CHAPTER : 03

Hazel breathed a sigh of relief as she said, "Finally, we are here!" and placed her hands on her waist. She looked around at the old farmhouse, taking in the rustic scent that filled the air. The house was old and weathered, with peeling paint and a creaky front porch that looked like it could fall apart at any moment. 

Hazel couldn't help but notice the overgrown weeds and grass in the yard, which added to the unkempt appearance of the property. As she looked around, she noticed the dark and eerie river bank that lay beside the house.

The trees on the other side of the river seemed to be whispering secrets to each other, and the water was murky and still. Hazel couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that crept up on her, and she wondered if staying here was a good idea. She took a deep breath and reminded herself that she was here to visit her friend, and that everything would be okay.

"I'm coming for you,Mr. Theodore Gael Larson" Lana pouted her red, chapped lips and marched into the house, determined to find Theo. As she walked into the room, she felt a grip tighten around her waist and pull her back closer to a body. She turned around, looked up and saw Theo's shimmering brown doe eyes staring back at her.

"My darling," she said breathlessly. "Hey, gorgeous." Theo smirked, his smile resting on his lips. He pulled her even closer, feeling the heat between them. He closed his eyes and leaned in towards her lips. As he kissed her, he slowly rolled out his tongue into her mouth. Lana felt a rush and kissed him back.

Theo pushed her against the wall, kissing her neck, leaving warm breath and hickeys. Lana hands run through his brown hair and moans softly, her body responding to his touch. He continued to kiss her, she felt her knees buckle and her thoughts become hazy. 

Theo's hands roamed over her body, pulling her closer to him. Lana could feel the heat emanating from his body, and she knew that she wanted this moment to last forever. She pushed him away slightly and looked up into his eyes, her own filled with desire. "I want you," she whispered.

Theo's eyes darkened with desire, and he pulled her back towards him. He kissed her again, he pressed his body against hers. Lana hands running over his chest and down to his waist. She felt his hands on her hips, pulling her closer as he continued to kiss her. The intensity of the moment was almost too much to bear. 

Finally, they pulled apart, both of them gasping for breath. Theo looked down at her, his eyes filled with love and desire. "I want you too," he whispered.

They kissed, their bodies seemed to melt into each other, their passion growing with every passing moment. Theo's hands roamed over Lana's body, exploring every curve and dip as he pulled her closer to him.

Breaking the kiss, Lana looked through the window and she saw the sun begin to set, the sky was painted with a beautiful array of colors, from deep oranges and reds to soft pinks and purples.

Lana looked into Theo's eyes, she felt an urge of happiness and excitement. "Oh my God, pure bliss. Right Theo?" she asked him, and he responded with a nod and a smile. "Let's go outside, babe," he said, taking her hand and interlocking his fingers with hers. She felt a sense of comfort and security as they made their way out.

Brixton's eyes widened as she noticed the red chapped lipstick on Theo's lips. She couldn't help but chuckle as she made her way towards him to inform him of his predicament. "Oh, Theo." she said, trying to hold back her laughter, "you have a little something on your lips." Theo looked at her, confused, not understanding what she meant. 

Brixton pointed to his lips, and Theo's eyes widened as he realized what she was talking about. "Oh, no," he said, feeling embarrassed, "I can't believe I forgot to wipe it off." Brixton couldn't help but laugh as she watched Theo try to wipe off the lipstick. "It's okay," she said, "it's not that noticeable." Theo smiled, feeling grateful for Brixton's kindness. 

Theo couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious about the lipstick. "Do you think anyone else noticed?" he asked Brixton. Brixton shook her head. "No, don't worry about it," she said, "it's not a big deal." Theo smiled, feeling grateful for Brixton's reassurance. They continued their walk.

"I know how you got that stain on your lips, Theo." Brixton said, her eyes gazing at Lana. Lana's cheeks turned pink, and she felt embarrassed and exposed. "What do you mean?" she asked, trying to sound casual. Brixton smiled, knowing that she was right. "You were kissing Theo, weren't you?" she said, teasing Lana. 

