A/N: Quick shout outs to those who have been submitting their reviews! (You know who you are)This chapter is a bit shorter compared to the other ones, but i hope you like!
"Desperate"
It was around nightfall as the sun begins to slowly fade behind the foggy mountains. Tori spent most of her afternoon hours sitting in her van and figuring out how to break the news to Hunter. She assumed the others would be wondering where she was at the moment, and worrying with every ounce of sweat in their bodies, but that didn't concern her. All Tori could ever think about right now was Hunter, and telling him the news about having a little sister. Nonetheless, admitting that their father was the person who violated her. There were so many questions Tori wanted to ask God, but everything seemed to be vague and hopeless. What did she ever do to deserve such punishment? Of all people, how did she get so wrapped up and involved with Hunter's family? And why did he have to fall for her during a rough time like this? Tori would ask herself these questions, and suddenly life is unfair.
Dustin, Shane, Cam, Kapri, and Marah all met up at the Bradley's as soon as Hunter brought Blake in from the airport. They gathered around in the livingroom, all excited to see the infamous motorcross rider after more than a year. Blake didn't look at all different from the last time he visited. The only slight change he made was a new haircut, which gave him a clean fresh look. "Dude, you gotta tell me everything! How is Factor Blue like? And the track? It must be sick, bro!" Dustin began throwing different questions at him, as everyone in the room all anticipated. While they sit and listened carefully, Hunter couldn't help but worry about Tori. It's been hours and she hadn't called him like she said she would. He tried calling her, but all he got was a voice message. From across the room, Kapri noticed how ill at ease Hunter was as she sneakily excused herself from the others and joined Hunter in the other room.
"Is everything okay?" She asks in a low, mellow tone.
He pursed his lips. "It's Tori. I don't know where she is." He stammers worriedly.
Kapri arches her brow. "Where did she go?"
Before he could answer her, the sound of a vehicle parking on a nearby driveway caught his attention as he looks up and peeks through the open blinds. Hunter sighed in relief at the sight of Tori's blue van. "Thank God she's here." He watches on as the headlights went off and Tori's head appeared. Hunter then closes the blinds and headed back to the livingroom to meet her.
"Oh man, how does it feel to work with Roger Hannah? Did you get to see Travis?" Dustin questions excitedly as Hunter and Kapri joined them on the couch.
Cam placed a hand on the goofball's shoulder to calm his enthusiasm. "Slow down, Dustin." He chuckles. "He's staying here for a month remember?"
"Yeah. I know, dude. I'm just stoked that he's here. You must be worth thousands of dollars or something!" He says facing Blake. "And the chicks! Oh man, they're crazy about you!" Dustin couldn't seem to get his full attention as Blake moves his head around, trying to get a glimpse of something or someone it seemed. "Dude? Are you even listening?"
He looks at him and nods. "Yeah. I'm just surprised Tori isn't around. Where is she by the way? I haven't seen her the whole day since I got here."
Momentarily, the door bust open with Tori entering the room with a loud bang. She bent down to catch her breath as all eyes turned to her. "Hunter, there's something real important I have to tell--" She was caught off guard by Blake's presence as he looks up at her and smiles. "Oh my God..." Tori mumbled in disbelief. "Blake?"
"Tori..."
Everyone exchange quizzical glances, and after a split second, she fainted to the floor.
"Oh my God!" Marah gasps exaggeratedly while taking hold of Dustin's arm. "Someone call 9-1-1!"
During the movie, Kapri looked over to her side and noticed two empty chairs that were once occupied by Tori and Hunter were vacant. She wrinkles her forehead and gently taps on Marah's shoulder. "Hey, where did they go?" The pinkhead whispers in her ear while pointing at the empty seats.
Marah shrugged irritably in return without taking the moment to look back. "Shh! I'm trying to pay attention here."
Kapri rolled her eyes as she watches her clung onto Dustin's shoulder for comfort. Annoyed with Marah's wimpy-ness and her constant flirting with Dustin, Kapri rises up from her chair and struggles to get through the narrow aisle.
