Note: Chapter 2. Similar to the previous chapter, except it's from Paige's perspective. Slight AU after the end of Unbridled and during the beginning of A Is For Answers.
Do You Know?
Paige's POV:
"Goodbye" she says. Why? What the hell just happened? Where is she going? Before I do anything, she's walking away toward the girls. Toward the car. I just stare at her back. Why? because I'm frozen in my spot. Numb inside. I see them drive away. Spencer at the wheel.
While processing the most recent information I've been given, it begins to rain. Hard. But the rain did have one purpose. I snapped out of my head, and back into reality. Without a second thought, I frantically hop over Emily's fence, and onto the sidewalk. Paying close attention to which direction Spencer's car is traveling. Good, I can still see the faint outline of her bright, red taillights. I'm soaked to the bone, and shivering to boot. Through the hazy, dense mass of water, I scan Emily's driveway and find my target. I sprint over to it and get in, thanking God that it's dry. I grab my keys, put them in the ignition, and begin the pursuit.
It seems like an eternity before I reach my destination. Spencer drives soooo slow. It's pathetic. She's like a granny driver. Oops...better make sure she never finds out I said that, or my ass is grass. EVEN if I did save her life. She still owes me for that deed on the train. Good thing I kept my distance. I park the car a block or so away on the other side of the building and got out. I notice them right away, already scanning the area for potential threats.
I quickly follow them, and stealthily find a place to hide. I hop into some nearby bushes and wait. I'm closest to the door they're heading toward. They haven't quite reached it yet. Anyway, I just sit quietly twiddling my thumbs behind the bush with my back firmly against the cold, concrete wall. I glance through the tiny hole through the bushes every few seconds like a creepy stalker. Or a rockin' superspy. James Bond style.
If Emily doesn't want to fight for us. Then fine. I can't force her. But I will do my best to continue to protect her. This Alison thing is a minor setback. I don't care if she likes it or not, she's stuck with me for the long haul. Whether it's romantic or platonic. I'm losing her. I refuse to give up. So, here I go, into the abyss. Silently stalking my prey, but always keeping a watchful eye on my goal. Good thing I borrowed my mom's car, or I wouldn't be here. 'The A-Team' be damned. I'm coming Emily. Hold on. I'm right here.
The End?