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Death Of Me Chapter 3.2

Song- Can We Pretend That We're Good by Daniel Seavey

Kie and I sat on the bed as Rafe slept peacefully on the floor

"Hey! Hey." She tapped on the glass

"Kie I don't think that is gonna work" I whispered

"I need to talk to mr. Singh"

"What are you doing!?" Rafe woke up panicked

"Like I owe you an explanation." She stood up to Rafe

"Hello?" she started tapping on the door.

"Kie, what are you doing?" he asked again.

"Don't talk to me!"

"You're lying about the diary thing." He got closer

"No I don't"

"That's fine I wouldn't tell me either." He kept following her.

"But listen Kie. I'm the only friend you got here"

"No, Demi is."

Suddenly the  door opened.

"I need to talk to Mr.Singh, It's urgent."

"Yes, Right this way." A tall guard led her out of the room.

"Wait, I want her to go with me." She pointed to me

" She's impossible!" Rafe threw his hands in the air.

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"What are you doing?" I whispered so the guard couldn't hear.

"Just follow my lead."

"We lied, we know about the diary." She started

"We don't have the original, but we can get you a copy." I chimed in, now understanding what she meant.

"I'm relieved to hear you two say that you know. May I offer you guys something to eat." He leaned forward, popping a grape into his mouth.

"No"

"Relax. Nothing's gonna happen to you two now, you're cooperating and I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable, you know?"

"I just want to get you what you want and then I want to leave." Kiara crossed her arms."Look, I know where it is, But Demi and I have to go by ourselves, Alone."

"But how would I know you two would come back? You know, I need some collateral."

"I'll stay here with Rafe, Kie wouldn't leave me here." I made a counter offer.

"So I'm supposed to believe you are going to stay here with your... Husband?" He looked at my finger, making Kie and I both cringe at the word.

"Yes sir."

"Rafe." He chuckled, "How did someone so young get into so much trouble?"

"Look, she knows where the diary is, and if you let her go, We promise you she can get it to you." I pleaded

"I built this fortune myself you know, from nothing, from absolutely nothing. Do you two ladies know how that happened? I can assure you, it was not by being a fool. Don't waste my time. The diary holds the key to the ultimate conquest, and that my young friends, Ms.Carrera, Mrs.Cameron"

"Ms.Thornton, please" I asked.

"Ms.Thornton, is my destiny. So you need to tell me where it is, Or I'm gonna—" he got interrupted by a text. "Amazing, a text from our friend Jimmy Portis, from beyond the grave apparently. It seems Mr.Portis has captured your friends." He showed us a picture of Sarah and John B.

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"Get in." A guard threw us into the room. Rafe grabbed me enfolding me into his arms

"What happened?" Rafe asked. "You know you're gonna have to talk to me at some point Kie."

"Do I have to remind you of everything you've done? You killed Peterkin, Not to mention your abuse towards Demi and your Sister" She rolled her eyes at him.

"Peterkin, I was protecting my Father. Not to mention Demi. Okay? I did what I had to."

"I was as much a victim as she is." He went on

"Rafe stop." I put my hand on his arm.

"Think about it, What did I get from shooting Peterkin? Huh?" He asked her.

"First off you got an in with Demi's dad that got him promoted"

"Both of you stop. Please." I interrupted

"I will admit... what I did to Sarah, a-and the shit I put Demi through... I admit that was wrong and they don't deserve that." He sat back down next to me holding my hand in his. "She has made me better and will continue to make me better."

"What I'm trying to say is, I-I'm not the bad guy you think I am, But even if I was just, like, bad Rafe Cameron or something... you got no choice, you may not want to trust me, but I'm your best bet."  he sniffles "Look, I got a boat that can take us off the Island, but first we gotta get out of here, and it is better if we work together." He crouched down in front of her.

"Shit, Kie they are leaving" I looked out the window.

"Why? Can you tell me now please."

"They are going to find John B, and your sister." I walked over to the door.

"Sucks for them, good for us though this might be the only shot we have at getting out of here."

"Kie, I'm scared... I don't want them to hurt him." I whispered.

She quickly took me into her embrace, reassuring me JJ will be ok.

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"Demi I'm sorry in advance I love you." Rafe shook out his nerves.

"Get away from me, Don't fucking touch me Rafe." I yelled.

"I swear to god I'm gonna kill you Demi." He threw a vase at the floor.

"Help, he's hurting her help!" Kie screamed at the door.

The door opens.

Rafe slams him to the floor. Kie grabs the gun

"Stay down." My foot on his back pushing him down more.

Rafe grabs the phone, Kie hands me curtains to tie him up.

We all leave down the two flights of stairs careful not to step too hard because they are old

"Hand me the phone." I ask Rafe. "please."

"Shit" He opens the door to see security.

I run into the front room and snap a picture.

"What are you doing?" Rafe asked me. "Don't worry about it"

Through the Garden running through the yard to catch up to a truck, Rafe gives me a boost up and follows behind.

Two men jump up surprised and Rafe tackled them to the ground.

"Stop!" I yelled.

He continued to throw one of the men off the truck

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"Demi and I are headed to the boat, I can give you a ride out wherever, somewhere safe, One thing though. I know your friends are on the island and my sister. I'm not helping them. All right? I can't trust them, Okay? I'll give you a ride out, but not them."

"I just want to get off the island."

"That's smart." Rafe chuckled. "You know I never thought of you as a pogue."

"What did you think of me as?" She looked confused.

"I mean I always liked you Kie, you'll always be at least half kook."

"Knock it off." I slapped his chest, knowing he's saying this to rile her up.

The truck stopped at the pier. Rafe started to get up so Kie and I followed.

"My boat should be this way." He walked. "Remember to take your shoes off."

"How much gas?" I asked, helping him untie the rope.

"Enough for Saint Lucia"

"Demi, Either get off the boat, or stay with me." Kie whispered

"I can't leave, I wish I could but I can't risk putting you guys in more danger than I already have, and I am wrapped up in so much legal shit, I love you, I'll text you." I gave her a huge hug before getting off.

"Rafe I can't get it undone." She called him down.

"What do you mean?" he bent over just giving her the opportunity to push him off.

"Dumbass."

"I'll find you and I'll kill you Kie!"

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THIRD POV

"How did you even get this thing?" JJ asked, undocking the boat.

"Demi-" Kiara started to answer.

"Wait, Demi, you saw Demi, I-is she okay? Is she safe?" JJ interrupted her.

"Do you want to call he-"

"Yes." He snatched the phone she was holding immediately, dialing  her number that he memorized by heart.

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DEMI POV

Rafe and I sat on the hotel bed confused as to what just happened.

"I'm gonna go shower if you care to join me." Rafe started taking off his wet clothes.

My phone started buzzing.

"I'll be there in a second." I answered. "Hello?"

"Hey princess." He spoke, I started crying not knowing how much I truly missed him until now.

"Hey pogue boy." I laughed

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Death Of Me Chapter 3.1

Song- Carolina by Taylor Swift

"Doc says you're doing good and getting better."

I stood behind Rafe as he talked to his father.

    Ward lay almost lifeless on the queen bed, cords and IVs running his body for him.

"Don't worry, in the meantime, I'm already taking care of business. The legality of the marriage is on hold, we forgot to sign the license before we took off, but I got the other papers done, bank accounts, and passports. I got this"  He continued talking

I shifted uncomfortably, my mind polluted by thoughts of JJ.

"Not Rose though, "She doesn't know what the hell she is doing."

"The gold in the vault, just like you left it." He whispered, almost as if he thought I couldn't hear him.

We stepped out of the room and left the door ajar,

"What do you mean the legality?" I tilted my head while turning towards him.

"We aren't legally married yet, We still have the paperwork to sign. But you sure as hell are my wife." He stepped forward, placing a sweet kiss on my forehead.

