The Deepest Ocean <Mature>

[Apollo 297]

Hayley let go of Sasha and helped her up, "it's late. We should be getting home for dinner. Why don't you stay with me tonight?" Hayley said smiling.

 

*Sasha gave a weak smile.*

"Thanks. Hayley, I may not believe in god, but I know one thing for sure. Im looking at an angel."

*Sasha said, not breaking eye contact with Hayley.*

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa smiled back at Jake, and then started to laugh.

She laughed until her sides hurt and tears were pouring out of her eyes.

"I can't believe I'm laughing at a time like this."

She laughed even harder at that.

She bent over, and gave a few gasps.

"M-My sides! They hurt!"

Atropa stopped laughing, and then looked at Jake, all serious.

"Thank you. F-For being here for me."

She smiled at him.

[Bronium 512]

"Now you stay safe now," said the nurse "Don't hurt that arm of yours."

"Thanks, uhh, I'll stay safe"

Skyler began to walk home, thinking of what he would be doing next.

I can't betray my sister, Greg was a monster and he deserved what he got. I got to stay calm, there is no way she can go to jail for life.

He arrived at his backyard, but to his surprise, found Sarah there.

"What are you doing here Sarah?" Sky asked through gritted teeth.

"I just want to know what you'll do."

"I-I-I haven't decided yet"

"Well come with me into the house, you don't need to climb this tree considering Greg is here."

She knew? Well, it wasn't exactly hard to find out.

Skyler followed his mother and entered the kitchen.

"Listen, I don't want anything to get out of hand. You little secret no will know."

"I-I won't betray Atropa."

"What's it to you? She's has been nothing but pain for you."

"It's because of Brenden." Skyler looked away. He couldn't stand to look at her eyes.

"So what? She knows that Brenden doesn't care for her but she needs that. She needs abuse. She will never change. She will never be your sister again."

"How do you know that?"

"Because I'm not delusional."

Skyler stood there, she was right. As much as he didn't want to believe it, she was right.

"So here is the deal, you tell the truth, your life will be ruined. On the other you lie, and nothing changes."

Skyler felt like he was going to die.

"You are a crazy boy," Sarah said with a smile. "I have to congratulate you though. You still haven't cracked after 8 hours. I applaud you."

"I'll do it."

"What was that?"

"I will fucking do it, you bitch"

“8 hours and 13 minutes.”

Edited May 14, 2012 by Scopes

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jake slowly nodded his head, leaning over to gently kiss her forehead as he said "You're welcome.

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa blushed as Jake kissed her forehead.

"S-So, I guess we're going to jail.."

She sighed.

This was not even close to what she wanted.

This was all just... shit.

The police officers got in the car and drove them to the police station, setting up a quick trial for the next day, thinking that they'd win the case, because it was pretty obvious that she'd just killed her step dad.

And then the other kid had punched a cop.

They laughed as they put the two in a holding cell for the night, until they had the trial.

Atropa sat on the floor, head in her hands.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jake sat next to Atropa, wrapping an arm around her comfortingly. "Don't worry Atropa, we'll get through this. And I'll be right here... no matter what" he said giving be a gentle and comforting squeeze. He looked at the cop and called out "Hey! I want my one phone call!"

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa nodded, smiling weakly.

She laughed when he called out to the police officer.

"Me too, damn it!" She called, knowing that she could only call one person.

She sighed as Jake was led out for his call, and thought of what she could do to get out of this situation.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jake was led to a phone on the wall where he was told to make his call. He dialed up his mother. "Mom... you heard?... news does travel fast... yeah.... me and Atropa... You will? Alright... Well be in cell B... Love you too. Bye..." he hung up the phone and was brought back to the cell. The cop then escorted Atropa to the phone.

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa dialed Skyler's cell number, hoping he'd be there.

"Hello?"

"Sky?"

"...Yeah?"

"Um. I'm in jail. I want you to know that. I- um, there's gonna be a trial tomorrow."

"Okay."

Atropa sighed.

"Can you- um, can you tell them what Greg did?"

Skyler didn't answer for a minute, and Atropa's heart beat faster.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jake leaned against the bars as he waited for Atropa, wondering how they were gonna get out if this. <I have to be there for her, no matter what>

[Bronium 512]

Skyler heard his mobile ring. It was Atropa...

"Hello?"

Atropa explained her situation.

"Atropa...I can't."

It broke Skyler's heart to say it.

"There is some stuff that I can't let anybody know and Sarah knows what that "stuff" is."

"I'm sorry, but... it's either me...or you...Listen I'm coming over there. I need to tell you this in person."

With that Skyler hung up and began to walk to the police station.

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa sighed, and stared at the wall.

Why wasn't Skyler going to help her?

She hung up the phone, and walked quietly back to the cell, trying hard not to cry.

She didn't understand what was going on.

Jake looked up hopefully when she entered the cell, but Atropa shook her head, and looked down.

She sat next to him, and broke down in tears.

She was crying too hard to tell him what had happened. All she could do was reach out for him to hold her.

