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Chapter 31

"Oh my gawd Scott stop!" Terry shrieked a wide smile on her face

Scott was grinding behind her as she giggled annoyingly. The gang including the slut squad was hanging out at the football field since we were all seniors we were let out early today.

I was sitting on a higher step not paying any attention. These horny teens were the least of my problems.

After my small argument with Annabelle it had me thinking that my dear stepmom could be responsible for my mom's death.

She could have sent the pills but how could she have gotten them, these pills are by prescription only. Maybe I'm reading to much into this.

What if Annabelle is right? What if my mom really did put herself in her grave? Is anyone really to blame?

A large hand cupped my cheek forcing me to look to my left and meet a pair of emerald green eyes.

"Hi remember me." Ethan joked

I felt like a jerk as I stared at his gleaming face. I'm ignoring him.

"Sorry I was caught up in my thoughts." I said

He rubbed his thumb against my cheek. By the sympathetic look on his face he knew what I was thinking about.

"Do you want to get out of here and talk about it?" he asked

Ethan was excited about finally beginning a couple in public. To be honest I don't understand why he is so excited, it's just me.

Leaning my face against his hand I scooted closer to his side. I'm not being fair to him.

"I'm fine where I am." I muttered as I pressed a sweet kiss to the corner of his mouth

He shivered at the lingering kiss and immediately nipped at my bottom lip. Pulling away I shook my head a teasing smile on my face.

"Playing hard to get?" he asked raising a brow

I ran my tongue over my sudden dry lips. He had this effect of making my heart race. My mind gets cloudy with an intense need for him.

A throaty moan passed his lips causing my skin to break into goosebumps. Ethan grabbed my leg and swung it over his.

The dark look of desire in his eyes had my insides squirming with anticipation.

He lowered his head to my neck where he buried his face. Today was a warm day so I was only wearing a light v neck sweater.

Ethan rubbed his nose lightly against the skin below my ear.

"Are you sure you want to play this game again?" he asked biting me gently

Biting my lip I suppressed a moan. My body was burning helplessly under his touch.

"Do your worst babe." I managed to reply huskily

He chuckled against my neck causing my stomach to flutter at the deep sound.

I weaved one hand into his hair and the other at the nape of his neck. With the tips of my fingers I traced small circles on the back of his neck causing his hand to tighten on my thigh.

"Careful what you do love or I might just take you on these bleachers." he said his voice thick

Ethan brushed his mouth against my jaw. I felt his hot breath on my burning skin.

"We should stop than." I breathed out

"That's a good idea." Jake said

His voice rang in my ears, Jake! He had his arms around Cindy but kept his eyes on my leg over Ethan's.

Jake's jaw clenched and I couldn't help but feel guilty. We're rubbing our relationship in his face. I lowered my leg only now noticing all eyes on us.

"Goodie two shoes with the bad boy, now that was unexpected." Jane said rolling her dull blue eyes

My nose scrunched up in disgust. She's just trying to get to me and it's working. I bit my tongue, there is no need to fight.

"I think you look cute together besides it's been a long time coming." Cindy piped in

My mouth curled upwards as a light blush covered my cheeks. Was I that blind?

Ethan pulled me against his hip.

"Tell me about it." Ethan chuckled

Jakes eyes narrowed at her closeness. Cindy saw where his gaze was too and gave his hand a squeeze.

"Jake baby she's almost eighteen." Cindy cooed

Jake snorted giving Ethan a dark glare. Lowering my hands from behind Ethan's head I laced them with his.

"Aww your too cute." Rachel gushed

From the corner of my eye I saw a wide smile spread across his face. He is loving this a little too much.

"Hey how come you let Andy go out with Lily but not me?" Seth asked

Jake sat down on the step below us bringing Cindy with him. I felt Ethan's hand squeeze mine a little harder.

"Lily is happy with him." Jake said with a flick of his hand

Although Jake tried sounding mean I knew he meant it. My Jakie isn't a jerk, not all the time any way.

Seth scooted up away from the others. "I bet I can make you happier."

Ethan stiffened making me a little nervous. Seth didn't seem to notice Ethan as he was too busy giving me flirty looks.

"No thanks I like what I have." I said trying my best to smile

Seth pursed his lips and rolled his eyes. Ethan laughed humorlessly. Oh no I recognize that laugh.

"Are you seriously hitting on my girlfriend in front of me?" he asked through clenched teeth

Seth looked wide eyed from Ethan to me. He just realized who he was talking to. Ethan cocked his head to the side a scary smirk on his face.

"Ethan." I said

Seth slid back down looking terrified. Ethan stood up pulling away from my hand.

"Well than let's see how happy you make her." Ethan said pointing to me

Jake stood up sensing trouble. Cindy held his hand looking frightened as well.

"Andy calm down man." Nick said

Ethan ran his tongue over his teeth. He shut his eyes briefly but I caught a glimpse of his anger.

Jumping onto my feet I grabbed Ethan's arm tugging him towards me.

"Ethan look at me." I called out

He turned to me with stone like eyes. Cupping his muscular face in my small ones I shook my head.

