Hide and Go Seek

6. Jade

I slam the back of the car door closed after pulling out the half melted ice cream. I didn't know what the heck was going on with Katie but she has been terrified for a while now. I'm just getting back from a party and Katie begged to come along with me. Literally, sobbing on the floor begging. Of course I said no! She has been super stressed this past month from who knows what and refuses to be separated from me for even a second. She even started ditching her classes to come to mine! I told her she should stay home and relax. That seemed to terrify her more, but I was too stubborn, even for her.

I left but now I feel really bad. She is obviously struggling with something, I think she may be schizophrenic but she's just embarrassed to admit it. Ice cream isn't much but I hope she can forgive me for leaving her home alone. I'll call a professional and ask for Katie to see them and get some help tomorrow. But tonight will be a girls night! I even got her favorite flavor.

I slide the key in and twist until I hear a click. I creak open the door and was surprised not to find Katie waiting like she normally is.

"Katie! Jade's home!" I call out. For some reason she asked me to do that when I walk in. "Katie, if you're mad at me I'm sorry! I got some Ice cream to make it up to you!" I sigh. "I'll just put it in the freezer and then go and talk to her." I mumble.

I don't even make it two steps before I scream.