Authors note : All characters partaking in sexual acts are 18 and older. This is my first submission so all comments will be appreciated. This story covers several dark themes and is not for the faint of heart, so safety not guaranteed. Enjoy and feel free to vote.
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The priest was in the middle of Sunday mass, as rows upon rows of eager residents from Silver Town bowed their heads in prayer. On my right stood my grandmother completely absorbed in the service, as was everyone else.
Everyone except Violet.
I couldn't help but smile as I saw my sister rolled those captivating eyes of hers, as she motioned with her hand putting a gun to her head and pulling the trigger.
My sister had always been dysfunctional, bordering on chaotic, with her rebellious behavior and complete disregard about what anyone thought of her. I loved her for it. I on the other hand preferred to follow the rules, with me being the family appointed poster boy of success and good manners- it was expected of me.
Violet motioned with her head to the exit and I eagerly followed suit, feigning going to the bathroom. Upon closing the church doors, Violet took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one up, "You want one?" she asked shaking the box in front of me, "Later, I couldn't go back inside smelling of smoke."
She smiled at me before inhaling deeply and blowing it on my suit. I grabbed her roughly, turning her around and pinned her to my body, "God I've missed you." I said as she took a drag of her cigarette before placing it in my mouth.
"Someone around here has to make sure you have fun , how has college been treating you?"
I released her slim frame, inhaling deeply, "Great, studying to become a neurosurgeon is easier than I thought." I said with a smirk.
"Smart ass. What about writing? Have you given it up?" she asked as I passed her the cigarette.
"No, I plan to finish my studies before taking it up again. Perhaps travel a bit. Hey, what are your plans - interested in anything?"
"No, I'm taking a gap year. I just finished the misery that was high school and I don't want to switch one prison for another any time soon." she killed the cigarette before embracing me, "And besides, I have my big brother to take care of."
"We've been gone too long, I wouldn't want to get in trouble on my first day back."
Violet smirked, "You've always been a goody two shoes, let's go." I followed her back inside as we made our way back to our seats. Being tall I had the advantage of looking down on most of the crowd, so I took the opportunity to look for Jessie, my ex girlfriend.
The one who was responsible for many of my nights spent with thoughts about suicide. It had gotten so bad at one point that I refused to register for Medical school, convinced that I'd either die by my own hand or the pain in my heart,before I got the chance.
It's ironic, how the only way you truly feel alive is if you give someone the power to destroy you...And that's exactly what she did.
I found her sitting in the front row, wearing a long white dress with a ribbon in her hair. She wasn't fooling me with her clothes, after all, the devil was an angel once. If looks could kill, mine would have burned her to death. It's amazing how every time you think you know someone that's when they change again.
I had known Jessie since I was 12 years old. It was the summer after mom and dad died, Violet and I had been playing near the cliff, which was against the rules, but Violet always seemed to know how to persuade me. Jessie showed up with a few friends as we all started to play a game of tag. I heard a scream and stopped to check if Violet was alright, she was staring intently at the cliffs edge. I ran towards it to find Jessie hanging on for dear life.
I saved her that day, she was so ecstatic that she toppled me over, causing me to knock my head on the ground - giving me a small but permanent scar around the outer edge of my right eye.
I wonder if I had known how things would turned out, if I would have saved her. It's amazing the thoughts that cross your mind when you're hurt. I wasn't angry at her, but at myself, because I still love her.
The priest greeted us as he put the service to a close. Violet and I waited for my grandmother outside as she would spend the next twenty minutes chatting with her friends.
"Hey Johnny." said a voice breaking the silence. That voice, shattering my heart.
I turned around, slowly, "Hi, Jessie, how long has it been? A year?" she shifted uncomfortably, "Yeah, time flies, you look good." God how I wanted to touch her, hold her.
"Like wise, we should catch up sometime. We gotta go, I'll see you around Jess."
"Yeah, see you around..."
I took Violet 's hand and walked towards the church exit.