Running Never Solves Anything

Heart to Handle

Ah. More puns

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Connor's POV, Tuesday afternoon

Today I have plans to take Mitchell on a date. On our anniversary I couldn't do anything because one Eva was upset and two Mitchell had dragged me to a party before I could do anything for him.

I got his favorite food from his favorite restaurant and got ready to head to the picnic. I didn't go to the beach because then sand would get into the food. So I went to the next best place in California, a cliff over looking the beaches and sea. I got candles all set up and a fuzzy blanket to sit on and I dragged Mitchell's fantastic ass to the cliff.

He was blindfolded so he could see anything. "Alright babe, you ready?" Mitchell was excited. I wasn't normally that romantic, I didn't go out if my way to make someone feel special, if they were still in my life they were special enough.

"Alright take off the blindfold." I helped him untie the scarf and wrapped my arms around his waist. He was shocked, "You did this?" I nodded proudly. Mitchell kissed me and I almost forgot how to breathe. "Babe, this is amazing!" I regain focus and walk him over to the blanket. We eat, talk and tell funny stories back and forth to each other. I hoped this night would never end.

But of course, all good things come to an end. After Mitchell is done eating my phone starts going off. "Hello?" It was Eva and she was freaking out, "Connor I am so sorry to interrupt your evening but, I need help." She was crying and her voice was shaking, "Hey, clam down. We are on our way." I hang up and Mitchell looks over at me worried. "What's going on?" I shrugged, "Let's go see."

Time skip

When Mitchell and I get to my house I immediately sense something is off. I run inside.

When I get close enough to the house I notice that the window is shattered and Ember is passed out on the floor. "What happened?" I try my best to stay calm. Eva looks up tears running down her face, "I don't know, I was upstairs getting a movie and some blankets when I heard a crash. I rushed down as fast as I could only to see a light grey blur running away. I decided to stay here to help Ember. What do we do?" Eva started to hyperventilate. I check Ember's pulse while Mitchell comforts Eva.
Ember is still alive, she probably just got knocked out or fainted from shock. "Did you call any paramedics?" Eva nodded, "Yep, right after I called you. They are taking to long, if Ember was stabbed and bleeding out she would've been dead." I shook my head, "Did you tell them the address?" Eva glared, "Yes, I am not stupid. After I told the operator the situation and information she needed I hung up. The lady was freaking out more than I was."

5 minutes later

The paramedics finally got there and cops questioned all of us. Mitchell and I weren't there so we told them what Eva told us.

"Can you tell us anything about the person that you saw running ma'am" I had overheard the cop ask Eva, "Sir all I remember was a blur of grey and that they had like a yellow hat or something yellow on their head, the only witness you have is unconscious." Eva is pissed. She is normally very sweet but if you annoy her or hurt her friend, she'll go momma bear on you. She is a terrifying smol being.

When the paramedics get Ember in the ambulance we all follow her to the hospital. Ember wasn't just a friend, she was family now. We might not know all her secrets but we know enough. While we are on the way Eva uses Ember's phone to contact Ember's parents and fill them in on the situation. Her dad was out at sea getting oil and her mom was having girls night or something like that. At least that is what Eva said Ember said.

At the hospital

When we get in the hospital we are all stuck in the waiting room, Ember's mom had partied to hard and wouldn't be able to make it and her dad was still out at sea. "Are you guys her to see Ember Payne?" One of the nurses ask, we nod, "Hello, I am Devin. I am one of the nurses watching over her." "What is going on? Is she okay?" Eva had been really anxious.

She had kept saying 'If I had stayed downstairs it never would have happened.' and shit like that. It isn't her fault, she could get sick if she continues to thinks like that.

"Actually, Ember has just woken up. I can take you back if you want to see her." Devin said. Eva's face light up with joy at the fact that her friend was okay.

When we get back to her room I look at Ember to see her face is swollen and it looks as if she had been in a fight. "What happened?" I was in shock. It looked so painful but she still smiled when she realised it was really us. "Lucas is what happened." All joy had vanished from the room.

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