Chapter 2
Fright
A POV
I looked over at the sound of Michel Newton s voice he had a big fat mouth. I usually never talked like that about people, but I had a passionate hatred for that boy, he practically told the whole school about us being witches, not that we minded, but it really started to get annoying when everyone would hold rosaries to our faces and scream the power of Christ compels you! . Yeah Mike Newton was a bitch.
The new girl, Isabella or Bella as she preferred, looked at us with wide eyes, but at the same time there was disbelief in her gaze, so she didn t believe it completely. I started to listen more carefully to her and Newton s conversation. I looked over to everyone that were staring at Bella.
Stop staring it s makes it really conspicuous. I ordered, they would listen, I was speaking as the leader of the coven. They HAD to.
Everyone looked away at once, not even Blair dared to question my order. Edward looked at me with an upset look on his face, I knew that he never liked it when I ordered anyone, he said that everyone deserved free-will, but sometimes it became necessary when we had a coven to protect. I smiled apologetically at him, he smiled back, but I could see that he still wasn t happy.
I looked away from him and listened to Bella talking. They re what? She asked in disbelief.
Witches. Mike said simply, I glared at him, even though he couldn t see it.
Most of the kids knew about us being witches, it was up to them to either believe of not, Mike believed for he lived here long enough that he had witnessed my little slip in the 10th grade. I was really pissed off and decided to use compulsion on Lauren Mallory, to make her walk around the school clucking like a chicken. It was pretty funny, though everyone started to stay away from me from that day.
Really? Bella asked, I saw her look over to our table, catch my murderous gaze and flinch away.
Anne. You re scaring her. Edward whispered in my ear.
I looked at him, anger bubbling to the surface. Why did her care so much for her? Keep out of this. It s none of your business Edward Anthony. I hissed, glaring at him.
He flinched away from my glare, not used to me acting in such a way to him. What s gotten into you? He asked.
I looked away, it wasn t the time to talk to him, I was still angry, and jealous, when that subsided I would explain my behaviour then.
Bella looked at Mike and Angela for an explanation. Angela used to be a real good friend to me, before I was a witch, well at least before I knew about all this stuff. I had always been a witch, it was in my blood.
Angela spoke up, sparing me one glance and when she saw I was looking at her she immediately turned to Bella, I guess she was afraid too. Apparently. She stressed.
Bella looked to Angela, impatiently waiting for more information. Angela sighed, this looked like something she didn t want to talk about. Well there are eight of them. Anne, Natalie, which you know. Camille, I think you have Spanish with her, Nina the darker girl, Jenny the bright blond, Blair is the one with the light brown hair and headband. Serena is the tall blond, and Victoria is the red head. She explained.
Who are the others? Bella asked, looking at the others at our table.
Well, those are the Cullens and the Hales, the two blonds are Rosalie and Jasper Hale twins. The small girl Alice Cullen, the big muscled guy is Emmett and of course Edward with Anne over there. Nate is with Serena, Chuck is with Blair, Paul is with Camille and Eric and Jenny are together. Mike said.
And they don t care about the Cullens and Hales? Bella asked.
Jessica interrupted. No, apparently Anne and Serena have known the Cullens since they were babies, and well the Hales since they were in kindergarten.
I ve never really liked Jessica ever since I met her in freshmen year, back then I was just Anne, and she was a bitch, always making me feel awful about myself, but Edward defended me and put her in her place stupid Bitch.
Bella looked at our table once more and then looked away, her face looked analysing, I guess she didn t believe Mike s theory, well not many people did, but sometimes they did wonder we have slipped up once or twice.
I looked away from their conversation, I had no interest for they had carried on to other things in this boring school I never really cared about like sports. *sigh*
Everyone was in their own conversation, either with their friends or significant other. Serena looked at me with uncertainty, she knew that something was going to happen, she couldn t see the light in the situation, that was her talent, knowing if the outcome was rightful or not, she saw me with a smile on her face, a smile I returned to my sister.
Edward was looking at Bella, his eyes almost under a haze, like she mesmerized him into oblivion, I saw red once more, I got up from my seat in fury, storming out from the room, tears ready to leak my from my gray eyes.
Anne? I heard Edward yell after me.
I didn t stop, but ran, full out sprinting out of the room, I couldn t handle to stand there, I don t know why but seeing him look at Bella that way scared me, never has he ever looked at any girl that way.
Once I was out of the cafeteria I walked outside, liking the way the fresh air blew against my face. I looked around my surroundings, New York, my home. I loved this place.
