From Knives to Pens

From Knives to Pens - Chapter 13

A/N: Before I post the next chapter I want to thank two readers who have really helped me to continue posting on here. They are TheAngelOfShadows and BethanyInCandyland. Their comments and support have kept me writing and I really can't thank them enough. And to all my readers I really am so grateful to you all! As usual please can you leave comments about what you think about what I've written with any corrections or things you want me to put into the story. I haven't heard from you guys in a while so I would love it if you took the time to comment. Thank you! I'm sorry this chapter is so short so I'll hopefully post another one today. I hope you enjoy it! Ciara x

Chapter 13 Willow’s POV: 

 I wake up feeling warm and at peace. I open my eyes but I don’t find the poster clad walls I was anticipating. Instead I see wood panelling. I sit up and bang my head on the low ceiling. I look around me and slowly last night comes back to me, me falling asleep on Andy whilst watching Batman and him offering me his bed for the night. I smile at the memory of his kindness.

I carefully get down from the bunk and walk back towards the living area of the bus. I see a messy black haired figure lead on the sofa, asleep under a blanket. Andy. I hesitate not wanting to wake him up.

I see an empty chair next to the sofa so I take a seat there. I try to be as quiet as I can afraid to make any noise that would wake him from his slumber. My eyes scan around the rest of the bus and it seems as if I’m the only one awake. Empty beer bottles lie in the sink and I know they will all have hangovers this morning.

I take out my phone and check the time. Half past nine. The sun’s streaming through the window and bathing Andy in a warm glow. I smile.

I look back at my phone and notice I have two messages. One from Zack and the other from Mum. I wince knowing that they will expect me home soon. I read the message from Zack first, knowing Mum’s will be worse.

Hey Willow, I’m worried about you. When do you think you’ll be home?  Please text me back when you get this. Zack x

I instantly feel guilty for him worrying. I hit the reply button and type back a message.

Hey Zack, there’s no need to worry! I’m fine! I’m not quite sure when I’ll be back but hopefully I’ll be home by this evening. Willow x

I move on to the next message and take a deep breath. I have no idea how Mum would have reacted to what Zack told her about me being away for the night.

 Willow, where are you? Zack told me you’re out with friends, but he seems doubtful. I trust you and I want you to be safe. Please just let me know when you’re going to be home, I love you. Mum x

I breathe a sigh of relief, expecting a lot worse than the text contains. I know I might be in for a lot worse when I come home. I hurriedly type back a reply.

Hey Mum. I’ve got your message and I’m safe. I’m with some friends and I’ll be home soon, don’t worry. I love you. Willow x

I feel guilty for not telling her the full truth but it’s too complicated to put into a text and I want to talk to her in person about it. I still can’t get my head around it myself! I spent the night with Black Veil Brides!

I hear a groan and I look up from my phone. I see Andy’s turned over in his sleep and put his arm over his eyes, his mouth open slightly.

“Nooo…” He groans and I stifle a laugh. He talks in his sleep! He groans again and this time the laugh slips out. I see Andy’s arm twitch and I know he’s waking up.  I clasp a hand over my mouth, another silly giggle wanting to slip out.