Vic POV

All I could think about was Carlee. I was so terrified because I knew what kind of state she was in, and it was never good for her to be alone in it. I needed to find her, but I was completely clueless of where she would have gone. I was completely clueless of why she was gone. I decided I would start off by trying to call her. I knew she probably wouldn't answer, but it wouldn't hurt to try. I dialed her number and put the phone on speaker, setting it down on my lap as I drove. I didn't know where I was going, but I needed to get going. The phone rang a good 6 times before it went to voicemail. I cursed and ended the call. Maybe she is okay. Maybe she just got scared? Maybe she needed to take a breath. She could've gone home. She could've gone to the park or something. Maybe she went somewhere to celebrate new years the right way? My mind was starting to get the best of me though and I couldn't help the negative thoughts as they began to flow.

Maybe she's not okay. Maybe she's hurt. Maybe she is scared, and that's not a good thing at all. Maybe she's out of breath.. maybe she can't breathe. Maybe she's done breathing.. Maybe she isn't home. She probably isn't at the park and she probably didn't leave to 'celebrate' almost killing that kid and scaring off the other.

I was expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

First, I drove to my house. It was my first guess, and the most obvious one. I parked the car, but didn't shut it off. I wasn't too confident about her being here. I walked inside the house and called out her name. No answer. I checked all of the rooms and the kitchen. She wasn't here. I sighed and got back inside the car without any more hesitation. I didn't have any time to waste and I knew she probably didn't have much time to spare either before something even worse than what happened tonight happens.

I drove past the local park, scanning through all of the drunk people and little kids. I would've spotted her instantly if she was here, and she wasn't. I started becoming frustrated, but I knew that wasn't going to help me in my search. Suddenly, an idea came to my mind. A weird idea, but it wasn't an obvious place, and usually people were in the less obvious places.

I stopped driving and pulled over on the side of the street, making sure I was out of all the drunks' way. I looked through my contacts, being so grateful that I got the number to contact Carlee's parents. I decided I would call her dad, he seemed to like me a lot more than her mom. I was hoping and praying he would answer. I repeated what I did before and set the phone on my lap, the ringing from it echoing throughout my car. He didn't answer, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to leave a voicemail. I waited for the beep and began speaking.

"Hi Mr. Devore, it's Vic, Carlee's boyfriend if you don't remember. I just had a question because something happened earlier, and well, I have no idea where Carlee is.. I don't want you to worry, but honestly, I'm pretty worried myself.." I realized that I was rambling. "Anyways. I just wanted to know if she was maybe with you or your wife? Or if you had any idea of where she might be? If you do, please give me a call back. Thank you." I nervously sent the message. This will probably make them hate me, for losing their daughter, but I knew that it was for the best. If they have any information, then it was definitely worth it. If not, then they hate me, oh well. There's nothing I can really do at this point.

I sat there anxiously, waiting for a call back or something, until I had another idea. I put my car in drive and began driving, hoping I remembered how to get to her grandpa's house.

And thank god I did. I pulled into the driveway, putting the car in park and turning it off, hoping I'd have more luck here than at my house. I walked up to the door, debating on whether or not it was a good idea to knock at such a late hour. It was past midnight, which also meant it was the new year.

What a great way to start a new year, huh? I held my fist out, it hovering over the door. I took in a deep breath and began knocking. I didn't want to wake an elderly man up, but it was so important. It could be life or death considering the state she's in. I waited a minute, and I was about to leave until the door slowly creaked open. I whipped around and her grandpa eyed me a bit, turning on the porch lights.

"Oh! Hello Victor." he said, offering me a smile.

"Hello sir. I don't mean to bug you, especially at this hour, I was just wondering if you had any idea of where Carlee might be.. Um, we kind of got into a little bit of a.. fight earlier," I lied, feeling terrible for doing it, but I really didn't want to worry him, "and well, she left. I just feel a little worried considering what today is and how many drunk people are outside, so, do you have any idea?" I asked, feeling a bit desperate for an answer.

"You know Vic, I respect you for coming here. It takes a lot of balls to do that," he laughed. I laughed at his choice of words as well, but what I really wanted and so desperately needed was an answer. He realized this and became solemn again. "Anyways, I'm not exactly sure of where she is, but I do know that sometimes when she gets upset.. She visits her brother or her grandmother."

I mentally slapped myself for not thinking of that before. "Oh, that's right! I'm sorry, but where are they buried at again?" I smiled, excited and very confident that she might be there.

