Bittersweet Candy Bowl

39. Love My Way, original chapter posted 6/27/07

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Transcript

*Daisy holds her bear tightly to her chest, watching Augustus in dismay. Tears fill her eyes.*
Daisy: So.. you.. You wanted me to scare him away?!

Augustus: Didn’t you like the attention your outfit got tonight? Don’t you love feeling like something special?
*Augustus leans toward Daisy, who looks away nervously and starts to sweat. She starts backing away slowly, glancing anxiously behind her.*

*Augustus smiles threateningly, coming closer.*
Augustus: I saw those looks you were getting, Daisy. Why let green eyes get in the way of your happiness?

*Daisy freezes up and stares at Augustus with a hint of recognition.*
Daisy (thinking): “Green eyes”..
Augustus: You should find someone who appreciates this side of you.

*Daisy’s eyes open wide in shock as her back meets a tree trunk.*

*Augustus smiles and takes a step forward, putting a hand on the tree trunk to trap Daisy.*

*Daisy looks away, fearfully.*
Daisy: W-what are you..
*Augustus smiles more widely and gets closer.*
Augustus: Daisy.. Haven’t you noticed how much I like you?

*Augustus leans into Daisy.*
Augustus: Around me, you can be whatever you want to be. No rejection, no drama..
*Daisy panics, crying. She lifts a hand to block him and holds her bear with the other hand.*
Daisy: N-no.. no..

*Augustus smothers Daisy against he tree trunk, pressing close to her.*
Augustus: I’ll give you all the love you’ll ever need.. You’re the most beautiful girl around, and I want you to know I mean it..
*Daisy shrinks away, closing her eyes and crying.*
Daisy: S-stop! Get off! I’m not like this!

Augustus: Did you stop when he asked you to? You know what it’s like, Daisy, to feel this sure of something.. Just open up to me..
*Daisy’s eyes open wide in horror.*

*Augustus presses closer, putting one hand on Daisy’s cheek. He leans in, his head partially blocking her face.*
Daisy: N-no.. I’m.. not..
Augustus: You’ve wanted it for so long..
*Daisy closes her eyes, defeated.*
Daisy: .. N.. n..

*Darkness shrouds Daisy’s thoughts.*
Daisy (thinking): He’s right.. I’ve been such a slut.. What did I expect.. I.. deserve this..

*A hand shoots out of the darkness, reaching for Augustus.*

*Daisy cries helplessly, eyes squeezed shut. Augustus freezes in surprise, his hand gripping Daisy’s face.*

Augustus: Heh.
*Augustus glances backward with a sneer. Daisy opens her eyes.*
Daisy: ..?

*The hand on Augustus’ shoulder pulls him away from Daisy. Daisy defensively clutches her bear to her chest with both arms, confused.*
Daisy: ..?
*Augustus turns his head, smiling maliciously.*
Augustus: I was wondering when you’d slink out of your hiding spot..

*Daisy stares at the person behind Augustus, shocked.*

*Abbey stands with his hand firmly on Augustus’ shoulder, a furious look on his face. Augustus watches Abbey with a cocky smirk.*
Augustus: .. Abraham.