Through The Abyss

LOST IN THE ECHO

When I woke up to the mess surrounding me, I was confused. My head was pounding, as well as my heart. Did someone break in? I stood up from the ground rubbing my eyes and trying to remember what the fuck happened.

It was when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, the images came flooding back. Daniel. Daniel and a woman. I felt my heart break all over again, the pit in my stomach forming. I need Penn.

I quickly cleaned up the room and freshened up to look presentable. As I was making my way down the stairs, Elijah stepped in my way. Taking one glance at me, his brows furrowed.

Elijah: Are you okay?

I nod, moving past him and keeping my head down

Elijah: Do you need a ride?

He asked, catching up to me

I shook my head, quickening my steps, but he took hold of my wrist making me visibly flinch. My whole body went rigid and he saw. He let me go, a look of pity on his face. I fucking hate that look.

Elijah: Hey, what's wrong?

Elodie: Just fucking leave me alone, got it?

He nodded, while I stormed off. Absolutely pissed off at everything. As I walked to Penn's house, I kept my head down with my shoulders folded across my chest, like a guard. I swallowed my tears of anger, I just needed my best friend.

I knocked on the door before entering and then yelling her name.

Elodie: Penn! You home? Penn!

She descended down the stairs, a look of worry on her face

Penn: El, everything okay?

I just shook my head, unable to speak. She immediately took me in her arms, placing my head in the crook of her neck.

Penn: Wanna talk about it?

Elodie: No

She nodded in understanding, before walking us to the couch. I cuddled up to her, holding on for dear life. Afraid she would leave me like everyone had. I couldn't stop it. I cried nonstop into her arms, while she soothed me. And when I was ready, I spilled

Elodie: Daniel's seeing someone

Penn held my tighter

Elodie: I saw them, Penn. They looked in love. He's never looked at me like that

There was a noticeable crack in my voice at that

Elodie: I hate him. I hate her. I hate them so so much

Penn: He didn't deserve you.

Elodie: I wanted us to work so bad

Penn: I know you did, babe. Maybe it's for the best

I didn't want us to be over. I was crazy in love. Obsessed. Maybe this was a dream. Maybe I just need to wake the fuck up.

Penn: I'm here and I've got you

Elodie: I love you Penn

Penn: Love you too. Now promise me you'll leave Daniel alone

I was quiet, making Penn groan

Elodie: I want revenge

Penn: Revenge? Hurt him like he hurt you?

I nodded

Penn: I'm here for it

Elodie: Really?

Penn: If it means you stop crying