"Come on... we have a meeting."

~~~ "Thank you again, I know it was a long way to travel, but I think what we have is...is pretty worthwhile" Rafe leaned back in the wicker chair, while simultaneously grabbing my hand and placing it in his lap along with his.

"Yes. Well, Michele is the most prominent antique dealer in the west indies. Unfortunately, he only speaks French,"

"No English."

We walked towards the upright cross in the living room, a white sheet covering the artifact. 

"You look good in that mini dress," Rafe whispered, moving his hand toward my lower back

"Oh yeah? Maybe you just have to take it off me later?" I winked knowing that was going to make him flustered.

Michele bent down and toughed it dragging his index finger along the embellishments.

Rafe stood arms crossed, tension rising in the room, I placed my hand on his shoulder and felt it drop with ease, as if it had taken away all his anxieties.

Michele started walking around it mumbling in French. His assistant handed him a tablet.

"He wants to know where you found it?"

"Don't worry about it. We got it. That's all he needs to know." Rafe replied quickly. Raising suspicion.

"It's here. It's for sale. So who can we get to buy it?"

He mumbled again whilst letting out what seemed like all the air in his lungs.

"Uh, for a piece like this of this value, there are very limited buyers. Like an institution or a Museum, B-"

Rafe didn't like hearing that, I could tell.

"I-" He started to speak.

"Let her finish,"

"But, he has a client in Barbados who will be interested. This client will have loads of questions. He'll want to meet with you in person."

He handed me a card and pointed to the number.

"Let's make a deal?" Rafe extended his hand.

"Let's make a deal."

—

"I don't have time for this Rose, Demi, and I have to get to Bridgetown. We're taking the Boat." Rafe walked across the balcony overlooking the front room.

I tune out their bickering to keep whatever sanity I have left.

"Maybe you don't need another drink. Come on Demi." He grabbed our bags leading me outside

We arrived at the place and they led us into a room filled with antiques and trinkets.

"Uh excuse me?" someone said, I knew that voice.

I spun around to see Kie, I let out a sigh of relief knowing at least one of my friends is ok.

"I knew you and Ward were behind this shit!" she stormed over.

"What are you talking about? Are you trying to weasel your way into my deal? Demi! Did you know about this?"

"Leave her out of this; she has nothing to do with it."

"Come sit, I must ask you a couple of questions." Carlos sat us down.

He continued asking about the diary Pope has and asking if we knew anything.

"I- I don't," I said, looking at Kei, my eyes asking if anything I was saying seemed believable "I want to help you... but unfortunately, I can't."

"I was hoping you wouldn't say that you know. Because unfortunately, I don't believe you. You and your friends couldn't have found the cross without it." He locked eyes with Kie

"Look this is ridiculous, I'm out." Rafe stood up and started walking to the door before someone stopped him.

"Rafe, come sit down, please," I asked

"Do I look like a fool to you Mr.Cameron? Do I look like a fool to you?"

I stood up and walked to the window admiring the view. Rafe and Kie soon joined me. We saw Carlos take someone out back and before going around a corner he turned back and showed us a gun.

"Rafe?" I got scared, he quickly took me into his arms and squeezed.

BANG.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Part 3

Demi Thornton played by Danielle Rose Russell

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JJ Maybank played by Rudy Pankow

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Rafe Cameron played by Drew Starkey

Taylor Kirk played by Natalia Dyer

Topper Thornton played by Austin North

John Booker Routledge played by Chase Stokes

Sarah Cameron played by Madelyn Cline

Kiara Carrera played by Madison Bailey

Pope Hayward played by Jonathan Daviss

Cynthia Thornton played by Mary Rachel Quinn

Leonard Thornton played by Josh Brolin

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Playing:[Carolina]-[Taylor Swift]

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2:24 ────ㅇ── 4:24

|I make a fist, I make it count And there are places I will never go|

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Playing:[Can We Pretend That We're Good]- [Daniel Seavey]

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0:53 ──ㅇ────  2:34

|Can we pretend that we're good? Just for the night till the morning?|

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Playing:[Greedy]- [Tate McRae]

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1:01 ──ㅇ──── 2:11

|I'll put you through hell, just to know me|

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Playing:[Numb ft.DeathbyRomy &PVRIS]-[Kiiara]

↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

1:38───ㅇ─── 3:23

|All the words you say they got me numb|

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Playing:[Bad Omens]-[5 Seconds of Summer]

↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

2:45 ────ㅇ── 3:35

|We go 'round again, We jump back in bed That's what you do when you love somebody|

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Playing:[Self Portrait]-[Talia Mar]

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0:48─ㅇ───── 2:21

|Think I need to do a self portrait love myself for a change|

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Playing:[King Of Everything]-[Madison Beer]

↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

2:07 ───ㅇ─── 4:28

|Baby, you're the king of everything Building castles in the sand,  Oh they crumble in your hand |

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Playing:[Starting Line]-[Luke Hemmings]

↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

1:09 ──ㅇ───── 4:30

|I think I missed the gun at the starting line |

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↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

1:11 ──ㅇ───── 3:45

|What is the likelihood of jumping out of my life  and into your arms |

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↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺

0:35 ─ㅇ────── 2:38

|I see the angel and demons surrounding me Its going down, and your comin' down with me |

~A/N~

Been a minute, but I'm finally ready to publish again! I'm excited.

[sophialikesthings]

CHARACTER FACIAL EXPRESSIONS (WRITING REFERENCE)

EYES/BROWS

his eyes widened

her eyes went round

her eyelids drooped

his eyes narrowed

his eyes lit up

his eyes darted

he squinted

she blinked

her eyes twinkled

his eyes gleamed

her eyes sparkled

his eyes flashed

his eyes glinted

his eyes burned with…

her eyes blazed with…

her eyes sparked with…

her eyes flickered with…

_____ glowed in his eyes

the corners of his eyes crinkled

she rolled her eyes

he looked heavenward

she glanced up to the ceiling

she winked

tears filled her eyes

his eyes welled up

her eyes swam with tears

his eyes flooded with tears

her eyes were wet

his eyes glistened

tears shimmered in her eyes

tears shone in his eyes

her eyes were glossy

he was fighting back tears

tears ran down her cheeks

his eyes closed

she squeezed her eyes shut

he shut his eyes

his lashes fluttered

she batted her lashes

his brows knitted

her forehead creased

his forehead furrowed

her forehead puckered

a line appeared between her brows

his brows drew together

her brows snapped together

his eyebrows rose

she raised a brow

he lifted an eyebrow

his eyebrows waggled

she gave him a once-over

he sized her up

her eyes bored into him

she took in the sight of…

he glared

she peered

he gazed

she glanced

he stared

she scrutinized

he studied

she gaped

he observed

she surveyed

he gawked

he leered

his pupils (were) dilated

her pupils were huge

his pupils flared

NOSE

her nose crinkled

his nose wrinkled

she sneered

his nostrils flared

she stuck her nose in the air

he sniffed

she sniffled

MOUTH

she smiled

he smirked

she grinned

he simpered

she beamed

her mouth curved into a smile

the corners of his mouth turned up

the corner of her mouth quirked up

a corner of his mouth lifted

his mouth twitched

he gave a half-smile

she gave a lopsided grin

his mouth twisted

he plastered a smile on his face

she forced a smile

he faked a smile

her smile faded

his smile slipped

he pursed his lips

she pouted

his mouth snapped shut

her mouth set in a hard line

he pressed his lips together

she bit her lip

he drew his lower lip between his teeth

she nibbled on her bottom lip

he chewed on his bottom lip

his jaw set

her jaw clenched

his jaw tightened

a muscle in her jaw twitched

he ground his jaw

he snarled/his lips drew back in a snarl

her mouth fell open

his jaw dropped

her jaw went slack

he gritted his teeth

she gnashed her teeth

her lower lip trembled

his lower lip quivered

SKIN

she paled

he blanched

she went white

the color drained out of his face

his face reddened

her cheeks turned pink

his face flushed

she blushed

he turned red

she turned scarlet

he turned crimson

a flush crept up her face

WHOLE FACE, ETC.

he screwed up his face

she scrunched up her face

he grimaced

she winced

she gave him a dirty look

he frowned

she scowled

he glowered

her whole face lit up

she brightened

his face went blank

her face contorted

his face twisted

her expression closed up

his expression dulled

her expression hardened

she went poker-faced

a vein popped out in his neck

awe transformed his face

fear crossed her face

sadness clouded his features

terror overtook his face

recognition dawned on her face

SOURCE

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Death of me Part 20 Rafe Ending

Song: R.I.P To My Youth- The Neighborhood

"Ahaha, this is a funny joke." I tried to avoid reality.

Sarah dropped the knife and ran back to where I was.

"I know this is impossible, and I'm gonna explain--." Sarah walked back up to him and slapped him.

"I deserve that, I do, You have been though hell, and that is my fault. "

"I can promise you that I didn't have any other choice." He pleaded for forgiveness.

"I am going to go find Rafe, nice to see you ward." I exited.

===

"What are you doing out here?" I asked as I blocked the sun with my hands.

"Just it wouldn't hurt to try,"

"Nothing just enjoying the view." He grabbed my waist and kissed me deeply.

"What happened, why am I here, a-and why didn't you tell me your dad was back?" I stepped back, trying to wrap my head around the last thirty minutes.

"I wanted to tell you, I really did, but he begged me not to." Rafe tried to calm me down,

"We are supposed to be in this together, I'm technically your wife, you can't hide shit from me." I looked over his shoulder to see the guards checking the cargo.

"Come on, Rose said we had a family meeting."

===

"I used the scuba gear, on the Druthers. I had it all set up in advance, timed to the second. It was touch and go getting off, I almost didn't make it." Ward chuckled recalling his escape.

"I need you to understand more than anything, I never imagined you girls would be there. I wanted to call you immediately, Tell you that I was okay, to explain it all. It broke my heart that I couldn't. But I had to make sure Rafe got away."

"Thanks dad, at least one of us is grateful." Rafe looked at his sister, eyes filled with disappointment.

"Okay, stop. This is a lot for Sarah to take in." I calmed Rafe down.

"It is psychopathic, both of you." She finally lifted her head up.

"I promised Rafe he wouldn't get in trouble for what I caused. I had to make good on that promise." Ward tried to explain.

"Not that you care." Rafe laughed to himself, knowing his father was wasting his time."

"That is enough out of you." I raised my voice.

"Did it look like I didn't care when I thought dad died?" Sarah sat up.

"It looked liked you cared. cared about running away with that asshole!" Rafe shouted.

"All you cared about is taking control of Demi, and getting the inheritance! You don't even love her!" 

"Enough!" I yelled.

"You both cared. Okay?" 

"The important thing is that it is all behind us now, We're gonna live a new life together."

"Where are we even going?" Sarah rolled her eyes.

"It's paradise, it's off this place in Guadeloupe." 

"First thing we do is get those two married, then we can all have a fresh start." Ward Looked at Rafe and I.

"Can at least call our friends, can I at least call my boyfriend?" Sarah asked looking at me.

"Yes, you can call your friends, and John B when we get there."

"Rafe got the cross." I told her, Only she knew I was upset about this. everyone else thought I was proud that Rafe stole something that didn't belong to him.

"And I gave John B the cross."  

Rafe stopped me grabbing my wrist squeezing it so I didn't speak up.

"And he was okay with that?" 

