Gift of Hope
Chapter 10 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Chapter 10
It was the end of yet another day at Blackwell. Exiting her last class Beth Washington bit her lip, still lost in thought.
'There have been no further disappearances, or attacks or whatever it was. But Ashley is still...' She thought to herself. 'I wish we could figure this out more quickly; I feel like...we're just dragging our heels.'
Shaking her head she tried to focus on where she was going instead. She couldn't deny, her little encounter with Chloe in the diner was actually kind of funny now. Looking back on it at least, she was just glad things were resolved without any hurt feelings.
She smiled lightly. 'Even amongst all this, we're still finding some good things...I just hope, huh?'
She started as she heard a commotion up ahead. It sounded like a scuffle. Looking around she couldn't see anyone else about. Reacting on instinct she began to hurry forwards, rounding the corner before stopping dead. The scene that confronted her was one that filled her with fury and disgust.
'What the hell?' She thought angrily.
For there, she could see Logan and Zachary, intimidating and clearly bullying another student, a boy that Beth recognized from a few of her classes, Daniel DaCosta.
One thing that infuriated Beth more than anything, was bullying. It had become something she stood against firmly ever since elementary school, a by-product of protecting her twin sister from it. She knew all too well that simply due to their Vortex Club connections, Logan and Zachary could continue with their actions all they wanted, nobody would dare stand up to them.
She shook her head. 'Well that ends here and now.'
Stalking towards them, eyes narrowed, just barely holding back her rage, she prepared to put a stop to them.
"Hey!"
They both turned, dropping Daniel.
"Huh?" Logan reacted, while Zach glared.
Stepping up to them, not even caring if they were taller or broader than her, Beth snarled.
"That's enough, leave him alone!"
Raising an eyebrow as he noticed her, Logan scoffed. "What are you gonna do, huh?"
Beth growled; knowing all too well he was getting cocky, simply due to the difference in size between them.
Zach however tensed, eyes widening. "Hold it man, that's the Washington girl, one of them at least, Beth I think..."
That caught Logan's attention and he paused. Beth was startled, wondering why he would react that way.
"Last thing we want is any trouble with the rest of the club." Zach pointed out. "You know how much they respect the Washingtons."
Beth grimaced as it finally made sense to her.
Once again, it was her name, not her, that was causing something to go her way. She hated that, just once she wanted to accomplish something not because she was the daughter of Bob Washington, but for simply being herself.
"Fine." Logan muttered.
With that they left, Beth sighed. While it didn't make her happy, she'd accept her name giving her victory this time around, as well as the connections to the club now. As far as she was concerned, it was a small price to pay for saving someone.
"You okay?" She asked worriedly as she hurried to Daniel, helping him up.
He was still shaky but nodded. "Oh, uh...yeah, yeah I, thank you, yes, thank you."
She nodded relieved, although still worried as he excused himself and began to leave. Glancing back, Daniel smiled, amazed that someone had actually helped him. Especially such a pretty girl, who he was more than happy to see would stand up when it counted and wasn't afraid.
Meanwhile, having spent some time thinking and trying to figure things out, especially in light of all the recent events, Chris was conflicted. He knew that what happened to Ashley had also happened to Kate. His feelings for her had been growing stronger, although he wasn't sure how she felt.
Not only that, he didn't want to be inappropriate or risk their friendship. Nevertheless, it was getting harder and harder to ignore it. Especially when the two of them were seated together outside the dorm building, working a group project the teacher had paired them for. Glancing at her as they sat, Chris noticed a faraway look in Kate's eyes.
"Kate?"
She started before looking up at him. "Hmm, what, yes?"
He bit his lip and asked gently. "Are you okay?"
"Oh, yes, sorry." She replied, managing a small smile. "I'm fine. I was just, distracted."
"About?"
"What happened to Ashley..." She replied.
Chris nodded. "Ah, yeah, because of...right, yeah, it's, hard on all of us."
Kate nodded in understanding; she knew Chris was referring to her having gone through the same thing as Ashley. There was an awkward pause where they both tried but couldn't focus on their work.
Finally Chris sighed, he couldn't hide it any longer. Kate noticed and turned to him.
He began talking, quickly. "Kate, um, this hardly seems like the proper time, but..."
"Yes?"
He sighed and began to reveal his feelings. He could see her expression change, the shock, the way she reacted and he began to fear he had pushed a little too hard.
"I...I'm sorry, this isn't exactly..." He stammered.
But then Kate smiled, taking his hand. "It's alright, I...I actually feel the same way. I have for some time and..."
Chris gasped, amazed and, suddenly reassured, knowing full well the respect they'd have for each other, their beliefs and even Kate's abstinence, they tentatively agreed to start their relationship and kissed softly, marking their new beginning, together.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.