high school

OOC: how do i join in

OOC: Do they know each other? Start at you house

I nod and smile at you "thank you Archer-" I pause and turn to you "for understanding" I smile and and turn back to the window, Archer wasn't like the other guys, other guys would leave me and laugh that I was adopted, Archer understood,he was kind and caring wiether he believe it or not. I watch the rain pour down on the screen, I see a gas station and we park in an empty parking lot. I listin to you talk "ok" I nod and smile kindly as I always do.

My ringtone goes Hazel, when are you coming back? I look down and reply slowly hey Kurt, sorry you should see the rain, the roads are flooding, we will try to get back as soon as we can. I look up again, and look up to your face, I look at the window, and see a car driving towards us "Archer!-" I screamed in terror, Before I could do anything the car has crashed into your car, my face slams into the dashboard, I get off the dashboard we had a car crush, I didn't know how bad, I out my hand to my head, I was bleeding, my hand was died red from my head, "Archer" I say in a whisper, my head was killing me

"Why wouldn't I understand? It is not like you ran away from your parents, or you were such a freak that they put you up for adoption." I look at her face while she texted, distracted by things I shouldn't be thinking about. I didn't even hear her call my name, but only remembered after the fact.

I don't remember the impact. Only the blackness. In an instant, my ears were ringing, I could not see, and was oddly at ease. It only lasted two or three seconds, but in that time, I had enough time to think about several questions. First of all, was I dead? Was Ruby dead? What caused our death? Would my parents care? My mom might. My dad probably wouldn't even notice. Ruby's mom would care. She would cry at her funeral. I would if I were able. Losing Ruby would be a sad thing indeed; even if I were dead, I would cry at her funeral. I hoped she was alive.

My thoughts were clear and articulate, until the blackness subsided. once I started to see and hear, my head became clouded. I was confused, and could not think straight. It took a few more seconds, but finally, I could talk, "Ruby.... Ruby...." I rubbed my head, and looked around. A car hit us, head on. Other than a headache, I was fine. I looked over at Ruby, she was bleeding from her head, "Ruby, look at me." I say loudly and firmly. "Are you O.K.? Tell me what your mom's name is. What year is it? Who were we visiting at the hospital?" I gave her time to answer in between questions, and examined her face. No bruising around her eyes, or behind her ears, so she probably did not have a concussion. I tear my shirt up and put it to her forehead, wiping off the blood, then a fresh strip around her head to put a little pressure on the wound. "Are you hurt anywhere else? Please tell me, I need to check the other car." I hold her shoulders, and brush her cheek as I talk. "You are going to be O.K.. If nothing else is wrong with you, then just stay here and call the ambulance. can you do that for me, Jewel? I promise you will be O.K."

OOC: I have never been in a car crash, but I have been blown up and I imagine the feeling is similar.

I could hear Archer talking to me, I could barley do anything, my head was pounding, I felt faint, but I had to be strong "Archer..." I wanted to close my eyes, I wanted to drift of, but I couldn't I doug my finger ails into my skin, "Archer, what?" I looked into his eyes, I felt worse.

"Um, my mum is" I rubbed my head "My mums name is Tudie, the year is, 2013, we were visiting-" I looked around, I layer my head back, the name was n the edge of my tounge, "K-Kurt" I pause "we where visiting Kurt" I looked around, I didn't know where else I was hurt, I think I was fine apart form my head, the next thing I know Archer took his shirt off, I tried not to stare or blush, "I don't think so, I fine," I just hit me that Archer had been next to me, I didn't do anything to protect him, nothing, I was a grey, not at Archer but at myself, I was worthless, just a girl that couldn't do anything.