Ethan let out a deep breath his features softening again as he pressed his forehead to mine.

"How about we get out of here." I whispered

He nodded seeming slightly calmer. Weaving our hands together we both stepped down ignoring our friends strange stares.

"Lily." Jake called out sounding concerned

"See you at home Jakie." I said before giving him an assuring smile

Jake turned to Ethan than nodded at me. I waved goodbye to everyone feeling the tension disappear as we approached Ethan's car.

"We have to talk about that temper of yours." I said as I stopped just short of his car

Ethan sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry it just pisses me off when I think of you with another guy."

His jaw clenched and unclenched.

"I've wanted you for so long. The thought of losing you scares me. You mean more to me than anything Lily Evans." he added

The way his eyes watched my every reaction with a burning green fire. Although he didn't say the words exactly I got the hint.

My mouth gaped open as I was suddenly speechless.

"You don't have to say anything. I know how I feel and it's okay if you don't feel the same."

"I like you a lot Ethan." I replied stupidly

He chuckled and pulled me against his chest where I hid my flushed face.

"How about we go to Rory's?" he said as he opened the car door for me

I got in as did he. "Can we order just desert?" I asked sheepishly

His deep laugh filled the car adding onto my embarrassment.

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After the desert fest at Rory's Ethan dropped me off at home. We managed to let his confession go.

Ethan said we could keep taking it slow even though his feelings are really strong which I'm still shocked to say.

Tossing my bag on the floor I went upstairs feeling like I was on cloud nine.

Ethan Andrew loves me!

The thought alone made me beam with happiness.

As I walked to my room I saw the bathroom door was open. Melissa was standing by the sink with something small in her hand.

A drug no doubt, I thought bitterly. But as I was going to turn she lifted it up enough for me to see what it was.

"Melissa no!" I shouted as I rushed to her side

I smacked her hand down causing the pill to go down the drain.

"You went through my room?" I said angrily

She shook her head a puzzled look on her face. "What the hell are you talking about?"

I pointed to the sink which caused her to furrow her brows in more confusion. Do I seriously have to spell it out?

Turning for my room I pulled the small baggie with the pills that seemed all there.

"Bad Lily you've turned to drugs." she said with a smirk

I rolled my eyes at her stupidity. "It's not mine."

Melissa placed her hands on her hip a skeptical look on her face. Just as I was going to argue my point she snatched the bag from my hand.

"Oh my god. These aren't something you should take for your average high Lily. These pills are serious stuff that can lead to depression or worse death." she said looking oddly serious

She had no idea, I thought. The warning was nice to hear even if I wasn't taking them. It's good to know Melissa cares.

"How do you know that?" I asked

"I use to take them when I was younger. My doctor made me stop taking them after I had these hallucinations." she shuddered at the private memory

"This is serious stuff Lily so put them back before mom finds out they're gone."

Melissa handed me the baggie an unfamiliar concerned look on her face.

"First off I don't do drugs. Secondly why do you think these are Annabelle's?"

Melissa bit her lip seeming a little embarrassed.

"Around my second birthday I was diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor gave me these pills saying it would help but it didn't. Even though the doctor said to stop taking them mom kept buying more. She told me not to tell anyone."

Annabelle! My eyes widened as everything began clicking together. It was her. She has motive, and opportunity.

"Why does she still have these if you don't take them anymore?" I asked

Melissa pulled open the bathroom mirror taking out a small bottle. As she popped the identical pill in her mouth she gave me a dark look.

She handed me the bottle. The pills looked the same except the one Melissa just took has a sky blue line on the top.

"I began taking these but mom wanted the old ones just in case."

In case my mom became a problem but why go to that extent? Annabelle knew the effect of the pills so this was no accident.

"What does your mom have to do with this?" Melissa said

I hadn't realized I was speaking out loud. It was time she knew. Grabbing hold of Melissa's arm I dragged her into my room and showed her the diaries.

I started at the beginning about my dream and the apartment. Melissa listened without saying a word, she looked shocked.

After letting her read some entries she spoke.

"We have to tell someone." she said as she shook her head

To be honest I'm a little shocked she believed me. If we were in each others shoes I would be skeptical.

"For a while now I've noticed her acting a little strange. She is constantly asking where you are and what you've done. It seemed weird how she wanted me to make rumors up too. Now I know why." she said

Melissa grabbed my hand a sincere look on her face. "I'm sorry for that. Ashton was right I am jealous of you."

I squeezed her hand to show I wasn't angry.

"It's not your fault Melissa, Annabelle took advantage of you."

Melissa attempted a smile but it was obvious she still felt guilty. It's not right how Annabelle manipulated her own daughter.

"Enough of this mushy stuff lets go." Melissa said as she pulled me towards the door

"Not so fast."

We stopped in our tracks, Melissa squeezed my hand out of fear. Standing at the door way was Annabelle and in her hand she held a black gun.

Annabelle smirked at our reaction. I pulled a trembling Melissa behind me. Swallowing my fear I managed to speak.

"We were just leaving."

Annabelle bent her head back and laughed a loud curl laugh.

"Oh but your not going anywhere." she sneered

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~LovelyDove43~