Authors Note: At the end you might hate me. I'm so sorry I cried editing this.
So, it seems inappropriate to have an author's note at the end, because it's SUCH a cliff hanger. Like literally, you will be screaming "HOW COULD YOU!" and "AFTER ALL SHE DID!" and "I CAN'T EVEN READ THIS STORY ANYMORE!" So you know, I'm expecting all of those. There will also be no responses, you will unfortunately have to wait till the next chapter :( But, send me some big reactions!
Anyhow, today is my birthday! And it's been amazing! I a professional hair straightener (my hair is VERY curly) and even though it look good curly I love it when it's straight. I'm sure you guys will make it even more amazing (my birthday, not my hair!) with your reviews, and seriously don't be afraid to give me an angry reaction, I'd be angry too! There is a possible death this chapter- but there is definitely one or two in the next one. Stay tuned.
Homecoming. Tonight. Homecoming was in 2 hours. And a plan was being made.
"We have to figure out who it is before they can get to Eddie." Patricia said.
Her and Mara were already dressed up, and in Nina's RV.
"Guys!" Nina cried running in. "This is it. It's over. J turned the security footage over to the cops of me cutting Amber and I'll be back in jail by the end of the night."
"No!" Patricia cried. "We NEED your help!"
"I'll be able to help as long as they can't find me." Nina said. "And you guys look really great by the way, but seriously Patricia it isn't your wedding."
Patricia looked down at her black sparkled dress that went down to the knee. She'd admit she spent about 3 hours doing her hair and makeup.
"I know it's not my wedding! I don't look that dressed up." she retorted.
"Whatever. Are you sure you and Eddie won't be to busy-"
"Yes, Nina in sure we can focus just fine." Patricia spat.
"Is that what you told your mother?" Nina teased.
"My mother doesn't even know we're back together." Patricia said.
"Are you guys like 'officially' back on?" Mara asked.
"I-I'm not actually sure. We both want to be, so I don't see why not." Patricia said.
"Better confirm it." Nina warned.
"Why do you say that?" Patricia asked.
"Make sure Eddie still actually wants to be your boyfriend. You're, no offense, a big pile of complicated." Nina said.
"Gee, thanks. It's good to know I'm such a horrible girlfriend." Patricia spat.
"Not what I said." Nina mumbled.
"You know what?" Patricia was clearly getting angrier. "You're just jealous. You practically admitted it. You said I'm seemingly perfect and you're just jealous of that."
"I am, but you're not very good at expressing your emotions. I on the other hand deal with my various issues by taking it out on other people." Nina said.
"Ya, I'm clearly one of them." Patricia said.
"You are." Nina agreed.
So far, homecoming was a success. However, Patricia, Willow, and Mara were paranoid. KT wasn't there. She said she may not go, but they didn't actually expect her not to show up.
"I have a bad feeling." Willow said.
"So do I." Patricia agreed.
"Guys!" Piper said running over. "Did you cast your votes for homecoming king and queen yet?"
"Yes. We actually did." Patricia said coldly.
"Oh. Good. Cause a little birdie told me you and Eddie are winning by A LOT." Piper said excitedly.
"Really? Ha. Be right back." Patricia said walking over to Eddie. He was over by the ballots.
"Hey! There you are!" He said.
"Ya, I think we need to ask Ms. Valentine if we can be out of the running for homecoming king and queen." Patricia said.
"Did something happen?" Eddie asked, confused.
"No, I just don't want our night to be too complicated. Cause complicated isn't good."
"Yacker, what are you talking about?"
"I'm too complicated aren't I? That's why we keep breaking up, because I complicate everything. I probably ruined you life cause I just had to be so damn complicated."
"Patricia! You did the opposite of ruin my life. You coming into my life definitely added complication, but that's what makes you more interesting. I love you ok?" Eddie said.
"Are you sure? Are you sure you don't want to be with someone who's normal?"
"I love you." Eddie said again.
"Eddie! Would you just answer the question?"
"I am 100% sure that I want to be with you. Forever. Ever since the first moment I met you." Eddie said, smiling.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Thank god!" Patricia pecked his lips.
"Patricia!" Mara cried, running through the crowd. "Patricia?!"
"What Mara?" Patricia asked, walking over hand in hand with Eddie. When Mara saw them she rolled her eyes.
"You guys were making out weren't you?" she said with disapproval.
"What do you want?" Patricia spat.
"Did you get the text?!" Mara asked.
Patricia pulled out her phone and gasped.
Be at the abandoned shack in 20 minutes. Being your dates. Or else.
