It's been three days. We are all now back at home and doing well. Brax has got no bruises anymore and I only have a bandage. We all sit at the dining table with Natalie, discussing what will happen in our court which is in tomorrow.
"They will go through each of you and talk about your past crimes. Then, the judge will decide what each of your punishment will be, whether it's just a fine or something to go on your record...or jail time. But I will fight to not let that happen" she assures us.
"And the Wests? What's happening with them?" Heath questions.
"They will go through the same process as you, just separately. Then, for the punishment, the Judge will bring everyone into the one room" she explains.
"I'm going for a walk" I state and get up, walking away.
I walk to the beach and sit down in the warm sand, looking out into the water.
"Will!" I hear Seth call and he walks over, sitting down next to me.
"Seth, your eye" I sigh, looking at his purple eye.
"It's fine, it doesn't hurt as much as it looks. How are you? Are you scared for court?" he asks caring.
"I'm alright. To be honest, I've never been more scared" I chuckle.
"Nothing's going to happen to you and if something bad does, you're strong, you can face anything" he smiles.
"Yeah, so you keep on saying. Seth, you're the strong one. The stuff you put up with, I could never do that"
"I think I deserve it, well, I know I do. Otherwise they wouldn't do it to me" he shrugs casually.
"Seth! Stop! You do not deserve it. You are a beautiful, kind smart boy. I hate it when you speak like that" I yell.
"Alright, I'm sorry. Will, I love you" he smiles.
"Yeah, I love you too" I chuckle and hug him tightly.
"I gotta go. Oh! I was at Matt's last night, he told me he was gonna come and see you at your house tonight" Seth says.
"Alright, thanks Seth. Hey, you don't have to come tomorrow by the way-"
"Hey, I got my fancy court clothes out and everything, I'll be there" he smiles.
I nod smiling and wave goodbye as he walks away. I decide to head back home, when I get there, I see Matt at the door.
"Looking for me Paige?" I ask.
He turns around and smiles.
"No actually I thought this was Kim Kardashians house" he states.
"Oh well, looks like you're stuck with me" I laugh.
"Better than nothing" he laughs jokingly.
"Thanks" I roll my eyes and we sit down on the porch steps.
"How are you doing?"
"I'm okay, scared for tomorrow. But I'm okay" I sigh.
"What's on your mind?"
"I feel like, like I'm not a good person. Like I'm the labeled Braxton everyone thinks we are. What if I am bad? What if I do cause trouble, am stupid and deserve to go to Juvie? Am I Danny?" I confess nervously.
"Will, you're my best friend. Have been since we were five. I know that you are, a good hearted person. You are the smartest and most strong person I know. You fight for what you want and you work hard to overcome what people think you are. You, are, not, your father. You, are Willa Braxton. You are spectacular" he smiles, putting his thumb on my cheek and grazing my jawline.
"Thank you, you always know what to say to make me feel happy" I laugh.
"Yeah, I'm amazing that way" he chuckles.
"So, are you coming tomorrow? Cause like I said with Seth, you don't have to come-"
"And like I'm sure Seth said. I'm coming, there's no where else is rather be" Matt smiles.
"Thanks, Matt" I smile grateful.
We both stand up and I hug him tightly. He wraps his arms around me tightly and puts his mouth near my ear.
"I love you Will, you're my best mate and I don't know what I'd do without you"
"I love you too Matt, go home. I'll see you tomorrow" I smile, leaning back and letting him go.
"Yeah, I'll see you then" he nods and then walks away.
I go inside and the boys are all watching TV, but all look sad.
"We are Braxton's god damn it! We are going to fight and we are going to stick together like you promised. Blood and sand is all that matters tomorrow" I declare.
"You sure know how to make a speech" Casey laughs.
"Oi, it was a good speech, come on, come watch the Tele" Brax smiles.
Heath rustles with my hair and I sit down next to him.