Hold On (S.M.)✔

T H I R T Y E I G H T

Annabeth:

I clutched onto Shawns arm as we walked across the school parking lot. I didn't want to fall, and I was also terrified. The people here at school probably still think I'm a crazy person, I mean I did just attempt suicide a few days ago.

We paused before entering the school. WE just stood at the doors, worried on what might happen next.

"Its going to be okay" Shawn whispered, kissing the top of my head

I nodded slightly and took in a deep breath before pushing open the doors. Almost immediately we were surrounded by students.

"Oh my god Annabeth are you okay?" I heard one ask

"We are so sorry, we know it wasn't your fault" Another said

What was going on?

"Alright guys, just give her some space" Shawn said, bringing his arm out to show how much space was needed

Like obedient Corgis they all backed up immediately, why were they so concerned? Dante and Gloria made there way threw the crowd, stumbling into the open space in the middle.

"Hey guys! Welcome to the now very caring Pine Ridge High school" Dante stated causing the students surrounding us to uproar

"Wha-" I began

"I called Max, she sent me the video that shows what really happened that day. I sent it out to the school and now Nancy.. Well, where is Nancy?" Dante interrupted

"Move out of the way please!" We heard a gruff voice shout

The crowd parted to show two guards that I recognized as Royal Guards restraining Nancy and dragging her out of the school.

"Let me go!" she shouted, kicking her feet as they dragged her out the door

"What just happened?" I asked confused

"The cops just came in here and asked for Nancy, asked her questions and poof she was gone" Gloria chuckled

I suddenly felt like everything was completely better, nobody was mad. Nobody was teasing me. Everybody had a change of heart! And I liked it. It was better off this way.

~*~

"Alright class, today I'm going to give you a special assignment. We wont be following graphs like usual. We wont be using stencils and we wont be doing a normal class." The art teacher began, pacing the room

"Actually, for these next few weeks we will be painting what we feel. Don't think about what your going to paint, just feel the brush. Feel the canvas and let your heart take over" she purred, using hand motions to express her words

I picked up my brush and did as I was told.. And I let my heart take over. My brush was suddenly tipped in red paint, then in black, and finally white. And with those three colors, I painted what was really going on.

That not only could've I died several days ago, but later on... In just several months, Im already dead.

~*~

Shawn:

For the past two weeks I have enjoyed Annabeth with all I have. We finished the song she started and I was glad she was happy. And that made me happy. Annabeth was my little light in the dark. She was my ray of sunshine when it rained.

And hopefully she would be by my side forever and always. I mean what would I do without her? She was helping me write this album that I wouldn't have been able to write alone. Which gave e an idea.

"Shawn?" I heard Annabeth's soft voice ask

"Hm?" I stoked her hair as she laid down beside me where she should be

"I love you" she cooed, turning her head to look up at me

I smiled and kissed her forehead

"I love you too"

She wrapped her arms around me and hugged me in a weak hug. That's what scares me. She seems so weak and its been two weeks since... Since... It pains me to even think about my little kitten getting hurt.

There was a knocking on the font door that made us jump. It wasn't more of a knocking then it was a pounding.

"I'll get that" I whispered, standing up and letting Annabeth sit up as I went to get the door

I scratched my head as I opened the door to reveal two men in black suits.

"Is Ms. Annabeth Elizabeth Martello available?" one of the men asked

"Shawn whos at the- Oh my god you HAVE to be joking!" Annabeth shouted behind me

"By order of the British Crown Shawn Peter Raul Mendes and Annabeth Elizabeth Martello are requested in the courts of the queen immediately" The second man said

"What?!" Annabeth once again shouted

These were royal guards, we were being requested by the queen, and Annabeth was yelling at the palace royals... Oh my god...

"Ms.-" The guard with the beard began

"Don't Ms. Me David! *sigh* Let me get my stuff" Annabeth finally surrendered...

Wait.. How did she know the guards name? But before I could ask we were both being led to a big black car and driven to the airport. The whole flight Annabeth was silent, her face red with fury as she gave evil glances at the guards who seemed intimidated by her.

I was nervous, why would we be requested by the Queen of England? It was the Queen for gods sake! I scratched a penny against my leg, a bad habit I had when I was nervous which happened during studio recordings.

When we landed Annabeth as furious as ever and I were escorted to a black limo.

"Annabeth?" I asked in a low voice, her head snapping in my direction

She rested her hand on my leg and smiled

"You don't have to be so tense. Its probably just a misunderstanding" She reassured, acting like it had happened plenty of times before

I took in a deep breath when I realized we were at the Buckingham palace. Why were we here, why were we here.....

We were both treated like royalty as the doors were opened and we stepped out/ Annabeth walked forward, head held high and not showing any signs of nervousness. I did the same but was pretty surprised when she just dropped her coat and bag into a maids hands.

"Give Maria your coat. We cant go walking in to see the queen in what were wearing so uh.. Timothy is going to bring you to the changing room to get you suited." Annabeth explained in a rush before dashing after a maid down the hall

What is happening? She knows all there names and... Wait, they have name badges damn it Shawn! Annabeth's been through a lot... Being nervous doesn't get to her anymore and it shouldn't get to me...

Right?

~*~

SUSPENCEEE BUAHHAHAHAHHAHH!!!! Love you too ;) Annyyyywaaaayyyyysyss, two more days until the covers deadline!!!! You can submit them before or on the 24th, but I just need them... Cause the current one is terrible.  I love you muffins so much for getting 600 and something reads! I forgot the exact amount so.. Anyway, have fun guessing all the ways this situation can go. Bye!