Courtney's POV:
We had been driving aimlessly, just going around and around. I had been quite for the entire ride, and Duncan could tell I was confused and upset. After about 30 minutes Duncan finally broke the silence, "Ok, whats up?"
"Just be a good chauffeur and drive. No talking just drive." I said as the car came to an abrupt halt. "What are you doing? Keep driving." I said threateningly.
"No. I don't get bossed around by anyone, especially by people who refer to me as their chauffeur. Now, your going to tell me whats wrong or I'm going to make you walk home from here." I glimpsed behind us and could see my house from here. Unfortunately, my house was the size of an ant which means it would be a ridiculously long walk home. I bit my lip, I didn't want to admit to him that so far he was right about his little conspiracy but I also didn't want to walk home, especially since today is the day I decided to wear my painfully tall heels.
"Well? Are you going to say something or just sit there?"
"Fine, you want the truth?"
"Yes"
"The truth is...my grandpa just passed away." I blissfully lied as I started fake tears.
"Aw, I'm sorry, c'mon lets take you home." Duncan said as he started to back up. He slowly moved in reverse when suddenly he hit something. I turned around and heard someone on the ground laughing. I quickly got out of the car and saw Trent with a twisted ankle and laughing. Crap! If Duncan see's Trent he'll know I was lying. Trent would be a dead giveaway that I've been experiencing all of the things Duncan told me a few days ago.
"Trent! Stop laughing this isn't funny, your hurt!" I said as I was brought back to the weird Heather incident.
I heard Duncan get up, close the car door and ask,"Hey, whats going on back there?"
I heard him slowly inch closer and closer. What do I do? If he see's Trent he'll be mad at me for not admitting to the fact that he was right about his weird conspiracy. Think, Courtney, think! Okay if getting hurt makes people laugh maybe something funny will make them cry. I started to tickle Trent and just like that he stopped laughing and started to wiggle uncomfortably and started to whimper. It was really freaky but at least he's not laughing anymore. Right on cue Duncan came to the back of the car and saw Trent sitting uncomfortably.
"Oh my God, dude I'm so sorry."
"I think Courtney's the one who should be apologizing because she was-" He started but I put my hand over his mouth.
"Trent I think its best if you don't talk." I nervously said because he almost blew my secret.
"Here, get in the car so I can take you to the hospital." Duncan said as I helped lift Trent into the car.
So the three of us sat squished in a two person car. We were so squished that my foot started to fall asleep. I kept wiggling it around to try and get rid of the tingly feeling until Trent complained which led to me and Trent bickering for no reason.
"Will you two shut up?" Duncan said in annoyance. We both instantly shut up, and waited impatiently for Duncan to arrive at the hospital. After what felt like eternity we finally pulled up into the hospital where I decided to wait in the car.
I started to tap my foot impatiently because I was getting bored just sitting here by myself.I glimpsed at the side mirror and saw Duncan, who by the way was still shirtless, walk out of the hospital. I don't know if it was because I was tired or because of the fact that it was really hot outside but Duncan was walking toward the car in slow motion, and the sun was shining on him in a way that made him look god-like. I sat there staring with my mouth slightly open and drooling. I snapped myself out of it when I realized that I was actually drooling over....him.
I looked to the front of the car and pretended that I didn't notice Duncan get in the car.
"So you want me to drive you home?" I looked at my watch, 4:30pm, well considering I was already 8 hours late for work I might as well just go home.
"Yeah sure." I sighed. I looked out the window the whole time until I drifted into a nap. I slowly blinked my eyes open and felt something warm. I snuggled up to it until I heard it laugh. My eyes shot wide open and I saw Duncan caring me bridal-style up to my houe.
"Put me down!" I commanded.
"Why? You seemed to be enjoying it especially since you were snuggling up to me." He said smugly. I was getting sick of his stupid cocky remarks.
"Just put me down." I commanded.
"Fine. He said as he dropped me without warning and I fell right on my ass.
"Gee, thanks." I said dryly.
"Any time." I was about to reply to his remark when I saw Bridgette walking around confusedly.
"Bridgette!" I called out. She didnt even look in my direction. "Bridgette!" I called out louder. She continued to ignore me. "Bridgette!" I called out at the top of my lungs. She finally looked in my direction. She pointed confusedly at herself and mouthed 'me?'. "Yes you silly!" I called out. She walked over to me and Duncan.
"You look confused, whats up?" I asked casually.
"Wait, do I know you?" She asked.
"Of course we've known each other forever! So how was your day with Geoff?" I asked teasingly.
"Who's Geoff?" She asked, I thought she might be joking, but when I looked at her I saw genuine confusion.
"You dont know who Geoff is?" She nodded. "How do you not remem-" I stopped my words and chocked on the end of the sentence. Step four: people start to forget who you are and who they, themselves, are.
I looked petrified in Duncans direction.
He looked down at me with such resentment and such disapproval I felt like trash. He stormed off.
"Duncan wait!" I called out. He didnt look back, he just kept walking. I ran up to him and got a hold of him.
"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked angrily.
"Because I didnt want you to be right." I squeaked now realizing that my reason of secrecy was very stupid.
"You didn't want me to be right? You didn't want me to be right!" He repeated as he paced around. He stopped pacing and gently took hold of my arms. "Courtney its not about being right or wrong, its about me helping you through this."
"Well I dont need help!" I yelled back.
"Yes you do, I refused help and look where I am! I'm stuck here! I can't leave this stupid place! You have a chance of getting out of this fake world, I don't, I've been here too long, there's no chance for me but theres still hope for you." He said as he looked me dead in the eye.
"I can get out of here without your help!" I yelled. "I didnt need help getting my job, or my house, so I dont need help with this."
"Why wont you let anyone in, Courtney?" He asked with exhaustion in his voice.
"Because I dont need anyone!" I yelled as I broke down. I started crying, I dont know how he did it but he got me to tears. No one has ever gotten me to cry in front of anyone. I usually just cried to myself. He amazed me, he truly amazed me. I sat on the grass and continued to cry. He sat down next to me and hugged me gently.
"You dont have to be so brave." He said tenderly.
"Yes I do." I said as I looked up at him. He wiped the tears from my eyes and we just looked at each other.
"You don't have to be so nice." I said.
"Yes I do." And with that I leaned over until I was laying on top of him. I closed my eyes and kissed him. We just laid in the middle of the park, and stayed close until the sun fell and the stars came out to play.
Aw this chappy ended on a nice note, but will things stay perfect? I can straight up tell you the answer to that question is no but what I can't tell you is what things are to come. Review!