"Yeah, I mean I just gave him a half a billion dollar artifact, so I think he's okay with it."

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"He's lying!" I slammed the door behind Rafe and I.

"Demi, the less she knows the better." Rafe sighed sitting down.

"Why, why did I get into this mess?" I broke down. 

"I love you, I would kill anyone that tried to get in the way between you and I." Rafe grabbed my hands.

"Like who?" I became scared.

"Your father?" He started making me break down even more.

"You wouldn't." 

"Rafe." Rose interrupted us.

"We need to talk about Sarah."

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"She's never gonna be on our side, Rose!" Rafe yelled punching a table causing me to flinch.

"Rafe." I tried again to calm him down.

"She thinks she's a pogue now, right? just... transformation is complete okay? So as long as she knows where we are, we are never gonna be safe. We need to think logically about what we need to do to contain her -- okay." He rambled.

"Attention, all passengers and crew. Report to the Tween forward hull."

"Huh?" I looked up confused.

"come on." I grabbed rafes hand.

We all walled down the hall confused.

"Give me a minute." Rafe slipped away.

"Psst, Psst Demi." I heard someone.

I looked over to see JJ and Kie hiding behind an entry way.

I managed to get over there un noticed.

"Oh my god! I thought I'd never see you again." I hugged JJ as tight as I could.

"We got to move, save your reunion." Kiara ran forward pushing a heavy vault type door shut.

"The other side!" JJ and I ran over.

"What is going on?" I asked.

Before I could finish my question JJ grabbed my face and kissed me.

"Fucking finally." I smiled as I pulled back.

"where is the cross?" Kiara interrupted us.

"Through here."

Suddenly the roof opened to show pope and another women standing there

"The time where people do shit to us and we just sit back and take it is over." He yelled causing all of us to smile.

They were able to get the cross up as I stood in amazement.

"Demi!" Rafe yelled trying to find me

"Don't. leave with us, please." JJ ran to me. 

"JJ, He told me he would kill you if I left him, he would burn the world down just so we could stay together. I can't live with myself if I know I have put you in danger." He cupped his face.

" I need to stay." I started crying

"Demi, I trust you." He got me to look at him.

"You need to go, we'll find each other again I promise." I took out my hair tie and slipped it onto his wrist.

"I love you JJ Maybank." I kissed him.

Suddenly a gunshot went off Rafe stood there holding a gun he got from the captains quarters. 

JJ jumped off the ship with Kiara. 

"Are you okay did he hurt you?" Rafe asked me as I fell down into a blubbering mess.

I just kissed him. 

"Demi, I'm gonna step up and I'm gonna give you the life you deserve. I tell you this every day but it is true. As soon as we get off this boat, we will go down to the court house and get married okay?" 

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the next day

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"Do you Demetria Jane Thornton take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do." 

"and do you Rafe Cameron take this women to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"By the power invested in me by the state of north Carolina, I now pronounce you. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron. You may now kiss the bride."

Rafe pulled me and kissed me. 

"we did it!" he smiled.

"Yeah, we did."

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Weird ending but That is a wrap on part two! since season three this book will be on temporary completion! I have two endings! So please vote for your favorite ending that will determine how season 3 will start off!

Thank you all for your support!

-Sophia

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Death of Me Part 20 JJ ending.

Song- Loose Myself- Nick Willson

"Ahaha, this is a funny joke." I tried to avoid reality.

Sarah dropped the knife and ran back to where I was.

"I know this is impossible, and I'm gonna explain--." Sarah walked back up to him and slapped him.

"I deserve that, I do, You have been though hell, and that is my fault. " 

"I can promise you that I didn't have any other choice." He pleaded for forgiveness.

"Screw this, Nice to see you Ward, now if you'll excuse me I am going to go and yell at Rafe." I slammed the door behind me

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"Where did that come from? Huh?" Rafe was talking to the captain.

"You are a psychopath!" I screamed. 

He walked outside on the upper deck with me.

"You drugged me!" 

"It was the only way to get you safe." He tried to step near me.

"Take another step and I'll jump off this boat, I swear to god Rafe." 

"Can we talk about this later? we have a meeting to attend." 

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"I used the scuba gear, on the Druthers. I had it all set up in advance, timed to the second. It was touch and go getting off, I almost didn't make it." Ward chuckled recalling his escape.

"I need you to understand more than anything, I never imagined you girls would be there. I wanted to call you immediately, Tell you that I was okay, to explain it all. It broke my heart that I couldn't. But I had to make sure Rafe got away."

"Thanks dad, at least one of us is grateful." Rafe looked at his sister, eyes filled with disappointment.

"Okay, stop. This is a lot for Sarah to take in." I calmed Rafe down.

"It is psychopathic, both of you." She finally lifted her head up.

"I promised Rafe he wouldn't get in trouble for what I caused. I had to make good on that promise." Ward tried to explain.

"Not that you care." Rafe laughed to himself, knowing his father was wasting his time."

"That is enough out of you." I raised my voice.

"Did it look like I didn't care when I thought dad died?" Sarah sat up.

"It looked liked you cared. cared about running away with that asshole!" Rafe shouted.

"All you cared about is taking control of Demi, and getting the inheritance! You don't even love her!"

"Enough!" I yelled.

"You both cared. Okay?"

"The important thing is that it is all behind us now, We're gonna live a new life together."

"Where are we even going?" Sarah rolled her eyes.

"It's paradise, it's off this place in Guadeloupe."

"First thing we do is get those two married, then we can all have a fresh start." Ward Looked at Rafe and I.

"Can at least call our friends, can I at least call my boyfriend?" Sarah asked looking at me.

"Yes, you can call your friends, and John B when we get there."

"Rafe got the cross." I told her, Only she knew I was upset about this. everyone else thought I was proud that Rafe stole something that didn't belong to him.

"And I gave John B the cross."

Rafe stopped me grabbing my wrist squeezing it so I didn't speak up.

"And he was okay with that?"

"Yeah, I mean I just gave him a half a billion dollar artifact, so I think he's okay with it."

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After the meeting I waited till Sarah and I were alone.

"Come with me." I whispered leading her down to the cargo area.

"See? he lied, he didn't give it to John B, he was just saying that so you'd shut up." I pointed to a big crate.

"I have an Idea." we ran outside to the captains deck, "Stay down."

She peeked up on her tippy toes watching the men that were inside.

"What are you doing?"

"Shh." 

She knocked over a bucket, as the man came outside she ran in and grabbed the portable radio and ran back to me.

9-1-1

"Hello, my name is Sarah I'm trapped on a ship called the coastal venture!" 

Suddenly a built man grabbed the radio away from her, pushing both of us against the wall. 

"Sorry, that is my teenage daughter." He hung up.

"you two are in deep shit."

===

We stood together as the man talked to Ward every now and again you could see them yelling at each other.

"What the hell were you two doing!" Ward walked out yelling grabbing us both by the upper arm.

"Do you want them to take you two, because I'll let them!"

"We didn't ask to be here!" I yelled trying to wiggle free from his grasp.

"What are you doing!" Sarah yelled.

"GO!" I yelled, we ran away from him leading him into a closet.

"Here." Sarah handed me the board so I could stop him from getting out.

"attention all passengers and crew, please report to the tween forward hull. That is an order." The intercom spoke.  Sarah ran away, I tried to go with her but Rafe stopped me.

"Demi, lets go." Rafe grabbed me.

"Let me go!" I yelled. 

We all walled down the hall confused.

"Give me a minute." Rafe slipped away. 

"Psst, Psst Demi." I heard someone.

I looked over to see JJ and Kie hiding behind an entry way.

I managed to get over there un noticed.

"Oh my god! I thought I'd never see you again." I hugged JJ as tight as I could.

"We got to move, save your reunion." Kiara ran forward pushing a heavy vault type door shut.

"The other side!" JJ and I ran over.

"What is going on?" I asked.

Before I could finish my question JJ grabbed my face and kissed me. 

"Fucking finally." I smiled as I pulled back. 

"where is the cross?" Kiara interrupted us.

"Through here." 

Suddenly the roof opened to show pope and another women standing there

"The time where people do shit to us and we just sit back and take it is over." He yelled causing all of us to smile.

Pope got situated in the crane and JJ guided him to the cross.

"We have to find the others." I yelled.

"We got it handled." A now known Cleo shouted back.

JJ, Kie, and I ran to where the life boats were.

"Demi!" Rafe yelled.

"What the hell are you doing?" 

"Leaving!" 

"Like hell you are, you love me!"

"I don't! I realize now that it was fear, because you are crazy! You would kill me if I left! But I'm not scared anymore Rafe. I'm calling this whole thing off." I took the ring off of my pinky and threw it at him. 

"Demi!" Kiara yelled looking over the edge!

"JJ!" I screamed as I saw him floating there.

I jumped over deck and grabbed him holding him so his head wasn't under water anymore.

"JJ please." I held onto him.

John B helped us get into the boat.

"JJ please." I clung onto his chest. 

"JJ I need you." I hit his chest causing him to cough.

He just looked at me. 

"Hi." I said softly still in disbelief.

"Sup." He laughed.

I hugged him as tight as I could.

"What are you doing here? He is gonna kill you." JJ hugged me back. 

"I don't care anymore!" 

"What happened?" He asked.

"impact of the water knocked you out."

"This shit aint over." Pope looked over to the huge ship, they managed to get the cross out of the water.

"Nope." I sighed. 

"I don't think it will ever be over as long as Ward and Rafe are alive." John B looked out at the waters.

===

We arrived at a tiny island. 

Kie, Cleo, Sarah and I sat under a palm tree as the boys pulled the boat out of the water.

"Does anybody know where we are at?" JJ sat down next to me.

"Some deserted island." 

"I'll take that as a no." 

"I claim thee Poguelandia. I like the ring of it. I'm gonna make a flag, its gonna have a chicken on it. wearing a coconut bra, smoking a joint in crocs." He smiled at me.

" I would like to officially welcome Demi and Cleo to the pogues!" John B pretended to raise a glass. 

"Cheers." We all played along.

The others started walking away to explore the island.

"JJ." I stopped him. 

"Yeah." 

I pulled him in for a proper kiss. 

"Till forever?" He asked.

"Till forever."

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That is a wrap on part two! since season three this book will be on temporary completion! I have two endings! So please vote for your favorite ending that will determine how season 3 will start off! 

Thank you all for your support! 

-Sophia

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Lets do this DOM Part 3 coming soon

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Hello all, I feel horrible for not posting more in the past couple of months. As some of you may know I did have brain surgery, and my energy has not been where I want it to be, I have been struggling with motivation. I hope to get the two temporary endings of death of me out by the end of the year. It is also really hard to write death of me not knowing if there is going to be a season three. I really appreciate all of the love and support that my story has gotten and I promise you I will be back soon ❤️ 

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Death Of Me Chapter 2.9

Okay! So I'm Somewhat Back! I am planning on putting out 2 parts to chapter 2.10 A JJ ending and a Rafe ending, Depending on what happens in season three I will choose an ending or whatever ending gets more likes yada, yada.

Song: Till Forever Falls Apart-Ashe and FINNEAS

TW: ANGST, AND DRUGS

Suddenly Pope fell hitting the ground causing the walls to shake sending the cross down almost crushing him.

"Pope!" We all rushed over to him