"Mt. Hope Cemetery. Be careful though because it's closed at this hour. And if Carlee is there, give her a little smack for going there when it's closed," he laughed.

I smiled. "Thank you so much. I'll have Carlee call you if she is there."

"You're welcome."

I began walking back to my car, but stopped when he spoke again.

"Hey Vic? Thank you for taking care of my granddaughter." he smiled. I returned his smile and began walking back to my car again.

"Thanks again!" I said, waving as I climbed back into my car. I turned it on quickly and pulled out of the driveway, waiting to get away from her grandpa's house before I started speeding. I didn't want to give him the wrong impression, right?

I got to the cemetery quickly, parking and jumping out as fast as I could. My heart was racing. This could be it. I ran inside and walked around. It was a big cemetery, and I'm going to be honest, it was pretty fucking creepy at this time. I continued on though. Carlee better be happy after this, because I'm a pussy, I thought.

I walked around for a good while, about to give up hope that she wasn't here. But as soon as that thought played in my head, I saw a figure hovering over a grave.

Please be Carlee.

I ran over to the figure as fast I could, the person becoming more visible and clear as I got closer.

It's Carlee.

I ran even faster and a smile came onto my face.

"Carlee!" I yelled as I approached her. She looked up at me, tears streaming down her face.

"Vic?" she said, sniffling.

"Carlee oh my god," I said, tears of joy falling from my eyes. I helped her up and wrapped my arms around her as tight as they would go. "Oh my god." I smiled. I held her head and started petting it as my other arm was wrapped tightly around her. I pulled away, but not completely, just so I could see her face. I touched our noses and gave her a million kisses.

"I was so scared," I said, my voice shaking as I continued crying.

"I'm sorry.." she said, more tears falling from her eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"I miss him so much.."

I held her tight again.

"I know, I know." I cooed. "He's still with you though, you gotta remember that. He was with you tonight."

"I know, but I just wish he could be here physically. And happy. I wish I was a better sister. I wish I could've helped him."

"Please don't say that. He knows you love him, and I'm sure he's happy now.. He said he's doing better, right? He's not in pain anymore. You were an amazing sister, you did the best you could considering the circumstances. And that was pretty amazing, especially with the cards you've been dealt in this life. I wish you could see that. That's my wish." I said, rubbing her back.

She was quiet for a minute, but her crying was stopping.

"You're so fucking amazing," she laughed.

"That's you, baby, that's all you." I smiled. "You're what makes me amazing. I love you," I said, kissing her again. I felt her smile on my lips.

"I love you too." she smiled.

I pulled away from the hug, but never let her go. I grabbed onto her hand.

"Let's go now. It's a new year, a new beginning. Let's make the best of it," I smiled, giving her hand a slight squeeze.

"Sounds perfect to me," she said, mimicking my actions by squeezing my hand. We walked to my car and I opened the door for her, letting her inside. I closed the door and went to my side, plopping in the car and drove out of the cemetery.

My phone began ringing from my pocket.

"Will you grab that?" I asked, laughing a bit.

"Gladly," she laughed, kissing my cheek as she grabbed the phone from my pocket. "I'll just put it on speaker."

"Who is it?" I asked.

"I don't know, guess we'll find out." she said, answering the phone and putting it on speaker.

"You have a collect call from Vista Detention Facility. To accept this call, press 1. To decline this call, press 2."

"What the hell?" I said, completely confused. "Who would be calling me from the vista detention facility?"

"I don't know. Should I accept it?" she asked.

"Yeah, press 1."

"I know," she laughed, pressing 1 on the keyboard.

"Vic, thank God," the voice said.

"Mike?"

Notes

OKAY SO I JUST WANT TO PUT THIS OUT THERE, I IMAGINE CARLEE'S GRANDPARENTS TO BE AROUND 60. SO THEY AREN'T THAT OLD. CARLEE'S PARENTS HAD HER AT A YOUNG AGE OKAY

so yeah her grandpa can still be cool and say balls ;)

aw guys i was writing this and my mom let my dog inside, and he ran so fast into my room and now he's cuddling with me. He's so cute ugh. Now he just ate all of my crackers. xD

i feel proud i've updated Tangled in the Great Escape and this one now wooo. now im gonna go update my new story Clush. Oh yeah. That reminds me. Go give Clush a read guys ;)

i love you guys. next update might be today. i don't know. we'll see. im sick and i didnt go to school so yeah i have nothing to do okay bye