Under Your Skin

48

Terrified.

I was terrified for Xavier. Worried out of my mind and scared.

I stared up at the loft and sighed.

"Come on, I'll bring your bags and then I'll head to the hotel." My dad spoke.

I hadn't explained to him why I was here or what was going on with Xavier. It was too personal to go around blabbing. I just said it was urgent. I know it took a lot for Jason to even call and tell me. Without him I would've probably never known.

This is something I knew Xavier would want to take to the grave.

Making my way to the top of the stairs, taking that as slow lit as I could with my almost 6 month belly now running the show.

"Daddy, there's a key. Under the pot."

He nodded kneeling down to grab it and handing it to me.

I unlocked the door and pushed it open, stepping inside and looking around. Jason told me he had to do a major clean up from Xaviers cry for help.

"Want me take the bags to the room?"

"No its fine Dad. Thank you."

"I'll see you Thursday morning."

"Okay." He leaned down and kissed my cheek.

"Love you."

"Love you too."

I watched as he made his way out the door, shutting it behind him.

On cue, Jason emerged from the hallway, smiling when he saw me and engulfing my in a hug.

"It's good to see you. Wish it were better circumstances."

"Me too. And it's good to see you too."

He pulled back. "You've gotten so big. Look at that belly. How was the drive?"

"Long. But okay."

He gave me a nod before sighing. "He's sleeping. Unwillingly. I put melatonin drops in his juice this morning. Cuz he ain't been getting any sleep."

"So who is this bitch?"

"I don't know. He either doesn't remember or he just doesn't wanna tell me."

I sighed and rubbed my face, beginning to walk to the hall.

"Hayden...I gotta tell you before you go in there. I didn't tell you over the phone and I still don't wanna tell you, but you're gonna see them."

I looked at him confused.

"When I found Xay, he was cutting himself."

I gasped and covered my mouth.