Rock & Blood 2 :
Here we go again .
A/N : finally the sequel , I'm so sorry for being so late . Hope you liked it though!
Shane and Nate are brothers!
Shane (20) , Justin (20) , Nate , Mitchie , Caitlin , Peggy and Ella (18)
Chapter 4
Renee moves through the crowd as the press conference/rally continues. She runs dead smack into...Jack Tyler .Their eyes meet. A long moment. The silence between them is revealing.
-Hello, Jack.
-Miss Skeeter.
-I've been trying to reach you but you haven't returned...
-I'm on crowd patrol, Miss Skeeter , excuse me.- He tips his hat curtly, then starts off. She stops him.
-The name's Renee, remember'? -He turns on her. His eyes on fire.
-Yes, Miss Skeeter, your name is embedded clearly between my ears.-
-I see you read the book.
-Yes, I do retain reading skills.
- And an explanation is, of course, out of the question.
-Page 32. "Deputy Jack filled the room with his dim-witted Barney Fifish presence." I think you've explained yourself.
-Oh Jack, I'm sorry.
-No, what you are is a money hungry, fame- seeking liar and - forgive me for saying - mediocre writer who has a cold storage shed where her heart should be.-
This stings Renee. -You have every right to be upset.-
-How do you know my dim-witted inexperience isn't merely a subtle form of manipulation used to lower people's expectations thereby enhancing my ability to effectively maneuver within any given situation?- Renee is at a loss.
-I'm sorry. I don't know what else to say except I'm sorry.
-No, I'm the one who's sorry. I misjudged you. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some oozing to do.- Jack turns and limps away, leaving the flashy reporter staring after him. Her face smashed fiat.
On stage the sheriff continues fielding questions from reporters. -No, there has been no evidence that more than one killer is responsible...
Mitchie and Caitlin have split up. They move through the crowd selling toilet paper. Several students make their purchase. Mitchie pockets her change, looks up to see the reporter from hell Renee , standing alone. She goes to her.
-Hello, Renee.
-Mitchie . Hello. How are you?
-I'm okay. People magazine won't stop calling but other than that…-
-I'm sorry.
-Yeah, well... you are the definition of mixed emotions. I really should hate you... I see your movie's getting good reviews.
-It seems to be causing a stir. What's with the toilet paper?
-It's hell week. I'm pledging the Deltas.
-It's good to see you involved.
-My morn was a Delta
People have begun to notice the two of them talking. Reporters and spectators have slowly circled them. Renee looks around. She spots Nate, who appears behind Mitchie, with his camera. Renee gives him the nod. He throws the camera up, hits the light. Mitchie spins around, surprised to see him.
-Nate? What are you doing here? - But then she sees someone else, standing off to the side. A man she recognizes immediately. He looks at; her, his face sullen, broken. Mitchie loses her breath. Her mother's killer .
-Michael... -He moves to her.
-Hello, Mitchie. -Renee motions to Nate. He maneuvers, getting the two of them in frame. A long moment, Mitchie just stares at him. Completely off guard. She looks to Nate who aims the camera directly at her... filming her.
-What are you doing? -She turns back to Renee, staring holes through her, realizing she's been set up. She looks back to Michael. She doesn't know what to say. She turns back to the reporter. Eyes aflame.
-You BITCH!- the younger girl storms off, disappearing in the crowd. Michael turns to Renee. His face pained. -This was a mistake. I shouldn't be here.- He takes off, pushing through the crowd. Nate stops filming. -Can you say backfire?
-Did you get it?
-Yeah, I got it…but - Nate is clearly not happy about his part in this. It's in his voice.
-You need to check your conscience at the door. We're not here to be loved.-
Nate's face reveals otherwise.
AT THE PODIUM
The sheriff continues. -No, we don't anticipate another murder but we are taking every precaution possible...
At the same time Mitchie's phone vibrates from her pocket , she takes it and read a new message .
I'm sorry .
Nate .
She doesn't know what to think .
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