"I'm okay, just give me like one second to catch my breath."

"You did it Pope, you found the cross." I helped him up while everyone else, especially JJ, admired the cross.

"Pope, You don't look so good."

"We gotta get this thing out of here." Pope got up and started lifting

after 10 seconds of heavy lifting we gave up.

"I can't this thing has to weigh like 5,000 pounds." I gave up.

"Guys, Pope isn't okay." I pointed out, Popes face became 4 times more inflamed as well as his hands

I ran out and started my dads car

===

"this is ten times the normal dose for epinephrine, so if he dies, I'm not going down."

"Just give him the shot damn it!" I yelled.

"Okay! JJ is this the girl you wont shut the fuck up about?" Ricky looked at JJ with his eyebrows raised.

"Not the time."

He injected it into Popes arm and cleaned up his stuff.

"That's it?"

"Now its a waiting game."

Pope gasped for air sitting up quickly causing the rest of us to let out a sigh of relief

"It's hot! I'm like real hot guys."

"Hey, hey, hey, take it easy." JJ pushed him back down.

"Are there any side affects we need to worry about?" I asked as pope ran outside.

"He's gonna have a rocket up his ass for about an hour."

"LETS GO GET THAT CROSS! GAME SIX BABY IM MICHAEL JORDAN!" Pope ran across the lawn.

===

"Okay! who let Pope drive my dads truck?"

"He said he'd rip my ears off If I didn't."

Pope took a sharp turn causing us to swerve off of the road.

"And he just crashed my dad's car." I hopped out. Suddenly another truck stopped next to us.

"Get in the car Demi." It was Rafe.

"No thanks I'm good here." I walked up to his window.

"Demi,please this isn't you, get in the car." His tone got angry

"I said I'm okay."

"Get in the damn car." He grabbed my wrists.

"Let go of her!" JJ stepped up.

"JJ! it's fine." Rafe tightened his grip.

"Go Demi, we don't want you getting hurt." Kiara spoke up.

"Why would she get hurt?" Rafe asked letting go of me.

"You're a shitty, manipulative, mentally abusive boyfriend to her." She laughed as if he asked as a joke.

"I'll see you guys later. I'm sorry this all happened." I whispered to JJ before hopping in the truck with Rafe.

===

Stock·holm syn·drome/ˈstäkˌhō(l)m,ˈstäkōm ˈsinˌdrōm/noun

noun: Stockholm syndrome feelings of trust or affection felt in many cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim toward a captor also in an unhealthy relationship.

I had to do what I had to in order for me to stay alive. I had to lie my ass off to Rafe and pretend I was head over heels for him

We arrived at an airplane hanger where Carla Limbrey stood eagerly, waiting for the cross to be reviled.

Rafe and I walked together while Renfield opened the back of the truck.

"I don't believe it."

"I told you I'd get it for you, didn't I?"

Rafe walked back over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist as if the fight we had never happened.

"Before we do this I would just like to remind you of the deal we arranged." Rafe said.

"You really are your Father's son."

She dropped her crutch and felt the cross, she pulled out the key and with a shaky hand unlocked the compartment on the lower half of the cross

As she opened the compartment a moth flew out revealing nothing was inside.

I tried to stifle my laughter ultimately failing.

"looks like your magic scarf was eaten by bugs." I looked at her.

"How dare you mock me!" She hit her half brother.

He shoved her onto the ground helpless without her crutches.

"The cross is mine now Carla." Renfield started to try and get the cross back into the van.

"Rafe help me, don't worry you'll still get your cut." They lifted it into the van.

"Very funny Renfield come and help me up."

"Help you up? You're lucky I don't back over you." He chuckled.

She pulled out a pistol and shot him multiple times.

Rafe and I were shocked and frozen in our places.

"She's next if you don't help me up." She pointed it at me.

"I'm gonna count to three."

She shot the gun again almost hitting me before Rafe tackled me to the ground.

"Get in the car." He whispered to me.

I ran to the passenger seat trying to catch my breath.

===

"Are you okay." Rafe asked.

I felt butterflies in my stomach when I saw him get into the car.

He never has proven to me that he loves me if anything the opposite, For the first time I felt as if I wasn't playing a character when I was with him

As we pulled up to the house I could see the others looking at us behind the fence.

"Come here." Rafe held my hand.

I made eye contact with JJ and then put my attention back to Rafe.

"I know I haven't been the best boyfriend ever I have let you down and have hurt you multiple times, but Demi I love you, like so so much, a-and this cross will help with our future like we talked about." He grabbed my waist pulling me close to him.

My heart hurt because It was starting to realize the love I have for the monster in front of me was real, and all the fucked up stuff he did, was to protect me and my future with him.

"I love you."

"We should go take a shower, get all of this dirt off us." I whispered in his ear.

"Yes Ma'am." He eagerly picked me up so my legs were around his waist.

===

We got inside and he Immediately kissed me pushing me against the wall almost knocking the painting off of it.

"I'm gonna start the shower." I pulled away.

"I'll go with you." He took his shirt off.

I started the water and took my clothes off

I got into the shower and Rafe followed.

He flipped me around kissing my neck.

His hands roaming my back as mine were tangled in his hair.

"You still on the pill?" He asked.

===

"Fuck! I can't wait until we're married." He snapped me back into reality. I opened to see Sarah leaving.

I got dressed in clean clothes consisting of Rafes shirt and my shorts I left here one time.

"Why are you packing?"

"Rose is taking us on a vacation, your stuff is already packed, your mom dropped it off earlier."

"Ah yes, further proving my point she would like to get rid of me."

"Hey, can you come help me with my suitcase?" Wheezie came into the room.

"I'm not your slave, Wheeze. I'm busy okay?" Rafe continued to pack his things.

"Come on, she is your little sister." I grabbed his hand.

Rafe walked out of the room and shut the door. I continued packing his things for him like the 'house wife' I was.

Sarah came in and I tossed her the keys.

"Babe, where are my keys?" Rafe asked coming back into the room.

"I don't know did you set them somewhere?"

"Yeah, on my bed next to you."

"Well I don't know where they are." I came out of the bathroom.

"Sarah." He turned around and left the room.

"Wait, Rafe." I followed him.

It was too late he already grabbed her and locked her in the wine cellar.

"Rafe, that is your sister let her go." I tried to reason with him

"You asshole." She screamed throwing her fathers 2005 collection of Pinot noir.

"Rafe what the hell is going on? Who is that?" Rose came down into the basement.

"He locked Sarah in the cellar." I looked at her.

"Demi can you go upstairs." Rose asked.

"Sure."

===

A minute passes. as I was about to go check on sarah Rafe came in with a cup of tea.

"What's this?" I questioned him.

"Chamomile tea, I know how much you don't like boat rides so I thought this would calm you down." He handed the hot porcoline cup to me.

"What is this trip even for?" I asked as my eyes became heavy.

"It is to help our future, once you wake up, everything will be better."

"Huh?"

"Just Rest," Rafe laid me down.

===

3 POV

Rafe stood there regretting what he just did.

Demi layed peacefully on his bed heavily asleep.

"Rafe, I just- what did you do?" Rose came in looking at Demi.

"I saw you put sleeping pills in the tea, I did what I had to, this was the only way to keep her safe." Rafe turned to face Rose.

"Jesus, anyway I just talked to Sarah."

"She said there's a dead body in the truck, right? Yeah, that was Renfield. Listen Rose, I didn't do shit, okay? Carla Limbrey  shot him. I took the truck, and I left the old lady at the hanger, all right? I got the cross for all of us, okay? To help pay off our debt, to help me pay for a wedding Demi deserves. I was just getting ready to take care of Renfield when you came up. You should be... you should be thanking me."

"Do what you have to do with the body. Get the cross to the warf." Rose instructed.

===

"What happened to them?" Wheezie asked as she carried Sarah and Rose carried Demi.

"They we're both freaking out about going on a boat, they got into my Xanax, but they'll be fine." Rose lied

They dropped the girls into the car so they were collapsed over each other, Rose got into the drivers seat and started the car.

"Slow the car! Demi, Sarah." JJ and John B startled Wheezie who sat next to Rose.

"Can I let them in?" Wheezie asked permission

"No!" ===

Even though Sarah woke up Demi was still asleep, Rafe picked her up and carried her bridal style and brought her onto the boat.

"She's still out? at least Sarah is semi conscious." Rose started to worry.

"She'll be fine."

He brought her into a room where Sarah was asleep on a queen sized mattress.

He locked the door behind him as he left.

===

DEMI POV

"Demi." Sarah shook my shoulders causing me to jolt awake.

"Dude...What happened?" I rubbed my head as if that could bring any memory of the past 3 hours back to me.

"I don't know Rose drugged us and brought us onto this ship." She tried opening the locked door.

"What? Where are we going?" I got up and looked out the tiny window above the bed. all I could see were waves

Sarah grabbed the knife by the food they left for us and went back to unlocking the door.

Suddenly someone opened the door causing me to turn around.

"Hi, girls."

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Death Of Me 2.8

Song: Skinny Dipping Sabrina Carpenter

"I don't know how long he'll be out, but here it is." I opened the door to the room.

"Whoa! You've got to be kidding me."

"This is a map of OBX, The lighthouse, the well." Kiara pointed out

"Pope come here, This is Denmark's handwriting for sure." JJ held up the Diary.

"Denmark, you genius!" Pope scanned the entire room. "He hand painted all of this."

"Yeah, question is why. What was he trying to tell us?"

  Its gotta have something to do with the key, right?"

"They were talking a lot about angels, also." I sighed admiring the art.

"Guys, Denmark's famous last words. The real treasure lies at the foot of the angel."

"Spread out."

"Church, angels?"

"Could this be an angel?"

"No JJ, that's a donkey." I laughed.

"Hey yo, hey, guys, I think I found something ." JJ looked at the wall.

"This gian tree is still on Goat island, you know what it's called?" JJ looked at me with a smirk.

"Angel oak."

"And look there is the key hole." He pointed to the middle of it."

"That is where they went, we have to go." We all rushed out.

"Guys, I think I'm Sherlock Holmes."

===

"Shit tides coming in." We looked out on the muddy trail.

"What do you think, chief?" JJ asked John B.

"I'm thinking it's looking a little dicey."

"Well clearly Limbrey got through." I pointed out. "And why are yall acting like you're not gonna do it anyway, like when have yall ever done a safe thing?"

"She's got a point. Speed is your friend here,okay." JJ directed him.

We started barreling through the deep mud. everyone yelling at John B to speed up.

"Alright, so word to the wise, defiantly know gators nest back here so keep your eyes peeled .

We walked through the marsh to hear Rafe and Carla bickering.

after they left we ran to what they dug up,

"It's Cecilia, Denmark's wife."

"He was hung for burying his wife, and they defiled her grave."

I climed up onto the van.

"Guys, look." I stuck my hand in the hole in the tree.

"There is something in here."

"Ahhh." I acted like my hand got caught in something.

"Demi!" JJ jumped up on the van with me.

"The look on your face was priceless." I laughed grabbing what was in the tree.

I tossed it down to Pope and hopped off of the Van.

"It's at the church!" Pope read the writing.

===

"Awe crap! The tide rose."

"Oh, this doesn't look good." Pope poked his head in between John B and JJ.

"How high are the spark plugs?" I asked.

"They're good. We're fine." He brushed off my question.

"No, but how high are they."

"Just above the tail light?" He guesstimated.

"That's three feet, that can't be three feet deep."

"She'll make it." JJ boosted John B up with false confidence.

we started hurdling into the marsh.

"i think we miscalculated."

"What are we gonna do? we are stuck."

"I can take my dads truck." I offered.

"He has all the stuff that can pull the twinkie out?"

"Yeah, topper got his car stuck in mud when he and kelce were being stupid in the woods. This isn't that different."

"I'll go with her." JJ volunteered.

"Of course you would." John B laughed.

===

"Dad! I need your truck!" I yelled grabbing the keys off the key rack.

"Why?"

"Car's stuck in the marsh at goat island."

