Age Of Innocence (AOI) [Sequel To IR]

Chapter 77 } Drugged

Part 2:
Ala's POV

"Ala? You okay?" Nash asked after about a minute of silence.
"You should go." I said standing up and walking to the door.
"What? Why?" He seemed so confused.
"Because Nash, I've literally chased away everyone I care about and love. You need to leave before I chase you away to." I opened the door for him but he stood up and walked over, closing it again.
"What do you mean you chased everyone away?"
"Well you saw what just happened with Cameron. And earlier I was talking to Matthew then we got angry at each other, he said some stuff, and I told him I hated him, and kicked him out." I paused rubbing my hands over my face. Nash looked incredibly interested, which was refreshing. "Then Carter got mad at me for being a bitch and hurting him even more. That's three out of the four people I care about most. I'm just not thinking right, and I'm making dumb mistakes. I'm treating everyone I love like shit and I'm loosing everyone. So please, just leave before I loose you to-." I was cut off by a pair of lips on mine, Nash quickly pulled away. I stood there in shock.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know how to make you shut up." He said awkwardly scratching the back of his neck.
"I guess that worked." I stated.
"Look Ala, you're in a bad place you're going to make mistakes. Nobody expects more. You're so caught on the idea of having to be perfect and good all of the time. But you don't have to be. Carter, Matthew, Cameron, they understand, and they will come around... Now as for me... I'm not going anywhere. And that's a promise."
"What if I were to pull a knife out on you."
"I wouldn't move from this very spot unless it was to help you."
"That's serious dedication."
"Well, I'm dedicated to helping you get back on your feet. Now, Aladdin and Jasmine are patiently waiting." He took my hand and led me to the couch separating us with the tub of ice cream. I smiled and thanked the universe for giving me a Nash Grier.

Cameron's POV
My feelings toward Ala confuse me. I love her I just don't know how. I don't know how to make her see I can love her and treat her right. Who knows what would've happened if she'd chosen me, not Matthew. But I guess that wasnt how it was supposed to be.
I continued to drive all the way to the apartment. When I got inside I noticed Carter sitting on the couch looking more stressed than id ever seen him. I also noticed Matt was no where to be seen.
"Where's Matt?" I asked.
"He went into the bathroom. He's been in there for like thirty minutes. But im way too tired to check on him." Carter dug his head into his hands.
"Dont stress man. I'll go see whats up." I informed him and walked to the bathroom. I knocked on the door lightly. "Matt. You okay?" I asked pressing my ear to the door in case he decided to answer in a soft tone. Instead he just didn't answer at all. "Matthew please. I know you're in there." He still didn't say anything. "Matthew Lee Espinosa if you don't open the door, I will break it down." I warned him backing away. I heard the lock click but the door never opened. I placed my hand on the doorknob and turned it slowly pushing it open.
"I didn't want you to break your door." Matthew said emotionlessly. He was sitting in the bathtub with his knees to his chest. There was no water in the tub, and he was still fully clothed. I guess he just decided he was going to sit in the bathtub.
"Thanks." I chuckled lightly at his kindness. "What are doing? Just sitting here?"
"Trying not to be apart of society."
"What do you mean."
"Society is where Ala is."
"You can't just avoid her for the rest of your life. You can still be friends."
"She hates me." He said sadly. "She hates me." His eyes grew darker. "She hates me." This time they welled with tears. "She hates me." He repeated as a tear slowly rolled down his cheek. Followed by a whole colony of them. He started shaking and rocking back and forth. "She hates me."
"Matthew." I said trying to capture his attention, he was starting to scare me. "I'm going to talk to you. I hope you listen." I knew this was a long shot seeing as he kept repeating those three words over and over again. But I would just talk over him, hoping he would listen. "Ala Dausonn loves you. She just needs some time. You can't, just let her get you down like this. You have to keep showing her how much you love her. Ignore her trying to tell you she hates you, it's bullshit. You know that. You know she loves you, don't deny it. Sometimes you have to fall apart in order to fall back together properly." I didn't know why I was helping him. I wanted to be with Ala. But I knew the truth. I didn't belong with her. He did.
"I told everyone, I told the fans." He informed me, although I already knew.
"I know. Your fans are being pretty brutal to Ala."
"Im aware. But she broke my heart, she hates me. She deserves a little suffering doesn't she? Why should I have to be the one to be depressed all the time. That's not fair."
"She is suffering Matthew. She feels terrible. Trust me. She is heartbroken too." He didn't reply for a while.
"I'm having a baby Cameron." He smiled.
"I know." I smiled back noticing him happy.
"We named her Pippa Espinosa." He seemed as excited as a little kid in a candy store.
"That's amazing." I continued to smile.
"I'm in love with her already."
"I'm sure you are."
"What if she breaks my heart too." His smile faded. "What if she leaves me too. She's going to get married, and she's going to leave me." His eyes welled with tears again. He was so broken, and insane. His constant mood swings confused me. "Why does everyone I'm in love with end up leaving me." He cried.
"Matthew even if Pippa did get married. She wouldn't leave you, she would still come to you to visit you. And then you could be a grandfather too." He smiled again. I sighed relieved that he stopped crying.
"I'm sorry, I'm going insane." He was calmed down now.
"It's okay. We all go a little insane sometimes." I patted his shoulder.
"No. I'm about to go insane. Please leave. I don't want to hurt you."
"What are you talking about?"
"Cameron I took drugs."
"What?" I asked him in disbelief.
"I took drugs, to try and stop the pain. I can feel them getting to me. Please leave before I hurt you."
"What did you take Matthew?"
"Go now."
"What did you take?" He suddenly punched the mirror hanging on the wall causing me to jump at the sudden outburst. I wanted to leave. But I needed to know what he took.
"Leave." He said angrily.
"What the hell did you-."
"Leave!" He said pushing me against the wall behind me. Carter came running to the door.
"What he hell did you take!" I yelled pushing him away. He pushed me back, his strength was shocking.
"Matthew let him go!" Carter yelled. Matt didn't obey. But soon started wobbling around. His eyes fluttered seeming to get heavier. He looked like he was having a lot of trouble keeping them open. He wobbled a little more before fainting and falling to the ground. "What happened?"
"He was acting all crazy, I thought it was just him being upset. But he apparently took some drugs."
"Shit." Carter muttered.