Chapter 5: Trick or Treat

Author's note: I'm sorry I can't update very fast… a lot of things have been happening at home so... Anyways I wanted to ask if this sounds like a good story, I've been thinking about making it for a while now... Vaughn is a very important Nazi soldier, but he is against everything their for… Chelsea is a victim of the holocaust and the two unlikely lovers meet while she's in a concentration camp. What will happen to them? Will their story end in tragedy or will the world accept their love and let it flourish? So… does it sound like a good story? (This is just the summary... I already know the ending.) P.s. I want to thank all of my reviewers and people who added my story to their story alert… this whole story is dedicated to you guys! Well! On with the chapter! –forevergone123

I was in a cozy home, with two people. People who, for some reason, I cared and loved for very much.

It was a woman and a young girl. And these people were my very own family…and I had that feeling that the happiness I was feeling with them, the happiness of having family, was only temporary. Suddenly, the cozy home began to crumble and the woman and the little girl started to walk away. I called after them, but they didn't listen. They just kept walking. Then the woman turned around, but I couldn't see her face.

Why couldn't I see her face? She smiled sweetly and waved goodbye. The little girl did the same.

As the house was crumbling, I felt like I had lost two very important people and I could never get them back. Soon the house was destroyed, the woman and the girl were gone, and I was dying… slowly… all by myself.

I woke up, sweating, heart racing and scared half to death. I looked over at my clock. 12:30 am.

Great… I'm never going to be able to get back to sleep. I laid back down and put my hand on my forehead.

"It was just a dream…. Just a dream."

I sighed and tried to think of something other than that terrifying nightmare.

It was raining outside and I could hear thunder clearly. I shivered and wrapped the covers around myself.

What a storm….

After an hour of laying in the dark, I decided to go down stairs to get some hot milk. When I was about to sit down, I heard someone knocking desperately on the door.

"Who in the hell would be outside in a storm like this," I muttered. I opened the door to see, none other than; Chelsea… soaking wet and shivering.

"Chelsea? Wh-"

"C-Can I c-c-come in?"

I opened the door wider to let her in and gave her a worried look.

"What are you doing out in a storm in the middle of the night?"

Chelsea just shivered and looked down at the floor.

"I had a bad dream…"

Wow… déjà vu. I then looked at her soaking wet clothes and couldn't help but notice that her… umm… bra….. was…. Very…..visible…

I blushed and went upstairs to get her a change of clothes and a towel real quick.

"Here, you can borrow some of my clothes… go take a warm shower... That might make you feel better."

Chelsea grabbed the clothes and towel and went upstairs. She came back down about a half of an hour later wearing my pajama pants and black shirt… it was kind of funny to see her in those baggy clothes… my clothes… I blushed again and handed her the warm milk I made for her.

"Thank you Vaughn… I'm sorry if I woke you up…"

"Nah, you didn't wake me up… I couldn't fall asleep."

Chelsea was quiet for a moment and sat down on the couch. I followed and sipped my hot milk quietly…..

"In my dream I….. Died... but I don't know why… I just…."

Chelsea began to stare off into space then she smiled gently.

"I'm sorry… I should have just stayed home. It was just dark and lonely there... this awfully awkward huh?"

I patted Chelsea's head and sighed.

"I'm glad you came…. There was something I wanted to tell you anyway."

Chelsea looked up at me with a serious look and I couldn't help but chuckle at how cute she looked… wait…. Did I just call Chelsea…? (Gulp) Cute?

"Well, what is it Vaughn?"

I blushed and looked down at the coffee table that stood in the middle of the living room.

"When's you're birthday?"

Chelsea gave me a confused look…. And sadly responded; Winter 24th. I nodded, silently scolding myself for not being a man and not being able to tell her how I felt.

"Vaughn?"

"Hmmm…?"

Chelsea blushed and sipped her milk…. Then rested her head on my shoulder.

Man, Chelsea! You have more guts than I do! Come on, Vaughn… just tell her! You love this girl right? Do I? I think I do….. Be a man! Tell her!