"Demetria! How many times are you damn kids gonna stop fooling around in the marsh!"

"Save the lecture, bye!" I gave him a quick hug goodbye.

"The pully things where are they?"

"I think its in the surf shack I'll be right back." he hopped out of the car.

Soon JJ came out with his father.

"What the frick?"

"He needs to get to the marina, there is a boat he can take there. You got the stick on your truck . Twenty minutes that is all I need."

"Okay, I trust you." I got back into the truck

We stopped at the local market to get him food.

He started tapping to the beat of the song on my head rest.

"Can I help you?" I turned back to him.

"You're the Sheriff's daughter, correct?" He asked

"What is it to you?"

"What are you doing with my no good son?"

"Don't talk about him like that."

"I'm just stating the obvious princess."

I elbowed him in the chest.

"Don't call me that."

"Feisty! Like your momma."

Lucky for me JJ came out with food and got back into the car.

===

"Okay were here." I pulled up.

"tell your mom I say hi." He leaned in. making my skin crawl.

"Shut up." JJ pulled him back.

===

"Where have you been? John B got bit by a gator." Kiara asked

"What the hell happened?" I jumped out of the truck.

"JOHN, yo B GOT BIT BY A GATOR!" They yelled.

"I don't know why I'm getting yelled at when I would get killed if Rafe knew I was here."

"You're being yelled at because it was 20 minutes."

"It was Luke's fault honestly."

"Shut Up!" JJ yelled.

"I just helped my dad leave this island for good. Like, he's not ever coming back. He's straight up like the spanish. Just, "Bon voyage."" JJ sighed.

"Pretty sure that isn't spanish." I corrected him.

"That is absolutely not the point right now."

"All we got, and I know for a fact all I got is you guys, Okay? You're it." He looked at me.

"I've come so close to losing all of you, I mean shit Demi, you almost drowned." He hugged me.

"That was a great speech, also you should like think about rosetta stone because your spanish and french are kinda flip flopped." John B clapped.

===

"Okay, you're telling me Denmark Tanny decided to hid the cross here?" We opened the old rotten wood doors to the church.

"If I were a big ass cross and wanted to be hidden in an old church, where would I be?" John B started looking under the pews

"The clues lead us here! The cross is in this church!"

"Where would it be?" Pope started looking up.

He stood up his eyes directly looking at the beams above

"Oh my god! Look at that."

Pope started climbing up the walls

"Pope, these walls are rotten be careful."

He pounded on the first support beam.

"This one is solid, i'm gonna try the other beam." He scooted his way across.

"He's gonna die." I mumbled.

"Pope, be careful there is a giant wasps nest above you." I shouted up.

He started punching the old wood as it fell down the cross revealed its self.

"No way." We all looked up in amazement.

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CHARACTER FACIAL EXPRESSIONS (WRITING REFERENCE)

EYES/BROWS

his eyes widened

her eyes went round

her eyelids drooped

his eyes narrowed

his eyes lit up

his eyes darted

he squinted

she blinked

her eyes twinkled

his eyes gleamed

her eyes sparkled

his eyes flashed

his eyes glinted

his eyes burned with…

her eyes blazed with…

her eyes sparked with…

her eyes flickered with…

_____ glowed in his eyes

the corners of his eyes crinkled

she rolled her eyes

he looked heavenward

she glanced up to the ceiling

she winked

tears filled her eyes

his eyes welled up

her eyes swam with tears

his eyes flooded with tears

her eyes were wet

his eyes glistened

tears shimmered in her eyes

tears shone in his eyes

her eyes were glossy

he was fighting back tears

tears ran down her cheeks

his eyes closed

she squeezed her eyes shut

he shut his eyes

his lashes fluttered

she batted her lashes

his brows knitted

her forehead creased

his forehead furrowed

her forehead puckered

a line appeared between her brows

his brows drew together

her brows snapped together

his eyebrows rose

she raised a brow

he lifted an eyebrow

his eyebrows waggled

she gave him a once-over

he sized her up

her eyes bored into him

she took in the sight of…

he glared

she peered

he gazed

she glanced

he stared

she scrutinized

he studied

she gaped

he observed

she surveyed

he gawked

he leered

his pupils (were) dilated

her pupils were huge

his pupils flared

NOSE

her nose crinkled

his nose wrinkled

she sneered

his nostrils flared

she stuck her nose in the air

he sniffed

she sniffled

MOUTH

she smiled

he smirked

she grinned

he simpered

she beamed

her mouth curved into a smile

the corners of his mouth turned up

the corner of her mouth quirked up

a corner of his mouth lifted

his mouth twitched

he gave a half-smile

she gave a lopsided grin

his mouth twisted

he plastered a smile on his face

she forced a smile

he faked a smile

her smile faded

his smile slipped

he pursed his lips

she pouted

his mouth snapped shut

her mouth set in a hard line

he pressed his lips together

she bit her lip

he drew his lower lip between his teeth

she nibbled on her bottom lip

he chewed on his bottom lip

his jaw set

her jaw clenched

his jaw tightened

a muscle in her jaw twitched

he ground his jaw

he snarled/his lips drew back in a snarl

her mouth fell open

his jaw dropped

her jaw went slack

he gritted his teeth

she gnashed her teeth

her lower lip trembled

his lower lip quivered

SKIN

she paled

he blanched

she went white

the color drained out of his face

his face reddened

her cheeks turned pink

his face flushed

she blushed

he turned red

she turned scarlet

he turned crimson

a flush crept up her face

WHOLE FACE, ETC.

he screwed up his face

she scrunched up her face

he grimaced

she winced

she gave him a dirty look

he frowned

she scowled

he glowered

her whole face lit up

she brightened

his face went blank

her face contorted

his face twisted

her expression closed up

his expression dulled

her expression hardened

she went poker-faced

a vein popped out in his neck

awe transformed his face

fear crossed her face

sadness clouded his features

terror overtook his face

recognition dawned on her face

SOURCE

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Death Of Me Chapter 2.7

Song: Beautiful- Duncan Laurence

TW: Fighting , Under age drinking,

A couple days had passed since Ward died, Rafe got out of Jail, and we were both bombarded with paperwork that Ward left behind for us.

"It's crazy to think that just a couple days ago we were two people who knew nothing about life, and now, well now we are essentially the most powerful people on Figure Eight." I heard Rafe walk up behind me.

"I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else." He wrapped his arms around me, laying his chin on my shoulder as we stared out into the backyard.

We walked back inside to finish watching the video Ward left for his family.

"I killed big John Routledge, I murdered Sheriff Peterkin. " Ward admitted.

I hugged Rafe as tight as I could, I know he has had his faults, but nobody deserves to lose a parent... ever.

"I know I can never heal the pain I've caused, many will say I took the easy way out. But I leave this world with the terrible pain of knowing that I leave behind my family.  With that being said, I would like my money to be divided equally between my family, I leave my estate to my son Rafe and his girlfriend Demetria, and I leave all my business with Rose, Rafe, and Demetria as well." The video ended.

===

Time passed and I left Rafe alone so he could calm down a little.

"Demi, can we talk?" Rose asked.

"Of course." I followed her into the den.

"How are you holding up? I know this whole thing has been stressful." We sat down on the antique upholstered couch.

" It is a lot to take in right now, It feels like things are getting thrown at me right and left. Rafe isn't in a good mental state right now, so I also have to take him into account."

"I might sound crazy. But I feel this whole process would be a lot easier if you were married, I mean, I am in no way rushing you, but I know when Ward and I were just dating and he brought me in on his business, It was a mess, I had to sign so many contracts because we legally weren't married. And if you dont... They will take everything from you. Think about it?" Rose offered advice.

"Is that a threat?"

"No, of course not!"

"Well, I should go check on him." I got up and left the room.

===

"What are you doing in here?" I asked, looking at Rafe, Who stood in his father's walk-in closet, running his fingers across the Sport Coats.

He picked one out, put it on, and sighed.

"I'm not gonna lie to you, I'm a little turned on looking at you in that jacket." I walked closer to him.

"I feel...powerful." He adjusted the collar.

"Anyway, I just talked to Rose."

"Yeah, and what did she say?" He finally turned to face me.

"That we should get married." I slipped off my necklace, taking the ring off of the chain.

I handed Rafe the ring.

"Really?" He looked baffled at the fact I changed my mind

"So, Hold on to this, ask when the time is right, in the meantime, I will hold on to this." I slipped one of his rings off of his fingers.

===

"Top, oh hey Sarah." I walked out to the pool house.

"What's up?" He finished setting up the pull out for Sarah.

I broke down. Did I want to marry Rafe? Not exactly. But I was doing what would keep my family and I safe.

"Hey. What's going on, are you okay?" Topper came over and hugged me.

"I did what I had to, to keep us safe." I stepped back and fidgeted with the ring.

"You... you didn't."

"Not yet Top, but Ignited the match, now I just wait for him to throw it in, Because If I didn't they would take everything."

"This is all my fault." He apologized.

"It isn't your fault, It's my fathers, he threatened your dad and that got us into this whole mess." Sarah joined the conversation.

===

"Morning, you look like hell." I opened the van door,

"32!" JJ jolted awake.

"Been a while since I've seen you, how's royalty treating you." JJ laughed getting up.

"Horribly, Rose threatened to take everything from my family, if I don't marry Rafe." I gave a fake chuckle

"Just think about it as a temporary thing, I am gonna find a way out for you."he gave me a side hug.

"Are you going to the bonfire tonight?" We sat down in our seats.

"Yep."

"Morning Demi, as a birthday gift to you, we are taking a pop quiz." Mr. Sunn announced to the class.

"It's your birthday!" JJ perked up looking at me as I sunk into my desk.

"Well how come you didn't tell us about your birthday?"

"Because I knew you'd react like this." I gave a fake smile.

===

The Bonfire, an Outer Banks tradition. Same day every year, The third Friday of every September, everyone went, and I mean everyone.

"Look who decided to show up!" I handed JJ and John B a beer.

"Hey! Mrs. Cameron!" JJ laughed.

"Don't call me that or I will have my dad arrest you!" I talked back in his same tone, almost as if I was mimicking him.

"Dare to take on OBX's shotgun champ?" I asked, holding up my key.

"Careful JJ, She's undefeated." Taylor walked up to us.

"I thought you didn't like me."

"Yeah well, I talked some sense into her." I handed her one as well.

"Let's do it." JJ punctured his can of beer.

"Okay, GO!" Taylor yelled as we all held it up above us.

"Done." I slammed mine down on the ground.

"No way!"

"She's right." Someone picked up my empty beer can.

"I'm just so cool!" I complimented myself.

"Hello sister." Topper walked over.

"Hello, Brother." I looked at his hand.

"To much of a wuss for beer so you went with a fruity drink?"

"This probably has more alcohol than that." He took a sip.

"I know, I just like making fun of you, oh that reminds me! Here is your birthday gift." I put my hand into my pocket pulling out my middle finger.

"Wow, real mature Demi." He gave a fake chuckle.

"I'll give it to you at home."

===

I was talking with JJ in the corner when I saw a crowd of people around Topper and John B.

"You're joking." I pushed my way through to the front. soon everyone started fighting, Topper started choking John B again causing JJ and Pope to come to his aid.

"ENOUGH!" I yelled getting between them. "I will see you guys later, I have to get back home." I told the others.

===

"Hey." I set my jacket down on the chair next to me, I walked over to rafe and rubbed his back as he sat leaning his head on the desk in front of him.

"I heard about how much we need." I got him to look up at me

"Can you hand me the coke." He asked me.

"That's not gonna solve any problems." Rose said grabbing the bag before I could get to it.

"You know what my problem is?" Rafe asked her.

"I got a stepmother who lies to me." He paced back and forth.

"What do you mean?" I questioned him.

"She thinks I'm stupid, Rose you think... I believe that line of shit about how you can't find the gold?"

We heard the door knocker.