Lana's blush deepened, and she looked down at her feet. She felt like she had been caught red-handed. Theo, who had been quiet up until this point, spoke up. "It's okay," he said, taking Lana's hands in his, "there's nothing to be sorry about." 

Lana looked up at him, her eyes meeting his eyes. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. She chuckled nervously. Brixton smiled, feeling happy for her friends. They were so cute together. 

"Over here, Theo." Julian exclaimed.Theo approached Julian, he noticed that his friend was sitting alone in the front lawn, holding a cigarette between his fingers, and looking lost in thought. Theo walked up to Julian and gave him a warm hug, squeezing him tightly. They were making a lot of noise that could attract everyone's attention, but in that moment, that was all that mattered.

"Why are you here? Not talking to

anyone ?" Theo asked him. Julian replied "No one would like me anymore after what I did to Hazel, so I preferred to be alone, smoking and listening to music". Theo could see the hurt in Julian's eyes, and he knew that his friend was struggling with something deep inside.

Theo could sense that Julian was still hurting inside. He knew that Julian was going through a tough time, and he didn't want to do anything that would make him feel worse.Theo had always been there for Julian, ever since they were kids. They had grown up together, and they had been through a lot over the years. But this was different. Julian had lost someone he loved, and it was tearing him apart.

Theo knew that Hazel was a sensitive topic, and he didn't want to upset Julian by bringing her up again. So instead, he decided to change the subject, and gestured for Julian to pass him the cigarette. Theo took a puff, he felt the smoke fill his lungs, and he could feel the tension in his body start to ease. He passed the cigarette back to Julian, who took a deep drag, and then exhaled slowly.

They sat there for a few minutes, smoking in silence. Theo could feel the bond between them growing stronger. He knew that Julian needed someone to talk to, someone who would listen without judgment, and he was glad that he could be that person for him.

Theo looked over at Julian, and he could see the sadness in his eyes. He knew that his friend was struggling with something deep inside, and he wished that he could take away his pain.

But he also knew that sometimes, the best thing you could do for someone was just to be there for them, to listen and support them, and to offer a shoulder to cry on.

As they finished the cigarette, Theo put his arm around Julian's shoulder, and gave him a warm hug. He wanted his friend to know that he was there for him, no matter what, and that he would do anything to help him through this difficult time.

Theo and Julian were having a great time chatting about their latest music projects when Theo suggested they build a campfire and play some music. Julian was hesitant at first, not sure if he could handle setting up a campfire while playing guitar, but Theo was persistent, and eventually, Julian agreed to help him set up the campfire.

As they began working on the campfire, Theo called everyone to help with their assigned tasks. Lana, Hazel, and Brixton worked together to build the barbeque set-up, while Arden and Augustus helped them build the perfect campfire. Theo was in charge of the music, and he brought out his guitar to play some tunes.

As they were busy with their tasks, they were distracted by the sound of a motorcycle. Everyone turned to see Lennox and Bae Shi-eon had just arrived. All of them left their work and rushed over to greet them. They were excited to see their friends and welcomed them with open arms.

Hazel's voice cut through the noise of the crowd surrounding Lennox and Shi-eon as she asked, "Why are you guys so late?" Lennox replied with a chuckle, "Well, Shi-eon was admiring nature, and we stopped to take some pictures. Blame it on her!" His response was both playful and sincere. 

Lennox's eyes scanned the area and noticed Julian setting up the campfire alone. Sensing his friend's need for help, Lennox pushed through the crowd and made his way to Julian.

As Lennox approached Julian, his face lit up with a huge grin. "Dude!." Lennox said. The two friends embraced each other in a tight hug. Julian's arms wrapped around Lennox's back, and the two of them held each other in a warm embrace. "Dude, finally you're here!" Julian exclaimed, his voice filled with joy and excitement.

