Emma's POV

"Basically, Charlotte texted Emma telling her if she doesn't do as she says, everyone is going to find out about Levi and Theo dating," Ian explained, "so Emma agreed and Charlotte made her drink 2 bottles of vodka and drive your car, called her while she was driving and told her to come to the beach, they had a small argument and yeah Charlotte is going to leave her alone- hopefully."

Brendon nodded slowly and turned to me. "I'm so sorry baby," He said, hugging me again as I sighed. "Well I'm okay so its fine, not your fault anyway," I replied. "Well, Simon and I have to go back now, keep each other safe," Ian said as Brendon nodded. "Thanks, dude, it was nice meeting you guys," Brendon said as Ian nodded agreeing. "Bye guys," I said as they walked out the door waving.

Brendon turned around to look at me as I gave him a weak smile. "Let's go home and get some rest, I'll spend the whole day with you tomorrow too," he said as I nodded. "I love you," I said, grabbing hold of his hand. We walked out of the bathroom and went downstairs.

"Should we try to find our friends?" I asked, looking up at Brendon. "No, it'll be fine, I'll text them," He said.

We got into his car. I put on the seatbelt and leaned back against the seat and closed my eyes. Brendon started to hum quietly, instantly making me feel relaxed and more tired. I exhaled slowly and glanced at Brendon for a split second before closing my eyes and drifting off to sleep.

..

"Hey baby, we're at your house, time to get up," Brendon whispered, shaking me a little bit. "But I'm so tired," I groaned. I turned facing away from him. I heard him sigh then pull my seatbelt off. I felt my body being lifted off the seat.

I smiled a little when I inhaled Brendon's cologne and rested my head on his chest. I was half asleep while he carried me into the house and up the stairs to my room. He put me down on the bed and helped me take my clothes off. He then got up and grabbed my shorts and tank top off my chair and came back to me. I shook my head sleepily as he looked at me confused.

I tugged on his shirt, making him smile. He pulled his shirt off and helped me put it on. "Can I go to sleep now?" I whispered, yawning. "Wait wait, one last thing before you go to sleep," He said. He quickly got up and rushed to the bathroom, after a couple of seconds he brought my toothbrush and 2 cups, one empty and the other filled with water.

"Open your mouth babe," He said as I did. He grabbed my chin gently and started brushing my teeth as I tried my best to stay awake and keep my head up. I pulled my head back. Brendon moved the empty cup to my mouth as I spit out the toothpaste mixed with my saliva.

"Here baby," He said. He tilted the cup with water against my lips so I can gurgle the water then spit it out again in the other cup. After, he quickly took the things back to the bathroom and came back in a minute.

He pulled the light covers on top of me and climbed into bed on the other side. I turned to face him with my eyes closed and snuggled into his chest as he wrapped his arm around my waist. "I love you Brendon, thank you for everything," I whispered. He kissed my forehead. "Anything for my princess, I love you," He whispered. I smile as I drifted off to sleep once again.

..

My eyes fluttered open as I suddenly felt goosebumps on my arms.

It was freezing.

"What the fuck," I muttered, rubbing my arms trying to stay warm. I got up and realized I was standing on snow. Just then, I heard someone calling my name.

"Emma." I turned around trying to figure out where it was coming from. I heard it once more a little louder. And once again.

Just then, I tripped over something, falling onto the cold snow. I shivered, turning around to see what I tripped on. My heart dropped.

It was a body buried under the snow. I pushed some of the snow away and soon felt cold flesh. I lightly brushed the snow away, trying not to touch the person and managed to move the snow from her face.

All the blood drained from my face when it dawned to me that it was Ella. Her eyes suddenly shot open as I screamed and fell back. "YOU," She yelled. "You, you're the one who killed me," She yelled, getting onto her hands and knees as I tried to back away.

She started to get onto her hands and knees. I quickly stumbled up onto my feet and tried to run when suddenly, Ella grabbed my ankle and pulled me down onto the cold snow. She climbed on top of me. It was then when I realized I was crying.

"No, no, no, don't kill me, I'm sorry it was an accident I didn't want to kill you," I yelled, trying to push her off. "Fuck you Emma, I hope you burn in hell," She yelled before punching me hard in my face.

The moment her hand made contact with my skin, I shot up awake.

I looked around quickly. I sighed when I found myself in my room. It was just a nightmare. I looked to my side to see my man peacefully asleep with his lips slightly parted. He looked adorable. I was really glad I didn't wake him up. He had a really long day, I wanted him to get plenty of sleep. 

I laid back down with my hands under my head. I stared up at the dark ceiling, thinking about everything that happened. Couldn't I just have a normal, simple, boring life?  

I turned to my side and stared at Brendon. I ran my fingers through his hair lightly as his lips slowly moved, forming a smile. I smiled and kissed his forehead. Brendon opened his mouth trying to talk but muttered nonsense instead as my smile widened. 

He put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. I snuggled into his chest and slowly ended up falling back asleep.

..

I groaned and turned around and squinted my eyes open then closed them again. I opened my eyes quickly once again when I fully realized Brendon wasn't next to me. I pouted and got out of bed. I washed my face then headed downstairs and instantly the smell of bacon hit my nose.

