" so...
What have you been up to?"
I managed to finally ask Arthur. We were both sitting on a blanket in the garden admiring the starry night sky. The stars shinning perfectly around us. Arthur leans back staring up at the stars silently. I could tell this was going to be along night......
I lean back too a few I chest away from Arthur as we both just lay there.
It was clear we were both uneasy......

" I've....
I've just been busy. I finally paid off the mortgage for my aunt's house. So the hole mansion is mine. But .....
I had to make a hole new gang. Don't get me wrong I really do like my new gangster family but......
Part of me wants the others back.
After all it's my fault........
God it's all my fault that they died"
Arthur sits up and wipes his eyes
He was crying. The death of the others was clearly a burden to him. It's all my fault: I told Arthur it was his fault that he's the worst gang leader. One of the reasons I wanted to avoid Arthur at all costs. I couldn't bear to watch him cry.....
" Arthur
It's not your fault"
I scoot close to him hugging him behind like he used to do with me. His body is tense at first as I rest my head on his shoulder.
"I'm so sorry Arthur...."

" Sorry about what?"

" I mad you think this was all yoir fault. When in reality it was Leon and general 48s fault. They broke and ruined our lives. In the process we let out emotions control our actions. Which was why I left three months ago. I wanted to give you space. So that you could figure things out......
I didn't. Know my absence was going to take a toll on you"

" Mari
Why......
Why did u change?
Your hair your asthetic......
You didn't have to change your looks.
You were pretty just the way you were-"
I but into Arthur's sentence and speak. Moreover to reassure him.
" Arthur I didn't change my looms because of my self-esteem. I changed because I didn't want to be known as that girl: the red head who was weak.
I don't know why your suddenly bringing this up -"

" In bringing it up because I love you for who you are! Not because of your looks. Honestly you look drop dead gorgeous and my gosh you don't look young-"

Arthur stops talking all together realizing hes ranting now. He looks away from me as I let out a frustrating sigh. But then I remember what arthur just said. My stomach turns as I stare at him.

" What did u just say?"
" What?" Asks Arthur with a confused look.
" What did u just say -"
" That you don't look young-"
" No before that"
He raises his eyebrow
" That your drop dead gorgeous?"

" No the first sentence you were rambling about"

Arthur pauses as he smiles
" I still love you.....
But you left me."
He crosses his arms and gives a pouty look. As if to play the guilt trip.

" Don't u dare start Arthur blake! Your the one who said I'm not allowed to come back!"
I yelled angirly. Arthur stares at me angirly: here we go again. Back at each other's throats.
" Oh I'm sorry that I'm not as perfect as you ! Better now down to the queen. Backstabber!"
Okay he just called me a backstabber: oh hell no he didn't
" Say that again I dare you asshat "
My voice was moreover angry. I could feel my blood boiling . I take insults very seriously.
Arthur grins and winks. Then he says with  a smart alick attitude
"B-A-C-K S-T-A-B-B-E-R"

That's it. In resulting in violence.
Without hesitation I jump on top of Arthur he falls back as I try to punch him. Arthur manages to dodge the punch. He flips in top of me taking me down in a milesecond.  But when I tell you I was enraged: I fucking mean I was enraged.
" Get off you big horses ass!"
I try to squirm my way out of Arthur's grip as he pins me down. His hands tighten around my wrists as he stares at me angirly. I stare at him still fuming in anger. But suddenly Arthurs grip loosens a bit. He closes his eyes and rests his head on my chest. He just lays there breathing heavily from our little cat fight.

" Arthur can you get up now?"
I ask in a soft tone ten minutes later. Arthur slowly sits up his face as red as a tomato.
" Arthur....."
" Mari I ...
I just want you back. Your all I have left. Your all I need without you I'm hopeless! I can't sleep at night without you here. I've been so stressed out about you leaving. I only said that you weren't allowed to come back because I didn't think you would leave. "

" Arthur i-
Ah!!!!"
I scream in pain as I lift my hand off the ground. There's a slider with a red hourglass that just bit me.
" God fucking damnit!"
I slap the spider hard as it died instantly. My hand turning red fast.
" Mari! "
Arthur grabs my hand examining the spider bite . Wincing in pain I try not to scream as Arthur examines it closely. He eyes widen as he grabs his phone. He zooms in and take a photo of the tiny spider.

" Shit Mari we gotta get you inside!"
" What why-
It's just a spider I'm okay-"
Arthur stares at me with fear in his eyes. I have never seen him so worried. Oh come on! I've been so close to death numerous times. A tiny garden spider can't harm me-

" Mari you just got bit by a black widow"
My eyes widen as I stare at my hand. Which was splotching up fast. Oh great just when I think things can't get worse tonight.
Now gods trying to turn me into spiderman.
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