The Silence

Ava's POV

So, I let him go. I really did not expect Allen to go against me. I would have surely punished if it was someone else but Allen? I am sure he has his reasons to do so. But anyway it is good for me only. I mean no more messed-up mind games or stupid bullying and all. That nerd was being too much, wasn't he? Not obeying my commands and standing up against me. I taught him well and good now. Now, he will not go and offend me ever but he did not offend me in the first place. Urgh, Why is my head so confused about everything? Shouldn't I be happy? Yeah, I was enjoying it with all his weak self begging me and all but somewhere for some reason, it hurt me. At some point, it was like I do not want him to be in pain but on the other hand, I had this unsettling feeling that made me make him suffer more. And his friend? That nerd never stood up for himself but then again when I hurt his friend he was all raged up. No longer the scaredy-cat he usually is. I said that I will not bother him but this is somehow bothering me in and out. What should I do?

And Allen? What is wrong with him? I know Cole's incident had an effect on each one of us but I did not think that he will start comparing Noah's situation with Cole. Did I really take it that far? No... No, I did not. I am not David you know. And what's is it with him? He has not spoken a single word from the time we sat in the car. What did I do to him? Did he really fall for that nerd? Did he? Ahh, what am I thinking? I really need to talk to Allen.

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Third-person POV

The trio reached home without much of a conversation in the car. Gray and Cole had gone out to freshen their mind. Allen was kind of giving the silent treatment to Ava and Ava could not understand why. The whole ride Ava tried to talk to Allen but Allen did not answer her instead talked to Olivia. Ava could not take it anymore, so the moment they entered the house, she stopped Allen.

"What's up with you? Why are you ignoring me?", Ava demanded as she saw Allen walking away.

Allen ignored her and started walking towards his room.

"ALLEN STOP.", Ava shouted at him.

Allen halted his steps and turned around, but still did not say anything.

"Why are you not saying anything? What did I do for you to act like this, hah? You have never acted this way before so, why now?", Ava was totally pissed.

"Allen, answer me.", Ava growled.

Olivia was getting a bit nervous seeing how the situation was unfolding. She did not know whether to step in or not but seeing Ava getting mad she decided to step up.

"Ava calm down. Allen, answer her. You cannot ignore her just answer her.", Olivia said as she got closer to Allen.

"Yes, answer me. I think... I think you are forgetting that I am your leader.", Ava said immediately regretting her last words. She never allowed them to call her that. She always talked about being a tight-knit family with no hierarchy but today, she herself broke that.

"Leader. Yeah, right.", Allen chuckles. "Well, thanks for reminding me that although I never forgot about it. And there is nothing wrong with me, I just need some time for myself. And as for why I am acting like this. Well, the situation has never been like this before, just reminding in case our great leader is forgetting it, so do not take offense. There has been so much going on around us, I just could not take it anymore. So, I am sorry if I offended you or anyone. And if the leader permits, I want to take some rest.", Allen walked towards his room.

Ava looked down. She had nothing to say. She went straight away to her room.

The whole house was silent as if no one lived there.

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Allen's POV

I don't know why I did that. I just do not want to deal with anything at the moment. This morning when I left home I passed by Cole's room. I wanted to go in and talk to him but stopped when I heard him talking to Gray.

(Gray and Cole's conversation)

"You feeling alright mate?"

"Yeah, a little better I guess. I really miss school though.", Cole answered.

"You want to go to school. I can take you there. No need to attend classes if you do not want to.", Gray said as he sat down beside Cole.

"Yeah, I would love to... It's just....", Cole paused.

"What is it? Tell me.", Gray asked a little concerned.

"I don't know if I have the courage to face the same parking lot where... you know. I have overcome those memories but it's just.....I just feel like it will all come back rushing to me if I see that place again.", Cole said softly.

"Don't worry. I am here and I always will be by your side. And that parking lot is filled with our good time, us, Ava, Allen, and Oli, you do remember those, right? It has so many good memories that it will easily bury every single one of those bad ones and if that is less we will create millions of more to top the last ones, okay?", Gray hugged Cole who smiled sweetly as Gray continued speaking and consoling him.

Allen was listening to their conversation. He felt a pang in his heart when he heard what Cole said.

(End of the conversation)

The moment Cole talked about how he does not want to recall those horrible memories of that place, I don't know why suddenly Noah and George's face flashed in front of me. I wanted to neglect it but somehow what we were doing is similar to what David did to Cole maybe not to that extent but still, it seems painful now that I think about it. Ava needs answers but shouldn't she realize it on her own? I thought that she felt something for Noah, was I wrong? I know I have been much worse but there is always a time to stop and think over it, isn't it?