Hannah's point of view

Hannah was sitting on the bench all by herself, looking at this incredible eclipse and thinking about today. She breathed in, as everything was just too crazy for the real life.

– I wonder what's everyone are doing right now… – Hannah thought. She felt extremely weird.

Normally, she would go over to Nathan's or chill in her room watching anime and playing video games, but definitely not now. After everything that happened… She wasn't sure how to feel about anyone or anything. Especially Victoria… And the poor Kate.

– Jesus, why and when life suddenly became so dramatic? – She thought and closed her eyes.

Suddenly, she got a message from Max. Phew finally, just what she needed.


M: Hey Hannah… Is everything alright?

H: Oh yeah, you bet it is. How's Blackwell's hero doing?

M: Well, apart from that my friend almost killed herself and I partly ruined my teacher's career – good.

H: For real Max, thank you for… You know.

M: I know what you mean. You know – l actually can see you over there, Hannah. My friend just left and l wouldn't mind some company.

M: So, join me?

H: Fuck yes. Your company is just what l need, so l'm going. Wait 4 me.

M: :)


Hannah got up and saw Max waving. She breathed in and approached her. Max seemed to be pleased and they sat on the bench together. It was awkward for some time until Hannah finally initiated the conversation.

– So… – Some crazy day, huh? – She said with her head lowered.

– At least poor Kate is alive. – After all she went through… – She didn't deserve to just… – Die.

– You are a goddamn hero Max, – Hannah said. – I'm glad that it was you who got to Kate.

– Thanks Hannah. – You can't believe of how l'm relived that everything has ended the way it is.

– By the way – Victoria deleted that shitty video of Kate, as Nathan told me, – Hannah said and Max smiled.

– Well, that's good to hear. – Still surprised that the Blair Witch of Arcadia Bay decided to do that, so not her style.

Hannah laughed and turned away from Max. That eclipse and orange lights again reminded her of Rachel. She zoned out, charmed by the beauty of it.

– Hey Hannah, – Max called for her repeatedly. – You zoned out a little, is everything alright?

– Jesus Max, sorry. – Hannah opened her eyes, and found herself on the bench with Max. Trying to hide her small disappointment, she smiled at Max and turned to her.

– Sorry, my mind has been going crazy all this day. – Glad that this nightmare finally ended.

– Agree 100%, – Max mumbled. She was still clearly awkward being around Hannah, and she spotted it.

– You know what's weird Hannah? – How do you hang out with Chloe. – You both seem so different.

– You tell me, – Hannah joked. – The little shy artist and the rebellious punk – best friends forever.

Max gave a slight smile. It looked she was happy whenever Chloe was mentioned. Hannah clearly saw that Max loved and cherished Chloe.

– Hey Max… – Thanks for coming back for Chloe. – She missed you like crazy – always showing your photos together and talking about you.

– Wow! – You serious? – Wowser, now I feel like utter shit… – How could l abandon her just like that? – Max said under her breath, hoping that Hannah wouldn't hear.

– Well, you were her whole world. – Basically, she was talking nonstop about eighter you or… –Rachel. – Hannah leaned back, and her face was right under the sun.

– Yeah… – She also told me about her. – Said that Rachel was her "angel". – Weren't you both friends with her? – Max asked.

– Uhm… – Yes… – I was her "friend". – We were an inseparable trio, – Hannah said, stuttering and without any confidence.


Flashback

– Well Hannah? – Truth or Dare?

– Hmmm… – Lemmie think Rach…

– Haha, it better not be like that time when you dared me to call my mom and sing "I'm a Barbie Girl"! – Bleh, l still have nightmares from this.

– Admit it Chloe, it was funny. – I have your mom's face engraved in my memory forever. – By the way Rachel – l finally got something perfect right for you.

– Well Crimsen, show me what you got.

– Okay Rachel… – I dare you to profess your love for Chloe to the whole world!

– I always knew those two were in love, and l adored it. – Rachel was… – Like a sun for Chloe, and my stupid shipping self actually thought that it would "help". – I was so naïve…

– What the hell, Han?