"Archer! I am fine, are you" I check your face, I was afraid to be honest, I cared about Archer and might not want to live if he turned out dead, the thought shook me, I cup his face "are you O.K?" I remembered Archers question, "check the car I will be fine, go" I lay back on the seat and shake as I remember the inpack, I reach where I put my phone, It was broken but I had to try, I tried to get the ambulance it was glitching, I enter the numbers 000 and put the phone to my ear. "Hello?" I wait a while until the reply comes "hello, do you want the police, ambulence, firemen?" I quickly reply "ambulence, their is a car accident on 9 port rode, Pelt street" There was no silence, but an answer "ok they will be right there" I hang up thankful that someone was coming to help. I was thinking about leaving the car and helping Archer and seeing if the other person was ok, I wanted more than anything to know why and what happend, A sudden punch of sleepiness and pain wash over me, I open my mouth to scream or cry out firmArcher but nothing comes out, I push and push and finally I get my voice back "Archer" I mumble it is all I could manage, my breathe cut off, I couldn't breath, I out my hand up to my throat as if it will reagsin my breathe.

Horror washes off my face, I panicked, it seemed like years but only seconds was my breathe cut, it regained, I breathed in sharply inhaling as much air as I could, "Archer" I was scared and wanted to be near him. I look out the window to see you and the other person, I walk out of the car, I nearly fall but regain my balance "Archer, is everything O.K?" I walk near you.

OOC: I haven't been in a car crash, only a minor one, where you ok? When you where blown up?

"Ok. I'll be back in a few minutes." I wanted to give her a physical promise, but it was hardly the time and place. I grabbed the Ka-Bar I kept under my seat, and ran to the other car. Seeing the only person in the car being the driver, I Tried to open the door, but it was locked. Smashing the window with the butt of my knife, I reached inside and opened the door. "Hey buddy, you O.K.?" I shook the body slumped over the wheel. seeing it was a female I hesitated for the next part., "Hey, girl, can you hear me?" I say loudly punching her in the shoulder enough to make most people yell. She did not flinch. I checked for signs of concussion, and found bruises behind her ears. Not only did she have a concussion, but pressure was building up in her head. "Crap." My knife cuts the seat belt away from her effortlessly, and pull her into the rain. Carrying her to the van, I see Ruby walking toward me. "What are you doing out here! I told you to stay in the Van, you might have a concussion! Get back in the van now!" I get her and the other girl out of the rain, wishing that the gas station was not closed. I lie the girl on her side on a seat, and dig in the back of the van for a few blankets I kept back there for camping trips. I put one on the girl, then wrapped the other around Ruby and myself, pulling her close. "I don't want anything to happen to you." I say, barely more than a whisper into her hair. "I'm sorry I yelled. I was worried."

I couldn't lie, I was enjoying the closeness between Archer and I, "it's fine, I would have done the same" I couldn't imagine my life without Archer, I wanted to know more about the person, But now wasn't the time, I wanted to know so much. The ambulence was here, I could tell from the siren, I studied your face, but turned my gaze back to the ambulence, "I should call Kirt and Blaine" I say, not wanting to leave Archer, I hesitated, I noticed four people come running towards us, They imdedantly pulled us apart and one of them lead me to the ambulence van. One was occupanted with me, I looked around for the others, one of them walked up to you and stayed "where is the other driver?" The guy who was with me shine a touch in my eye for pupil response, it hurt a little, He asks me a series of question and I answered them all "ok, your fine, but we will get you to a doctor for your head" He seemed nice, I nodded and thanked him, I hoped out and walked around for bit, I should call Kurt I though, I grabbed out my phone and dialled Kurt's number, I waited and finally he answered "Ruby, what's up?" I laughed "you want believe what just happend" I looked down at the concrete as I walked "what?" I tilted my head and looked down "Archer and I are where in a crash, but where fine, well Archer and I are, we don't know about the other driver." I was surprised he let me finish without cutting me off "Oh my-" "Kurt we are fine, your take out might be a little cold" He laughs and I smile knowing Kurt was ok made me thankful. "See you soon, I hope" "Ok Ruby, be safe" I nod and hang up. I walk around looking for Archer now, I finally found him after a while "Archer, I have tole Kurt and Blaine, are you O.K?' I ask with a voice full of concern.

