𝑅𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 (𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑛)

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒: 𝐻𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑠

Trigger warning mentions of depression, self harm,  death, blood, and anxiety

Hope Mikaelson POV
I was in the restroom of the gas station bathroom I splashed cold water all over my face before rolling up my sleeves revealing the cuts all over my arms  ran my fingers across them, they were still pretty sore since I had only did it the day before yesterday. After that I then look at the crescent birth mark on my shoulder getting a little bit worried about the full moon coming up. I was a tribird so I can control when I turn but sometimes the full moon still affects me. All I could think was thank goodness I hadn't activated my vampire side because the last thing I wanted was to hurt him. I then fixed up my hair before walking out to find Landon standing outside with blood on his hands. I was worried about him scared someone hurt him. "Landon are you okay? What happened?" I asked looking at him. He seemed a little off which was very concerning. "Nothing I just cut myself, I'm okay." Landon replies. I was still worried about him but didn't want to push him if he wasn't comfortable talking about it.  So I change the subject. "So their is a motel down the road I think I have enough money for a few nights." I say. "Sounds good to me. And yeah so do I." Landon replies. "Great then we should probably get going." I say before looking at him. "Good idea." Landon replies then we start walking it was about a 15 minute walk to the motel.

Landon Kirby POV
We walked for about 5 minutes in complete silence I occasionally glanced over at her neither of us were really paying attention to where we were going both of us deep in thought Hope almost walked off the sidewalk into the streets by accident when I grabbed her right arm and pulled her back. She winced in pain when I did that I was slightly confused because I didn't even grab her that hard but yet it seemed to have hurt her badly. "Sorry Hope, are you okay?" I asked worried I hurt her badly I didn't know that it wasn't the pull that hurt her it was the secrets hidden under her sleeves. I guess that was one thing we had in common both of us hiding stuff. Hope nods still obviously hurting. "Yeah I'm fine it's wasn't you." She replied. "Will you please just let me look at it." I ask. "No!" She almost yelled. "Hope?" I asked confused. "I mean you don't have to look it's fine really. We should really continue to moving." Hope said. "Fine but this conversion isn't over." I reply before we continue walking until we got to the motel. Knowing the person at the front dest would give us a hard time for being under age I pull out my fake ID. "Hello can I help you kids?" The lady at the front dest asked. "Yes we need a room, for a few nights." I say. "Okay I'm going to need to see a ID and for three nights that'll be 120 dollars."  She says. Hope pulls out a credit card that I have no idea where it came from. "Put it all on the card also make it 5 nights." She said before I could pull out the fake ID the woman at the desk swiped the card and handed Hope the key. "Thank you, have a nice day." Hope said before walking I followed her. "That was amazing." I say. "Thanks I kinda have a family history of getting people to do what we want." Hope said smirking. "Well it's like totally sexy." I reply getting close to her face. "Mm is it now?" Hope asks our lips getting closer together. I then chuckle before moving away just to tease her. "Oh so that's how you wanna play huh?" Hope asked. "To be continued." I say. She giggles which was adorable before we walk into our room I pretty much just threw my bag on one of the beds before sitting down. I hadn't slept on a actual bed in awhile. Then I look at Hope she softly smiled at me. "Can I we talk about the whole arm thing?" I ask.

Hope Mikealson POV
I let out a sigh I really didn't want to talk about it or show him my arms I didn't want him to see the cuts because I knew he would ask questions and I would have to tell him. I haven't told anyone my parents didn't even know. "I don't want to talk about it." I say before walking into the bathroom and staying in there for about 10 minutes very worried. I was also just hoping that he would forget about it. But he didn't which kinda sucks. "Hope." He said looking at me concerned. "Yeah?" I ask. "Is everything okay?" He asked. I nod. "I'm fine." I say which was clearly a lie. Landon sighs before sitting down next to me he then lifted up his shirt revealing burn marks. Before I could say anything he spoke. "I got them in 7th grade from a foster father who would burn me and my brother. The scars are nothing to be ashamed of trust me." He said before putting his hand on mine said nothing and just hugged him. He hugged me back before I finally showed him my arms the overlapped cuts were visible and it was obvious it was self inflicted. Landon sighs softly before hugging me again this time he didn't let go. I hug back staying in his arms I was trying not to get emotional. He just held me close. I finally am able to speak. "I'm sorry." I say. "How long?" He asked. "Four and a half years." I say before starting to cry a little. Landon was obviously upset about the fact I was hurting that bad. He held me close before finally whispering. "It's okay, everything is gonna be okay." He says while holding me. "Can we just?" I asked. "Of course." Landon replies before laying down with me. He held me close as I stay close to him for the rest of the day.

Authors note
Firstly I would just like to thank everyone for reading I really hope you enjoyed. Secondly I would just like to say for everyone struggling with a mental illness that you are so strong and always remember you are loved. And you are not alone. Remember to always keep fighting. -Hope