Depiction at Its Best

Olivia Preice & Matt Sanders


Jazlyn "Jaz" Preice & Zachary Baker

Olivia pulled her phone out and checked the time on it as she quickly climbed into her car, setting her duffel bag in the seat next to her. She started her car and quickly pulled out of the the apartment parking lot, speeding down the road. She was late for Jazlyn's little party or whatever this thing was. She didn't give her much information, just said that it was important and she wanted her there. She took a deep breath, tapping her fingers on the steering wheel as she sped towards the interstate, really hoping her sister wouldn't get too angry that she was going to be late. She hadn't managed her time well, something she'd always had an issue with. She'd spent the night at her ex's house last night, and she'd slept in late so she'd been in a hurry to rush back to her apartment and pack a bag since she didn't know how long she'd be staying in Huntington for.

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Zacky was talking with Jimmy and Johnny at Matt's house, wondering what this big announcement was. Matt typically told them everything, so the fact that he'd been keeping this secret had been very strange and not Matt-like at all. He quickly glanced over his shoulder, but he didn't turn his attention back on his friends when his eyes landed on a beautiful brunette who was standing across the room, talking to a couple other girls. He'd never seen the girl before, but she had to be the most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on. He waved Jimmy and Johnny off before he walked over, smiling at the group of girls as he approached them. He didn't want to seem like a total creep, so he just eased himself into the conversation they were having.

@ lullabies.
Matt bit his lip as he exited his room, he'd spent months trying to avoid situation he was in right now. Though he couldn't be happier, he'd stumbled upon the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. And from that moment on he was hooked, he couldn't get her out of his mind. So he did the unthinkable and asked her to marry him. Granted they'd only been together for a short time, but he figured why not. If one thing he never wanted to take anything for granted and was just living in the moment. This moment, he couldn't have been a happier man. Heading down the hall he checked the time, knowing everybody should be here. He nibbled on his lip as he stepped into his kitchen, trying to contain he huge ass smile. Being greeted by his mother, who started in on how she hated him keeping things from her. Though all he could do is look around for his beautiful girlfriend, wanting her by his side when he made the announcement.

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Jazlyn fiddled with the glass in her hand, her palm sweating as she tried to rein in her breathing. She was so nervous she wasn't even paying attention to the things her friends were saying, she couldn't believe every that was happening to her. Granted she thought it was a bit to soon to jump into marriage, but Matt had convinced her to live in the here and now. So taking a leap of faith, she agree to be his wife. Licking over her lips she looked around the room, still no sign of Matt. He was just supposed to of run up stair to make a call, but it seemed like eternity. Letting out a small breathe she lifted her gaze from her glass, her eyes meeting a piercing set of greens. Diverting her eyes quickly, as to not stare. She couldn't explain the feeling that came over her. Her stomach muscles tightening in want, here she was fixing to announce her engagement and she was lusting over another man, one that had to only look at her.

Olivia got onto the interstate, reaching down and turning her radio on, sighing heavily as her radio started to bug out on her. She groaned softly, looking at the road before she looked down, trying to quickly fix it with one hand, keeping the other gripped tightly on the steering wheel. Every now and then, the radio would start acting up, changing stations, making white noise. She didn't know why, but she assumed it was because it was really old. She was beginning to lose her patience with the entire car. She needed a new one. She sighed as she looked up, switching lanes so she could take her exit before she reached back down to continue toying with the radio. She got it fixed, but she didn't have enough time to look back at the road before she was rammed into from behind by a big truck, sending her car forward into the one in front of hers.

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Zacky raised an eyebrow and he looked at her for a minute before he sighed and faked a smile for the girls, excusing himself so he could get a drink. He walked into the kitchen, looking at Matt and his mom. "Hey," he said, grabbing a glass and taking a sip of whatever liquid was in it. "When are you going to make the big announcement? We're all waiting. We want to know what's going on." Was he leaving the band to do a solo tour or something? No, Matt would never do that. But whatever it was, it had to be big because he never kept secrets from his family and friends.

@ lullabies.
Matt smirked at Zack, "I was trying to, but my mother thinks her being left out of the loop is more important than my announcement." He teased his mother, smiling at her and his friend before quickly making his exit of the kitchen. He couldn't help the smile that over took his face, when he noticed the familiar brunette. He's quick strides carried him to her, not waiting for her attention as his arms snaked their way around her waist. "Hello love." He beamed down at her.

