Fallen Angels

Chapter 2

A few moments later

Justin's p.o.v

It was around 6:30 pm, me and James were sitting out on the front porch on the swing. I was sketching in one of his smaller sketchbooks as James was next to me smoking one of his cigarettes. "Nice sketch" he said as smoke came out of his mouth "Thanks" I smiled looking at him as he continues to look out in the distance, I wasn't quite a big fan of his smoking, along with his drinking, as I know it isn't good for someone, I've tried convincing him multiple times but, he just simply didn't want to stop, that on top of him not eating much, it makes not only me worry about him, but Sera,Ryan, and Jess worry about him constantly, showing that I'm not the only one noticing this.
I sigh as he turns to me once again "What's wrong?" he raises his eyebrow as he takes the cigarette out of his mouth "I'm just.... Really worried about you James, your smoking and drinking habits are getting way out of hand.... I know it's none of my business but I can't help but worry about your health when you do stuff like this, We're all worried about you.." I said, sitting my sketchbook aside. He went silent for a second.. Looking down, deep in thought "I thought we already had this discussion, I've had this talk with Sera, your brother, it's my choice.. It helps me" 'I understand that but when it affects your health that's when I start to worry, and I'm not just talking about your smoking, you've rarely eaten these past few days and almost every single night this week I hear you puking...." I pause for a second "I always had this feeling that it was an eating disorder, but was this the right time to ask? Should I ask?" I thought but decided to ask without thinking more about it "D-do.... You have an-" "I'm not doing this right now" He cut me off, putting out the cigarette and putting it in the ashtray as he got up. "James, wait!" I exclaimed, as he stopped dead in his tracks and glared over at me "Please.. We just want to help you" "Look, I know you guys are worried about me, I appreciate it, but I really don't want to talk about this right now, I'm not confirming anything right now, I just.. Don't feel comfortable explaining what's going on right now" He said, trying to calm the situation. "Ok.. I won't force you to tell me something you're not ready to talk about.. I would never force you to talk about something you're not ready to talk about.. I'm sorry if you felt that way.." I said as I looked down, genuinely feeling bad for doing that to him "It's ok, you didn't do anything wrong, you were just worried, I know you tend to overthink things but you really didn't do anything wrong.. I just want to wait when I'm ready" "Ok, I understand" I said as I fiddled with my jacket sleeves "Anyway I'm gonna go back inside, you coming?" he asked "Yeah, I'll be there in a second" He then walks back inside. "He's right, I just need to wait until he's ready, I just still feel really bad.. What if it is an eating disorder?...." I thought to myself as my eyes tear up, I got up, grabbed my book, and headed back inside.

A few hours later
Justin's p.o.v
I was lying in bed, staring up at the ceiling as I glanced over to look at my alarm clock on my bedside, it was currently 12:15 am, I sighed as I turned my gaze back over to the ceiling, I couldn't sleep at all, there was so much I was thinking about, The stress of school, my problems, James's situation, etc. It was all too much.

James's p.o.v
Of course, another night of no sleep, and God knows if I'll even get at least 6 hours of sleep this time if any at all, it was rare that I ever got a full 8 hours. I was thinking about how everyone was getting suspicious of me and what I'm up to, I can't tell them right now, I just can't, I wasn't ready. I also couldn't stop thinking about those numbers that were on the weight scale, it was bothering me to no end like it was mocking me, telling me that I could do better, I know I can.. I have to do better.... I just have to.. They will never love me if I'm as fat as a cow, I know I am, everyone at school points it out every single day at school, I only have them in 2 of my classes and I only have those two assholes Braxton and Brianna in the other 3 of my classes along with their equally annoying friends. It's a good thing that he's not there to witness it, I don't want him to.. Then he'll know why I'm doing this, hearing all the insults will definitely give it away why I feel the way I do.
I wanted to go to the kitchen and then purge all the food out of me in the bathroom like I've been doing for the past few days, but I can't, they're catching on, I knew that whole "I just have a stomach bug and get sick easily" excuse wouldn't last forever, How can I be so stupid? I thought to myself. I have to at least get some sleep though, we have that stupid history test tomorrow and I guess I'll try to put some effort into it.

