Book boy

Chapter 32

Henry's POV

"Listen I gotta go check if Mar is okay or needs anything. I'll be back"

I felt this sudden worry and concern come all over me because I zoned out for a bit and started making scary scenarios since I haven't seen Amara for a bit.

I walked inside of the house and looked around, trying to spot her or her friends but it was so crowded.

"Henry!" I looked at the person calling my name hoping it's any of Mar's friends because if it was her, i would've recognized her voice without any issue.

But it was Irma.

"Hey. I didn't think l'd find you here" she slurred out her words, clearly drunk "came with Mar. She wanted to be here"

Irma rolled her eyes "aren't you bored of her? She's so boring. Like the typical hot senior you see in every movie. There is nothing interesting about her" what is she doing?

"I'd listen to her talk about the most random thing for hours and still think it's interesting. I could never get bored of her"

I left it at that and walked away from her. She's the least of my concerns right now. I just want to find Amara because l'm starting to get worried.

I felt someone grab my arm making me turn around quickly to see one of Amara's friends who was fucking out of this world.

She also has a bit of white powder under her nose.

I swear to god if Amara did cocaine we'd have a very serious talk.

"Can you take me home?" She asked with tears in her eyes "where is Amara?" I asked, making her wrap her arm around my shoulder so l can help her walk outside.

"There" I looked at the place she pointed at to see that Carter was walking with her to some car. I placed Amara's friend next to the door "stay here"

I started walking behind them but then I noticed that Amara was being dragged, like she wasn't standing on her feet and her head was tilted down the whole time.

"Hey!" Carter turned to look at me and let go of Amara. I went towards her immediately and caught her before she hit the ground

"motherfucker!" I heard Jade's voice which made me turn to look at her "stay with Mar." I said to her and stood up after making Amara sit down on the floor.

I ran behind Carter and caught up with him. I literally tackled him which is something I was surprised I even did and I also got hurt because that shit made us both fall.

But I gained my strength again and made him turn to face me while he was still laying on the empty street. I straddled him and held him by his clothes "I'm gonna fucking kill you" I mumbled before punching him.

The pain I was feeling from the punches was too much but I couldn't get myself to stop. He hurt Amara.

Then I heard "call the cops" making me look up to see one of the neighbors with her husband outside of the house.

I looked down at Carter who was now passed out with his face covered in blood. I stood up and swallowed a lump in my throat.

I went back to Amara and Jade "one of your friends wanted to go home. I forgot her name" I said sitting down beside Amara who kept gaining consciousness and losing it again "yeah I'll go get her" Jade said.

I held Amara's face "baby stay awake, please" I saw a tear fall down her face making tears start to form in my eyes "I'm so sorry" she apologized making tears fall down my face "you didn't do anything baby, you did nothing wrong"

"You didn't wanna come to the party" her eyes opened a little and she looked into mine. Her eyes were so red and tired.

This is so painful to watch, I can't imagine how painful it is for her to experience.

"I made a friend though" I smiled at her but she was too out of it to smile back. Her eyes were starting to close again "let's take you to a hospital baby, come on" I stood up and carried her to take her to my car.

"Are any of you sober?" I asked her friends when they approached my car "l am, kinda" Jade said. Good enough for me.

I got in the backseat with Amara and Lane -finally remembered her name-as Jade and Brooke got in the front seat.

"Is she gonna be okay?" Jade asked looking at me through the mirror

"I hope so"

"Are you gonna be okay?" Brooke asked turning to look at me and pointing at my hand "I'll live" I kept looking at Amara's face making sure she stays awake "just for a little longer baby, you're doing good"

I saw police cars drive past us, probably going to check on Carter.

He's alive. I couldn't have killed him. I'm not that strong.

Right?

"We're here" me, Brooke and Amara got out of the car and Jade stayed with Lane since she was not sober at all.

I carried Amara bridal style and walked into the hospital. A nurse spotted us and came towards us immediately "what's wrong with her?" She asked checking her temperature "she was drugged"

"Was the drugs mixed with any alcohol or other substances?" She asked leading us to some room. I looked over at Brooke since she was with her "yeah" she answered nervously.

"How old is she?" She asked me "seventeen" she made me place her down on a bed "call her parents" she said as they pushed the bed she was on to an emergency room.

I looked at Brooke "I'll call her parents. Stay here" I nodded and sat down. I let out a shaky breathe and gripped the arm rest with my left hand, trying to calm down.

"Her parents are on their way" Brooke said sitting next to me. I nodded my head "you don't wanna get your hand checked?" She asked me and I shook my head "after I see Amara"

"Mister and Misses Murray" I heard Brooke say as she got up from her chair. I looked in their direction and stood up as well, already feeling anxious about what to say or how to explain what happened.

"Where is she?" Her dad asked "there but we can't go in yet" Brooke explained. I couldn't talk or breathe for some reason. I felt choked up, overwhelmed, scared and worried.

"How bad is it?" Her mom asked as she sniffed. She had clearly been crying for a while now. She was looking at me and I just stared at her blankly, not a single word coming out my mouth.

"Are you not gonna talk? Did you do that to her? Did you hurt my daughter? Why is your hand bleeding?" My hands were shaking and my heart was beating so fast. If I say anything, I'm going to cry.

Her mom held me by my shirt making my breathing hitch "if I find out that even an ounce of this is your fault.." Mister Murray tried to make her back away from me but she wasn't moving"..I will fucking kill you"

She let go of me and I looked down in defeat. I didn't know what to do or say. Was it my fault?

Maybe I should've stayed with her the whole night instead of getting distracted by some high guy.

"Henry Hansen" I snapped out of my thoughts and my eyes widened slightly when I saw two cops.

Oh my god.