Kook

Liar.

I shuffled around noticing that Lexi wasn't in the bed anymore.
I grunt slightly as my eyes adjust to the light that peaked through the cheek curtains.
"Lex?" I called out as my hand rubbed my eyes, no response, huffing a little I get up with a yawn.
Walking around the house I notice she was no where to be seen.
My brows frowned when I saw a little note on the table.

'I'm going to the police. ~Lexi'

I laughed a little. Why'd she sign it for?
Who else would this be from. The humorous vibe soon died when I realise that she's gone by herself.
Shit. I put on a shirt and quickly rushed out the door as fast as I could.
When I finally got there, I saw some photographers. The story was fairly big in obx.
Sheriffs murder. John b and Sarah's death and then lexi disappearing. They've been eating it up.

I pushed through them with ease walking into the station.
The Rivers family were hugging the girl as she cried, something however was off.
"What's going on?" I asked a random reporter that was observing the scene from inside.
"The girl Alexia Trent. She said that she ran away. Got mixed up in some bad stuff. She said she got injured and fled- got lost and found her way back after being in the woods for over a month. Real survivor there" the brunette chewed her gum as she pushed on her circle shaped glasses.

"Lost?" I taken Back by the response she'd just given me.
"JJ!" Lexi called out with false happiness, like she wasn't in bed with me the whole night.
She wrapped her arms round me, I noticed that she'd changed back into the clothes I found her in.
She looked dirty again, like she'd almost rolled in dirt.
"Lex" I spoke quietly as I pulled her in tighter, resting my head on her shoulder as Mrs Rivers smiled with joy.

Sooner enough Lexi was making a statement.
This shit was fucked up.
I watched as I crossed my arms silently scolding the girl "this last month was the worst and most confusing moments in my life. It was terrifying. But this was my fault. I got mixed up in things I shouldn't of. Drugs. Addiction runs in my family and it caught me in its trap as well. Scared and not stable, the only option was to run. I even injured myself but didn't stop. Just because I wanted more drugs. That's why I'm going to advocate and tell my story to kids around outerbanks to try help someone avoid this"

It was almost like a fever dream. This couldn't be happening right now. She couldn't be for real?

Alexia Trent's POV

"Hey" after everyone had cleared off I walked over to JJ causally.
He had his arms crossed and he stared at me with questioning eyes.
"What the hell was that about?" He spoke louder then I wanted him too, I grabbed his arm pulling him away from my foster parents.
"Shush" i hushed him and he pulled his arm out my grip.
"Why'd you lie? This could've got Rafe put away for good. There literal proof. Rafe's still led in his basement for fuck sake" he huffed taking his hat off.

Shuffling his hair, he always did that when he was stressed.
"Because I don't want everyone to know that he grabbed me because I was to high to fight back or that I escaped and he caught me again. I want them to believe the story I just told them" my voice was firm and he shook his head with disapproval.
"No you want to tell a bullshit story and let Rafe get away with all of this- it's like you almost enjoy having us out the loop" he bites the inside of his cheek.

"Us?" I questioned tensely and he leaned in "the pogues. You realise that if you get caught out in this lie that we all go down" he look around at foster parents, looking them up and down before meeting my eyes again.
His eyes glassy with annoyance "I-" he scoffed when I stuttered not knowing what to say.
"You didn't even think of that did you- think of us. Of me" he wiped his mouth slightly almost trying to think of something else to say.

"Look- JJ" my voice was quieter as I spoke and he shook his head.
"No. I get it. You didn't want them to know what happened. You didn't want to seem weak. I just wish you thought of us too" his voice still sounded annoyed and I lost it.
"No you don't get it- I don't care if they think I'm weak. If I did I wouldn't of made up some story where I ran off because of some addiction!" My voice was raised but not loud enough to draw attention.

"Then why did you lie huh? Please tell me. Give me a good reason- it better be a good enough one to tell them" he gestured to behind him, I refocused my eyes as I saw Kie and Pope walking up the steps towards the entrance of the station.
My heart sunk slightly.
I quickly pushed past all of them "what the hell?" Kie spoke under her breath as they all followed me out.

Going to a quiet area. "What the fuck was that? Your gunna get is caught in a lie!" Pope spoke first as we stilled.
"I know I know" I shuffled on my feet and he laughed in fake amusement.
"You realise it's a crime to lie to the police right?" He stared down at me and I shrug my shoulders at him.
"Oh my god" Kie picked up on the gesture and rolled her eyes.

"I'm sorry- I just" I couldn't excuse it, the reason I had wasn't good enough. The other reason I didn't want anybody to know. That's why I made this fake ass story.
"Jesus" Pope walked off holding his hands up in surrender as he turned on his heel leaving Me and JJ behind.
"You fucked up. I just wish you told us this crazy plan" Kie's voice sounded sympathetic as she followed after pope.

"Goodbye Lex" JJ went to follow to but I stopped him "wait-" my voice cracked, why did this feel like the end of something.
"Lex. I love you. I always have and I always will but I can't keep doing this" his voice was low and gentle.
"What do you mean you can't do this anymore?" My hand was still tugging slightly on his arm.

Tears welled in my eyes "I'll be here for you but not as anything but friends" my hand fell off from his arm as I fully stilled on my feet, stopping my uncomfortable shuffles.
"But- please I need you" I begged, only for him to lean forward kissing my forehead.
"I'm not going anywhere but I'm staying at your friend only" his head rested against mine before he followed Pope and Kie.
Tears finally fell as I stood there alone.
"Fuck you" I whispered under my breath as my face turned cold.

Slowly breathing as I tried to control myself, my chin wobbled as my fists clenched, the familiar feeling of my nails digging into my palms calmed me as I finally rested my shoulders down steadying myself.
"Jesus Alexia- don't go off like that" Anne come round the corner linking her arm with mine.
"Yes Mrs Rivers" I swallowed slightly as I followed the woman into her black car, the windows were tinted, Kelce and Mr Rivers were stood outside the car waiting for us.