Burn It Down

Chapter 28

I felt free out of the mental hospital. I felt like a psychopath but I felt calm. I felt more relaxed and happy now that Zacky's been helping me.

"Are you sure you're gonna be okay without me here?" Zacky asked.

"I'm sure. I promise. You can even call me every hour." I said.

"Fine. Be good. I love you." He said, kissing me.

"I love you too. Have fun with Brian." I said.

When he left I decided to order some pizza, I didn't feel like cooking and well, I never knew how to cook. I placed my order then went to the couch, flicking on the TV.

Then I got a call. Yup as I thought it would be Zacky.

"Yes baby?" I answered.

"Okay good. You're okay." He said.

"I am. I just ordered pizza." I said.

"Save some for me." He said.

"You got it. Oh I gotta go the pizzas here I love you." I said.

"I love you too." He said.

I went to the door and picked up my pizza, it smelt delicious. Then another knock came at the door. The door kept knocking.

"Hold your pants I'm coming!" I yelled.

I opened the door and saw him. Nick. He was standing there.

"OH FUCK NO." I yelled, slamming the door and locking it, I also locked every window and the back door. Thank goodness none of the glass in here could break.

"JUST LET ME TALK TO YOU." Nick yelled.

"NO!" I yelled.

I heard his car go away and I calmed down a bit. I decided to call Zacky.

"What's up beautiful? Everything okay?" He answered.

I always feel so relieved when I hear his voice.

"Nick was just here." I said.

"Did he do anything?" He asked.

"No, I slammed the door shut and locked everything. I just heard him leave." I said.

"Okay, good. Do you need me to come home?" He asked.

"I don't feel as safe here alone anymore but it's your choice." I said.

"Okay, I'll be home in a little." He said.

"Okay." I said, hanging up.

There was another knock at the door.

"WHO IS IT?!" I yelled.

"BRITTNEY." She yelled.

Thank Jesus.

I opened the door calmly, smiling because I saw Brittney.

"Jeez girl you look pale. Are you okay?" She asked, walking in.

"Yeah, just had an unexpected visitor before you came." I said.

"Nick?" She asked.

"Correct." I said.

"Shit is he still here?" She asked.

"No. I locked everything when I saw him." I said.

"Good. I'm so sorry V." She said, hugging me.

"It's okay. I'm fine now. Zacky should be home soon." I said in a shaky voice.

"Okay well I gotta head back to my house. I'll see you later." She said.

I didn't wanna tell her Nick had a knife on him.

She left and soon after Zacky arrived, I couldn't help but cry.

"Hey hey come here it's okay." Zacky said, pulling me into his arms.

"He had a knife." I whispered.

"He's not gonna get you. You're gonna be with me everywhere and I mean everywhere." He said.

I nodded. I felt scared but safe.