My Montana (Cole Walter Fanfic)
โMom,โ a desperate, tiny cry of a voice wailed as she sprinted towards the body. Turning her over onto her side she put her frail hands over the now scarlet top, trying to stop the bleeding. But there was no hope of saving her, she had been gone long before she had been able to get there. An adult has approximately 10 pints of blood pumping throughout their body. You never really realize how much blood that is, until itโs pooled on the floor, painting it a dark crimson color. The bloody handprints smeared on the door, creeping closer and closer to the door handle, never quite reaching it besides one lone maroon fingerprint. Dark chocolate waves of hair lay in the pool, covering her cold, white face, hiding the cuts and bruises on her face. โMom, please wake up,โ she cried again, shaking her. Her hands were covered in crimson blood. โWake up.โย
โJosie!โ a voice said loudly in her ear. Startled, her body shoots up, head turning quickly with her eyes wide, tears threatening to fall. โHey, it's okay, it's just a nightmare, it's okay.โ A warm hand sets itself upon her forearm causing her to turn her head and look at the brunette haired woman sitting on her bed, eyebrows pinched together and the corner of her lips pulled down ever so slightly.ย
โYou're okay Josie, you're not there anymore, heโs not here,โ assurance was present in her voice as she ran her hand up and down the panicked girl's arm, offering comfort. Her fingers comed through her hair as she pulled the few parts out of her face and brought it together on one side of her shoulder.
โSame dream?โ the brunette woman asked her as she removed her hand from Josie's arm and grabbed the glass of water that was sitting on the white bedside table. Trembling hands take the glass and bring it to her lips taking a sip.ย
โIt was the blood, it was everywhere. On her, on me. It's justโฆโ she falters. โIt was just everywhere Aunt Hat,โ she cried, bringing her shaking hands down into her laps cradling the glass between them.ย
โI know honey. But we have to remember that it was a long time ago, no one is going to come and hurt you, okay.โ All she could do was nod, barely listening to her aunt and keeping herself focused on the glass.
โHow long until school starts,โ she asked, changing the subject.
โAn hour, but I'm going to call Miss Jacobs and ask her if you can spend some time in her room this morning, just until you are ready to go back into class. That's okay?โ Josie nods and lifts her head to give her aunt a small smile. Her aunt sighs, offering her the same expression before leaning forward and giving her a kiss on her forehead.ย
โI love you too Aunt Hat.โย
Tapping on the keyboard was all that could be heard in the room as Miss Jacobs typed her emails and Josie sat on the couch, a book in hand, losing herself in another world. Sitting in Miss Jacob's room was a normal occurance for her, she was in here most mornings of the week after the nightmares happened. Miss Jacobs never forced her to talk about anything she didn't want to. If she just wanted to sit and read a book then Miss Jacobs was happy to give her the space to do that, as long as she caught up with the classes that she missed, which was never a problem.
โJosie, how are you finding your classes at the minute?โ Miss Jacobs asks from her desk. Josie lifts her head up and looks at the woman, her eyebrows coming together in the middle.
โUm fineโฆ i think. I mean I am passing everything at the moment. I'm not making A's or anything but I don't think that's a bad thing.โ The counselor laughs, shaking her head, standing up and walking towards her and taking a seat in front of her.
โNo, I know that. Your grades are great, but are you having a hard time keeping those grades?Have the nightmares been affecting you in this aspect?โ Josie leans back in her seat, crossing her arms and pursing her lips a little.
โI mean not really. Sometimes Chem can be a little hard to keep up with but nothing major, usually I can push through by finding some extra time to study,โ her voice was filled with certainty and confusion.
โAnd the nightmares, do they affect any of this?โ Miss Jacobs eyes travel around the young girl's face, taking in the bags under her eyes. Josie shrugs.
โNot really. Iโm used to them by now. I just have learned to get along with them. Thatโs all I can do,โ her voice was firm. Miss Jacobs gives a small smile and nods.
โWell that's good. Now if you ever have problems with chem just let me know and i can get some help for you.โ Josie offers her a polite smile and nod before grabbing her book and returning to her page. Miss Jacobs, seeing that the conversation is over, stands up and returns to her desk continuing with her emails, hoping that one of these days Josie will open up to her.