Everything about New York was awake, the city that never sleeps. I watched as the cars and yellow taxis rushed down the streets towards their destination. The noise was also very, very loud, horns honking, people screaming, laughing. Also people from my own school, everyone was talking and giggling as they looked out on the streets, eating frozen yogurt and drinking coffee.
I wasn t paying attention to any of them, just on how to take deep breaths. In and out, once again, one more time and then I turned back towards the school, knowing that I was in control of myself.
Edward was standing there, but not why I expected him for being, he was speaking to Bella. Laughing with her, and she was smiling softly back at him, flirting softly, looking through her lashes.
I took a few steps forward but noticed that my breathing was getting wrong, that I was panting for breath. Something was going on my breathing system, I was shaking from head to toe, and starting taking painful gasps and I could feel my lungs contracting.
I screamed and collapsed on the floor. I could hear people yelling and running over to me and then felt two strong hands pick me up, I knew at once that it was Edward, he held me to his chest and kept calling my name, trying to keep me from slipping into oblivion.
But it was too late, I couldn t keep my eyes open as everything went pitch black.
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E POV
Anne! Anne! Please, please wake up! I yelled as I shook her unmoving body in my hands.
She was laying limp, her pale lavender eyelids closed shielding her mesmerizing gray eyes from me, her dark hair falling over her face, while her plump red lips were parted. I was so scared, was she ok?
Anne! Baby, can you hear me? Anna! I shouted, pushing the hair from her face.
I heard Serena come from behind me, looking at her sister and yelling at me to take her to the hospital. I didn t know what was going on, Anne had never been like this before, I ve never seen her weak or fragile ever in my life.
Call 911! Someone called.
They re on their way, Someone else responded.
All I could do was look at Anne, wishing that she would wake up and be ok. My heart physically hurt seeing her this way, I loved her and seeing her in pain caused me pain. Though I loved her as my best friend, I could never imagine Anne as anything else.
But sometimes I did more than a friend
Edward the paramedics are on their way. I heard Alice s calming tone behind me.
That made me relax a bit, but I still couldn t take my eyes of Anne, soon I could hear the sounds of ambulances and heard a man walk up to me with a stretcher. I let her go softly, letting her fingers slip from mine.
They put her inside and obviously Serena got in the back while I watched the doors close and them wheel away. I stood there, a single tear slipping from my eye. My Anne was in that ambulance, and I wouldn t rest until she was awake and talking.
I ran towards my car only to be stopped by Bella, looking at me with confused eyes. She was the most beautiful girl I knew, something about her caught my eye. I just couldn t look away those brown eyes were mesmerizing. Bella? I asked, questioning her look.
She walked up to me and looked up into my eyes, she was just so small. Is she ok? She asked. The girl was a legend, she still cared about Anne, even though Anne s death glare in the cafeteria, which still didn t make any sense.
I shook my head, shrugging. I honestly don t know. I m going to the hospital, you want to come? I asked, though I didn t think it was a good idea, Anne wasn t exactly warm towards Bella and that might worsen Anne s health.
Bella--as if seeing my worry shook her head. No, it s fine. I don t think she likes me. Sort of mean in the cafeteria. She noted.
My eyebrows scrunched up in offence, she shouldn t assume things about Anne like that, she barely knew her. Anne wasn t exactly nice but she didn t do anything for Bella to be offended, Anne glared due to the face of protection over her coven, nothing more right?
Anne she isn t the easiest to get along with. It takes time for her to let people in, but she s defiantly not mean. Actually, she s the nicest person I know. I defended.
Bella took a step back from the malice in my voice. I-I didn t mean it that way, just the way she looked at me I guess I just took Mike s advice about the whole suspicion. She explained.
I looked away from her. Yeah. Don t do that. With that I had walked away, I wasn t really angry with her, I was just upset with the whole accusing Anne why was I so protective of her? She was only my friend my very best friend. I loved her more than anyone.
I headed towards my Volvo, admiring it s silver glossy paint, and opened the door. I got in my car and started the engine, enjoying the sound of it s purr for a few moments, I settled myself in my leather seats and finally shifted in reverse getting out of the parking spot, switching back to drive and drove towards the city s closest hospital.
I soon reached the hospital, parking and got out as quickly as I could. I noticed Nate and Chuck near the emergency entrance, while Lucas and Paul were sitting down on a bench, Camille and Jenny looked scared.
I walked inside, saying a brief hi to Chuck and Nate. Paul and Eric didn t seem interested. I walked through the doors to see Serena looking almost to tears while Blair was consoling her. Victoria was there, looking through the small window, Nina sitting on the bench closing her eyes and focusing on something. Natalie was leaning against the wall, her eyes closed and her face full of fear.