I ran to the kitchen and hugged Brendon's waist as he turned his head to look at me. "Aww, the princess has finally awoken," He teased as I smiled into his shirt. "You're the best," I said. "I know baby," He replied smiling.

I sat down at the kitchen island and watched as Brendon cooked.

He has a really nice butt.

"Are we doing anything today?" I asked. Brendon turned around and put a plate of scrambled eggs, mini sausages and toast in front of me.

I thanked him as he smiled and walked around the table and turned my chair so I was facing him. He moved closer so he was standing slightly between my legs and leaned down to kiss me.

"I mean we don't have any plans with our friends," He whispered pulling away for a second and sliding his fingers lightly up my waist, making my heart suddenly beat quickly.

I pulled away and turned around facing the table. "You made me food I gotta eat it," I tried to say but it came out nervous and a little louder than I wanted it to be.

"You're so damn cute," He said, laughing a little. "But don't try to hide it baby, your face shows it all," He said winking at me and walking around the table again and sitting down to eat.

"My face wha-" I put my hands on my cheeks and sighed realizing how hot they are. "I love you," He whispered. I smiled and whispered it back.

We soon finished eating and moved to sit in the living room. We were sitting on the couch cuddling while watching something random when I sort of got an idea. "Baby I'll be right back," I said, kissing his cheek then getting up.

"Okay babe come back quickly," he said. I smiled and nodded. I rushed upstairs and quickly put on a tight tank top and comfy short shorts. He'll like this right?

Becky would probably laugh really hard. I groaned. I don't have any lingerie what so ever. Plus I'm too shy to wear anything so I don't know revealing?

I shrugged, its fine.

I was about to turn to leave my room when I suddenly noticed my bedroom window open. Who opened it?

I went to it and shut it close then turned to leave my room.

That's when I saw it.

A shirt covered in blood. My stomach churned as I rushed towards it.

I picked up the yellow sticky note and read what it said. "Don't forget about this sweetie. It's your fault she died remember? I wonder how people would feel if they knew that you killed someone who was so helpless and scared"

I crumbled up the note. It wasn't my fault, I couldn't do anything about it.

It's not my fault.

It's not my fault.

It isn't my fault.

But it is.

I took slow deep breaths and threw the crumpled paper away and stuffed the shirt under my bed.

I'll deal with it later. Charlotte wouldn't tell anyone.

Right?

The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to jump off a cliff. I didn't like being blackmailed.

First, it was Jesse, now there is basically a scarier female version of him who could probably get away with anything.

I was fucked.

When I came to the living room, I stood behind the couch watching what Brendon was watching; the news.

"It has been almost a week since the disappearance of Ella Winston," The news reporter said. My vision suddenly went blurry. 

Brendon must have noticed me there because he quickly turned the tv off. "Hey ba- holy shit you look so hot," He said as I bit my lip looking down at the floor, trying not to cry. I couldn't imagine how horrible her parents must feel right now.

"Wait babe, what's wrong? Fuck, the news??" He asked as I walked around the couch and sat down next to him. "Hey Ella is going to be okay babe, they will find her don't worry."

But they won't. At least not alive...

"Hey, talk to me princess, I'm so worried ugh," He whispered, putting his hand on my cheek. "I don't know what to do," I muttered to myself. "What to do about what baby?" He asked. 

My mind was clouded with so many thoughts I couldn't think straight or do anything. 

I need a distraction from it right now. Any distraction. 

I moved onto Brendon's lap facing him. "I'm okay baby, just take me to my room," I said, kissing him while pushing my hips a little against him. "I- but wait no you don't look okay," he said. 

"I'm fine Brendon just," I said sighing. I leaned in and whispered in his ear. "Let's go to my room daddy." I felt something pressed against the inside of my thigh and bit my lip staring at Brendon. "As hot as that was, babe I- ugh I'm worried, did something happen besides what you just saw on the news?" 

I leaned back groaning then got up. "Whatever, just leave me alone," I muttered, running to the kitchen and opening the bottom cabinet and pulling out a random bottle of whatever liquor I got my hand on. I rushed to the front door and grabbed a jacket then slipped my sandals on. I slammed the door behind me.

I ran out ignoring Brendon's calls. I just needed to calm down and I can't do it around Brendon right now. He can't know anything. 

I kept running and took a different route to the beach. I heard footsteps behind me. "Brendon just go, I'll be back later," I yelled, not looking back. I took a quick right turn then hid behind someone's bush. Brendon came to the street about 30 seconds later and looked around calling me. Every time he yelled out my name, I flinched shutting my eyes tightly. 

I couldn't tell him yet. I got my phone out and texted him. 

Me: I'll be back soon. Please don't worry I'm sorry I love you

Then I silenced my phone and slipped it into my pocket. I waited for Brendon to keep walking ahead then I snuck off the street and went running for the lighthouse with tears flowing down my face.

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Hey guys, it's finally winter break. Although its holiday I still have so much homework and a hella important exam to study for. I'll try to update a lot faster... I'm sorry :( 

Tbh I feel like Emma is dumb for running off like that. But it's all for a reason, and since shit is already bad enough I'll just say Emma and Brendon are going to be okay.

I hope you liked this chapter! 

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-Sarah