Good to Goth: Chapter 11

Tomorrow was Maddison’s party, she spent the day as usual going through her classes. The only difference was that all the girls that once turned their nose to her began to talk to her as if they were friends for years. All of the excitement only seemed to stress Maddison out, everywhere she went in the school she was stopped by either a fellow student or her grandmother or her butler.

Just before break, her grandmother had found Maddison and insisted that they have another afternoon tea together. Maddison couldn’t take anymore stress, she declined rather forcefully and ran off before her grandmother could make a protest. Maddison needed to get away for a moment, all the random stops in her day were driving her insane, and Mason constantly relaying random RSVPs from other guests she really didn’t know was starting to get on her last nerve.

After Maddison some how managed to survive etiquette and the gossip, she decided on running away to the forest clearing in the woods again. She left the room a but flustered and found Mason waiting for her next to the door, he bowed. “Mason, if it is another statement about who ever else is coming to the party just give it to my grandmother because my patience can’t take anymore nonsense,” she said before he could even straighten himself.

“My apologies miss, but I was actually hoping I could accompany you on your break today,” he said politely then added in a whisper, “as a friend instead of a loyal butler.”

Maddison sighed and gave up, it had been a long time since Maddison and Mason had ever had time to just relax and talk freely. ‘I’m sorry for my rudeness Mason, I’m just so bothered today,” she said weakly.

Mason motioned for her to follow him to the forest, “Miss, you are my superior, you do not need to apologize for anything that you do,” he said politely as a teacher walked past them. “But I do accept your apology,” he whispered with a smile. Maddison smiled too and found that she was already a little less stressed talking to Mason.

They traipsed through the underbrush to the clearing once again, and sat on the fallen tree. Maddison sighed, the fresh smell of the forest cleared her mind quickly. “ I needed this,” she mumbled and leaned her head on Mason’s shoulder.

He became very rigid, “Maddison,” he said curtly.

She removed her head from his shoulder and looked at him, “You didn’t expect me to lay down on the dirt did you?” she said incredulously.

He smiled, “No, sorry,” he mumbled and relaxed for Maddison to lay her head back on his shoulder.

“Do you find it odd how quickly we became friends?” Maddison asked.

“Not at all,” he replied.

“But doesn’t it bother you that you might get fired because my grandmother will think that we are actually more than friends just because we grew so close so fast?”

“Are you trying to say that you don’t think we should be friends anymore?” Mason asked worriedly.

Maddison sat up quickly, “No! its just that I was thinking about it today, and… well… I don’t think I have ever trusted anyone as quickly as I trusted you.”

Mason chuckled, “People can think what they like but you know and I know that my feelings for you are like those of a brother.” He turned to look at Maddison, “Why all of these questions? Did your grandmother say something about me?”

“No, I told you I was just thinking about it today,” she paused to bite her lip, “What if our feelings did change for each other?”

Mason sighed, “Then I fear that I would not be able to be your faithful butler once you graduated from here. We are two completely different social classes, but that isn’t a problem is it?”

Maddison smiled and put her head back on his shoulder, “No, you are like the older brother I always wished I had. I just hope my grandmother knows that.”

Maddison and Mason sat in the clearing in silence together for a few moments. Then Mason reached into his vest and checked his watch, “I must go now Maddison, your grandmother wants me to go with her into London to find a good chef for your party tomorrow night.”

Maddison lifted her head off of his shoulder again, “I think I’ll stay her for a little while longer, I don’t think I’m ready to deal with more gossip and such.”

Mason nodded then bowed. “I shall see you soon Miss,” he said then left.

The sudden silence in the clearing frightened Maddison a bit, but she soon found it soothing when the sound of birds chirping reached her ears. It felt nice to be left alone for a little bit, even though talking to Mason had been comforting. She really just wanted time to just be alone for a while and pretend that no one was going to ambush her with stress the moment she left the safety of the forest. She really wasn’t looking forward to listening to the chatter, and she knew Miss Bradley would be rude and give the girls a silent study session just so they would be able to get on Maddison’s nerves even more.

But what if she didn’t go back to the school for the rest of the day? Of course she would return tomorrow so not to raise too much alarm. Getting lost would be a formidable excuse, seeing as it had happened once before when Mr. Marquis had rescued her.

Didn’t he say he had a house in this forest, maybe if she could find him he would understand her situation and let her stay till tomorrow morning.

Maddison shook her head, what was she thinking? Mr. Marquis had more important things to do, and it would be rude of her to impose herself. But all of those girls interrupting her, and Miss Bradley purposely making it easier. She stood up finally deciding to look for Mr. Marquis’ home, if he refused her he would at least escort her back to the school. But as she got closer to the edge of the clearing she began to hesitate, she thought about the darkness that had chased after her the last time she explored beyond the clearing. Would it happen again? Maddison shook her head and told herself that it wouldn’t happen again and stepped onto the path that led farther into the forest.

 

Author's Note

Can you believe it!!! all the way into chapter 11!!!! i am so excited to see where this story goes... i honestly don't know lol

Reviews

[VoodooWebs]

For the beginning try adding 'As' to make it less of a fragmented statement. Use transitional words if you need to; it helps writing flow a bit easier, makes it slightly (or not so slightly) easier to comprehend.
I don't really understand the conversation between Mason and Maddison. They very quickly both came to the comclusion that they liked each other like siblings. Maybe have them both HEDGE around the subject at first. And try clearing the word choice up. Sometimes it's hard to decipher. Read it yourself, and if it makes no sense, modify it until it does.
Still, it's a good piece of work, and through the ever present grammar errors it's quite it's a story worth reading in your free time.
Again, good work.