Justin's p.o.v
I started to drift off as I was suddenly awakened by the sound of faint whispering near him, my eyes open as I looked around the room, not making a single move, I tried to but I just couldn't, it was happening again.... God no, please anything but this....
I couldn't move a single muscle, it felt like my entire body was strapped down onto the mattress, the only thing I could move was my eyes, frantically looking around the room. I tried calling out for help but it was like someone put duct tape over my mouth. I then see a black, shadowy figure come into my eyesight, like it just appeared out of nowhere, It was the same god damn person from last time, it was as tall as the room, long arms, long nails that looked like claws, and absolutely no facial features or anything, it was just a shadow. It slowly walked over to me, as it got closer, it's head started to lean forward like it was looking down at me because of how tall it was, my breathing grew rapidly as it got closer and, the voices got louder and louder, talking over each other, screaming and just yelling nonsense that I couldn't even make out because of how much talking was going on, it bent down and got a few inches close to my face, until it was all black.
I shot up from my bed, letting out a blood curdling scream, sweat was going rapidly down my face like rain drops, tears pouring out of my eyes, I was as pale as a ghost, my throat hurt like crazy, as I gripped onto it like someone just ripped out my vocal cords, and shaking like crazy. The entire house rushed into my room and bursted the door open "JUSTIN WHAT'S WRONG?!" Ryan asked in a panic as he,James,Sera, and Jess rushed over to me. I was still shaking like crazy as he put his hand on my back, I grabbed his hand not even thinking about it and held onto it, making sure they were really there. "I-I-I-" is all I managed to say, still processing what the hell just happened "It's ok, It's ok, just breathe in and out, take all the time you need" I do as he said and take deep breaths in and out, as my shaking slowly turns into trembling "Did you have sleep paralysis again?" he asked calmly as I looked up at the worry on all their faces. "Y-y-yes" I said, my voice was still shaken up "What was it about? Was it the same thing as last time?" James asked "K-k-kinda, except it came really close to my face this time, I heard the voices talking over each other and then it all just went black.." As I described it more and more, I couldn't help but cry. I bursted out into tears as I hugged my big brother, holding on to him tight. "It was so horrible!! I just want all of this to stop" I said quietly as he rubs my back "i know you do.. I want that for you too, I'm so sorry.." He responded as hugged him closer.

The next morning
Ryan's p.o.v
I woke up around the same time as the others did as they get ready for school, and I got ready for work. I wasn't able to go back to sleep for a while, worried that something else was gonna happen. After I got ready, I went over to Jess who was still fast asleep and gave her a kiss on the head and left our room, I went downstairs to the kitchen and saw Justin sitting at the table getting his stuff ready for school, "Hey Justin" I said as he looked up at me, having slight bags under his eyes "If you don't feel like going to school today, I can call them and tell them that you're sick" I said as I poured some coffee that Sera made "Uh n-no, that's ok, I don't want to get behind in any of my classes, but thanks though" "You're welcome" I answered and take a sip of my coffee.
A few minutes later
"Ok guys we need to get going" Sera said, They all said bye to me as they headed out the door, "Hey Ryan" Justin asked "Yeah?" "Thanks again for last night, you really helped me and I really appreciate it, Thank you" "You're welcome, that's what I'm here for" I responded to him as he smiled and hugged me as I hugged him back, we broke away and then left, James was the last person to leave, I stopped him for a second "Hey James?" I asked as he looked up from his phone, taking out one of his earbuds. "Yeah?" He asked "Can you keep an eye out for him today? I just want to make sure he's ok and if anything happens, just tell him to call me and I'll pick him up, Ok?" He nodded at me "Got it, I'll be sure to check on him" He slightly grinned at me "Thank you" "No problem, I'll see you later" he said as we waved at each other, and closed the door for him.