I was falling asleep, completely happy holding Ruby's small frame in my arms. Just as I was drifting off, the EMTs arrived. wordlessly, and without any warning, they grabbed Ruby and I and pulled us apart, "'AYE!" I yelled, swinging at one of them reflexively. Seeing who they are, I apologize, and comply without resistance. I am fine, and they only give me a basic checkover to be sure of it. "Just go take care of the two girls. I don't need any attention." I tell them, a bit more rudely than I mean. But I was just hit by a car, so I rationalize it away. They tell me that Ruby and the other girl are both being taken care of and will be fine. I sit impatient for the moment, waiting to be let go. eventually, Ruby walks up and starts talking. "I'm fine. barely scratched up." I mutter. "You are the one that got hurt. what did they tell you about your cut?"

"Nothing much, I have to go to the hospital after" I nod and sit down next to you. One of the guys comes over "Um, Ruby?" He looks up, and I nod "yes?" He looks down at his papper "the driver that hit you wants to see you" I look down, I wanted to tell Archer about how I felt, but I got up and followed the guy. Imfolowed him into a small room, whe a female layer, I notice she was pretty, black curly hair, "I wil leave you to alone" I nodded and be left the room, "hey, you O.K?" I ask sweetly, the female looked at my, her dark blue eyes starred at me "did you eve know your parents?" I stared at her, how was this girl? Why did she want to know? "who are you?" I say a little harshly, I was scared "don't be scared Ruby" I took a sharp breathe in "how do you know my name?" I noticed a note at her hand, I took it gently and saw the name Ruby written in the front "they wanted you to have it" Who was they? "Who-" "your parents, please that was all I was meant to do, let me rest" she cut me off, I nodded and left without another word, I hid the letter under my jacket, I didn't want to open it till later, I return to Archer "what I miss?"

When Ruby was called away, the Medics returned, and said I was good to go. "About bloody time. My injured friend was released before me, the perfectly healthy one." I muttered, grumpily. I stay where I was and wait for Ruby to return, when she does, I shrug and answer, "Nothing at all. What did the girl want?" I ask, slowly walking toward my van. I wanted to listen to her, but I also wanted to check to see if anything was nonfunctional.

I follow Archer like a puppy, I open my mouth to talk but nothing comes out, I slowly look down closing my mouth, did I want to lie to Archer? I MIT not even tell Kurt, Arceher has been there for me, Just tell him Ruby! I think to myself. I lean on your car, "The girl, she knew my birth my" I took out my letter, I hide "she gave me this" Imbrush my hair back from my face. Nothing was right, nothing apart from Archer, Why couldn't I be normal? I thought to myself angry.

I open the front up and look at the section of the engine that took the most damage while Ruby answers my question. She sounded unsure, embarrassed, and possibly frightened. My attention shifted more towards her as I continued to examine my van. When she showed me the letter, I did not even look at her. "How odd. She was looking for you and just so happened to crash into my van?" I was a little bit more than pissed upon this realization. That meant that there was a strong possibility that the crash was not an accident. Granted, it could have been, however the chances were slim. But then came the problem of why? why crash on purpose? It was entirely illogical. Perhaps the fact that I could not read into the situation clearly made me angrier than the idea that the crash was staged. This was slightly disturbing to me, considering that there were only two people I knew whom I truly cared for their well being, and Ruby was one of them. Did I place her life so low in priority?

"Have you read it yet?" I ask, forcing myself to think about something else.

"No" I didn't add the part were I planned not too open it, I felt bad, was the crash on purpose? What if it was? What if they came for Kurt next? I was putting everyone at danger, over my- No Ruby, your being stupid. I looked at you and looked away, down at my phone. "Ruby!" A Desperate cry caught my attention, I turned around to see Trudie "Mum" I rushed over to her and smiled as she brand me into her embrace "I thought-" Her voice cut off. "I am fine, thanks to Archer" I smiled and turn to you. My Mum walks over to you and smiles "I am Trudie, nice to meet you" I took this chance to hide my letter. My mum returned to me, "Ruby, can you come home?" Her voice was sad maybe even disappointed I haven't come home for a while, I didn't know what to say, I wanted to go back with Archer, I felt bad for kinda crashing his car, but I did owe it to mum. I looked down, "Mum, Can I pack?" This way I might be able to see Kurt and go with Archer, she smiles "ok, see you soon" she kisses my head and walks away.

I rub my head, I wanted to ask the girl who my parents where, did she crash into Archer on purpose? I shook my head and walked over it Archer, "How bad is is?" I asked feeling guilty, "I am sorry" I whisper and walk closer to you, I wanted to kiss you but that would be wired and, I didn't even finish my thought.

