■ Helpless ■ Gilbert Blythe ■

Letters to everyone

Part two

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Victoria was staring at the paper intensely as if waiting for inspiration to hit her. For a girl who's good with words she sure didn't know how to start a letter. She just wanted it to be perfect.

Dear Gilbert,

I hope you're doing well, from what I've heard it seems that you're enjoying your time away. Un-

"Morning Vic, what are you writing?" Hamilton said as he entered the kitchen and startling Victoria's peace. She quickly hid the letter from his view, a habit that she has always had. "Nothing special." She replied, watching Hamilton unpacking the bag from food that he just bought.

Hamilton came back home for a while since Benedict and Caroline went on a small vacation. He could afford to spend his time back in Avonlea since he finished his studies, only taking the exams a month before and still waiting for the results.

"Are you writing to your Romeo? Or is he your Heathcliff now?" Hamilton snickered as he referred to Victoria's latest obsession, Wuthering Heights. "How about neither? Romeo dies and Heathcliff is just wonky." Victoria said, folding the letter into two.

"I don't know, I didn't read it yet." Hamilton continued. "You should. My favourite was Edgar Linton, I think we have some things in common. I too wouldn't know that my loved one was dying because I was so busy reading." Victoria said, causing Hamilton to laugh.

"Aim for the stars, sister. Is Edward still asleep?" He asked as he leaned against the wall, apple in hand. "No, he went to the Barry's. Mrs Barry came to pick him up so that he can spend time with Minnie May." Hamilton wiggled his eyebrows at that. "Looks like he made a friend-friend. Both my younger siblings love life is blooming and then there's me."

"I said this before, Gilbert and I are not in love. Besides, maybe the reason for not having a love life is that there's something wrong with you." Victoria mocked. "Shut up, tosser," Hamilton interjected although he was still smiling.

"Also, another letter from Gideon arrived. Why haven't you responded yet?" Victoria asked. His smile fell in an instant. "No reason." He said vaguely. "With all the letters he's been sending it seems as if something is wrong. Maybe you should reassure him, it looks like he's worried." Victoria said as she watched Hamilton pocket the letter.

"Or maybe you should stay out of it!" Hamilton snapped, suddenly bothered by his insidious sister. Victoria was taken back. He barely uses the tone of voice with anyone and especially not with her. "Fine. Forget I asked." Victoria huffed as she grabbed her own letter and left to go to her room.

She expected Hamilton to call out and stop her but he never did, making her feel angrier. When she did arrive at her room, she went to continue writing the letter but not before taking in a few deep breaths in order to calm down.

Dear Gilbert,

I hope you're doing well, from what I've heard it seems that you're enjoying your time away. Unfortunately, nothing out of the ordinary has happened back her except for my brother is an absolute wanker. The audacity of that man! Snapping at me like that just because I asked him one harmless question.

Leaving that to the side, I really am happy to hear that you're having fun on your worldwide adventure but I would be happier if you were back here. School is currently closed due to the harvesting but we'll start soon. I can't bear the thought of starting without you one again. That and I in no way want to see Billy the Numpty.

Anne, Diana and the others are all doing well, by the way. Oh and Ruby misses you so much. Let's say that I've grown tired of hearing how beautiful your eyes are when little of the sun hits them. Can't say I disagree though.