Three knocks chimed on the door of Miss Jacobs office before opening, revealing the one and only Danny Walter. Danny though was not the most popular Walter boy was still liked around the school and many of the girls still had a crush on him, which Josie could understand. Danny has been her best friend since she moved here when she was nine and since the day that they got put together for a project, they had been attached at the hip, though over the past few years they do spend a little more time apart, she still loved him very much. Many have assumed over the years that the two are more than friends but that couldn't be further from the truth. Danny was her platonic soulmate, he understood her better than anyone and told him practically everything, she loved him, just not like that. He was the brother that she never had.ย
โOh Danny, lovely to see you again. I can guess why you are here,โ Miss Jacob teases and Danny laughs.ย
โLovely to see you too Miss. I am here for Miss Whitlock,โ he turns and gives her a goofy grin and she snickers. He struts towards her with one hand behind his back, stopping in front of her and extending his hand to her. โMiss Whitlock, would you do the honor of coming with me to lunch,โ to say that his posh accent was terrible would be an understatement. Josie puts her book down and shuffles to the edge, straightening her back and posing her face.ย
โI do not know, kind sir. For I find that I actually have some much needed work that must be done and must therefore, with greatest regret, must decline your offer,โ with that she leans back into the couch and bites down on her tongue to stop herself from laughing. Miss Jacobs sits in the corner watching the entire interaction with a smirk on her face, chuckling while eating her salad.ย
โOh my fair lady, how you have hurt me so,โ Danny gets down on his knees and takes her hands in his. โPlease dine with me or I shall die of a broken heart,โ his hand touches his heart and Josie cannot do anything but laugh.ย
โYou are ridiculous,โ she tells him before grabbing her bag and putting her book in. โWell i am only ridiculous for my bestest friend in the world, which just so happens to be you, Josie Whitlock,โ Danny moves back as Josie stands up and turns to Miss Jacobs.ย
โWhat would you say, Miss. Was our performance to your liking,โ Miss Jacobs laughs. โI must say it exceeds it. I hope that it shall be a while until I see your next performance so that you have more time to prepare,โ Dannyโs face drops a little bit, understanding what she's saying but decides to ignore. โUnderstood Miss. I will make sure that the next time I see you I will give you that most amazing performance of your life,โ Miss Jacob nods, shaking her head with a smile. Josie puts her hand on Dannyโs shoulder and turns him.ย
โEnough with the dramatics. Let's go, now that you are talking about lunch I want some,โ Danny smirks at her and waves his hand towards Miss Jacobs as he walks out of the door.ย
โBye Miss Jacobs,โ Josie says as they leave. Miss Jacob smiles to herself as she eats her salad, feeling the weight lifted ever so slightly, knowing that at least for now, everything was fine again for Josie.ย
โSo are you coming over tonight, we are having lasagna for dinnerโ Danny asks as he and Josie stroll towards the cafeteria. Josie smirks looking at him.ย
โDanny, do you even have to ask? There is no point in me heading home because no doubt my aunt and your mom are going to end up on a job till late so what is the point of being home on my own.โ Danny shrugs at her.ย
โWell I don't know. Maybe you could have some friends overโฆ A guy,โ Josie turns and hits him on the arm.ย
โDanny Walter, how dare you suggest that I would have a guy over. We all know what happens when others are given the opportunity. Trust me I have had to listen to many of our classmates' hookup stories,โ she states as they walk into the cafeteria and walk towards the line.ย
โOh trust me, you do not have to have the house to yourself for people to take liberties about inviting โguestsโ over forโฆ that,โ Danny informs her with slight discomfort which Josie canโt help but laugh at.ย
โLet me guess Cole has had a โguestโ over recently,โ grabbing a tray starts putting food on her tray.ย
โOh no, not for a while actually, which i'm confused about. Maybe he has decided to take a break for a while after Jackie sees Olivia sneaking out. Probably just goes to their house now,โ Josie lifts her tray and pinches her eyebrows together and shrugs.ย
โI donโt know, maybe. I mean it must be hard for Jackie being in a house full of people, not being able to get much privacy and then having to see someone sneaking out, knowing that they have done that, would be pretty awkward,โ Josie trudges towards one of the table with Danny behind her with his own filled tray.ย
โOh yeah. And on top of that after the whole hair thing. Maybe he is feeling bad and deciding to stop being such an ass,โ Danny concludes, tucking into his sandwich. Josieโs head falls to one side looking at her food and she plays with it with her fork, she shrugs.
โI meanโฆ I don't know. I think after everything that happened with his leg and not being able to play footballโฆ really got to him. Ya know,โ Danny nods, placing his sandwich down while finishing chewing.ย
โI mean, I know he feels guilty after how much money mom and dad spent on his treatment. Sending him away for the summer just for it to come to nothing but he canโt just use that as an excuse,โ Danny's voice was serious and Josie couldn't help but sigh.ย
โI know. But maybe he is just a bit lost. Wouldn't you be if the one thing that you were good at was taken away from you. I mean what if you were never able to watch all of your movies, or study plays or whatever,โ Josie puts a bit of her chicken in her mouth and looks at Danny as he sighs and leans back in his chair.ย
โFair point. It is just when you are dealing with his mood swings all the time you can forget. And I just don't like the way he treats people sometimes. Especially what he's like with girls,โ Josie laughs and nods.ย
โTrust me i agree but like you said it seems that maybe he is turning over a new leaf,โ Danny raises an eyebrow and nods his head towards her.ย
โWeโll see,โ he concludes and Josie snickers at him. Nathan walks up to them with a tray in his hand and sits down next to them.
โHey guys,โ he greets as he sits, smiling at the pair.ย
โNathan, to what do we owe the pleasure,โ Danny asks sarcastically.ย
โHa ha ha,โ Nathan counters, causing Josie to snicker at the pair. โSo are you coming over tonight Josie, we are having lasagna,โ Nathan asks and Danny rolls his eyes.ย
โI have already been asked, and as always I would be honoredโ Josie smiles at him and Nathan shakes his head with a smile on his face. โI don't know why we even bother asking you anymore,โ Nathan states and Josie and Danny look at each other and look at each other with a knowing look.ย
โWell if you are coming over tonight can you teach me that one song that you do on the guitar that i like. I have been trying to figure out the chords but i can't get it,โ Nathan shoves some food in his mouth and Josie nods her head at him.ย
โI would love to, but I am going to have to stop at my house on the way to get my guitar,โ she tells them and Danny nods his head.ย
โIโll make sure that Cole stops off,โ Danny tells her and she nods back at him. Lifting her head up she sees Cole walking in with his hands in his pockets, hair messily laying on top of his head, covering his forehead. Cole looks over towards her direction and sends a small smirk towards her and Josie can't help turning her attention to the food on her tray, a maroon colour decorating her freckled cheeks. When it came to the Cole effect, to say the least she wasn't immune to it, if anything she was very much impacted by it.ย
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