Stuck with him

Chapter 21

"DRUNK FRIENDS"

Ariel's POV:

I got out of the house not knowing where i was going or what i was doing. I just had to get out of there. Cause I couldn't breathe in there. I raised my hand to my neck and pulled on the turtleneck that i was wearing cause suddenly it felt tight around my neck, and felt like its suffocating me. I walked at first but then started running, breathing heavily as a sob escaped my lips. Why am i crying? I promised myself, I'd never cry because of him again. Then why? A tear rolled down my cheek and i quickly wiped it as i ran. I heard footsteps behind me and then my name.

"ARIEL!" Joey called and i just started running faster. I don't know what i am running from. I just don't wanna stop and face anyone. Not even Joey.

"ARIEL!!! Stop!" He called as the sound of his footsteps got closer and in a few seconds he grabbed my arm stopping me. "Where are you going?" He held me from my shoulders staring at me. I looked away cause I didn't want him to look at me.

"I don't know........I just wanna be alone." I said still looking the other way. "Joey please. Go. Leave me alone." I said still looking the other way.

"No. I am not leaving you alone. Not here." He said looking around and i groaned and turned to him.

"Just go!" I yelled a little, removing his hands from my shoulders and turning away again.

"Ariel." He grabbed my arm again.

"I don't wanna go home....." I looked at him for a second then looked down. "For a while. Please." I slowly mumbled as my eyes started forming more tears that were threatening to fall anytime soon.

"Then we wont." He said pulling me with him towards his car.

"Joey." I tried to stop him and he did stop. But glared at me.

"Ariel." He mimicked my tone and i sighed and walked with him. He opened the door for me and i got in as he ran to the driver's side and got in as well. He started the engine and i just looked out the window, not really caring where we're going or what is happening. I was just lost in my own contemplation, my thoughts eating me up. Cursing at myself. For being the reason my dad left. Wow. Can't even think about it without feeling terrible. Awful. Joey also stayed silent, thankfully. Until his phone started ringing and he picked it up. "Yes.....she's with me...yeah...don't worry.....yeah. Okay." He said and hung up. After that we drove somewhere for a while and i was pulled out of my thoughts when the car stopped and Joey got out and came to my side. Opening the door for me. I looked at him for a moment when he extended his hand and i took it and got out of the car. We were at a hilltop viewpoint kind of place. Which was beautiful. When did we get here? I didn't even realize. I looked around and then at Joey. He walked me a little forward, from where we could see the whole city and i was in awe. He stopped and turned to me, holding both my hands.

"You wanna be alone? Then be alone here. Take as much time as you want. I'll be right over there by my car." He said tilting his head towards his car and i just stared at him. "Whenever you wanna go home. We'll go home. Okay?" He said squeezing my hands and looking down at me. Like i am a little kid. God i feel stupid for acting like a little kid. I sighed and just turned the other way letting go of his hands. Then i just stood there staring at the city while he did what he said he would. He stood by his car...

Joey's POV:

I watched Ariel as she just stood there her back facing me. I tried to busy myself in my phone but I couldn't. I just couldn't get her teary eyes out of my head. What has she done to me. After like 20 minutes of her just standing there and me standing here, i sighed, put my phone in my pocket and walked towards her.