Worse Than Nicotine
Staying Young Forever
Chapter inspiration: Alone Together ― Fall Out Boy
Late Friday night, Alex had called Holly’s cell to tell her he was officially fired from Dulaney, but the situation with his alleged affair wouldn’t go out to the police because of lack of evidence. He had spoken about his confusion to Holly over the phone, and she informed him about her conversation with Mrs. Urie before saying goodnight and heading off to bed.
She woke up to her annoying alarm the next morning. She looked over: six AM. It was Saturday; there was no need for her to be waking up so early. But today was a special day, and because of this, she hastily got up and readied herself.
She threw on an old pair of skinny jeans and a Guns N’ Roses tee before grabbing her favorite duffle bag. She stuffed the bag with any clothes she found at the moment, knowing Alex would be at her house soon. Once she was done, she threw the big bag over her shoulder and quickly tied her hair into a short ponytail.
She ignored some of Hayley’s texts from last night that urged her to call her and focused on when Alex had texted her that he was on his way at the moment, so she quietly walked down the staircase to her kitchen. She was careful not to wake anyone up and surprisingly succeeded. In the kitchen, she grabbed the notepad hanging on fridge and a pen. In the few minutes she had, she wrote to her parents the following:
Dear mom and dad,
By the time you guys read this, I’ll already be gone. I don’t know where I’m going or when I’m coming back―or even if I am. Both of you guys and Hayley are the only ones who know I’m going, so please don’t mention it to anyone else. Just know that I’m not dead and I’m out there, and I’m doing this for myself and my happiness, not anyone else. I’m not fond of being a high school drop-out, but I want to do this.
No matter how many times we fought, I love you guys and I hope I’ll be back again to tell you what went on when I left. I’m going on an adventure, and I’ll be sure to have stories to tell.
Love,
Holly <3
She realized the letter wasn’t much, but it was to the point. She had left her home for a few days a couple of times in the past, and with her luck, her parents would think it was one of those and would take her advice to not worry about her. With a sigh of relief, she put down the pen and rested the letter on the kitchen island.
She walked over to the window to look out across the street, a smile instantly brightening on her face. She slung her duffle over her shoulder again and closed her front door quietly, sprinting down her walk way. She ran as quickly as she could and into Alex’s arms. He laughed as she hugged herself close to him, “You’re a life saver, you know that?”
She knew he was referring to her talk with Mrs. Urie, and she grinned big at his thanking. He took her bag from her and they walked hand in hand as he threw it in the trunk of his beat-up Chevy. He brought her close to him, one hand holding her hips to his and the other grazing her cheek. “Ready?” He asked.
Holly only smirked before rapidly pressing her lips to his. Her hands were entangled in his hair, her tongue exploring his mouth, and leaving him wanting more as she leaned away. She let go of him and with all her might, slammed the trunk door closed in front of them. She beamed, “Ready.”
With their hands entwined, they both hopped into the old Chevy with smiles on their faces. “C’mon, Holl.” Alex fired up the ignition and looked over to her, muttering, “Let’s be alone together.”
She bit down on her bottom lip, and without one other care in the world, they rode off into the incoming sun.
Late Friday night, Alex had called Holly’s cell to tell her he was officially fired from Dulaney, but the situation with his alleged affair wouldn’t go out to the police because of lack of evidence. He had spoken about his confusion to Holly over the phone, and she informed him about her conversation with Mrs. Urie before saying goodnight and heading off to bed.
She woke up to her annoying alarm the next morning. She looked over: six AM. It was Saturday; there was no need for her to be waking up so early. But today was a special day, and because of this, she hastily got up and readied herself.
She threw on an old pair of skinny jeans and a Guns N’ Roses tee before grabbing her favorite duffle bag. She stuffed the bag with any clothes she found at the moment, knowing Alex would be at her house soon. Once she was done, she threw the big bag over her shoulder and quickly tied her hair into a short ponytail.
She ignored some of Hayley’s texts from last night that urged her to call her and focused on when Alex had texted her that he was on his way at the moment, so she quietly walked down the staircase to her kitchen. She was careful not to wake anyone up and surprisingly succeeded. In the kitchen, she grabbed the notepad hanging on fridge and a pen. In the few minutes she had, she wrote to her parents the following:
Dear mom and dad,
By the time you guys read this, I’ll already be gone. I don’t know where I’m going or when I’m coming back―or even if I am. Both of you guys and Hayley are the only ones who know I’m going, so please don’t mention it to anyone else. Just know that I’m not dead and I’m out there, and I’m doing this for myself and my happiness, not anyone else. I’m not fond of being a high school drop-out, but I want to do this.
No matter how many times we fought, I love you guys and I hope I’ll be back again to tell you what went on when I left. I’m going on an adventure, and I’ll be sure to have stories to tell.
Love,
Holly <3
She realized the letter wasn’t much, but it was to the point. She had left her home for a few days a couple of times in the past, and with her luck, her parents would think it was one of those and would take her advice to not worry about her. With a sigh of relief, she put down the pen and rested the letter on the kitchen island.
She walked over to the window to look out across the street, a smile instantly brightening on her face. She slung her duffle over her shoulder again and closed her front door quietly, sprinting down her walk way. She ran as quickly as she could and into Alex’s arms. He laughed as she hugged herself close to him, “You’re a life saver, you know that?”
She knew he was referring to her talk with Mrs. Urie, and she grinned big at his thanking. He took her bag from her and they walked hand in hand as he threw it in the trunk of his beat-up Chevy. He brought her close to him, one hand holding her hips to his and the other grazing her cheek. “Ready?” He asked.
Holly only smirked before rapidly pressing her lips to his. Her hands were entangled in his hair, her tongue exploring his mouth, and leaving him wanting more as she leaned away. She let go of him and with all her might, slammed the trunk door closed in front of them. She beamed, “Ready.”
With their hands entwined, they both hopped into the old Chevy with smiles on their faces. “C’mon, Holl.” Alex fired up the ignition and looked over to her, muttering, “Let’s be alone together.”
She bit down on her bottom lip, and without one other care in the world, they rode off into the incoming sun.
Notes
Guys, tell me honestly, who actually wants a sequel?
I never originally wanted one before, but I'm willing to go forth and do one if you guys want more of Alex and Holly<3 I may just have an idea in mind too ;)
So what up with that cheesy ending, huh? I was inspired by '80s movies xD
Anyways, COMMENT BELOW if you want a sequel!
Rock on \m/
@gamble with desire.
AWWWW! That was one of the sweetest comment ever! Thank you so much <3 That really meant a lot to me, especially regarding the sex scene. I was afraid it'd be too awkward, but I was surprised at the good responses I got! Thanks again <3 :)
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