You drew stars around my scars

Refusal - part 3 (final)

After only a few seconds Jessica came round, her eyes fluttering open. Panic overtook her as she realised she was on the floor and she began to push the hands off her, fighting to sit up

Tree's calm voice immediately took over "Stay laying down a minute honey. Taylor go and get a pillow for under her head."

The blonde rushed off, following the instructions and bringing back a pillow, resting Jessica's head onto it, she looked at Tree "do we call an ambulance?!"

Jessica began to cry, begging them not to

Tree shook her head "she's awake – she's ok" she dropped her voice to a whisper "Go and get some orange juice Tay"

As Taylor left again Tree smiled warmly at Jessica "How do you feel? Dizzy?"

Tears continued to fall freely out the teen's eyes "I feel ok, can I sit up?"

Tree nodded, helping her into a sitting position just as Taylor reappeared, holding the glass of yellow liquid. Jessica's eyes widened immediately as she saw Taylor hold the glass out to her "Noooo, I don't want that!"

Taylor pushed it closer "You didn't eat your food, you have just collapsed again. You need this"

Jessica scooted backwards, trying to get away from them but she was cornered "Please, please do not make me drink that. I ate half the food!"

Tree reached out "Your blood sugars are clearly incredibly low. It's drinking that or going to the hospital – your choice"

Jessica reached out, taking the drink with a shaky hand and took a small sip. She put it on the floor when she was finished.

Tree sighed, picking it back up "that was less than a tablespoon of fluid there. You need to drink this entire glass"

Jessica looked at Taylor, pleading with her eyes to be let off. Taylor was usually so patient but today the fear was taking over and she was irrational "Jessica. Drink it. NOW"

Jessica shook her head, convinced the sugar in the juice would make her gain 5lbs.

Taylor lost her temper, forcing the glass up to the girl's lips tipping it until she had no choice but to drink it. Tree put her hand on Taylor's arm "Tay...I don't think that's helpful" but Taylor ignored her. The teen tried to pull away but Taylor's hand behind her head meant she was forced to stay still, Taylor continued to tip it up as the girl choked slightly, some spilling out of the glass and dripping down her chin. Jessica's crying increased as the fluid was forced into her until finally the glass was empty. Taylor moved her hand, allowing the girl to move, Jessica stared at her – betrayal evident "I HATE YOU!"

Tree pulled her in for a hug, desperate to not let the girl get away, surprisingly Jessica didn't fight her and instead sat sobbing into Tree's chest for the next few minutes. Taylor touched her back gently "I'm sorry – that was not the adult thing to do"

Jessica continued to cry "Do not touch me!"

Tree continued to rock her gently, smiling softly at Taylor over the teen's head, she mouthed 'she's ok'

Taylor kept her hand on Jessica's back, trying to convey her apologies. Jessica's breathing increased as the tears continued. She gripped slightly at her chest and throat, Tree pulled back – surveying the girl's face "Ok honey – I need you to breathe for me. Look at me"

Jessica couldn't focus though – she was too overwhelmed, not only with the calories but also the betrayal, she had never seen Taylor like that and she felt like she had pushed the blonde too far – convinced that Taylor would give up on her now. She couldn't control herself and she was in full panic attack. Taylor came and sat beside Tree, reaching out to smooth the girl's hair down but this increased Jessica's panic. She pulled away, jumping back into Tree's arms. Tree held her for a few seconds before pulling her back "You are going to make yourself sick, breathe. I want you to copy me. In.....and out.....In......and out" Jessica managed to croak out "I....CAN'T"