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"Hi, you must be Rafe, you look a lot like your father."

"Babe who's at the door." I stopped in my tracks to see Carla.

"Do I know you, you look very familiar?" She looked at me.

"I don't believe we have met, I'm Demetria Cameron, R- Rafes wife." I falsely introduced myself

"Can we help you?" Rafe asked.

"I'd like to see the island room."

"I don't believe I know what you're talking about but you're welcome to show me." He let her inside.

We walked into the dining room, She had her helper tear down the wallpaper to reveal a mural of an island painted across the wall.

"No way." I muttered to myself.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Chapter 2.6

Song: Dancing With Our Hands Tied- Taylor Swift

"Demetria, I just came to let you know, they released John B this morning." My father stood at the edge of the doorway.

"Fuck off! You're joking." I gasped hopping out of my bed.

"I thought about what you said, and I am sorry for everything, I talked to the board and they agreed to drop the charges."

" Thank You! Who's getting charged now?" I asked grabbing my phone, leaving my room, and grabbing my car keys.

"That's the thing... Rafe and Ward are. We got a warrant to search their house and to take Rafe into custody, I know I can't get you out of this mess, but I can help you survive from it. Come down to the house later, say you came to see Rafe and act upset at me, yell, say horrible things to me, I can take it. Now I know you love him, and can't get out of the engagement, but this will make things better for you. I'm sorry this has to happen."

I stopped for a second then I just kept moving.

===

I pulled up at John B's house to see him and the others hugging.

"How did you get out?" Pope asked.

"Sheriff Thornton, he talked to the board." John B smiled at me as I got out of my car.

JJ turned his head towards me, I felt my stomach flutter as his eyes met mine. He run up to me and picked me up so my legs were around his waist and hugged me as tight as he could.

"Thank you." He whispered, knowing that what he overheard yesterday, was the reason.

"Hey John B, how's life on the outside?" I laughed as he gave me a big hug.

"What are they doing now? I mean are they gonna get Rafe?" Kiara asked.

"SHIT!" I yelled, turning around and running back to my car. "they are searching the house now."

"Where are you going?" JJ asked.

"Ward is going to blame me, I have to make sure Rafe doesn't do anything stupid." I drove off.

===

I sighed nervously about what my dad told me to do. I turned off my car, put on a fake face, and marched in

"What the hell are you doing?" I yelled at my dad stomping into the Camerons Estate.

"Demetria, I am sorry but this has to happen, search everything."

"Rafe is innocent! You can't do this!"

"Listen to your Daughter, Leonard," Ward yelled.

"Read the warrant." My dad handed it to me.

"Individual is being charged with murder in the second degree!"

"Dad are you serious!"

"Jesus, Leo. Murder Rafe? You've known him his whole life. He is your future son-in-law." Ward was stunned.

"Rafe's fingerprints are on the bullet casings, and the gun was registered to you." My father said.

"We also have two eyewitnesses that contradict your statements." Uncle Thomas walked over.

"I believe you know my brother-in-law, Detective Caswell, Head of SBI."

"You know what they say about living in a hole, Just stop digging, you told me that Ward, 2 years ago when we set Demi and Rafe up." My dad sighed.

"Go home, Demetria."

===

I headed back to John B's house to find them all standing on the dock, looking out into the calm water.

"It doesn't make sense, Where could she have gone?"

"What?" I asked, taking off my shoes and sat next to JJ

"I don't know where Sarah is." John B sighed sitting across from Kiara.

"Oh, She's right there." I pointed to Sarah, who was riding up on our boat.

"Nice new boat Topper," JJ smirked.

"Thanks, Don't drown it." Topper smiled sarcastically.

"Hey, Dem-" I cut JJ off by throwing him into the water.

"John B! What happened?" Sarah ran up and hugged him.

"Uh, They dropped all the charges."

"They are coming after Rafe." John B looked at me, I stood up and hugged Sarah.

"Good, he's completely unhinged." Sarah sighed, covering her eyes from the sun. "He jumped me last night."

"What!" I slightly gasped.

"That's why I didn't come back."

"Rafe's Lost his mind. Almost drowned his sister, It just makes me scared of what he will do to Demi if she leaves him."Topper gave me a side hug.

I just broke down crying.

"I think I should take her home." Topper helped me onto the boat.

"Thanks, Top, I owe you one." John B gave a fictitious smile.

"It's all good. I mean, somebody had to rescue your girlfriend, right?"

"You wanna tell him." John B asked Sarah, causing me to snicker

"I'm...I'm with him." Sarah hesitated.

"You're with him? Yeah, like needed a little clarity there."

"Come on." I pulled him towards the steering wheel.

"Topper. Thank you." Sarah hugged him.

"Okay, well, I see you all tomorrow." I was finally able to make him leave.

===

"Can we go get a burger? I need to dump all my emotions on you." I pointed to 'The Tides Tavern.'

"Sure."

We parked the boat and went inside.

"It's a lose-lose situation Top." I exhaled, taking a couple of his fries.

"I know, I hate the fact you are in this position, but I want you to do what will keep you safe." He ate his burger.

"Okay, so you basically just told me to stick with a murder."

"I want you alive, and he praises the ground you walk on."

"I hate my life Top, I hate the fact I love him." I drowned my sorrows in my burger.

"Demi, you can't help who you fall in love with."

"I know, and with all this shit going on it has only brought me in closer. They are planning on Rafe and I taking over."

"They are?" He cocked his head sideways.

"Yes! and that will only speed up the process." I fell back on my chair.

"What do you want to do for our birthday?" He asked changing the subject.

"I dunno I kinda don't want to do anything."

"I get that."

"You know, you aren't the world's shittiest brother." I laughed.

We paid for our meal and drove back in the boat.

===

"So you let them drown the boat?" Topper asked me.

"Yeah, because you were an ass." I laughed as we walked into the house, At the dining table stood my father, he just looked at me with sorrowful eyes.

"When are you gonna do it?" I could read his face.

"Tomorrow."

"Okay, well goodnight." I could feel my brain shut down as I trudged upstairs.

===

"Guys, that thing that Librey said, I don't think she meant to let it slip. She said the key leads to the cross of Santo Domingo." Pope tried to lighten the tension that filled the van.

"Can I see that?" JJ asked reaching back.

"Are we supposed to know what that is?" I lifted my head that was tilted on Sarah's shoulder.

"I'm guessing it's some sort of historical artifact of great importance." Pope looked at JJ who was fiddling with the key.

"Well, according to the interwebs, It was a gift from New Spain to the Spanish king." Kiara read off her phone.

"New Spain? Is there an Old Spain? JJ asked me.

"No JJ, They gave it to him when Spain was newly discovered."

"Shit, talk about over gifting, look at the size of that thing. Looks like a person standing next to it." I looked over Kiara's shoulder.

"So we're dealing with a giant ass cross?" JJ handed the key back to Pope.

"It was widely considered at the time to be the most extravagant tribute ever from the provinces it was lost off the coast of Bermuda in 1829 ." Kiara continued reading.

"Did you just say Bermuda?" JJ turned quickly.

"Oh no, not this C.H.U.D. shit again." I made Kiara laugh.

"It's not about C.H.U.D. this time, it's about the triangle." He snarked back to me.

"Oh no not the triangle!" I acted scared.

"It always leads back to the triangle!" He hit John B's arm.

"Here is my question, what does an old key found above your Mee-Maw's pharmacy have to do with this cross," I asked a reasonable question.

"Yeah, where do we come into play?"

We arrived at the nursing home and all started piling out of the van.

"I think I can handle this one by myself," Pope said.

"You sure?" Kiara questioned him.

"Yeah, I can handle it, I don't really need you, so..."

"Well, we're just one big happy family today, aren't we?" JJ laughed.

"Stop." I hit his arm.

===

"If we can find the cross, we can split it like we were gonna split the gold. and Demi can get a cut this time." Pope laughed looking at me.

"And live happily ever after?" Carla snuck up on us.

"Listen, we can keep on negotiating, but the fact is that I want the key."

"And I won't stop until I have it, and I don't have a choice, which means you don't either."

"It's Librey right?" John B held up the 'key'.

"Looking at the tide right now, I'd say it's about 20 feet deep out there. So if I just threw it in the channel the probability of you finding it is slim to none." He looked out at the angry waves.

"Get him to back up." John B motioned at the creepy guy who was uncomfortably close to Pope.

a couple more minutes of talking and they exchanged the false.

"We gotta take this tape to Thornton." They all piled into the van.

"I'm gonna go home, I'll meet up with you all later." I smiled.

===

"You got him?" I sighed looking at my Father who just walked into the door, he just nodded.

"I got some papers for your grandpa to sign, where is he?" Dad asked.

"Porch, Talking to Topper. What papers?"

"Warrants for Ward Camerons Arrest."

I immediately grabbed my phone and called Sarah,

"Did you see that!" Topper ran in.

"Yeah, I'm warning her right now."

"Hello?"

"Hey Sarah, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but, they are going after your dad, like now." I said.

"Uh- okay, I'll meet you down at my place."

===

I ran after my dad to be met by the others.

"Ward!" My dad yelled.

"Hello, Thornton."

"Why don't you just come on in?"

"You know I can't do that Leo, a good captain goes down with his ship."

"Listen, Buddy, I know you're upset." My dad tried to reason with him.

"Yeah, I guess I am."

"You caught my ass fair and square." Ward laughed.

It suddenly clicked as to what he was about to do, he was about to ruin all our lives.

"Cause I did it, all of it, I framed John B And my son." He confessed to a false narrative.

"I was trying to protect my family you know. Rafe and your daughter are going to inherit everything I worked for someday."

It suddenly clicked as to what he was about to do, he was about to ruin all our lives.

"Cause I did it, all of it, I framed John B And my son." He confessed to a false narrative.

"I was trying to protect my family, you know. Rafe and your daughter are going to inherit everything I worked for someday."

"Dad!" Sarah ran down with the others.

"What are you doing here Sarah?" Ward yelled, not wanting his daughter to see the mess he had made.

"Dad? Dad, what are you doing?"

"Leo, you gotta get the girls out of here! They can't be here right now." He looked at Sarah and me.

"Just come on in, and you... you... you can talk to Sarah." My dad took another shot at negotiating

"Sarah! I'm so sorry baby, I can't." He pressed the button that lifted the anchor out of the water.

"Ward, This ain't gonna end the way you want it to! You don't need them seeing this."

A heard of police boats surrounded him.

"No Dad! Don't leave!" Sarah started to break down.

Suddenly an eruption exploded, leaving us all in shock, then another one.

I quickly grabbed onto Sarah and held her as she cried in my arms.

From that second on nothing was the same.

Sarah and I just cried together sitting on the dock looking at what used to be The Druthers.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Chapter 2.5

Song: Let You Love Me- Rita Ora

TW: Physical Assault

I felt my stomach in a knot as I sat next to Rafe in the courtroom, I knew what I was doing was wrong on so many levels.

"John Booker Routledge, pursuant to North Carolina statute section 14, you are charged with murder in the first degree. with aggravated circumstances, If convicted, the maximum sentence would be the death penalty." The judge said.

I felt like I was about to be sick.

I looked over to see JJ,Pope, Kiara, and Sarah shocked. It took everything in me not to go over there.

"I'm so sorry, give this to JJ." I purposely bumped into Sarah, handing her I note I wrote.

===

3 POV

"I don't even know who that is?" JJ looked at Demi as she walked out of the court house, her hand in Rafe's.

"That is Demetria Jane, The person her parents want her to be, but everything she's not. She gave me this to give to you JJ." Sarah handed him the note.

"Kiara can you read this please." JJ tried to read her handwriting.

