Love, Drugs and Destruction

27. I need my friends.

I stood up and pulled my clothes back on. I needed to go; I could not be in the same space as Rafe. I took my bag and took out my phone. "Hi, can you maybe come to pick me up? I am at Zac's. My car is still at the beach. "Sure will be there in a few."  "Thanks, Sarah." I walk downstairs and to Zac. He frowns, and I gesture with my head he should come to me.

"Are you going somewhere?" he asks, and I nod. "I can't be here with Rafe, Sarah is picking me up. But I will see you soon okay." I say, and he nods, pulling me to him. "Thanks for today," I say, kissing him, and I walk out the door, waiting for Sarah on the curb. The Twinkie pulled up, and I stood up, seeing JJ in the driver's seat. I got in smiling at him. "Hi," I say, and he smiles.

"Hi, so you want to go get your car?" He asks, and I nod. It was quiet in the car, and I played with my fingers, looking out the window. "Lia, I am sorry about earlier." He says and I look at him smiling. "It's fine, J; I knew sleeping with you was a problem, and I do not want to lose our friendship over it," I say, and he nods. "We won't" I nod as we stop at the beach.

"I will meet you at the Chateau," I say, and he drives off. I decided to make a turn at Barry's. I only have 2 pills left, and I know I am going to need more. I sat in my car waiting a bit to make sure JJ was far ahead, and I drove to Barry. He lived close to John B. I walk up the stairs and smile at him. "Back so soon princess?" He asks, and I nod. "You know Rafe was here earlier." He says as we walk into his room where he keeps the drugs.

"I don't care," I say, crossing my arms, and he laughs. "He came to warn me to stop selling to you." He says, and I look up, in shock. "Who the fuck does he think he is," I say, and Barry laughs. "I don't know, princess, but he still cares for you." He says, handing me the pills, and I smile, giving him the money. "Well, if he comes here again, do me a favor and tell him to mind his own fucking business," I say, walking out of the house.

"Hey, princess." Barry's voice stops me from getting in the car, and I turn to look at him where he stands on the porch. "This will be the last time I am selling to you, okay? Not because Rafe told me to tell you, but believe it or not, I care for you as well, and I don't want to see you like this." He says, and I glare at him. "I will just find someone else to get me what I need," I say, getting in the car, and he shakes his head.

I drove to the Chateau, taking one of the pills. "Hey guys," I said and went to sit next to Kie. She smiles, giving me a side hug. "So how is Zac?" Sarah asks with a smile, and I laugh. "He's good. They are having a pool party, but then your brother came and ruined it for me." I say and she laughs. "What do you think about Sofia?" JJ asks, and I roll my eyes.

"She's nice, but then again, I was also nice before I met Rafe." I and JJ laugh. "He has changed Lia, he even greeted John B the other day," Sarah says, and I roll my eyes. "I don't care, and of course, he is going to greet John B now; he is fucking a pogue. After all, he needs to show he likes pogues now." I snap at her and she looks angry.

"Why do you hate him so much? Are you jealous that he moved on and you can't?" She asks, and I stand up; why the fuck am I fighting with the Camerons today, and why is she standing up for him. "That is not fair; you know what he has put me through, and for what? Before him, I was normal, and now, now." My voice breaks, and she looks down.

"Fuck this. I did not come here for another Cameron to ruin my day," I say, standing up and walking to my car. "Lia, wait, don't go."John B shouts, but I ignore them. "Don't leave Lia, stay please," JJ begs, grabbing my arm. I pull my arm away shaking my head. "No, who does she think she is? She hated her brother, and now she is defending him; you know how he ruined me. You all saw me and what I should just forgive and forget." I snap, and JJ shakes his head.

He walk closer holding my arms. "No one is saying you should ever forgive him, and I know him being back is hard on you, but Lia, you cannot let him control you like this again." He said, and I let the breath I was holding out. "I hate him," I say, my voice breaking, and he nods, pulling me into a hug. "I know, I know." He says, rubbing my back.

"I am just going to go, I just need sleep," I say, and he nods. "You sure?" He asks, and I nod. "See you tomorrow," I say, getting in my car, and I drive off. I went to the beach, not feeling like going home, and I sat there watching the sun go down. My phone vibrates, and I look at the message.

Rafe💔: Where are you, Lia?

I ignore him and sigh. How did I end up here? How did one guy ruin me so much? I was never like this; I was happy and carefree, but now I am always pissed off and angry, not to even talk about the drugs. Fuck I got myself in shit. I pull my legs close to my chest and lay with my chin on my knees.

My phone rang, but I ignored it, not feeling like talking to anyone. I watched as the sun went down, and I started to get cold. Just then, my phone rang again, and I saw Zac's name. "Hey," I answer, and then I hear Rafe's voice. "Where are you, Lia." "Rafe, why do you have Zac's phone?" I ask, confused, and he lets out a breath. "You were not answering my messages or my calls; Sarah told me you guys fought, and you left." He says, and I roll my eyes.

"Give the phone back to Zac, please," I say, annoyed. "No, tell me where you are?" He insisted, and I ended the call; I did not have to explain myself to him or anyone. And why is Sarah talking to Rafe about me? I groan standing up. I walked back to my car, and then my phone rang again; I saw it, Sarah, and I switched my phone off driving home.

"Hey, honey, I thought you would be out the whole night?" My mom says, and I smile, giving both her and my dad a kiss on the cheek. "Yeah, I missed my bed," I say walking to my room. I got out of my clothes, put on some PJs, and switched on a show. Just then, there was a knock at my door, and I yelled come in.

"Hey darling, how are you?" My dad asks, coming in, and I sit up smiling. "Good; how is business, Dad?" He laughs, sitting on the bed. "Good, are you sure you are okay? Are you eating and sleeping enough?" He asks, and I nod, frowning. "Yeah, why?" I ask, and he sighs, taking my hand. "You got thinner, my girl and you have black circles around your eyes. Are you worried about something?" He asks, and I shake my head.

"I promise I am okay," I say, leaning in and kissing my dad on the cheek. "Okay, your mom made me come talk to you and I am happy to report to her you are fine." He says, standing up, and I giggle. "Have a good night, Dad," I say, lying back down. I finally fell asleep exhausted.