Ok… here it goes….

"Chelsea…. I know we haven't been friends very long, but in the short time with you…. I came too really like you. Love you, even… Chelsea what I'm trying to say is….,"

Then I heard small snores…..

She was asleep the whole time…..

I just shook my head and smiled and rested my head on hers. I then began to hum that dango daikazoku song to myself… weird…. I didn't even like that song…

"Goodnight, Chelsea…."

And I slowly began to fall asleep.

….December Sorrow….

That Saturday, I was over at Mark's house with Denny, playing video games. The typical Saturday, when we weren't over at the Café.

"Damn! He's almost dead! Ha! I'm finally gonna beat ya Vaughn!"

Denny began to click his remote viciously, but in the end… his character succumbed to my power and ultimately died… Mwahahah!

"I win again, Denny. That's the 6th time in a row!"

Denny looked up sadly at the TV screen and dramatically fell to the floor.

Mark stuffed some potato chips in his mouth smirked evilly.

Goddess only knows what was running through his head.

"I have an idea you guys!…. Halloween is tomorrow... and I've decided we're going to play a prank on the girls!"

"Sounds fun. What did you have in mind Mark?"

Denny looked surprised at my response and laughed.

"Vaughn has finally joined the dark side!"

I rolled my eyes and Denny and I listened closely at Mark's plan.

The plan was to spread a rumor about some wild animal running around the island to scare the girls. Then on Halloween we'd invite all of them to a party in the Meadow. As we are walking, we'll hide in the bushes; posing as the monster. Once they were good and scared, we'll come to the "rescue".

Honestly, I didn't think it was going to work.

Unfortunately, I had to be the one to deliver all the messages and rumors since my cousin was the biggest gossiper on the island.

"A costume party? Oh my goddess! What will I wear?"

"Something sluty, I'm sure."

Julia pouted and threw a pillow at me.

"Shut up Vaughn! Oh! I have to call the girls over so we can get ready!'

I nodded, but then gave Julia a serious look.

"Be careful tonight though. There's a rumor going around about some creature on the island… I don't usually listen to rumors but I think this one's for real."

Julia gasped and bit her lip, "I hope this doesn't ruin our plans!"

Well my work here is done….

That night, I stood outside impatiently in a ridiculous cowboy outfit (actually, I kind of liked it… but I would never admit that to Julia), waiting for all the girls to come out of the house. Mark and Denny hid in the bushes to get ready for our little prank.

Eventually, all the girls came out of the house wearing their costumes. I was surprised to see that Julia wasn't the sultiest of the group… it was the modest, kind, shy… Chelsea! She was wearing a very short, revealing, leather black dress, a kitty tail along with matching ears and black, (also leather) knee-high heel boots. She was even wearing… makeup. A lot of makeup. I tried my best not to look at her chest, but failed…

"H-Hi C-Chelsea"

"Hi, Vaughn! Do you like my costume? Julia picked it out for me!"

I glared at Julia and she shrugged innocently then smirked. Julia is so evil….! I'm going to get her back later… right now I have to keep my thoughts away from… well, you know….

"It's ummm…. Nice."

Chelsea giggled sweetly, "I like you're cowboy costume!"

I huffed and we made our way to the Meadow.

Soon, we heard rustling in the bushes….

"W-What was that," Sabrina whispered.

"T-The wind… yeah, the wind," Lanna smiled…

Then we heard growling sounds…. Then screaming.

"RUN! Run away guys before it gets you too!"

Lanna began to tear up… "Is that you Denny?"

It was going great until Natalie stomped up to the bushes where Mark and Denny were and kicked. Flying through the air, was Mark. He screeched like a girl as he landed on the hard ground. We all began to laugh hysterically as Mark rubbed his sore butt.

"That really hurt, Natalie!"

Natalie just stuck her tongue out at Mark, "Crybaby!"

Mark huffed and I began to hold my sides from laughing so hard.