"sure, 'Dear JJ, I am trying not to write this in cursive, so if I failed, have Kiara read it to you. I know you are probably really upset at me for doing what I did, but I did it for you, because JJ Maybank, I love you. I have to do what I think will keep you and the others safe,because you guys are my real family. We can talk more at school . But for now I think it is best if we keep our distance, because I would hate to see what happened to John B happen to you. Also, no matter what happens with Rafe, I love you. Sincerely Demi Jane Thornton." Kiara read it aloud

"Are we just going to let her do this?" JJ asked, trying to help her.

"I know Demi, she knows things are going to go south and it is safer if she keeps her distance." Sarah reassured him that Demi's decision was reasonable.

===

Demi POV

"I need to go home." I held Rafe's hand as we exited the court house.

"I can drive you." Rafe offered.

"That would be nice." I sighed.

"I'm so sorry for what you and your family have gone through." My mother talked to Ward.

"Mom, not now please." I tried to stop her.

"No Demetria, That boy deserves what's coming, Thank God this system works."

"Can you please shut up? Of course you think the system works, because it's made to protect people like you" Kiara yelled.

"He will have his day in court." My mother replied.

"He shouldn't even be in court, you should." She pointed at ward

"Show me some respect!" Ward yelled, my father came and held Kiara back.

"Why don't you take the kooks down Thornton?" JJ asked my father.

"You wanna get arrested? Get out! You need to go." My dad yelled.

"It's not a coincidence that your daughter's sitting with us, and Demi would be too, if it wasn't for you." She pointed at my father.

===

"Demi, can I come in?" Topper knocked on my door, I sat curled up on my bed staring on my phone.

"What Topper? I really don't need you making fun of the fact Mom and Dad are making us wear matching outfits again." I avoided his eye contact.

"I just wanted to say I am sorry for everything that has happened this summer." He sat down on on the foot of my bed.

"Just shut up Topper, we both know you don't give a damn." I laughed sarcastically.

"Are you going through with this, marrying Rafe?" He asked looking at my finger.

"I sort of have to Top." I stared at the ring on my finger.

"Anyway, dad is at the Jail, says he needs to talk to you." He got up.

"Yeah, I'll- I'll head down there now."

===

"Hey, I came to see my dad." I placed my hands on the desk, talking to deputy plumb.

"He's in his office, I can let him know you are here,"

"I'm here to see John B Routledge!" I heard JJ next to me.

"No music, and get rid of the toothpick."

I couldn't help but to chuckle.

"Demi." My dad came out and got me.

===

"Why am I hear Dad?" I asked.

"Because I wanted to apologize."

"Yeah right, You have done a lot of shitty things and haven't apologized one bit." I got defensive.

"What have I done Demetria." He asked.

"Lets start with the fact you put me into a relationship with Rafe Cameron so Ward can pay you to throw away all the sketchy shit he doses."

"He does not pay me!" He yelled.

"You're joking, HOW THE HELL DID WE GET OUT OF DEBT HUH? YOU SELL ME OFF TO THE CAMERONS IN EXCHANGE FOR ALLOWING SKETCHY SHIT TO GO ON IN THIS HELL HOLE OF A TOWN, THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT, ALL THE SHIT WARD DOES PUTS ME IN DANGER BECAUSE OF THE RELATIONSHIP YOU PUT ME INTO!" I laughed.

"DEMETRIA!" He grabbed my wrists tightly.

"DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME!" I screamed.

I saw JJ walk past his office.

"Congratulations, you're officially figure eights worst father, and that's saying something." I left his office.

===

"Hey, have you seen Wheezie's phone?" I asked Rafe.

"No, I haven't." He hugged me.

"What happened to you?" He looked at my bruised wrists.

"My dad, what happened to you?" I looked at his red cheek.

"My dad." He laughed.

"Two fucked up families, one perfect pair."

incoming call from... Kie🌊

Accept|Decline

"Yo" I stepped away from Rafe.

"You're joking." I gasped

"No he found it he found the key." Kiara squealed.

"Talk at school?"

"For sure." She replied

"What was that?" Rafe asked

"Project, Mr.Sunn assigned a giant paper about immigrants and the immigration act."

"I'll see you tomorrow?"

===

I stared at my celling with thoughts running through my mind.

JJ

Hey I got your letter, I have a lot of things to tell you but,

I'll tell you at school.

Demi

Okay, I meant everything I wrote,

Good night JJ.

My heart pounded as the anticipation of tomorrow drowned out all my thoughts

===

Double update!

Sorry I missed yesterday. I’m planning to get part two wrapped up Saturday. Then I release a HPU book as well as a JATPU book then I rest, and y’all they need to announce season three soon because I can’t handle all the ideas floating through my head right now.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Chapter 2.4

Talk Fast- Five Seconds Of Summer

"Here we are." Pope pulled up.

"Talk about home security, are these spikes to keep people out?" JJ asked.

"Those are the slave quarters... these spikes are to keep people in."

"This place gives me the creeps." I shuddered, as Pope knocked the gold lion door knocker.

"You must be Pope." A creepy old guy opened the door.

"The instructions were explicit, your friends can stay outside." He led Pope inside.

"I have a bad feeling about this." I groaned as we walked back to the car.

"What do you think they're talking about." Kiara asked. "Look if Limbrey's legit, then Ward gets arrested, and Sarah, Rafe and Wheezie get the gold."

"Hold on, does that look voluntary?" I pointed to Pope who was getting dragged outside.

"That would be a negative." JJ said starting the truck, "Looks like they're headed to the alley, we'll follow them out back."

We drove around back looking to see in between the houses, if Pope was there.

"I don't understand where did they go?" I asked.

"What if they wend underground? 'cause in C.H.U.D., when they took people down into the sewers, it would turn the humans into humanoids 'cause of the radiation." JJ went on.

"Focus. That doesn't make any sense." I shut him up.

"right, sorry. Did you see him?"

"No."

"Wait." I quickly hopped out of the truck.

JJ and Kie followed, Pope was beaten down to the floor by the mysterious guy.

I kicked him where it hurts and JJ kicked the taser toward Kie and we all made a run for it.

"GO!" We all hopped in the truck and JJ floored it.

"Hurry." I yelled, causing JJ to almost hit a couple walking in the street.

"JJ!" I screamed.

He took a sharp turn causing the truck to erupt with smoke again.

"You said he fixed the carburetor!" JJ yelled.

"Not the time!" I jumped out of the car.

We all ran as fast as we could.

"Guys! I think he has a gun." I yelled, picking up my pace.

JJ shoved a delivery guy out of the way.

we turned the corner quickly to be greeted by Sarah and John B.

"Save the reunion." I hopped on to their cart.

We eventually lost them and headed back to the boat John B and Sarah stole

We exchanged stories as we rode back to OBX.

===

"Anybody else starving? we need to go grab breakfast." JJ groaned as his stomach grumbled.

===

"Jackpot!" Kiara held up a watermelon.

we broke it open and sat down.

"Hold on, so you guys got married." I asked. grabbing a handful of watermelon.

"It wasn't exactly legal,but...yeah." She smiled."What about you two? Any updates."

"JJ and I kissed." I blurted out.

"WHAT!" They both started freaking out.

"Finally, I mean jesus, I thought you two were gonna make out ages ago." Kiara laughed.

===

3 POV

"So uh, what's going on with you and Kie?" John B asked Pope.

"Uh, honestly I don't know right now, man. I mean, I definitely like her, and I'm sure she likes me. But there is conflicting data." Pope sighed looking down at his feet.

"All right, man, look, women, all right, like they're just not consistent." JJ hopped down from the top of the boat, and sat down across from his conflicted friend.

"All right, we're not gonna take female advice from JJ, i mean he is screwing the kook queen and is to scared to tell her he loves her." John B laughed.

"Hey, we only kissed!" JJ defended himself.

"That, is how you get a confession." John B pointed at a now flustered JJ.

"It's confusing man, I really like her, but with all this Rafe shit, she is scared that if she leaves him, he will do something stupid, or he will hurt her."

===

Demi POV

We were walking back, carrying our watermelons, when we overheard JJ talking.

"She is scared that if she leaves him, he will do something stupid, or he will hurt her."

"What y'all talking about?" I asked handing JJ the watermelon.

"Fishing." John B lied, rescuing JJ from embarrassment.

===

"Ready? GO!" We all chugged our beers as fast as we could, me winning with JJ slightly behind.

At this point in the night we were all high as a kite and as drunk as a skunk

I changed into my swimsuit and JJ's hat and Glasses, I sat on the edge of the infamous 'Cat's Ass' with Sarah laughing at all the stupid shit the boys were doing.

The night died down and we just sat around the campfire laughing as Pope and JJ wrestled.

===

"JJ!" I called him over.

"Hold on." John B stopped us.

"I heard a car door." He rushed over to the tree. after putting the fire out.

He boosted Sarah and I up and climbed up with JJ.

"Whats going on?" I got scared, "Why are they here?" I whispered at JJ, who was facing me.

"Where the hell are you." Rafe murmured.

"So your sister and girlfriend are Pogues now?" Barry chuckled looking at the tree.

"Demi is too smart to hang out with them." Rafe laughed with Barry.

"Shit!" Rafe yelled causing me to cling onto JJ.

"It's okay." He hugged me.

"We need to go, before you get our asses caught." Barry dragged Rafe back to the car.

===

"If rafe and Barry know, It's only a matter of time before everyone knows." I said.

"He's gonna have to choose between me and Rafe, I know he will choose me." Sarah sighed.

"Lets try." I hugged her.

"Sarah, Ward keeps lying to you!" John B warned her.

"It's worth a Shot." She ran over to the boat.

===

"Shit! It's my Dad!" I ran, the others followed.

We ran through the swamp until they had us surrounded.

"There is no getting out of it, we gotta make a stand." JJ cleaned off his gun.

I ran out in front of the police and held my hands up.

"Dad, please, don't do this, They aren't bad people." I cried.

"What did we talk about, again and again, no more pogues!" He yelled at me

"Don't hurt them, and I'll stay away I wont hang out with them anymore . Please." I begged.

"I promise." I looked back at them.

"Okay, go home." He demanded.

"Yes sir." I walked away

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Journal Entry #9

I don't even know if this is nine. I don't care, Am I a piece of shit? Was that selfish? I am just doing what I think is right, I need to protect them, even if it means letting them go.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Chapter 2.3

Song- Carolina- Harry Styles

"What did you get on 15?" JJ asked, peeping over my shoulder.

"I got, fuquof." I whispered.

"How do you spell that?"

"F-u-c-k -O-f-f"I smiled.

"Ha, ha, really though." He asked again.

"Mozambique." I gave in.

"Mr. Sunn, can I barrow Pope for a minute?" A man in a suit interrupted.

"We're in the middle of a test."

"I'm from the Vanderhorst Foundation. It will just take a minute."

"Mr. Heyward... It's for you." Mr.Sunn Grabbed Popes attention.

Pope anxiously hurried back to his seat.

"What was that?" Kiara Whispered.

He showed us the back of the envelope.

"Is that the wheat symbol?"

"What the F--udge." JJ caught himself... I, on the other hand, didn't.

"Son of a bitch."

"Ms.Thornton!" Mr. Sunn looked at me.

"Strike two, I know, sorry." I got back to my test.

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"Am I gonna have to beat you with your protractor? What is going on?" We all followed Pope into the library. "Okay, So that guy was on the scholarship committee, read it." JJ snatched the letter out of Pope's hands and ripped the letter open

"Are you just going to stare at it?" I asked.

"I can't read cursive." He handed it to me.

"Dear Mr.Heyward, I am reaching out because I have material evidence that can exonerate John Booker Routledge. It is of vital importance that you come to meet with me in person at my offices at 27 King Street, Charleston at 8:00 p.m. sharp tonight. Please come alone." I finished reading

"Regards, C. Limbrey." Kiara read the name.

"Material Evidence, what does that even mean? Material evidence?" JJ mumbled to himself.

"It means they can clear John B."

"Oh Shit, then we're going to charleston." JJ smiled

"I gotta tell my mom." Kiara sighed.

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"How'd you get this rig? I know your old man didn't let you have it." JJ tried to make conversation, while Kiara yelled at her parents.

"What Top?" I answered my phone.

"Where are you? Mom's having a field day?"

"I'm headed to charleston, PVRIS is in town, I wanted to go. So I bought tickets." I made up a lie.

"I'll be back tomorrow." I explained.