-J
"Oh my god." Patricia cried. "We're getting killed aren't we?!"
"I need to go find Jerome. This could get ugly. Meet in my car in 2." Mara said nervously.
"And what are we doing here?" Jerome asked Mara again.
The four of them were standing outside a shack that looked ready to fall to pieces. There was a balcony on the side. Little did they know that that balcony would be the very place...
"I told you. Getting away from the chaos." Mara told him.
"Eddie, listen, whatever happens in there, I'm sorry." Patricia told him as he helped her out of the car.
"Sorry for what?" he asked.
"Getting you into this mess."
"Nothing that happens in there will ever change what's between us. I promise." Eddie said.
"What if- what if J hurts you?"
"I'll hurt J. I'm here for you. This ends now." Eddie said, eyes filling with rage.
Eddie and Patricia held hands and walked inside. Mara and Jerome were already there.
"There's no one here." Patricia said.
"Is there supposed to be?" Jerome asked.
"No, of course not." Mara promised him.
"Mara, what going on?" Jerome asked.
"Uh-"
"Actually, I'll tell you what's going on." Jerome said coldly, standing up.
He walked over and opened the closet. Inside sat KT and Amber, both tied up, duct tape over their mouthes.
"Aww the poor little lesbians. Tied together, about to be killed." Jerome taunted.
"Oh. My. God." Mara gasped.
"JEROME CLARKE. TO THINK I WAS ACTUALLY SCARED OF YOU." Patricia yelled. Eddie wrapped an arm around her waist protectively.
"Aww, Mara, Patricia, you know I mean you harm. Did you not consider that J could stand for JEROME?" Jerome said evilly.
"J stands for Joy. It was in the handbook." A voice said walking in. They all whipped around to see Nina.
"Ahh Nina. So kind of you to join us." Jerome said. "So Patricia, shall I kill Eddie first?"
Patricia face went bright red with anger.
"AHHHH!" she screamed as she charged at him.
She pushed him backwards onto the staircase, as he started to walk backwards. He punched her cheek, and she kicked him in the gut.
The look on Eddies face was horrified. He'd never actually seen Patricia fight with someone, but it scared him to death. He ran behind her up the stairs.
Seeing that Jerome was gone, Mara and Nina quickly ran to untie KT and Amber.
Upstairs, Patricia was clearly winning the fight, but Jerome wasn't out of tricks yet. He took out a lighter and dropped it to the ground. Patricia and Eddie both screamed and ran onto the balcony.
Nina was the first to smell fire, and she quickly told everyone to get out and run. But Jerome was clever. He had a second lighter which he dropped on the ground near the four girls. The jumped back, but the fire was spreading quick.
"You 3!" Nina cried. "Get to safety and get help FAST!"
KT, Amber and Mara didn't hesitate to do so.
Willow and Mick were looking all over the place for the others, but couldn't find them anywhere. It was time for the crowning of the homecoming queen and king. And they were all going to miss it.
Willow walked up on stage prepared to announce the winner. Of course it was Patricia and Eddie, but they'd asked not to be in the running. She'd have to come up with something on the spot. She sighed. Out of the kindness of her heart, she said
"And the winners are... Alfie Lewis and Piper Williamson."
Alfie and Piper both looked completely shocked, but walked up onto the stage, excepting the crowns.
Patricia and Eddie were trapped. The house was on fire, the ground was on fire. They couldn't jump. But they couldn't stay. This was it.
"I love you so much." Patricia said, hugging Eddie tightly.
"I love you more than words can describe." He said, holding her close.
Suddenly, the balcony's railing broke and flew off. Patricia stumbled and fell too, but Eddie grabbed her hand just in time.
"Eddie, it's no use! We aren't going to make it ok? Just accept it and let go." Patricia said.
They both knew that if he DID let go she would plummet right into the fire.
"No. I'm not letting go. Not ever. Patricia I cannot lose you. You die in those flames, I have nothing left to live for." Eddie cried, tears forming in his eyes.
"Don't talk like that!" Patricia said, slipping slightly.
Tears were falling down her cheeks.
Suddenly, Jerome came up behind Eddie, knife in hand, ready to stab him right in the back.
"EDDIE!" Patricia screamed. "YOU NEED TO JUMP!"
Eddie did ask she said, still holding her hand, Eddie sprang off the balcony. But, to his shock, Jerome grabbed his feet.
It shocked him enough that his grip on Patricia loosened. It loosened so much that he let go.
And Patricia plummeted into the flames.
Authors Note: This is the first time in my own story that I've actually cried while editing.