Johnnie's pov
This morning, I woke up by the sound of my phone ringing. It was Jake. I stared at my phone, wondering weather to answer or not. "Good morning, I just went out to get some Starbucks and bought you some breakfast," Tara said as she walked in and passed me a sandwich. She looked over at my phone and fell silent. "You gonna pick it up?" She asked, sitting down next to me. I looked down and shook my head. She gave me a warm smile as she put her arm around my shoulder. I looked over at her and forced a smile back before dragging myself to brush my teeth. I wanted to run. I didn't want to ignore Jake, but I just couldn't bring myself to face him, not after what happend. I just can't. I powered off my phone as I opened the window and smoking margarita. It was my way of coping. It was when I was still in mde (my digital escape) and Bryan gave me some. Ever since that day, I have been addicted as fuck. I was smoking it everyday and couldn't live without it. I would sometimes go crazy but usually, it calmed me down and made me forget all about my problems. Tara sat silently as she watched me, more concerned than ever.
Tara's pov
I stared at Johnnie as he smoked. I wanted to find a way to cheer him up. I thought of ways to help Johnnie feel even a little bit better for a few minutes. I hated seeing him sad, he deserves so much better. Suddenly, Jake called me. "Hey Johnnie.. Jake's calling me. Should I answer?" I asked. He nodded and said it was fine as long as I didn't tell him that he was here. I picked up the phone. Before I could say anything, I heard Jake let out a loud sigh. He asked if I was alone and I hesitated before agreeing as Johnnie turned to face me and watched me intently. Jake went on and explained," Tara, do you.. happen to know where Johnnie is? Some of his stuff are missing, he left me a note that said to not look for him and to go to Diana or something please I'm getting worried. And don't let Johnnie hear this but do you know what happend last night at the party? why is Johnnie doing this? Where is he? Please...," he pleaded. Johnnie reached his hand out, asking for permission to reply. I passed it to him as he closed the window. "Just leave me alone," he said in a low tone. There was silence. "...Johnnie..? Is that you? Are you with Tara? Where are you guys? Please answer me.. come back.." Jake sniffled. He paused for a second before replying. "Go find Diana or some shit, I don't give a fuck," Johnnie muttered coldly before ending the call.
Johnnie's pov
I looked down at the matching bracelet I got for us when we were younger. I haven't taken it off ever since I wore it that day. I shower, sleep eat with it. Should I take it off? Or am I just overreacting? Should I just call him and apologise? I looked at my own reflection in Tara's phone before passing it back to Tara as she put it away. Fuck, why am I so angry right now? Maybe this was just some stupid harmless thing and Im just overthinking it too much? Goddamnit, I can't think right now. I need something more than just smoking. I looked at my pillow, pretending it was Jake and staring at it as I cleaned my fists.Tara stood up.
Word count: 617
(Sorry this chapter is short bc if I put it with chapter 4 it'd be like a lot over 1k words sorry)