I walked up to Serena and she looked up though tears. Will she be ok? She asked.
I don t know. I really don t know what happened Serena, everything happened so quickly, all I saw was seeing Anne falling down, though I did hear her scream. What do the doctors say? I asked.
She shrugged, wiping away tears. They haven t said anything. Camille and Nina are trying to see the outcome. She told me, gesturing to Nina s tense potion.
I knew, from what Anne told me that Nina could see the darkness in a situation and if she could see any sort of darkness that wouldn t be a good thing, Camille I was pretty sure could see the future, the exact future. I just hoped that they both saw a good out come for Anne.
I sat down, praying to the lord or whoever was in charge of the world to save Anne. I just couldn t imagine my life with her not there, I don t think I would be able to go on I wouldn t be able to see the world without her light.
Hours passed.
School ended 3 hours ago. Jenny came inside with Eric at her side. Paul came in with Camille a few seconds later. Camille looked distressed, as if she was getting a very bad head ache, rubbing her temples as Paul rubbed her back.
Victoria was on the phone with James, Anne s older brother. She was talking in soft, hushed whispers but I could hear the worry in her tone. She had a tear streaming down her cheek, Victoria never cried.
More time passed.
Chuck was sitting with Blair on the bench, while Serena was wrapped up in Nate s embrace, crying onto his shoulder.
Nina and I sat on the other bench, not talking while Nina was in some sort of trance, I didn t dare break it, she seemed to concentrated, and I didn t want to bother her, as much as I wanted to know what was going on.
Natalie hadn t moved from her spot leaning against the wall, her eyes were still closed, she looked in pain.
It was about 12:00 midnight. Chuck had gone home with Blair, same with Eric and Jenny. While Camille and Paul were about to leave. Natalie had finally come to sit next to me on the bench, keeping to herself as she looked in the direction of Anne s door.
The doctor came out. Serena leaped towards him. What s going on? What happened to her? What s happening? She asked feverishly.
He looked at her. Are you related to her? He asked.
Her head bobbed, tears still falling down her eyes. I m her sister. She sobbed.
She was in a critical situation. Her lungs closed on her, and she can t breath properly. She was having an attack but for now she s ok, but isn t awake. He explained.
A broken sob left my body as I heard that come out his mouth, my body shaking with the thought of loosing Anne. Tears sprang from my eyes, I didn t even care if anyone called me a pussy. Natalie rubbed my back soothingly.
Will she be ok? Serena asked softly.
We don t know, I guess it s not in our hands now, but we ll keep you updated. He said dismissively, walking away from us.
Serena turned towards Nate and sobbed, it wasn t easy for her to see her sister in this state, they had already lost one sister. I don t think she could handle another, and I certainly knew I couldn t handle seeing Anne go.
Morning came. Natalie was asleep on the bench, her head lazing on my shoulder. Nina was sitting on a chair sipping a cup of coffee. Serena and Nate were sitting on a bench opposite me, Nate s eyes were closed though I knew he wasn t asleep, while Serena was looking at a spot on the floor. Victoria was on the floor, resting her head against the wall as her eyes were closed.
Moments later the doctor came out, his face was in a grimace. I ran up to him, startling Natalie to falling on the bench. Serena was few steps far from me. What happened? I asked frantically.
Dr. Snow--someone I knew through my father--swept the sweat from his forehead. She s been very close to death. She nearly lost it there nearly gave up, but she came back. Something was wrong with her breathing and now she s back to normal, but we advise she stays home. He said.
I let out a sigh of relief, a tear leaking from my eye. She was ok! She was going to be fine! Can I see her? I asked, wishing badly to see Anne.
He nodded, and I nearly ran over to her room. He grabbed me by the sleeve. Keep it down, and don t startle her, she s still weak and can easily pass out again. Triggering her lungs. He said.
I nodded to him, if it was going to hurt her I would calm down. I walked inside her room to see her sitting on the bed, dark hair was pulled in a messy bun, her eyes bright and opened, but their was something wrong with the gray in her eyes, it was more calm and sort of sad. She looked up at my entrance.
Edward, My name came off her lips like a prayer. Her plump lips giving a soft smile.
Anne, I called, my voice sounded cracked and rough, full of sleep I never had.
I ran over to her and grasped her fragile body in a hug, I hugged her softly, the doctor told me to take it easy.
I pulled away and kissed her forehead softly, letting my lips linger there, telling myself that she was ok. Don t ever do that to me again. I commanded against her skin.
Yes sir. She said softly, a chuckle escaped my lips.