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Jazlyn slightly jumped feeling Matt's arms on her body. It was an unfamiliar gesture she'd have to get used to. Smiling up at him, her greeting on her tongue. But her words silenced as his loud raspy voice boomed through the room, demanding attention. Not waiting for introduction he smirked down at her before he turned his attention back to the room. "We're getting married!" He announced.

Olivia was knocked out unconscious, and her body was carried to a nearby hospital, where she was rushed into surgery to pull glass out of her head and her arm, get stitches and put her broken arm in a cast. She was lucky that she hadn't gone flying out of the windshield from the impact, but she had gotten severely beaten up, and she was also lucky she didn't have any brain damage from hitting her head so hard against the windshield. After she was put into a room, a receptionist looked up family they could call, seeing that her parents weren't an option and calling her sister.

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Zacky's eyes widened and he nearly choked on his drink, coughing and staring at Matt and this girl. Surely it was a joke. Matt would have introduced them all to the girl before marrying her. The room was silent for a minute before Jimmy started clapping, which encouraged everyone else to. He sighed and loosened his collar a little, shaking his head. He downed the rest of his drink, setting his glass down and leaning against the wall. And to think he'd almost made an advance on an engaged woman. Not to mention she was engaged to his best friend. Everyone rushed up to congratulate Matt, and he just stood back, not believing that this was actually happening.

@ lullabies.
Matt beamed brightly at his friends and family, introducing those who gathered around him, to Jazlyn. He couldn't seem to wipe the smile off his face, nothing he thought could change that. He just hoped she was as happy as he was. A soft melody rang out, his ear perched tuning in on the source. Jazlyn's phone, smiling down at her he place a quick kiss to her cheek before releasing her so she could step away and take the call.

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Jazlyn quickly to her leave from Matt, she didn't know who would be calling her at this time. Everybody she knew was here, or so she thought. Her brow furrowed as she lifted the cell to her ear. Muttering a brief greeting. Her chest heaved when the person on the other line greeted her with there name and hospital association. Her breathing labored, as her minded race, who could possible be missing from the party. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks, Olivia. Jaz hadn't noticed the blond was missing, but normally her sister stuck to the back out of every bodies way. Licking over her lips, she managed to mumble out a response, weather coherent or not. All she knew was she needed to get to the hospital.

Olivia laid unconscious in her hospital bed, a nurse hooking her up to a blood transplant as well as giving her fluids and pain medicine through her IV. She had a pretty bad concussion, a broken arm, and two broken ribs. She was in really bad shape, but it wasn't bad enough that she needed oxygen or a feeding tube.

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Zacky sighed, shaking his head. He guessed he needed to go congratulate Matt before someone asked him why he wasn't happy. He walked over to Matt and patted his shoulder. "Congrats, man," he said. "I have to say I was completely surprised, you don't usually keep secrets like this." He felt a little bit awkward now, but he wouldn't let Matt know that. And he wouldn't let him know that he almost hit on his fiance. He could imagine himself going around with a nice shiner if Matt found out. The guys were usually understanding about most things, but when it came to girls, they tended to get a bit territorial sometimes.

@ lullabies.
Matt chuckled smiling at the younger man. "Well what can I say, I want her for myself." He smiled, looking over his shoulder. Only for it to fall noticing Jazlyn's small framw enter the room. Her eyes red as tear streamed slowly down her face, quickly escusing himself from his friend. "Babe, what's wrong?" He questioned pulling her into his chest, only for her small frame to shudder as a sob escaped her lips.

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Jazlyn opened her mouth to explain, only for a cry to seep past her lips, being slightly muffled into Matt's shirt. The person she talked to didn't know her sister's condision, which could only let her mind run wild. "Olive's been in an accident." She weeped out, her words broken by her cries.

Zacky overheard Jazlyn, frowning. He wondered who she was talking about, but either way, seeing her so upset just broke his heart. He walked over and looked at Matt. "Can I help?" he asked, looking at Jazlyn and frowning. "I can drive you to the hospital if you want." He hoped he wasn't being too pushy or anything, he didn't want to upset her more than she already was, and he didn't want to upset Matt either. He just wanted to help, if there was anything he could do.

@ lullabies.
Matt looked at his younger friend, before nodding. "I'd appreciate that, man." He sighed out. "I can meet you guys there, after I get them cleared out." He licked over his lips. "Thank you bro." He told Zack. "I'll see you later babe." Matt whispered to Jazlyn, before placing a kiss on her head.