"Wait it says they aren't coming to town.

"Whoops got scammed, guess I'll stay here." I hung up quickly.

"This Shit would be so much easier without parents." Kiara got into the back with me.

"And, siblings, but I'm the only one who can relate to that." I groaned.

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Incoming call from...Rafe Cameron❤ Accept|Decline

"Hi my love." I put him on speaker.

"I'm not okay, Demi." He just cried.

"What makes you say that?" I quickly put my hand over JJ's mouth so he wouldn't speak.

"I just keep.... I keep having these, um... thoughts in my head, and I don't know if I can control them. And I'm just... I'm afraid of what's going to happen.  I don't know how much of this shit I can take." He broke down. "I don't feel like this when you're around

"Rafe, I wish I could be there with you, You are a good guy Rafe, I know these past few months have been hard, but I fell in love with you and I can't imagine my life without you, you are an amazing boyfriend. because you do whatever it takes to make me happy, So please don't act on impulses. Go to sleep, and I'll talk with you tomorrow morning, Okay?"  I started to get teary eyed.

"Yeah, I love you Demi." He said softly.

"I love you too." I hung up.

"Damn, that was weird to experience, and I almost felt bad for him." Kiara looked confused.

"Is he always like that?" Pope asked.

"Yeah, It's hard because he says I'm the only one that keeps him sane." I shut my phone off.

"Damn it." Pope yelled, the hood of the tuck erupted into a big cloud of smoke.

"Pope, I don't think your dads truck should be smoking that much."

"Wow, Thanks Kie."

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"It could be anything."

"I defiantly think its the intake valve."

"Look, I can put a rush on it, but it's gonna cost you a little extra." The salesman said, causing us all to groan.

"Dude's in heaven right now." JJ walked over to where Kiara and I were laying.

I knew Kiara was upset about this whole 'Boarding school thing' All I could do was comfort her.

"Hey. You okay?" JJ stopped talking nonsense.

"My mom is so worried that I'm gonna be a Pogue, that she is willing to ship me away to boarding school." She sighed, I hugged her tightly.

"Well, I guess that's what you get for hanging around with the wrong crowd, Kie" JJ laughed uncomfortably.

"That's the thing JJ, You guys aren't the wrong crowd, they are, I know for me personally it's suffocating living with my family, I mean they already have it planned out for me, Get married at 18, have kids at 20, and so on, Being with you guys is such a breath of fresh air, I am thankful, I met you guys, because it's shown me how toxic my life was." I sighed.

"Well, Demi, You are a pogue now, there is no denying it." Kiara gave me another hug.

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"Did you mean what  you said back there, about your life being suffocating." JJ asked.

We were all piled up in the back of the truck, Kiara next to Pope and I next to JJ

"Yeah, It's hard, feeling like you have no control over anything." I faced him.

"Well, I'm happy you joined our crew."

"I am too, and I'm sorry for stringing you on, you heard what Rafe said, That's why I can't leave. I'm scared of what he might do." I snuggled closer.

"I get that now, I'm sorry for always asking you about it." He smiled.

"Good night JJ."

"Wait." He stopped me from turning back around.

"Yeah?"

He leaned in and kissed me.

[sophialikesthings]

Death Of Me Chapter 2.2

Songs- Everything I Did To Get To- Ben Platt

"Nice camera, where'd you dig up that relic?" JJ asked, as we peered over the large wooden fence looking into the construction site.

"Why didn't you use your phone?" JJ asked another question.

"First of all, I like my antique electronics. Second of all, it's a telephoto. It allows me to get a close image from far away." Pope zoomed in.

"Do you think you'll be okay because of the rain?" I asked.

Ward came running by, a second later Gavin did as well.

"I found something." JJ motioned us over. "We gotta go up top."

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3POV

"It's all I could get right now, all right? It's what I had. I got some at the bank, but if I take anymore, it's gonna trigger their alarms, and you don't want that." Ward threw the heavy duffel bag filled with bills at Gavin.

"I knew this would happen." Gavin yelled, fueled with anger from knowing he helped a crime get covered up.

"There's nothing happening, I got you the money. Now, give me the gun. Let's go." Ward tried to persuade Gavin to give him what he wanted.

"You're not getting the gun. They called my house.They're onto you Ward, I didn't want to be in this. I don't want to go to jail" Gavin backed away.

"You're not going to jail, all right? Now give me the gun."

"You gotta pay me, Ward. It's my lifeboat. I'm not giving it to you until you pay me."

"Gavin, give me the Goddamn gun." Ward became visibly upset.

Demi Pov

They started fighting, I grabbed JJ's hand, scared about what was going to happen."

BANG! I could see Gavin fall to the floor, I gasped scared of what I just witnessed.

"Murder!" Kiara yelled. Pope tried to keep her quiet, while struggling, she kicked our evidence and broke it.

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"What did I tell you about hanging around with these people, Demetria?" My dad was furious, as his partner was taking statements from Kiara.

"They are no good! And you should have learned that by now!"

"How would you know what's good for me? You are never there Dad!"

"Your mother and I have worked way too hard to get you where you are today for you to mess it up." He yelled back.

"Where am I? Stuck in a toxic relationship with a murderer?"

"DEMETRIA JANE ENOUGH! You are no longer to see these people again, especially that one, he's just like his father." He pointed to JJ.

"No, These are my friends, they care about me, especially JJ!" I fought back.

"You're coming with me." He said.

"No, I'm not." I stomped back to my car.

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ad·dic·tion

/əˈdikSH(ə)n/

noun

the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. "he committed the theft to finance his drug addiction"

He was mine. Whenever something went wrong, I always wanted him.

"Rafe?" I sat on his bed next to him while he was sleeping.

"Huh?" He jolted awake, smiling when he saw my face.

I just started crying.

"Baby, No, please don't cry." He held me. "Here, go change and we can just talk"

I was in the bathroom changing when I heard Ward come in.

"Rafe? I need your help?" His dad whispered.

I heard them leave the room. I snuck over to his window, so I could see what was going on outside.

Ward uncovered something, it was Gavin's body, I saw Rafe freak out.

I wanted to listen in but I knew that would only dig me deeper.

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I got woken up by the sound of Rafes bike driving away and a text from JJ

JJ

Come to the construction site in clothes

that you're ok with climbing in a gutter in.

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"I hate you" I hopped out of my car, putting my sunglasses on.

"Morning." He tried to give me a big hug to make me feel better.

"Why am I the one who got volunteered for this?" I asked.

"Because Kie is helping her parents today, and JJ and I don't fit, we have no other friends so, tada." Pope said.

"Love how I was your last resort. And you could totally fit in there." I groaned.

"Truth is, there's this worm that can get into you and it has to come out of your..." JJ started.

"Jesus." I crawled in.

"You owe me, Like lunch." I said crawling

"What do I know now?" I accidentally touched something.

I shrieked.

"Demi? What's wrong?" JJ asked.

"There is something dead in here!" I yelled.

"Is it Gavin?"

"I don't know?" "Well don't touch it! That is how you get the worms!"

"Demi, do you see the Gun?" JJ yelled.

Suddenly a rush of water started to fill up the pipes.

"JJ! Pope!" I yelled.

I saw the gun next to me and I grabbed it, I floated up to the manhole cover and took deep breaths.

The boys arrived and tried to lift it, my head went underwater and I started losing consciousness.

They got the cover off and lifted me up.

I immediately started coughing and breathing for air.

"Demi, you good?" JJ asked. I held out a thumbs up.

"I got it." I pulled it out from behind me

"You guys go to the station, I need to go clean up." I was getting a call.

"It's loverboy." JJ handed me my phone.

"Hey babe, Is everything ok." I put him on speaker.

"Uh, yea I was just wondering if you could come over tonight? Because my dad just invited me to fly to the Bahamas with him, for business." Rafe said The boys looked at me with wide eyes.

"Yeah, I'd just have to pass that by my parents." I scratched the back of my head.

"Remember Demi, I'm doing this all for us."

"I know, I'll see you later okay?"

"Yeah, I love you."

"I love you too." I hung up.

"Hard to say, but I think you definitely make him a better man, not much, but a better man." Pope said, handing me an extra shirt I packed.

"Thanks, take it as my contribution to society." I put the shirt on.

"But did you hear that! Ward is taking Rafe to the Bahamas, they are doing something with the gold." JJ changed topics.

"Demi, you need to get closer to Rafe, to figure out what they are doing there." JJ continued making a plan.

"I think they've gotten as close as they can." Pope said.

"Ew, Pope, no don't say that." I gagged.

"Anyway, you take that down to my dad, I'll go handle whatever is happening over there." I said before getting in my car.

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"Rafe's upstairs." Rose said.

"Thanks! Oh, Congrats on the new listing by the way!" I smiled.

I walked into his room to immediately be met by his lips on mine.

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"Call me when you get there." I leaned over the car door so I could talk to Rafe.

"I will, I promise." He kissed me.

"And, I rented us a hotel room, for the night of my 17th birthday so hurry back soon." I whispered in his ear causing him to kiss me even more passionately.

"Okay love birds, we have to go, so say your goodbyes." Ward chuckled.

"I love you." I pecked him one more time.

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3 POV

Nassau, Bahamas

"Rafe, I didn't just bring you here because I need your help, I want to show you something." Ward set down his bags on the couch next to the back door.

"Is this the deal you've been working on?" Rafe eagerly followed his Dad outside.

"You could say that." Ward punched in the code to the fireproof safe and unlocked it, he pulled the heavy door open and revealed all of the tanny hill gold that he stole from John B.

"Is that real?" Rafe asked, not knowing what else to say.

"Son, that's the realest thing there is."

"And some of the money I get from this deal, is going towards you and Demi's future, because you, my son, are my legacy. You will take over the reins when I pass away, and you two will be running the show." Ward handed him a gold bar.

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Demi POV

I was out at lunch with JJ, as he promised, when I got a phone call

Incoming call from... Rafe Cameron❤ Accept|Decline

"Hey my love." I answered, JJ gagged, "I'm good, did you guys get to Nassau okay?" I flipped JJ off.

"Put him on speaker!" JJ whispered loudly.

"Sorry, what?" I gasped, Putting him on speaker.

"You know that business he brought me here to do?" he said. Kiara and Pope came over.

" Yeah, why?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"It's the gold, Demi, my dad has the gold from the royal merchant. And he said after he gets the money from the trade, he will give us 5 million, for our future." I almost choked on my food at the number.

"Rafe, we can't take that much, it is too generous." I tried to reject the gift.

"Demi, It's Ward, I love you like one of my own, and I would like to help you and Rafe get settled down. Because when I pass away, you two will need to step up and take over, both of you."

"It would help us start our future, like we talked about."

"I- I don't know what to say, Th-thank you." I was freaking out.

"I'll call you later?" Rafe said.

"Yeah. I love you." I hung up.

"Are you really going to take the money?" JJ asked.

"No of course not!" I threw a fry at him.

"God, Rafe is really in love with you huh?" Kiara chuckled.

"Yeah, he is." I sighed.

I am a horrible person, I am, I really am. Is loving Rafe Cameron a punishment for not being thankful for what I have, because this is starting to seem like one big sick joke.

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Thank you for reading.

Please feel free to interact so I know people are actually reading. The support I have gotten on this story is unbelievable I am thankful that I am able to share the crazy things my mind can create.

-Sophia <3