"Let me help you with this." Said Lennox. "Sure, let's do this." Julian replied. They worked together to gather wood and set up the campfire, and as they worked, Julian asked, "Where are your luggages?." Lennox grinned and replied, "It's with my lady," winking playfully. Julian laughed, knowing that Lennox was always full of surprises.

Finally, after much effort and hard work, everyone had set up the necessary things which were needed for the perfect campfire night. Everyone sat in a round around the fire, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the flames. The fire crackled and popped, sending sparks up into the starry sky above.

Julian and Theo tuned their guitars, their fingers moving deftly over the strings as they worked to get the perfect sound. As Julian tuned his guitar, his eyes met Hazel's, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. Hazel's eyes were shimmering in the firelight, the flames reflecting in her face and casting her features in a soft, warm glow.

Julian felt his heart skip a beat as he looked at her, marveling at her beauty and the way she seemed to glow in the firelight. He was struck by the way her eyes seemed to dance with the flames, and he couldn't help but feel drawn to her.

"You ready, Julian?" Theo interrupted him, breaking Julian's trance. Clearing his head, Julian nodded and took a deep breath, his fingers poised on the strings as he moved to the different chords to create the perfect music. The firelight danced in his eyes, and he felt a sense of excitement and anticipation building inside him. This was their moment, and he was ready to make it count.

Julian and Theo started to play some music, the notes ringing out clear and true in the night air. Julian sang a song, his voice rich and full of emotion, and as he looked at Hazel, he felt his heart swell with love and longing. It was their song, a song that had been a dream to both of them, and as they played it together, Julian felt a sense of connection and unity with Hazel.

The moment Hazel heard the song, her eyes filled with tears, and she couldn't hold back the emotion any longer. Her eyes looked at Julian, and he felt like her eyes were talking to him, like she was asking him 'why did he leave her when she needed him the most?'. He felt a pang of regret and sadness in his heart, knowing that he had hurt her deeply, but he also felt a sense of hope and renewal. This was their chance to start over, to build something new and beautiful together.

As the music swelled and the fire crackled, Julian and Hazel's eyes met, and Julian felt a sense of connection that he had never felt before. He knew that he had to make things right with her, to prove to her that he was worthy of her love and trust. And so, as the night wore on and the music faded into the background. 

END OF THE WEEKEND

12:00 am

Hazel's breaths were uneven, and she could feel that Julian was struggling to breathe. His intestines were split in half, and Hazel knew that he was in terrible pain. Julian wasn't able to let a word out, but he looked at her with eyes that were filled with love and regret. She could see that he was trying to tell her something, but the pain was too much for him to bear.

"Julian," Hazel said, cupping his cheeks with her hands. She screamed in agony as the blood poured out from her stomach, but she held Julian tighter, refusing to let go. "We'll make it out of here alive, no matter what. I'll be by your side, always."

But Julian shook his head weakly, his voice shaky as he spoke. "Leave me here, you go," he said. "I can't walk. You have to find the way out and escape this nightmare."

Hazel refused to listen, tears streaming down her face as she held Julian in her arms. She could feel his life slipping away, but she refused to let him go. "Don't say a word," she said, her voice filled with love and determination. "I'm here, I'm right here. We'll make it out of here together."

And then Julian spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry for treating you the worst," he said, his eyes closing slowly leaning on her shoulders. "I feel ashamed for doing this to you. But remember, I'll always love you. Today, tomorrow, and forever, until my last breath fades away."

Hazel felt a sense of sorrow and regret wash over her as she held Julian in her arms, feeling his life slipping away. She knew that she would never forget this moment, that it would stay with her for the rest of her life. But she also knew that she had to be strong, that she had to find the way out and escape this nightmare.

And so, as Julian's eyes closed and his breathing slowed, Hazel took a deep breath and steeled herself for what was to come. She would make it out of here alive, no matter what. For Julian, for herself, and for their love.