When Ruby's mom arrives, I keep my eyes on the engine, still looking for any damage I did not notice yet. Even so, I lift one hand in greeting. "Hello ma'am. And I did not do anything. I did not even notice the car until after it hit us." I reach into the engine and pull out a broken pipe, smashed and cracked. "Crap. That'll cost a penny." I waited until Ruby's mom left before looking up and standing. I had issues with parents. even other people's. "It won't cost too much to get fixed, and will probably run for a very short distance. just enough to get to a mechanic's shop. And you have no reason to be sorry. It was not your fault." I put one arm around her shoulder, and squeeze her a little. "Are you going to be O.K.?"

I was deep in thought, I only noticed Archer was there when he gave me a little squeeze, I nearly missed his question "Yeah-" I let the words sink in, was I going to be ok? I thought to myself "Yeah, I will be fine" I lean on his shoulder, thankful he was here. I felt guilty, it could of been my fault, I flicked over my watch, partly to concentrate on something eles apart from the letter, I was late 8:00 and was starting to get dark, My phone rang, glitching but still working, "Hello?" I ask, "Ruby" I hated not knowing who was calling me. "Sorry, who is this?" It hit me, Jake my older brother. "Wow, you don't even know your brothers voice" He laughed but I didn't join in as I normally did " Jake, hi, what do you what?" I ask concerned, Kake never called me, even about Kurt and he know how close I was to Kurt, Jake took a long time to reply "are you alone?" He finally answers, I couldn't help but look at Archer, I pulled the phone away from my ear, "I will be back" I pulled away and walked 20 meters away, I felt even worse after that " Kaelw ah is it?" I asked a little snappy "Ruby, can you come home?" I nitted my brow together, unknowing why he wanted me to come home, I was expecting he was in my room getting girls. "Why?" I leaned on the painted wall behind me, "Ruby...... Mum...-
The instent moment Jke said mum I freaked out "just, let them tell you" "they?!" I nagged, I hated not knowing what was going on.

Before I could answer Jake hung up, I put my phone away. I turned to Archer, his face immedantly calmed me, and I walked over to him.

"Hey, I'm going to leave the bus here tonight and catch a cab to the hospital to get the guys their food. are you going back there? Or heading home from here?" Secretly, I hoped that she would stay with me. But I knew that it was probably a good idea for her to go home. "Of course, you probably missed your meeting with the mystery boy already."

"I will go with you" I smiled, I nudged Archer playfully after his comment about Jake, but I didn't say anything. I walked up to see the bus times and if I was correct their would be one in five minutes, I walked back to Archer "There is a bus in five minutes" I walked close to Archer, I didn't know why but I felt safe around him. I leaned against Archer and smiled.

"I suppose that would be cheaper." He agreed. Her leaning body startled him at first, but he forced himself to relax. He took a breath, and tentatively put one arm around her, testing the waters. He thought she liked him, and her leaning against him surly supported that, but he was still unsure. after a few moments, he spoke, "I am really glad you are O.K., Jewel.When we were hit, I was scared that you were hurt... Or worse." He gently squeezed her shoulder. "I have never thought about losing someone like that. It truly frightened me." he stared straight ahead, willing the bus to get here as soon as possible.

I listened to you speak and I blushed, Archer was much better with words than I was, I let myself lean deeper into him before I finally spoke "Your so special to me... I never want to lose you" Where the only words I could manage, I slide my hand down so I was holding Archers hand. I was perfectly happy, I wish I could pause that moment in time. I watched the sky as it turned a beautiful peach color, I couldn't believe I was here with Archer at that moment everything was perfect.
"Archer, Thank you for being here with me, And being so supportive" I turned to you and smiled still not letting go of Archers hand. I leaned back into Archer and found myself smiling again... I wouldn't think life was worth it if Archer wasn't in the world I thought to myself as I watched the sun go down.

