The Treehouse

 

          With that question I looked up and glared at him. Thinking to myself can he not see that I am busy plotting my own schemes here?  Does he not think about that now that I have a power I’m not just gonna sit back anymore? Before I could babble more in my head he took his phone out and called Zoey. Angrily I asked, “Why did you call your sister? I don’t want her involved in this.” He sat there looking at my guiltily not knowing what to say. Just as I was about to scold him more Zoey walked in. Of course as soon as she saw what state I was in she panicked. She only glanced at my body for a quick second before she ran to me. In a panicked state she stated, “Violet we must take you to the hospital right away. What happened to you? Did Steven go too far again and hit you?” I responded, “Zoey, it's always been more than just hitting and I can not go to the hospital. There is nothing anyone will do about it.” Looking exhausted I did not explain further, for I couldn't explain the secretes of my awful life to her, instead Jaylor stepped up and explained everything to his sister putting her in tears. “I am your best friend, how could you keep this from me Violet? Jaylor I am your twin sister, how dare you not tell me about this.” She exclaimed in anger as she stormed out the door and down the ladder. I instantly went after her. I found her in the garden where they spread her fathers’ ashes. “Don’t be mad at Jaylor, I begged him not to tell you. I didn’t want you involved in this. I know how protective you are.”, I reasoned. Then I simply stated, “I’m sorry.” As she cried in anger she was mumbling to herself about wanting revenge. After she cooled off enough we walked back to the treehouse and climbed up. I showed her the first page in my journal: that said revenge plot and the list of names, she wrote a few of them down. She told me she would go back into town and find out their routine. She wanted them all to pay as much as I did. I knew everything would be alright as long as I had her by my side. As she was leaving she reminded her brother about “Family Dinner” on Friday night. As soon as we thought she left she opened the door and threatened, “Jay you better not leave her alone here or else.” No one had really called Jaylor Jay since his dad had passed away. Instantly I gave him a guilty look of pity. I knew that had been hurt deep in his heart. We were pretty quiet for the rest of the day as I really needed rest and he didn’t want to talk after being called Jay. Some time had passed and I got up from the table and grabbed his hand and led him to his room. “As I had him sit on his bed I told him, “Thank you for taking care of me last night. Why don’t you lay down and get some rest.” And I left his room. I didn’t feel right about staying in Zoey’s room as I didn’t ask so I got my backpack and went to the living room to sleep on the couch. Jaylor had laid awake not being able to sleep as he was really missing his dad and didn’t want to be alone. Even though Violet was in the other room so he thought he felt alone. Being drained I crashed out fast on the couch. I was having a nightmare of the night before and couldn’t wake up. Just as Jaylor fell asleep he heard me pleading to Steven in my sleep. He rushed to wake me up, but when he went down the hall and into his sister's room I wasn’t there. He thought the worst, that Steven had found me, when he was about to wake Zoey up he heard me again. He rushed into the living room and woke me up. Holding me and telling me, “You are safe now. It’s okay. I’m here.” I no longer wanted to stay in a room by myself and asked him to sit on the couch with me. We both fell fast asleep. I woke up before him so I started cooking breakfast and making coffee. As soon as he smelled the food he got up and asked, “What’s this for?” I replied, “Thank you and you don’t know how to cook anyway”. We both laughed at that. For the next couple of days I didn’t do anything but rest. We hardly talked and I hadn’t heard from Zoey.

     Jay being here the whole time with me made me feel more comfortable as I didn’t want to be alone and safe. But it also made me feel a little weird as I always had a big crush on him and he was my best friend’s twin brother. I never even had the chance to tell her I had a crush on her brother and now she’s not talking to me. I always felt guilty for having a crush on Jay. It always felt as if somehow I was betraying Zoey for liking her twin brother. If it wasn't for Jaylor I would not have been able to sleep. I know he wouldn’t want a girlfriend that is damaged the way I am. I wouldn’t be able to let him touch me. It would be a lot just to hold hands right now he wouldn’t want that. Who would? My heart always skipped a beat when he was around. Why did he take such good care of me that first night? I’m sure he looks at me like a little sister. I could never be good enough for him. At this point I realized I had fallen in love with Jaylor and would never be able to tell him. I just knew he would revolt in disgust. Jay could never feel the same about me.This was just a dumb illusion in my head. I have to get over my feelings for Jaylor. I would never be able to admit to my feelings in front of him. He would run and hide from shame. The more he does for me and slightly takes care of me the more I fall deeply in love with him. Why does he have to be so gentle with me right now? Cant he see it's actually tormenting me inside? Jaylor is tall well really tall with the perfect olive skin tone. He has radiant blueish purple eyes with black flipped out hair. He's so strong. He works out all the time. He is a senior in high school and on the football team. He will leave and forget all about me once he's gone anyhow. I could stare into his eyes all day. His lips that perfect size for kissing. I used to fantasize about Jay taking me out of this life forever and us living happily ever after. I love the way he is with me, but I can't help falling for him more and deeper everyday.