Chapter 6

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Tori's pov

Jade looks at me dumbfounded and in disbelief. She opens her mouth to say something then closes it.

"Why?" I ask her already knowing that she is.

"I'm not ashamed of you. I'm afraid of what people will think of me, of us." she says grabbing my hands.

"I'm telling our friends that I'm gay and that I have a girlfriend. I won't tell them who unless you want me too I would never force you to do something you don't want to do." I say.

"I uh I want to, I really do but I'm scared." Jade bites her lip.

"Is it me? Is there something wrong with me?" I ask.

"N-no! It's jus-" she stutters but I cut her off.

"I think you should go." I whisper.

"Tori co-" she starts.

"No. I want you to leave. I don't want to hear from you until you have an answer." I say sternly.

She just nods her head and follows me to the front door silently.

I close the door behind her and lock it before walking into the kitchen to grab a glass of water, then walk back up to my room. I grab a pair of pajamas which consists of a gray tank top and plaid shorts before walking into my bathroom connected to my room. I change and open my mirror to grab pain killers knowing I'll wake up around four from my nightmare with a pounding headache.

After brushing my teeth I turn around, about to walk out before my shiny blade catches my eye. I pick it up and stare at for a few minutes before realizing that I want to recover and be healthy. For Izzy.

I trace my finger tip over the edge of the deadly piece of metal accidentally slicing my finger in the process. I toss the blade into the toilet and stare at it again before flushing and watching it disappear. I wrap a bandaid around my index finger and walk back into my room. I grab my phone and call Darren.

"Hey, she's been waiting for your call." He says already knowing why I'm calling.

"Can you put her on?"

"Of course."

"Hi mama." I grin upon the sound of her voice.

"Hi sweetheart."

"When are you coming to see us?"

"Hopefully tomorrow babygirl. Go brush your teeth and come back to the phone okay?"

"Okay."

"Okay I brushed my teeth mama."

"Okay, are you in your pjs?"

"Mhm."

"Go tell Darren it's time to tuck you in and I'll start your song."

"Okay, ready. Uncle Darren put you on speaker for me."

"Okay baby. What song?"

"Halo?" I smile. She's always loved this song.

Maybe you're lost
Maybe you're scared
Maybe you're lonely
Or you haven't got there yet

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