"Watch out." Cam arches his brow once she accidentally stepped on his foot. "Where do you think you're going?"
"Bathroom."
"Hey, while your at it, can you get me another large popcorn?" Shane asks hungrily while handing her change from his pocket.
"Oh, and nachos!" The goofball smiled.
Kapri groans unwillingly as she collects their money. "Oh fine. I'll be right back." She managed to get through everyone on their row as she walks down the steps and exits the theatre. Before heading towards the snack bar, Kapri decided to look for Tori and Hunter. 'Hmm...' She scratched her head while passing by the arcade room. 'Where could they be?' After walking around the movie complex with no luck in finding them, Kapri stepped outside as the cool wind sweep across her face. She shivered a bit and crossed her arms to keep warm. Kapri looks straight ahead and noticed two people close together from afar. Awed by the couple's affection, she turns away and begins calling after them. "Tori?! Hunter?! Where are you?!" The couple broke the kiss and turned to Kapri. Her eyes widens as soon as she realized the two people that were making out were the ones she was looking for. "Oh my God." They looked away shamefully while being approached. "Was it just me or were you two just kissing right now?" Tori and Hunter exchange nervous glances as Kapri's jaw dropped to the floor at what she just saw. They bit their lips and remained silent. "You know what? I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that."
"Tori? Are you okay?" Blake lifts her head up on top of his lap and gently caresses her face. Tori's eyes flickers open as she looks up at him.
"Blake..." She whispers in disbelief. "You're here."
He smiles. "Yeah, I am." Tori pulled herself up from off the floor and faces him. "God, I missed you. I missed you so much, Tori." Hunter looks down as the others watches on in awed with their reunion.
"I guess we'll leave you two alone." Dustin smirks. "Let's go, Shane."
"What? Now?"
He nods. "Yeah, man. You too Marah."
"What? Why?" She frowns with her pouty look. "I'm sure they won't mind. I mean...look at them. It's like watching a love story!"
Cam rolls his eyes. "Oh boy. Let's go, cousin. You still have homework to do."
"Yeah, but it's like totally easy."
"Come on." He pushes Marah out the door and turns back around for Kapri.
"I'll meet you in the car." The pinkhead tells him. Cam nods as she shifts her gaze back at Hunter. "Can I speak with you alone in the other room please?"
He groans at the thought. "Do you think that's even a good idea? I mean, I don't want to leave Blake and Tori alone." She folds her arms and glares at him. Defeated, Hunter sighs. "Alright. Fine." He followed Kapri to the other room as she shuts the door behind.
"You have to tell Blake about you and Tori before hell breaks loose." She exclaims to Hunter with a serious tone. He looks down and bit his lip.
"Yeah, I know." The dirty blonde responds rather hesitantly.
"You might as well do it now."
"Now?!" He shrieks. "I don't get like a day or so to even think about it?"
"Hunter, there's no time left! You have to do it as soon as possible! I mean, I can tell you're hurting right now."
He scoffs. "No, I'm not."
"Yes, you are! The way she smiled at Blake is getting to you. I can see it!"
"Look, I know how she feels about me. That's all it matters."
She folds her arms and studies him carefully. "Don't forget Blake was the first person she ever loved." He looks down and sighs at the thought. "Listen, you have to tell him the truth. I know it's hard, but waiting much longer would make matters even worst and you don't want that."
Hunter knew Kapri was right, but the more he thought about it, the harder it was for the truth to come out. "I don't know, Kapri. I want to tell him. I really do! But how can he handle the fact that I have fallen for the same girl he's still in love with? We're family, and he's the only family I got." He stated so sincerely. "I don't want to hurt him like this.
Kapri frowned on his behalf. "Someone's gonna end up hurting one way or the other, Hunter. Are you willing to give up your brotherly relationship with Blake for Tori?"
He stopped to think about it for a moment. "I guess we'll find out." Hunter turns around and leaves the room.
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