And so that's what she did.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jakes heart dropped when she shook her head and began to cry. When she reached for him, he scooted right next to her, wrapping his arms around her as he held her close, "Shh... shh... I'm here... I'm here" he told her gently, rocking her side to side as he held her. He kissed her head and began stroking her hair comfortingly, not letting go of the embrace for anything. Eventually the sound of a door opened, and a womans voice could be heard. Jake looked up and saw a woman in her late thirties, same black colored hair as Jake, only it went down past her shoulders. She was fairly pretty, pale skinned, with brown eyes. Jake smiled but didn't move from where he was, "Hey mom..."

Edited May 6, 2012 by Strong Hooves

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa jumped up and scooted away from Jake when he said hello to his mom.

She backed up against the wall and hung her head, sniffling and wiping her tears, staying silent.

She didn't want to embarrass Jake in any way.

Atropa took a small peek at the woman who was Jake's mom.

She was beautiful.

No wonder her son was so handsome.

The thought made Atropa choke.

Handsome.

Since when did she think Jake was handsome?

What was happening?

She didn't know anymore.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jakes mother smiled sadly at her son, "Hello Jake" she said silently. Jake got up, walking toward his mother and managing a small hug by putting his arms through the bars. "Are you two alright?" she asked with concern, Jake smiled and nodded "Were fine. Just a... pretty big mess were in..." Jakes mother gave a small giggle, "I can see that" she said, "Don't worry, it's going to all work out" she then looked at the sniffling Atropa, "for both of you. Atropa... I'd like to speak with you please, if you would so kindly walk over here". She then looked to the officer, asking if she could talk to her alone. The officer obliged and escorted Jake away from the cell, before he left, he whispered to Atropa, "Don't be scared of her... you can trust her..."

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa walked towards Jake's mom, and looked up at her.

She kept her distance, and waited silently for whatever was coming.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jake's mother smiled gently at Atropa, a smile that Atropa had not seen an adult give her before, this was genuine. "So... you're the famous Atropa Lemont that my son always talks about hmm? I have to say it is a pleasure to finally meet you." she looked around the cell and sighed, "If only it were under better circumstances."

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa looked her in the eyes.

"Jake t-talks about me?..."

She blushed.

"Yes.. I wish it were too.. I'm s-sorry I got Jake in trouble."

She cringed as Jake's mom raised her hand, but all she did was doing was pushing the hair out of Atropa's eyes.

Atropa smiled and blushed again.

She stood up straight and put her hands on the bars.

"I don't care what happens to me, but please bail Jake out.."

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jakes mother rested her hand on Atropas shoulder, "Trust me Atropa, if I only got him out, he would most likely hate me if I didn't help you as well." she gave a small chuckle, a nostalgic look in her eyes, "Jake tries to see the good in everything... sometimes I'm afraid he'll get himself hurt doing so, that the harsh truth of the world would change him... but he is stronger than I ever realized. Jake sees a lot of good in you Atropa, and he cares about you... the last thing he wishes to see is you having your life ruined by those who dont care. Don't be afraid to be honest with him... it's what he wants really...". His mother moved her hand away, smiling at Atropa, the smile faded and she looked at the ground, "Greg... Greg never tried to go after Jake... Did he?"

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa shook her head.

"No.. Jake never went into my house.."

She whispered, looking away.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jakes mother breathed a sigh of relief, "Good... it would've been best this way... he'd never have to know him..." the way she said this definitely revealed that there was something more that she knew about Greg.

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa looked up curiously.

"What do you mean?"

She blinked.

"Greg is MY stepdad.. Or, was.. What does this have to do with Jake?"

Her heart beat faster, and she felt lightheaded.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Now it was her turn to look away, a somber look in her eyes, "Greg is... was... Jakes biological father. He left when I was pregnant with him... but I was glad he left..." a tear left her eyes as she continued, "Don't you dare feel any kind of guilt for what happened Atropa... Greg deserved it... I never told Jake about him... even now he doesnt know... Greg was... abusive when I was with him... he would beat me almost daily, usually drunk. He used me, but I was in love... I was in blind, stupid love... Every time I thought of leaving him, he would tell me he would stop... that he wanted to be with me... and I fell for it... It wasn't until I was pregnant with Jake that I realized the truth... Greg left us... left us with nothing... but I was so happy when he left..."

[MachineGunLola 408]

Atropa's jaw dropped.

She clutched at the bench, and sat down, dizzy now.

"Wha-what?!"

She started crying.

"I- but- wow..."

She sobbed into her hands.

"I'm so glad that Jake never knew him.. He was a horrible man.." Atropa said, sniffling.

"he did horrible things to me.. And he broke Skyler's arm.."

Atropa stared at the floor.

"I didn't kill him.. But I'm glad he's dead."

She smiled nastily.

[Strong Hooves 289]

Jakes mother gave Atropa a sad smile and took Atropas hand in hers comfortingly. "We know you're innocent... don't worry... well find a way..." she said while giving her hand a gentle squeeze. She then said her goodbyes, went to speak with Jake a little longer. When she left, he was put back int the cell, looking at Atropa with a small smile, not knowing what was mentioned beforehand.