Salem x Devland

Chapter 32

⚠️TW: Self harm⚠️

1 week later~

Salem's POV
It's been a week since Ozzy was born. Everything just infinitely sucks. Why did this have to happen to me? I hate my life. And I've ruined everything. Me and Richie got into a fight at school yesterday and we're not talking anymore. All because of me. All of a sudden I heard a knock on my door. "Hey buddy. You up?" I heard someone ask through the door. It was Luis. Why is he here? "Yea" I said. "Ok well come downstairs soon. I made breakfast" he said. I didn't respond. I heard him walk away after a few seconds of silence.

After I ate breakfast I left my house. I drove to school and just sat in the parking lot. I don't wanna go into school. I can't. I made Richie hate me. He said he didn't want to be friends with me unless I told him what was wrong. And everything went downhill from there. I took a deep breath in. It's ok. Calm down. I looked over at my glove box and opened it. There was a pocket knife inside. It's not the best but I guess it will do. I mean I don't have anything else. I grabbed my leather book out of my backpack and went to the back. A few more won't hurt.

Richie's POV
I sat in class waiting for Salem. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings. I'm just worried about him. There's obviously something wrong but he won't tell me. And he tells me everything. All of a sudden I felt someone sit next to me. It was Salem. But he looked like shit. He looked really pale. Like sick pale. "You good?" I asked. He didn't respond. He looked soo out of it. The bell rang signaling the start of class. I just sighed and got my stuff out. Maybe I should go to the counselor. I usually just go to him to get out of class but I really need to talk to him.

After a few minutes of the teacher talking I raised my hand. "Yes Davis" he said. "I need to go to the counselor. Like I really need to go see him" I said. My teacher sighed and said "Davis everyone knows that you say that just to get out of class" "I'm being serious this time" I said. Maybe going to the counselor all those times wasn't the best idea. "No" was all my teacher said. This bitch. Instead of wasting my time I stood up and walked out of the classroom. He can suck my balls. I don't give a fuck.

I walked into the counselors office and sat down. "Hi Richie" he said. "I need to talk to you. I'm serious this time. I'm not just trying to get out of class" I said. I felt a few tears go down my face. "Oh. I'm soo sorry" he said. He closed his laptop and scooted closer to me in his chair. He looked worried. "Um well me and Salem aren't friends anymore" I said. He looked at me confused and said "I thought you guys were dating" "No were just friends. I'm dating Xavier. I told you about him. Anyways. I'm really worried about Salem. He's been off lately and I wanted to help him. So I tried to ask if he wanted to talk and he kept saying no so I told him we couldn't be friends unless he told me what was wrong" I said.

Wow I sound like a bitch.

Salem's POV
I was sitting in class when I heard the phone ring. The teacher answered it and said a few things. He hung up and made eye contact with me. "The counselor needs you" he said. Shit. What the hell did Richie do? I got up and walked out the room. Once I got to the counselor's office I walked in and sat down by Richie. He was crying. Oh shit. What did I do to him? "Hey Salem. Um Richie told me about the whole fight you guys had" the counselor said. I didn't say anything. "If you don't want him in here I can ask him to step out" the counselor said. I just nodded.

Once Richie stepped out I felt everything come up. I started crying. I don't know why. "Hey Salem it's ok calm down" the counselor said. His voice was soo calming but I couldn't control myself. "I need my mom. I need my mom right now" I said through my heavy breathing. "I'll call her. Do you need anything else? Water? A snack?" He asked. I shook my head. "Richie?" He asked in a slightly hopeful voice. I nodded. He leaned over and opened the door. Richie walked right in. I quickly grabbed him by the shirt and hugged him. "Salem what's wrong?" He asked. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry" I repeated over and over. "Salem it's ok" he said. That just made me cry more.

How does he still care about me when I hurt his feelings?

Luis's POV
I was at my house taking care of Ozzy. Because you know Salem is at school and his mom is busy at work. Also I don't mind taking care of my grand baby. All of a sudden I heard my phone ring. I picked it up and saw that it was Allyson. "Hey baby" I said in a happy voice. "I think Salem got hurt at school. The counselor called me and said that he needed me. I can't go can you please drive there and help him. His medicine should be at the house" she said frantically. "Yea I'm on it. Don't worry" I said. Shit what am I gonna do about Ozzy. As if my wish was granted I heard the door open. It was Gemma. Thank god. She knows how to take care of babies. She babysits a lot.

I got to Salem's school and went inside to the counselor's office. I saw Salem hugging some guy. Is that his boyfriend? "Hey buddy" I said crouching down by the chair. The counselor looked towards me. "Are you his guardian?" He asked. "Yes he's my dad" Salem said. That made my heart melt. He really sees me as a dad. "His mom couldn't make it" I said. "Here" I said handing Salem his medicine. When he reached up to grab the bag I saw his sleeve. It had blood on it. "What happened?!?!" I asked. He jerked his hand back. "Nothing" he said. Oh no. Please don't tell me.

"What? What is it?" The counselor asked seriously. Salem had his arms close to his chest. "It's nothing. Don't touch me. Get away!!!" He screamed. Oh god. I felt like I was about to pass out. Just from the thought of my child hurting himself. "Salem buddy. Calm down" I said. I just watched him vigorously shake his head. "Please. I just want my mom" he whispered. He brought his knees up to his chest and started crying. "It's ok" his Im guessing friend said hugging him. Out of nowhere the door swung open. Allyson was there with a panicked look.

"I'm here!" She said.

To be continued~
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