Soon, we all stopped laughing and had a little party at Lanna's house. We ordered some pizza from the Diner, and watched scary movies until dawn… to be honest; I never had as much fun at a party until now. I guess its better when you're surrounded by REAL friends.

The next morning, when I woke up, I was at home and totally regretting drinking so much last night. I got a cup of coffee, immediately feeling better.

"Hey, Mirabelle… I'm going over to Chelsea's!"

Mirabelle smiled as she nodded and counted the money in the cash register. I stepped outside and shivered as the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks. I slowly walked over to the ranch, wishing I had brought a jacket.

I knocked on Chelsea's door… no answer.

I called her name… no answer.

I looked in the barn, the stable, and the chicken coop… no Chelsea.

I began to fear the worst, as I ran around the field but still not being able to find her.

I then looked over at her crops and found her on the ground, hardly breathing with the water slowly trickling out of the water can.

My assumptions had been correct…

"Chelsea! Chelsea!"

I ran over to her side as flashbacks came to mind from the last time I found her on the ground, passed out. But this time, it seemed worse. Her breaths were short, raspy and shallow. I picked up her limp body and held her close to me. She opened her eyes half way and smiled tiredly.

"V-Vaughn? I-I'm sorry….. to have w-w-worried you again."

Tears filled my violet eyes and I hurried to her house. Once again, I tucked her into bed and felt her forehead. She was even warmer than last time. Chelsea fell back asleep and her fever kept going up, I didn't know what to do… and I began to panic.

Eventually, I called Dr. Trent. As soon as he heard Chelsea's name, he told me he'd be there as fast as he could. When Dr. Trent did get here, I felt my heart stop from the grim look on the young doctor's face.

I called Mirabelle and Julia over, since they were like Chelsea's second family. Mirabelle cleaned and cooked while Julia tried to hold back her tears. I only paced back and forth… back and forth…

After two long hours, Dr. Trent came out of Chelsea's room.

He smiled at us and sighed in relief.

"Miss Chelsea is going to be just fine. Her fever has gone down and she's now sleeping soundly. I gave her some medicine that she's going to have to take twice a day for two months if she wants to recover. I want you all to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't work too hard," Dr. Trent said reassuringly…

We all began to relax after hearing the good news.

"Thank you Dr. Trent, you really helped," Mirabelle said as she handed him some money.

Dr. Trent smiled and left, leaving us in the silent home.

Julia called everyone to let them know Chelsea was ok and she needs help on the ranch. She sounded so relived but she was still crying… Julia loves Chelsea like a sister…

Mirabelle then walked up to me and put her hand on my shoulder.

"Go in and talk to her… she's asleep, but I think it will help. I know you care about this girl, Vaughn. I know that you love Chelsea… let her know that too."

Mirabelle then walked out with Julia, and flashed me a comforting smile.

….

I nervously walked into Chelsea's room and kneeled beside her bed. She looked so peaceful as she slept soundly in the small bed. I blinked back the tears and wiped them away fast so I could pretend that I was never beginning to cry in the first place.

For some reason it was hard to breathe, and it seemed as if there was a knot in my throat. I felt scared… I never really felt this scared to loose someone and it made me realize what I had to say to Chelsea.

I took a deep breath and ran my fingers through my hair as I tried to find the best way to put this….

Finally, I gathered up some courage and spoke with a shaky voice, "I-I know you can't hear me, or reply… b-but I just want to let you know I'm here for you. I'll always be by your side because…. Well… Chelsea, I-I l-love you."

Chelsea smiled and I could see her cheeks beginning to grow pink. She then opened her eyes and looked at me. She held my rough, callused hand in her soft, warm hand and whispered, "I love you too, Vaughn."

I then felt something I have never felt before. It was warm… it was overwhelming…. It was scary… it was …. Love.

I hope you liked this chapter… I kind of wanted things to speed up a bit cause I have a bunch of ideas just comin' to me! Please review…! Remember I appreciate any kind of feedback!

p.s. Happy holidays! And I just want to say that this story is dedicated to all of my reviewers and I really want to know if the summary I described at the top sounds any good!

-forevergone123 :)