*Avery*
"I'll be in there in a few." Caleb says, reaching in his pocket. Taking out his phone. Pressing something into it. "Here."
"Why are you giving me your phone?" He hands it to me. I plant it in my small black satchel purse.
"Just in case you may need it. I'll be in there in a few, I....just left something very important I need to take in, in...my truck. For the... you know the funeral." He says, oddly. I look at him, though he kept his face plain. I shrug, walking in the church.
The place is pack full of people wearing all black. Filling the air with sobs, whimpering, and grieving. Feeling like the outsider that I am, I sit in the second last row to the back of the church. Sitting next to a silver hair lady, crying. I sign.
In the very front center, I see a caskette closed. With flowers laid on top of it.
The service begin with hymns, and a paster spoke. But I became drown in my thoughts. where is he? I'm pretty sure it doesn't take long to grab what you need from your vehicle. And why would he give me his phone? Maybe he lied? Most likely, but what about? He must not be telling me something. I shake my head.
"Amen." The crowd says together, standing up, then sits back down in theirs seats. How rude of me. Everyone's attention focus on a man walking to the front podium. He speaks, "Thank you everyone for coming on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. Of the rememberance of Zack Bolden also him being my son. He brought greatness in each of our lives. And today were gathered here to share the great memories we have of...." He cries quietly.
I get up feeling impatient of Caleb presence not being. I mean he did invite me to this funeral and he's not here. I don't know anyone. Pushing open the close front door, I walk to his truck not seeing him. Where is he?
"Avery." A voice comes far behind. I turn around seeing Megan crouched down on the side of the chruch. I walk over to her. "What are you doing?" She pulls me down making me crouch with her.
"Trying not to be seen." she whispers. Pointing to the window above us.
"What's going on?" I whisper back.
"Follow me." she ducks-down walking towards the back of the chruch. I follow behind and she stands fully. "I seen Caleb walk in here." She says, as we stand in front a old-wooden door. "I crouch because I didn't want anyone seeing us."
"Do you know what's behind there?" I ask.
"No, we can go see to find out." She opens the door slowing, and we walk in. i close the door behind. A spaceless hallway before us, with steps leading down. I walk down quietly, holding on to the wall for support.
"Why are you doing this?" A husky voice groans. Is that Caleb? I listen, pressing my ear against a wall.
"Are you seriously asking me this? After all you and Zack put me through!" I hear Hannah yell.
"Us." Bryn voice echo's.
"She should kill you right now, but I rather just let you suffer." She continues.
Caleb yells, then a loud boom sound fills the air. Making me jump. A gun!! I have to help him. But a gun? In a church basement? So disrespectful. I feel a grab on my shoulder.
"What are doing?" I whisper, trying to jerk away from Megan, she kept pulling. Revealing me in front of them. Crap.
Their eyes fell upon us, as I see Hannah holding a pistol. Caleb laying on the ground, and Bryn helds a face full of anger.
"Found her." Megan pushes me towards them. I stumble a bit, catching my balance. "It wasn't difficult."
I eye Caleb his face full of hurt though no tears. I rush over to him. "Are you shot."
"No...." He says, tirelessly. He shows a stab woom, covered in blood, soiling in his suit. I can't believe this is happening!
Megan laughs."Aww look at them!! Makes me want to throw up." She walks over to Hannah. "Did you shoot him?"
Hannah: "No just ceiling." She points up at the hole. "Proving my point that this room is sound proof. So whatever happens in here stays ." Tossing her hair over her shoulders."So....who's first?" She smirks, pointing the gun towards us.
"Wait!!" I shout. Think!! I need to buy time. "Well.... Why won't you explain your reasons to being.. angry? Cause I don't understand nothing." This is all happening too fast. And so much knowing my decision is in the life of Caleb and my own. I didn't see any of this coming.
"Where have you been Avery! So slow. That guy your standing next to. Happens to know something about Zack. A secret he's been keeping for a year now. And Bryn, Megan, and myself just figured it out."
Voices from outside began to come close, they huddle together, talking among themselves.
I glance at Caleb, grabbing his hand and giving it a squeeze. Kneeling down.Meeting his gaze. "You'll make it out." I whisper. "I promise."
"You also." He mummers. "I'm so sorry for getting you involved. And when we make it out of this, you'll will be my girl." He gives a boyish smile. I could kiss you right now. But I rather not in front of them. And this situation is very scary.
I turn, seeing Hannah and Megan leaving out the room. With Bryn holding the gun. I got to get us out of here. Now. I stand up.
"Avery no." He pulls me down. I let go.
"It's my turn to get you out." I say, standing back up. Walking up to Bryn.
She takes a step back."Stay where you are Avery." She points the gun at me. I hold up my hands.
"It doesn't need to be this way. I mean we are in a church." I say, walking slowing to her.
"I mean it! I will do it!" She shouts.
"I just want to talk. And ask what happened, we use to be good friends. Ever since middle school, why are you doing this?" I stand in my place.
"You mean I was the underdog while you had everything! I never seen us as friends, your were just someone I've wasted time hanging out with."
My eyes water. "Since you feel this way, then what's your point after you...."
"Revenge, is the point. I'm tired of being behind you. Did you even know that Zack wanted you?" She giggles, devilishly.
"What?"
"Yep, Cameron knows. He told him, but wasn't sure who you were at the time. Until Zack past. Which made me want to get rid of him."
"So you did kill Zack." I mumble.
"Well...yeah, though I wasn't the only one part of that situation."
This is to much to handle. My brain begins to hurt with so many questions I want too ask, but I need to get Caleb out. How? I walk closer to her.
"Bryn, maybe theirs another way. I mean I never meant to make you feel this way, ever. I do care about you. "
She trembles,"Good bye Avery." She pulls the trigger, letting the bullets fly. Hitting me like knifes digging in my skin. Falling on the cold hard floor.
"Nooo! No!" Hearing Caleb scream, rushing to my side. Pulling me close to his body. I begin to feel a burning pain in my own chest. Making it hard to breath. "Avery, look at me." My vision begins to blur."Baby, please." Hearing him plead. I feel his touch on my cheek. A tear runs down my face. Seeing a light space. Maybe I'll see Zack in hea