What Are The Odds? (Kellin Quinn Fanfic)

Chapter Nine

I don't do anything at all for the rest of the day. The hole in my chest doesn't spit me back out again, I'm basically a ghost. I don't hang out with my friends, I go to the school field and find a quiet space before sitting down and crying. I hear somebody sit down in front of me, but I ignore them.
Somebody sighs "I was hoping you were going to ask 'Who is it?' In Michael Jackson style, oh well." Leo says happily.
I lift my head "Hey Leo." I greet him with a weak smile, before letting my head fall back to my knees.
"Everybody is really worried about you y'know..." Leo says quietly.
I shake my head "Why? They're safe. They don't have to worry about my dad like I do."
"Exactly, they're worried for you!" Leo explains.
I shake my head again and scoff "Really? The only person that's come to look for me all lunch time is you."
Leo sighs "All your friends are busy with Mr Quinn, planning something for you. I should really be there too, but I knew you needed someone right now."
I lift my head and raise an eyebrow "What are they all doing?"
Leo laughs "I don't know because I'm here talking to you, instead of being there! All I know is, I got a letter passed to me from Mr Quinn, as did all of your closest friends, to meet him now. I figured, seeing as all of your other friends are busy with Mr Quinn, I'd come talk to you. How're you holding up?"
I sigh "I'm not."
Leo gives me a sympathetic look "Imagine if when you get picked up today your dad and stepmum are really nice to you and spoil you rotten!"
I laugh half heartedly "They'd either be different people, or aliens had killed them and were wearing their skin."
Leo smiles "And I bet you'd rather live with the second one?"
I smile devilishly "Maybe..."
Leo laughs "See? That's the Heather we know and love!"
I roll my eyes "Yeah, tomorrow I'll be the Heather you know and love, covered in bruises and blood. Probably more bracelets on my wrists too."
Leo shakes his head "Please don't hurt yourself again! Please."
My eyes prick with tears "Why not Leo? If they abuse me and I have to go back to them everyday, why shouldn't I? I'd rather commit suicide than live with that for the rest of my school life!"
Leo shakes his head "I have a feeling if you come into school tomorrow with bruises and stuff, Mr Quinn and your closest friends have planned something. I'd better go get involved actually, I don't wanna be the only one of your closest friends that isn't involved! Are you gonna be alright on your own?"
I nod "Yeah. Depression will fill my head and the huge hole in my chest will swallow me up again, meaning I won't feel anything. So technically, I won't be alright, because I won't be anything."
Leo gives me a final sympathetic smile before standing up, waving and walking away. And, just as I predicted, I go completely numb.