Sell Me Out (a 5SOS Fanfic)

11: Interrogations and A Fifa Distraction

JADE'S POV

As soon as we got out of the surf it started to downpour. I got picked up by my mum. Asking all of the questions that I was expecting.

"Who are all of these people to you?"

"Who's the guy that picked you up?"

"How old are they all?"

"Did you have fun?"

My brain couldn't exactly keep up with the rate that her mouth was going so I went with the most simple replies.

"Friends"

"Luke. My friend"

"All around my age mostly"

"Yes"

As soon as we got home, I ran into my room. Finally reunited with the WiFi. I log onto my Instagram account and post a photo of all of us at the beach. The picture was taken before it had started raining and it was absolutely beautiful! It reminded me of home, the waves crashing behind all of us, like a rhythm. I lock my phone but then decide to check the time. My eyes scan my lock screen and I immediately find myself looking at the day. Saturday. I totally forgot! It's been exactly a week since Heather passed away. All of the good feelings from today suddenly vanish and I immediately run to the bathroom, feeling the bile at the back of my throat. It's taken a long time for me to register that Heather is actually gone and this has been one of the side effects. I hug the toilet bowl and let all of my emotions and thoughts come out, my body shaking from vomiting so much. The last few days have been quite scary, never knowing when or where I was going to be sick. My parents couldn't do much since it was more of a mental thing. They'd assured me that everything was going to be okay. But it wasn't. Life's not the same without her. Zoe has a positive look on the whole situation, telling me that we should be grateful for the new people that we do have in our lives. Don't get me wrong, they're amazing people. But it just feels like a piece of me is missing.

I stand up from the toilet bowl and look at myself in the mirror. Tears have stained my cheeks and my lips are chapped. I wash my face and brush my teeth before leaving the bathroom. I decide to text Ashton, asking for advice. We've gotten to know each other really well over the week and he'll know what to do to make me feel better.

Hey Ash. I'm feeling a bit down in the dumps :( any ideas on what to do?

I collapse on my bed while I wait for a reply.

Hey hun! Aww...I'm so sorry... just know that you can talk to me whenever you want. I'm here for you :) Umm...listening to music usually helps and hanging out with someone that distracts you. Maybe Luke...or Zoe...

I sigh at his words, immediately relieved that I became friends with Ashton. He has so many wise words.

I guess I'll try Luke...thanks heaps! Xx

Any time, pumpkin xoxo

I decide to call Luke instead of trying to explain my situation over message.

Dialling Luke...

He picks up after the second ring, making me smile. How in the world did he get his phone out of his skinny jeans that fast?! They're tighter than mine.

"Hey sweetie, what's up?'

"Nothing really..."

"Come on, Jade. I know something's wrong. I know you a lot better than you think"

"Well, I just don't feel great...It's been a week..."

"A week since?... Oh. Yeah. Umm...I'm really sorry"