In small messy writing, he had written the poem from The Outsiders.
‘Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower ;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.’
There was a nice large sunset in the background that was neatly coloured by Dustin.
I knew you liked this movie so I wrote you the poem. Dustin said shyly. There’s another poem at the back but I wrote that one.
I smiled down at him, before turning the page over and reading his poem.
‘Roses are red, violets are blue.
I love you L. S, but not the gross way.
You are my favourite girl person in the whole world.
I don’t know what else to say.
I hope you like my poem, merry Christmas Luke Skywalker.’
I read the poem over again and then smiled down at Dustin. Although most people would like the ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ poem, I’d prefer this one, it just made my heart melt and I felt so happy knowing that I had a special spot in the kid’s heart. It’s the best gift ever. I said to him in pure honesty.
I heard Max scoff and Nathan mutter something, but kept my focus on Dustin.
Really ? He asked with big eyes.
Really. I smiled back.
I pulled him into a hug, before he pulled away.
I still have to open my other presents ! He exclaimed, before running to the tree and grabbing the biggest box.
You still have to see my gift which is gonna be the best one princess. Nathan said, stepping in front of me now.
I don’t know, Dustin set the bar pretty high. I said back with a smirk.
Come on now. Nathan rolled his eyes, pulling me towards the front door.
Where are we going ? I asked confused.
Nowhere, your gift’s just at the door. Nathan said with a secretive smile.
I looked at him confused but he just gestured for me to open the door.
I reached for the handle and pulled open the door.
I don’t see any- I cut myself off as he stepped right in front of me, his eyes lighting up.
No. Freaking. Way.
I guess this really was the best Christmas present after all.
Landon. I breathed out, staring straight at him in disbelief.
He gave me a soft smile and spoke. We’re going home baby blue.
What ? Nathan and I said at the same time.
Before I could register what he had just said-no, before I could register the fact that he was standing in full form right before me, Landon jumped forward and grabbed my arm, pulling me towards him before whipping out a gun and pointing it at Nathan.
What are you doing !? I exclaimed, shocked at the whole situation, my heart now pounding twice as fast, and this time it wasn’t from the excitement.
Where the hell did he get a gun from ?
Saving you. Landon said softly, looking down at me with eyes filled with emotion.
Just as I was slowly starting to piece together everything, Tyler burst into the room with a gun in hand as well and stood next to Landon.
Tyler ? I gasped, staring up at my brother in shock.
It’s okay Sky, we’re going home today. He shot me a reassuring smirk.
Max, take Dustin in the other room. Nathan ordered in a calm tone without taking his eyes off of Landon and the gun.
Max quickly picked up a shocked Dustin and ran to his room.
I felt like punching these two for scaring the kid like that.
Alright, hold on. What the actual fuck is going on ? Nathan said angrily now.
We’re taking Sky back to her life which you stole from her you fucktard. Tyler spat out with venom, before walking closer to Nathan with the gun pointed at his head.
Stop ! I yelled at them. They couldn’t do this. They couldn’t just walk in and play hero for me. I understood that they were doing this to save me but I was growing more and more aggravated with the way they kept pointing the gun at Nathan.
I obviously couldn’t blame them since all they knew about the situation was that some random hottie swooped me up from the mall and took me away. But the situation was growing more tense and heated by the second and I had to do something.
STOP ! Stop it you two please stop ! I yelled, getting livid now as they both ignored me.
Landon tightened his grip on me and pulled me back. It’s gonna be okay Sky, it’s over. He tried to soothe me but it did the opposite.
NO ! I screamed as Tyler clicked the safety off the gun.
I struggled and finally came up with an escape plan. Ow, Landon you’re hurting me ! I cried.
He suddenly let go and looked down in concern but I kicked his shin and ran towards Nathan.
Tyler stop ! I cried, placing my body in a protective stance in front of Nathan, meeting the intense eyes of my brother.
Skylar are you insane !? Tyler yelled at me, his brows furrowing in confusion and panic as his arm slackened and he lowered his aim, but still kept the gun pointed to the side. Come back here !