixie: Ok, that's all I have time for today! I'll see you next chapter!