To Hell and Back

Chapter 5- Craig's List

Chapter 5

A strong smell of medicine invaded my senses. I slowly pealed my eyelids open to be met by a bright light. Someone came into view. Their voice echoed in my ears over and over again. Soon enough a piercing sting emerged at my temples. I rubbed them intently and squeezed my eyes shut in agony. I quickly opened them again. My vision was unclear. I blinked rapidly in order to clear my sight. After a few minutes of frustrated blinking I could see well. The person in front of me was my schools nurse. She's a sweet middle aged woman with soft brown eyes always filled with kindness. She was calling my name.

'Melissa?' she said as she shook me lightly by the shoulders. 'Melissa, can you hear me? Say something darling' her voice full of worry.

I managed to smile a reassuring, probably crooked smile and a long sigh escaped her lungs. I must have passed out after the conversation with Tyler. Something isn't right here but I wasn't about to go insane about it either. I am officially done; completely done with everyone in my life. I am a burden to him and one thing that I can do for him is to leave him be.

God, I am so naïve to think things will be okay. That I will have a normal life one day. I can say bye to that now. I can free myself from any piece of hope I had left in me. Everything is so upside down. I'm a seventeen year old with no family to turn to. I need a plan and quick.

I must've been zoned out because when I sat up and looked at the nurse she was intently staring at me. There was pity in her eyes. Great, just what I f*cking needed; someone to feel sorry for me.

I jumped off the bed, swiftly grabbed my bag from the bedside, slid it on my shoulder and charged for the exit door as I said a rushed 'thank you' to the nurse. I shut the door behind me and ran like my life depended on it. It probably did anyway.

The school corridors were empty. Spotless as if no one has ever entered the premises. Not being aware of the time I thrust my hand into my bag to get a hold of my phone. I had no time to waste.

Unexpectedly, my face hit something hard. I took a few steps back just before my butt collided with the floor.

'Ouch!'I cursed under my breath while rubbing the place on my butt where the connection was made. With a clear frown on my face I looked up to be met by a pair of dark grey eyes.

'Melly?' he said with disbelief in his voice. My feelings came back rushing in and my heart started beating like it wished to escape my chest.

*Flashback* 2 years ago*

'Mel look, he's over there, go to him' Robyn screamed in my ear. She's one of my closest friends. Her hair is very light brown and comes to her shoulders. It's full of tight locks and kind of reminds me of a birds nest. I always call her that. Her small nose always crunches up when she hears me say it. Her eyes are hazel with a blue mark in her right eye. They are stunning. Her smile, always bright and genuine. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with her bubbly self.

'Okay I'm going to do this' I said to her but really just trying to reassure myself and my annoying jitters. I walked to where Craig stood with a group of his friends. His broad shoulders and back were facing me. His jet black hair shimmered as sunlight came his way. His body turned around accepting my presence. The tight vest on his torso enhanced the muscular body he owned. His biceps in full show and the curves of his abs seductively called out my name. Flirtatious smirk came across his lips and his dark grey eyes lured me in. as I came closer, his smile grew and he showed a full set of perfect teeth. It can knock a girl out from across the room. His sun kissed skin was dazzling, it tempted me to reach out and touch it. A Greek god; a fallen angel.

'Melly' He greeted me with a slight chuckle. His laugh was out of this world. It sent shivers down my spine, but in a good way. I seriously considered jumping on him at that instant but settled with a shy 'Hey'. He took me by the hand and we joined the rest of the group who were in a deep discussion about something. I didn't care; I was too busy admiring my boyfriend beside me. Yep somehow this gorgeous creature asked me out 2 weeks ago and of course, I said yes.