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Jaz to a deep breath pulling away from Matt, her legs shaking under her weight. She knew she was in a fragile state, but not wanting to delay any more she would go with the green eyes man, she'd been lusting over. Though now wasn't the time to think of it, she couldn't stop the thoughts that invaded her mind. Thoughts of them being alone and unattended.

Zacky rested his hand on her shoulder and led her out to his car, unlocking it and opening the door for her, helping her in. He shut the door and walked around, climbing in and starting it up. He let it warm up for a minute before he began to drive to the hospital, glancing over at Jazlyn. "Are you okay?" he asked, knowing it was probably a stupid question to ask, but he'd feel bad if he didn't at least ask or acknowledge her.

@ lullabies.
Jazlyn looked through her puffy eyes at the man seated next to her. "I guess." She rasped out, before wiping at her eyes. "Thank you for taking me." She croaked out, very appreciative. She knew she'd never make it there on her own not in her state. And the thought of her sister dying, plagued her mind. Making her tear up again.

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Matt watched Jaz leave with Zack, a knot forming in his stomach. He knew something bad was going on, but chose to ignore it. Quickly he gathered every bodies attention before telling them the news. His mother quickly took charge, telling him she'd make sure everyone left and she'd lock up. He needed to be with Jazlyn, this was a tough situation for her. And he was planning on for better or worse.

Zacky drove Jazlyn to the hospital, parking the car and climbing out, walking around and opening the door for her. "I'll wait out here for Matt," he said. "But I'm here if you need anything."

A nurse came out and looked at Jazlyn. "Are you Olivia's sister?" she asked.

@ lullabies.
Jazlyn offered Zack a broken smile, before being rushed into the hospital. The nurse filling her in on her sister's condision, since she'd been placed into a recovery room. Jazlyn sighed out, plopping down into the chair closest to her sister. Tears streaming down her face, as she took in her sister's broken appearence.

Olivia started to stir when a nurse came in to check on her, groaning softly as she opened her eyes and looked around the room. "What's going on?" She asked, her voice cracking a little. She was in some pain, but the meds were helping a lot with that. She was feeling really loopy.

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Zacky sighed as he waited in the waiting room for Matt to arrive, rubbing his face. He felt so bad about this. He wished there was something he could do to help Jazlyn, but that wasn't his job, it was Matt's.

@ lullabies.
Matt glared out the windshield, his fingers drumming against the steering wheel. He bit his lip as the officer returned to his car door. Issuing him a ticket and his id back. Matt flipped him the bird when he knew his back was turned. Pushing his foot down into the pedal his car lurched forward before he was speeding off towards the hospital.

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Jazlyn wiped at her eyes, a smile forming on her lips. A soft chuckle leaving her lips. "Oli." She said fresh tears blurring her eyes. "Thank god, you're alright." She said launching herself at her sister, being cautious of her wounds.

Olivia looked at Jazlyn and frowned, not sure what had happened to her, but it was scaring her a little bit. She couldn't remember a lot of things, like what had happened, and why she was here, but she could remember who she was, thank god. "Jaz? What am I doing here?" she grumbled, her words slurring just a bit from the medicine the doctor had her on. She could feel the pressure on her body from Jazlyn clinging to her, but she couldn't feel the pain. But she was thankful for that.

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Zacky grabbed a random magazine and began to flip through it, deciding it wasn't good enough after a couple of pages and pulling his phone out, turning a game on to pass the time. He probably shouldn't have his phone on in a hospital, but he didn't really care. It was better than thinking about his best friend's fiance and what he'd like to do to her in bed. He shook the thoughts from his head and sighed, going back to his game.

@ lullabies.
Matt sighed out, running his and through his locks. Stepping through the thresshold ofthe hospital, mentally cursing himself. He didn't know what Jazlyn's sister's name was. They'd only ever briefly talked about her, and she'd always used Oli, as her name.

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Jaz pulled away lightly, "you were in a wreck." She murmered out. Shaking her head, she blamed herself. "I can't believe this happened." She told her. "Thank god you're okay."

Olivia frowned. "No, I wasn't," she said, shaking her head and squeezing her eyes shut as the room began to spin. "I was at Kevin's house. We were watching movies, I didn't go anywhere." She reached up and rubbed her face, frowning and slowly cracking her eyes open again. "I have stitches on my face. Jaz, you're scaring me." She started to panic, having a hard time believing she'd been in an accident when she couldn't even remember driving.

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Zacky looked up when Matt walked in, turning his phone off and slipping it into his pocket before he got up and walked over to his best friend. "Hey," he said. "She's in the back with her sister right now."