chapter 24

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Ally's cold stare sends shivers down my spine. She means business, I take a deep breath.

"Y/N, where have you been? When we got here, you weren't here! We were worried sick about you, we specifically said not to leave this house. Do you know how much trouble you've caused us? Lord have mercy on my soul, I almost had a heart attack because of you." Ally's tone is aggressive, as she shoves her finger into my chest at the end of her little rant. Causing me to step back in fear, all of this... This moment right now. It feels so familiar, and it comes to me in a moment.

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I glance over my shoulder, seeing that the coast is clear when I sneak back into the house. It's pretty early in the morning, considering I had to get back before the girl freak out when I'm not there when they wake up. I just came back from a hangout with some of my old friends that were in town, well that ended around 9 last night, but I hung out a bit longer with Jade, my best friend. We were out all night, until the dawn. Literally, the sun is just rising now.

I quietly walk into the kitchen, walking over to the fridge to grab something to drink. I grab a bottle water and take a long sip. I'm not going to lie, but the girls have been acting different lately. Like they have all these excuses not to be with me, and when they are with me it only lasts for about 5 to 10 minutes. Also, when I try to make conversation with them, it's like they're hiding all these things from me... we used to tell everything to each other. And they get mad so easily now, like they're a bomb just waiting to go off. I have to watch what I say or else I'll get it. Last but not least, they're getting really possessive, and it's not like the cute kind, but the scary kind. They would threaten me and it scares the shit out of me.

I walk through the door way of the kitchen and my heart stops in fear when I see a small figure standing exactly 5 feet away from me. I swallow hard, my throat suddenly becoming very dry.

"H-hi Ally," I manage to get out, her hard glare seeps into my soul. My body is shaking ever so slightly, but I don't think she notices. I think.

"So where have you been?" She asks, as she crosses her arms along her chest, one of her eyebrows cocking up. I try to act as natural as I can, composing myself.

"I just wanted to get some fresh air, so I took a walk early this morning." I reply with a slight shrug, trying to act as casual as possible.

"Cut the fucking shit, Y/N," Oh here we go. Stay strong, Y/N. "I know you snuck out last night to hangout with your friends, we told you not to hangout with them!" She says in a stern, aggressive tone. "You have us, is that not enough for you? What the fuck is your problem, Y/N." She moves closer to me, jabbing her finger into my chest making me stumble back from her. "Fucking tell me!" I stay quiet, and then I feel it. I stinging sensation in my cheek, my mouth ajar.

Did Ally just slap me?

I take a step back farther from her, she just slapped me. It's never gotten this physical before. I look at her in shock, but she doesn't seem phased. I don't answer her muffled questions, I can't think straight. Tears begin to threaten my eyes, as I push past her running up the stairs without another word.
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My breath catches in my throat from the short flashback, this piece of information is so much to take in. I begin to take more steps back down the stairs, and I feel a warm hand grab mine making me stop in my tracks. I look over to my side and see Cara, a worried look in her eyes. I know fear, sadness, hurt and many more emotions are written on my face. I look back forward, my breathing going from rapid to much more slower. Ally's demeanor soon changing.

Did she really do that to me? Would she still do that now? The other four girls must've treated me the same way. Cara squeezes my hand firmly before letting go and walking up to Ally. I follow behind her closely, standing behind Cara using her as a human shield.

"Look, Y/N just wanted to get out of the house and explore. She's literally been locked in this house for almost a week! You can't expect her to just stay put like that." Cara says in a calm tone, I can't help but notice how she uses her hands also when she speaks.

"Look, Cara thanks for being here, but I think we can handle it from here." I glance over Cara and Ally's shoulder to see Lauren, Camila, Dinah, Normani and surprisingly Ariana all waiting for me on my couch. I think Cara noticed how tense I was and shook her head.

"I don't think, Y/N would like to be left alone with you guys right now." I nodded my head rapidly. Everybody's facial expression changed when they saw the true pure terror on my face, Cara turns around to look at me. Her luscious eyebrows furrowing, the worried look coming back to her eyes.

"Y/N, what's wrong?"  Her accent filling my ears, one of her hands caressing my cheek. My body is telling me that I miss human contact. Like this, I don't know but I like it.  I look down at both our feet, I can feel some tension building up. I can feel the jealousy radiating off of the other girls.

"I-I had a flashback or something, I remembered a moment." I said, tears running down my cheeks as I look back up at the girl holding my cheek. "And it wasn't a good flashback either." She immediately pulls me into a hug, her arms wrapped around my neck as I cry into her shoulder. I can hear the girls rushing to the front door to look at what's happening. But I don't care, I continue to cry.

Can I still trust them?

I don't really know what happens after, all I know is that I felt myself get exhausted from crying and I think Cara carried me inside. Everything from there was kind of a blur.

I woke up with something resting on my chest, I lift my head up. A smile making its way to my lips when I see Cara's head resting on my chest, her hair sprawled across her face. The events of last night rushes back and a deep sigh escapes my lips when I lay my head back down. The flashback I had, that was the past. I'm sure they've changed, I  just need to be cautious. Maybe I should apologize to them.

I slowly unwrap myself from Cara, replacing my body with a pillow and slowly creep downstairs. Seeing only Fifth Harmony here, sleeping on the floor and couches. I glance around the room and notice a piece of paper on the counter. I walk over to it, noticing the writing right away. It's from Ariana.

Hi Y/N, I hope you found this letter.

I just wanted to tell you that I had to leave early because I have to take care of some things, I hope you're okay. We didn't mean to be that aggressive with you last night. I'm so sorry. We'll talk later.

Love,

Ari

I set down the paper, looking at the other girls asleep in the living room. Maybe they are changed.

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omg guys it has been forever since my last update. It sucks bc I got my laptop taken away, and it fucking sucks :(((( I'll find a way to update more! I hope you guys enjoyed this update and I'm thinking about starting another story, but we'll see ;)) I love you all and have a good day or night where ever you. I also apologize for any grammar mistakes, we all know I don't proof read.

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