Kidnapped

Chapter 17: Suspicions

Karl POV

Lunch had finally come around. Today was dragging much longer than I initially thought and I don't know how that's possible.

We sat down at our usual table, talking and eating our lunch like every other day except I just drank a monster. I needed the energy more than anything.

"Karl?" I couldn't help but think about George, the future he first thought he was going to have has all changed now. He wanted to help George however he could but didn't know how.

"Earth to Karl?" I felt guilty for not recognising it was him sooner. He was right in front of me for ages and none of us had any clue.

"Karl?" I hum a response not noticing who spoke to me. "Are you with us?" Clay asked and I nod. "Yeah sorry..just need the caffeine to kick in" I smile, all of them looking at me weirdly.

"What?" I ask, feeling their eyes still on me. "Your just acting weird today" Nick says, finishing his food. I glance up and see Callahan making his way over to me, clearly in a rush.

He sits down in front of me and hands me his phone, my name displayed on the screen. I answer with no hesitation.

"Are you okay? Whats up?" I ask "Your mum wont stop calling and texting, she knows you weren't with Nick last night, what do you want me to do?" He asks and I run a hand through my hair.

"Tell her I'm staying with Callahan and I'll be home in a couple days" I say, looking at Callahan who nods. "Alright, see you soon" "Bye" I say as I end the call, passing the phone back to Callahan.

"Thank you" I smile and he smiles back, leaving the table. I turn back to be met with confused faces. "What's going on with you and Callahan?" Clay asks and I shrug, I begged my mind internally to think of something.

"Who was that on the phone?" Alex asks and I think for a moment "I- uh- my dad" I say, stumbling for words. The table falls quiet with awkward silence.

"Anyway- Mr. Schlatt isn't in today so we don't have practise or english last, we're done for the day now" Clay states, the other two smiling.

"Lets go do something then! You guys down?" Nick asks, the others nodding then turning to me.

"Oh- I should get this bag back home..I should really change clothes" "Don't be silly, we can take you home before we do anything so you can change" Clay adds, taking his keys out of his pocket.

I follow them outside to his car, I was in a hot seat and I couldn't exactly call George and explain my situation. "Hey uh, why don't I just meet you guys somewhere? Y'know so I can shower and stuff" they give me a confused look.

"We can still drop you off first-" "No- no I'll walk" I cut him off. "You guys go, I'll walk with Karl" Nick states, an unfamiliar look on his face.

Despite my efforts to get him to go with the others they drove off, leaving me and Nick walking alongside the road. "So come on what's going on with you? Why're you being so off today?"

"You need to go with them or something, you can't come with me" I felt sick, I didn't know what to do. "Karl no, I'm coming with you"

I let it go silent before coming up with what seemed like the only solution. "Fine, Can we at least go into the shop and get an energy drink first?" I ask and he nods. We cross over on the road and head inside.

We walk over to where the monsters are and take a look at the selection. "I might get a box" I say to Nick, going to the other end of the aisle with the boxes whilst he looks for a can. As soon as I see him reaching for one I take the moment to sneak off before running out the door.

My shoulder was killing me, not only was I running but I had a massive weight with me. Once I feel like I'm far enough away I carry on walking. As usual the walk was a while but I eventually make it back.

I head up to our room number and knock on the door. "It's Karl" I say and the door is unlocked. I throw both my bags onto the bed.

George instantly went into the bigger bag and pulled the stuff out. He pulls out a black hoodie with some red embroidery on it as well as some black joggers, walking into the bathroom.

I take a look into the bag and see my phone going off. I see Nick calling me but I ignore it, pulling out a presumably blue hoodie and quickly changing.

I take out the food and water bottles from inside, passing George some as he steps out. "I'll just have a water thanks" he faintly smiles. "You need to eat at some point though" he simply responded with a nod.

I ate my food, eventually turning off my phone as Nick wasn't the only one trying to contact me anymore.