AN:
InsomniaticDreamer (that's me!) proudly presents to you the final installment of Scars. This chapter, which is an Epilogue, wrapping up my loose ends of the story, will be told in 5 different POVs, Cece, Ty, Flynn, Rocky and Deuce, in that order.
As I said before, my definite lack of Rocky/Deuce was quite obvious, so, I'll put more into the sequel, kay? I also have a challenge for all my readers at the bottom of this chapter.
Cece, for once, is truly happy. She almost wishes her dad was here so she could look him in the eye, and say, "Ha, screw you! People do love me," because she feels so loved.
Her mom takes some time off work to be with her family, and they do all sorts of cheesy family things, like initiating a family game night on Saturday, and a family movie night on Sunday.
Monday-Thursdays belong to Rocky, where they both pretend nothing has changed, that Rocky was never abused, and that Cece never told anyone. They talk about boys and music, and dancing, both aware that it's all forced and a lie.
They don't mind, it's easier than facing what happened.
She leaves her Friday nights to Ty, where they sit out on the fire escape, and just be. They sit there, staring at the stars, listening to the radio, occasionally dancing when a song they particularly like comes on. Sometimes they talk, but there's no need for words.
When they do talk, it's all playful banter, and none of angsty, serious topics Cece wants to avoid.
You're worthless, you're ugly, and stupid, and no one will ever love you, her father's voice rings through her head.
Shut up, you're wrong, she replies silently.
One night, he takes her to the train station, where a lone saxophone player plays his tune.
He plays with new gusto
when he sees the two
of them, two potential
customers.
Ty takes her hand, and they slow dance together, losing themselves in each other. He leans in and kisses her, and it feels so right, so perfect, that he doesn't stop.
He loves the way
her lips feel against his,
the way her body fits
perfectly into his.
He pulls away and she's smiling like the sun. He takes her hand and they leave.
They both throw a dollar
into the saxophone player's hat
as they go.
Watching them hurts sometimes, Flynn decides. They're all living a lie, and they all know it. While he cherishes the fact that his small family is closer than ever, he's waiting for the eruption. For the time when happy forgetfulness is gone, and he has to pick up the pieces when the damage is done.
But, maybe it's best to just enjoy the moment while it lasts.
Because sometimes watching them hurts, but sometimes, it's beautiful. He envies them for being able to pretend nothing's changed. He still remembers the days when he knew nothing about the abuse
How could he not have noticed earlier? That they were pretending to be happy to keep him happy? The signs were all there.
He decides not to let it bother him. What would come, would come, and he would have to meet it when it did.
He decides that this is enough for now.
She's lying through her teeth whenever she talks to him, because she's terrified.
He can tell, and
he wants nothing more
than to scream
LetMeInLetMeIn!
But he doesn't
Danny haunts her every waking hour, and when she sleeps, he's there, too.
It's like she
can't escape him
no matter where she
goes or
what she does.
She pretends. Pretends life is the same, even though she knows it never will be. It's a sick, twisted lying game.
But there are
much worse games
to play.
Deuce wishes beyond anything that she'll let him it. He can tell there's more to this story. That some part of her is terrified of trusting him. If he were anyone else, he would have never been able to tell, but they've known each other for ages, and he can see right through her façade.
It's crumbling, her mask is falling apart, but he's already here, ready to pick up the pieces when it collapses.
He stays with her, on the Jones' couch every night, waiting to offer his shoulder for her to cry on when the nightmares wake her up. Cece watches and smiles, and when he holds Rocky's hand, there's an approving look on her pale features.
He's waiting for her to let him in. But until then, this is enough.
A/N:
Challenge time (!) ; Can any of you spot the three quotes hidden in this chapter?
There is one quote from Mockingjay, the third Hunger Games book,
A quote from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (book, not movie),
And a quote from a song from Victorious.
First person to get all three
gets a shout-out
in the first chapter of Burned!
On a more serious note… That's the last chapter of Scars! Wow. I hardly believe it myself. It's all over!
Just kidding! The sequel, Burned, will be posted soon! So, some info about the sequel… Updates for it will be even more sporadic then usual, because of school, but i'll post it on Friday after school!
I'm going to add in lots of Rocky/Deuce and Ty/Cece fluff, without dismissing the angst/drama that this series is known for.
Question: Should I slip in a small amount of Gary Wilde/Georgia Jones (A.k.a. Cece's mom)?
I'm looking forward to it almost as much as you are!
Shout-outs!
TrinitylovesRoshonfreak
aerilynblack
The Marquee
havefaithhavechocolate
So, I start school
tomorrow...Yikes!
Wish me luck!
Lots of Love,
InsomniaticDreamer