– Sorry Chloe, it's a dare. – You don't disobey a dare and you know it.

– Wow Chloe, l would love to do that. – Everyone – prepare your cameras and eyes, all attention on me people!

– Rachel got up to the mountain of abandoned and broken cars and stood there, in front of the sunset, looking like a phoenix. – She turned to the sun and screamed:

– Hey world, you hear me?! – If no, then listen – I LOVE CHLOE PRICE!

– Holy fuck Rach… – That definitely was your best performance.

– Who said it was a "performance", Chloe? – Well Hannah? – Happy now?

– More than you can think. – Okay, let me help you out, you look sort of stuck.

– Rachel laughed and jumped of the "pyramid", and the cars fell on the ground. – She avoided them all, and Chloe picked her up. – I ran towards her, thinking she somehow got hurt… Only to come for Rachel's hysterical laughter.

– This. Was. Awesome. – Hannah – thank you for this dare. – It was really adorable…

– You are such a dork Hannah. – Why the hell would you do that, it's pure cringe!

– Chloe, l honestly liked it, so we are cool now, right?

– Yeah Chloe, chill out… – He girls, check out the final stage of the sunset!

– Rachel got up and pointed at the sun. – The sunset became even more beautiful – everything around us was painted with gold. – Rachel approached Chloe and hugged her – l swear l could see Chloe blush. – It was so adorable…

– You know guys – one of my biggest dreams is to see an eclipse. – That full-blown eclipse, like the one in the movies. – I can only imagine how incredible it can be. – I just hope that l would see it when l be far away from here.

– Wow… – Great dream Rachel, that is something.

– Yeah… – When we both leave Rach, l'm going get you an eclipse. – Hell, l give you a fucking moon if it makes you happy.

– You are definitely full of surprises, Chloe Price. – One full moon and an eclipse – l'm holding you to that.

– I laughed. – Everything was way too perfect in my life that time. – And l wish it stayed the same…

Flashback ends


– Yeah, we were definitely close. – Hannah now said more confidently, and noticed that Max was incredibly shy about something.

– Hey, is everything alright?

– Hannah… – I know that is wrong, and l can put you in great danger but… – Can you help me and Chloe with something?

Hannah became wary and turned to Max. She raised her eyebrow, and noticed that Max looked more and more confident.

– My help in what, exactly?

Help in finding Rachel.

Hannah felt like she was going to collapse. Is that real? Searching for Rachel… And Max is asking her?! Her heart was beating so fast, like it would jump out at any moment. Max was patiently looking at her.

Hannah took a deep breath and faced Max. Her face was displaying confidence and ready.

– Being a new hero is inspiring for you, right Max? – Hannah thought. She was ready to give out the answer.

– I will help you two. – She muttered out. – Rachel meant almost everything to Chloe, and now, when we finally reunited – l just want to make her happy. – Rachel was also my friend…

– Jesus thank you, – Max's face lit with hope, mixed with a little despair. Max was ready to find Rachel, and Hannah had to be blind to not notice it.

– Thank you for trusting me Max. – Even if l'm supposed to be your… What? – An "enemy", l still appreciate it.

– Tonight, me and Chloe plan to break into the Principal's office – to look for clues. Are you with us, or not?

Yes l am. – Send me the message when you be ready, okay?

– Will do. – I promise Hannah, we are going to find your friend, l promise. – Max said confidently, and her eyes were glowing.


They shook hands, and Max prepared to walk away. When she was already pretty far from the bench, Hannah suddenly stood up and called for her.

– Max!

– Yes? – Max was confused and turned to her.

– Please, take care of Chloe… – She needs you, and even if we find Rachel – promise me to never abandon her again.

Max smiled through her small tears and nodded. She disappeared in the campus building. Hannah was standing, and looking at her.

She couldn't stand anymore and fell on the bench, looking at the sky, as the eclipse was ending.

– Is that really my life now? – Hannah asked herself. She felt sick to her stomach, only thinking about Rachel, and how Max was describing her. Hannah didn't mind, though.

After all, it was only her who knew the truth.