Scared To Get Close (Lee Malia/ BMTH)

Chapter 21- Visions

I've been dreaming of us leaving everything and everyone we've ever known. I've been thinking all these visions must be a sign, so hold on and don't let go. No, we can't leave till you tell me everything, so come clean, don't talk in tongues. Talk in tongues it's time to bring out your dead and all the skeletons that you've been hiding. Tell me everything I need to know, bring out your dead.

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*Lee's Point Of View. *

I can't believe what Steph told me. I used to think Dylan was an alright guy. I mean I guess I did grow slightly jealous of him as he was always with Steph, always with my best friend, always with the girl I eventually grew feelings for, but I never imagined him doing something like this. He used to be so caring towards Steph, what happened to encourage him to do this to such a sweet girl? Oh god, just the thought of Dylan... doing that... thinking about him treating Steph in that way makes me feel sick.

I know she's not going to want Oli and Tom knowing but I must tell them. I don't know how to tell them, but they need to know... but then it's not my secret to tell... but Steph won't tell them... Something needs to be done... That rapist can't be walking free, God knows how many other girls like Stephanie he has attacked.

Looking down at Steph I go to say something to her as an excuse to leave only to find that she's fallen asleep, her head leaning into my side. She's going to be so pissed at me. I know she didn't want anyone knowing about it and it's so clearly caused her to act like how she has been- the nightmares, the distancing, the panic attacks.

Dylan broke her.

Oli and Tom need to know. I know Steph is going to be super angry with me, but I just hope that she'll realise that I'm going to tell them to help her.

...This must be one of the most difficult things I'm about to do.

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"You alright, Lee? How's Steph? Oli said you went to see her." Jordan asks as soon as he notices me walk into the front lounge.

"Yeah, I'm... I'm good. Steph's... fine." I say slightly timidly.

"You alright mate?" Vegan asks sending me a questioning look.

"Yeah, just erm... Oli, Tom, I need to talk to you guys. preferably so it's just the 3 of us. Could you erm... Maybe... come to the back room with me?" At this point, I could feel my palms start to sweat slightly from nerves as the two of them give a nod before standing up.

"What's up Lee?" Tom instantly asks once we've entered the back room.

"It's Steph... I just spoke to her, and she's just confessed something to me and... oh god, I... this is so difficult to say to the both of you, but I feel you really need to know. Like really need to know because... oh god." I start to ramble as I feel my head start to hurt from the thought and my throat tighten as a lump form.

"Lee mate. Take a deep breath and tell us." Oli says trying his best to not let his impatience show through, although I've known this guy long enough to see through his act. I know he wants me to spit it out already.

Think... How can I say this? How did Steph tell me?

"Do both of you remember Steph's Ex, Dylan?" I ask a very similar question Steph asked me, that's the best way to start it, right?

"Ugh, yeah I do, unfortunately. I never liked that piece of shit, and I especially hated his guts after how he broke up with her. I would have killed him if it weren't for Steph telling me he wasn't worth it." Oli said rolling his eyes slightly.

Well shit...

"Okay Oli, now you need to breath." Tom tells his older brother. "Anyway, what about him Lee?"