When she held his hand, his heart nearly exploded in his chest. "O- of course." The bus pulled up, and he practically sprinted to the doors, as if somehow the situation would be less awkward if they left the bus stop. going up to the driver, he went for his wallet, and realizing that it was still somewhere in his van, he knew he was screwed. "Hey there. how are you doing?" he spoke to the driver, smiling. he just needed to stall for some time until he figured out what to say. The man was older, in his sixties. His wore a very old wedding ring, and had a bad of candy hanging on the dash for kids. Grandchildren. Perfect. "My deepest apologies, sir, however I seem to have lost my wallet some time ago." the words felt awkward in his mouth at first, but slowly, his thick tongue started to feel smoother. "My friend is in current need of visiting her mother's mother who has fallen ill as of late." Finally, like he was running in the sand, and suddenly hit solid ground he had it. "We would be greatly appreciative if you would assist us in our en devour, and time of peril. For the car you see behind, is incapable of operation and has left us stranded after a crash most violent."

He took a breath, as if his lungs had collapsed. He almost had it. Perfect words. he thought that it did not work at first, and the man just stared at him, but slowly, he smiled. "Of course, hop on in! Where are you headed?"

Archer nearly collapsed from relief, "Just somewhere near the hospital please, sir." As he turned to find a seat, the man tugged on his sleeve, and handed him two pieces of candy. "Oh, thank you, sir." he smiled as politely as he could. when they sat down, he handed Ruby both pieces. "I don't like sugar that much." he whispered.

As Archer left to catch the bus I smiled and chased him like a puppy, and partly listened as he spoke to the driver, I looked around to see a few people crowded in seats. I followed Archer into a seat before he gave me two pieces of candy, I smiled kindly at Archer, I didn't like sugar much myself but I didn't want to be rude, I was funny in that way, I popped both peices of candy in my mouth, Strawberry flavor I smiled again at Archer before swallowing. I looked around on the bus before seeing a familiar face Parker, I turned my face away, I didn't want him to see me... Parker was my ex- boyfriend, I was head over heels for him until I found him cheating on me with my best friend... I shook my head still not able to shake his face, the way I felt when my whole world turned upside down. I leaned my head into the seat, I felt sick and almost ran out if my seat, I couldn't help but smile when I saw the street which was a few blocks away from the hospital, The bus stop end and I got up hiding my face from Parker but making my way off the bus, I thanked the driver and flashed him a smiled. I hoped off the bus and turned to Archer, I guessed we where walking it wasn't after all a long walk, The bus driver had taken us farther than Archer told him, plus it would give me time with Archer.

________________________________________ Time Skip____________________________________________________

I opened the door to the hospital and saw a few nurses running around, I was a little nervous as I thought What if something happened to Kurt while we were gone? I told myself to relax Blaine would have rung me if anything went wrong... Wouldn't he?

I walked down the hall, I let myself wonder for a while, I saw the clock in the hall we recently passed it was 8:30 already, I couldn't believe it I was meant to be meeting Jake, I still was worried I would find him in Kurt's room waiting for me god that would be awkward, I found Kurt's room and knocked on the door, I didn't know why I did that "Kurt? Blaine?"

The bus ride was quiet, which was a relief for Archer, he had already had enough noise for one day. He stared out the window, holding Ruby's hand until the bus driver dropped them off. He enjoyed the walk with Ruby to the hospital, but was getting tired, and eager to get home. Inside, Ruby seemed a bit apprehensive for some reason. He did not put much thought into it.

I opened the door and found Kurt where I had left him and Blaine in a seat nearby, "Ruby, Archer are you guys ok?!" If Kurt wasn't sick he would run up to us, I Turned to Archer and than back to Kurt "We survived" I smile at them both before I catch both of their eyes leading down to where I stood hold Archers hand. "Interesting trip?" Blaine turned his focus on you as he sole and Kurt tried to hide his smirk but Blaine didn't. I felt a blush past my cheeks.

OOC: I am back :)

Seeing the look on the two boys' faces, Archer ran his fingers upward through Ruby's hair and rubbed the back of her head. "A single word and you both will be wishing that I had died in that crash." Tossing the plastic bag which held the boxes of food to Blain, he continued. "That had better be the best tasting food either of you have ever eaten.."

OOC: Did you have fun? and whatever happened to your friend?