I pulled back, looking at her, she was wearing a hospital gown and she looked quite pale, not her usual cream color. Her blue gray eyes were tired and her body was fragile looking, and IV sticking out of her wrist.
She noticed me looking at the IV. She lifted her hand. Cool huh? I m all Emo now. She joked.
I pushed her hand back down. Don t tire yourself. Plus I m still upset with you. I said.
She looked at me with confused eyes, her lips forming a pout. What did I do? She asked, appalled.
I sat down on the chair near her bed. You almost left me. I stated, my voice cracking again as I thought of loosing her.
Realisation swept over her face. I m s-sorry, I d-didn t know. Edward. I-I j-just had a p-panic attack. She stuttered.
I stopped her by putting a finger to her lips. Stop. You re going to freak yourself out again. I warned, taking my hand back.
She nodded. I m sorry. She apologised.
I smiled, she still tried to apologise even though it wasn t her fault. I cradled her face in my hands, caressing her rose cheeks. It s not your fault honey. None of this is your fault, it s just that the thought of loosing you kills my system. Fuck, I can t loose my best friend Anne. I told her.
She smiled at me. I m sorry. I ll try and take care. I didn t know that I meant that much to you. She mentioned once I took my hands away from her face and held her hands.
I glared at her. You mean everything to me. I love you so much that you re almost physically attached to me. I said.
She looked out the window, her face looked upset, angry, and sad at the same time. You shouldn t be so attached to me Edward, I m not your wife. She hissed.
I looked at her incredulously. What s gotten into you? I snarled.
Her head whipped towards me. What s gotten into me! Something is gotten to you! Why do you love me so much? I m only your friend! Not your girlfriend! Not your love! Nothing! I m nothing! She yelled. The machine that told her heart pace, quickened making loud beeping noises.
I looked at her with fury, she was nothing? Tears fell down my face. YOU RE NOTHING? Nothing? How are you nothing? You re my fucking best friend! I fucking love you! You re the only person I can trust fully, the only person I truly care about! Nobody comes before you Anne! Not even my own sister! I fucking love you! And you think that you re FUCKING nothing! I screamed.
Tears leaked from her face. Why do you do this to me? She asked softly.
I looked at her, my gaze softening seeing her so vulnerable. Do what to you? I asked.
She shook her head. I want to see Serena. She stated in a firm voice.
You want me to leave? I asked softly her word had hurt me, I must have pushed her to far.
She shook her head vehemently. No. I just want to see my sister. She said.
I nodded, she wanted to see her sister who was sitting outside patiently when she was also dying to see how Anne was, while she let me see her first knowing that Anne wanted to see me to. But know I had upset her.
I walked out of the room. Edward? I heard Anne call softly.
I turned to look at her. I m sorry. I know you love me, I just get mood swings at times. I m sorry I spazzed out on you. She apologised.
I smiled. I m sorry that I freaked out too, I knew that you weren t having the best day and I just have to scream at you, Don t I? I smiled.
She smiled back. Friends? She asked, as she did everytime we fought.
I walked back to her bed and kissed her cheek. Friends. I said in her ear, kissing the shell.
I pulled away and walked out calling Serena to see Anne, who jumped up and literally ran inside. Serena was all over Anne in one minute asking what was going on and if she was ok. Anne reassured her that she was absolutely fine, sometimes it was hard for her to breath and that the IV was starting to annoy her. She looked over at me and her eyes pleaded for me to get Serena under control. I smiled, at least Anne wasn t mad at me anymore and she was ok.
I walked over to her and Serena. Hey Serena, you re starting to freak her out calm down? I told her.
She smiled at me, then looked over at Anne. Sorry. I was just so worried! Anne Lynn you are never to scare me like that again! Serena ordered.
Anne smiled. I won t, I already have strict instructions by Edward. I ll take care. She promised, giving me a sweet smile.
I smiled back at her, pushing away the stand of hair that fell over her face behind her ear. She leaned into my touch, closing her eyes. I was happy to have Anne in my life, I loved her more than anyone, she was the only console, happiness, light, joy, peace, and reason to be happy.
If someone would watch us they would probably think that we were in love or something ridiculous like that, they way we touched each other was the way a lover touched his love, but we were just Edward and Anne, this was the way our relationship flowed, we always touched. Not like kissing or anything inappropriate, but more like holding hands and leaning into each other.
But sometimes the way Anne looked at me made me think other wise, that maybe just maybe, she might love me, the way a wife would love her husband. I shrugged off that thought. No. Anne never could think that way about me, we were best friends, it wasn t like that.
All I could think about was that she was not in danger and mot leaving me anytime soon.
She was ok. She would be fine, and she loved me.
I sighed in relief.
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