Little Miss Delinquent ™

Chapter 25 - They fade away.

I rolled my eyes, but smiled, taking a seat. “It’s about time.”

Once we were all settled in and munching on the sandwiches he had made for us, he looked at me, the kind of way that my body freeze and tingle all over, made my cheeks red, and caused me to look away. “What are you staring at, Rex? Do I have something on my face?” I asked quickly, touching my cheeks lightly with the tips of my fingers.

He shook his head lightly, sending his grown out raven hair everywhere. “I was just thinking about how beautiful you are, Linx.”

I laughed, reaching over and brushing some of his hair out of his eyes. “Well, it’s that a cliché.” I snickered playfully, going to pull back my hand, but he caught it, holding it in between his larger and warmer hands. He looked at me with those smoldering blue eyes again, keeping my gaze locked with his. “Jesus Christ,” I snorted, rather unattractively, but he only smiled. “When did we become the two love birds?”

“Do you mean publicly or in secret?” He asked, tilting his head to the side and a small smirk returning to his handsome face.

He was already laughing before I even had the chance to roll my eyes at his stupidity. “I meant it general, moron.” I snapped, trying to sound angry, but the corners of my lips were turning upwards into an amused smile.

He blinked at me for a moment, completely quiet. I gave him a look, wondering why he was just staring at me blankly. “Linx,” I arched a brow, urging him to continue. “I have a question, one I probably should’ve asked a really long time ago.”

“What are you talking about?”

He traced the lines of my palms with his gentle index fingers, avoiding my eyes. After a minute, he finally looked at me, his eyes wide and worried. “Linx Bones, will you be my girlfriend?”

This time, it was my turn to just blink at him as if the whole world had completely changed. “What?” I scrunched my face up in confusion, looking at him through narrow green eyes. “Wasn’t that already a thing?” I frowned, glancing at him and then at our empty plates.

He shook his head, kissing the back of my hand. “Not officially.” He sighed, reaching over and playing with a lock of my hair softly. “I’m really sorry I asked so late into this. It seemed like we already were so I completely forgot about it.” I nodded slowly, realization finally flooding my system. “So,” He began, a smirk forming as he nudged me playfully with his elbow. “How about it? You ready to completely change everything and let me finally call you my girlfriend?”

I smiled, one full of knowledge that we’d both remember this moment for years to come. “Do I really have another option?” I joked, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him close. “I’m stuck with you forever now, aren’t I?” I snickered, leaning in to peck him on the cheek, but his phone started going off in his pocket.

“Shit. Shit. Shit. I’m sorry, I thought I turned that off already.” He said quickly, fishing the electronic out of his slacks and answering it. “Oli, what the fuck do you want?” He snapped into the microphone, slightly scowling at the ground. Suddenly, he shot up out of his chair, wide-eyed and looking frightened. “What’s going on, Oliver? Where are you? Are you alright?” He ran one of his hands forcefully through his gelled-to-perfection hair, messing it up considerably. “Don’t worry, I’m on my way.” He motioned for me to get up, looking at me with dark eyes that I had never seen before. “Stay where you are, don’t move an inch. I’m coming, Oli.” And just like that, he hung up, grabbed my hand, and dragged me out of our love-filled paradise.

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I had never seen so much blood in my life. I had seen a lot of fucked up things in my day, but none like what we saw it our bathroom that night. We could hear the sobs from down the hall, but I doubt either of us was truly prepared for what we ended up witnessing.

Blood was matted in his hair, making clumps stick flat to his head. There were balls of yanked out hair on the tiles around him. Tears were dried on his cheeks, but still more were continuing to fall. He was rocking in the fetal position in the curve of the tub with his whole body shaking. He didn’t have a shirt on and there were streaks of blood smeared across his pale chest, but I couldn’t tell where the blood was coming from. His eyes were wide and bloodshot as he stared at us. He resembled a wild animal and it made goosebumps rise on my arms.

Rex rushed over to Oliver, climbing into the bloody tub and hugging him tightly. “Are you okay?” Oliver shook his head slowly, returning the hug and pulling him closer with chewed and bloody fingertips. Retracting from the embrace, Rex began looking him over in search of the blood source. He found blood still leaking out of Oliver’s recently slashed wrists. I could hear him cursing from my position, frozen in the doorway. “Linx, call 9-1-1 right now!”

All I managed to do was nod and practically bolt out of the room. With the stench of blood finally filling my nostrils, I heaved my previously delicious dinner out of my stomach and onto the pretty white carpet. I heard Rex call my name again, telling me to hurry up. I wiped my mouth with the back of my sleeve and stumbled down the hall to the phone on the wall. I dialed the simple number and explained what was happening. The lady assured me that Oliver was going to be fine; I bet she heard the desperation in my voice.

When I was tired of her squeaky voice, I dropped the phone and sat against the wall. I heard hysterical and almost psychotic laughter coming from the bathroom and then a few more low curses from Rex. That night, I sat against the wall and cried every tear I could, even after the sirens came and whisked away the two guys who I cared for the most.

----Author's Note-------

I cried, I cried a lot during this. Jesus Christ, I feel like my babies are dying. *tear* *another tear* *a waterfall of tears*

I deeply apologize for my usual lateness. I kind of knew that I wasn't going to get it in on time though. I wanted to release it right after homecoming, which was a total bust because I didn't move for like four days straight.

I hope you enjoyed the FINALE of Little Miss Delinquent. Gosh, this story gets me right in the feels. BUTTTT I do have a new story premiering along with this finale called Flowers & Arrows. By the time you read this, it will be posted so go read it. c;

This is not the end of Linx, Rex, and Oliver though. I will be making a sequel somewhere down the road. So be prepared. Also be prepared, I will be going back through and editing the beginning of this story a lot, but the basic concept will still be there.

And with that I bid you farewell, my lovelies.

Until We Meet Again,

Onyx Olivia