Saving Words (Book 2) [Boy X Boy]

Chapter 18

((UNEDITED))

PICTURE to the top (or right) ------> I don't have one, sorry

this chapter is dedicated to my friends. I don't know if I would still be here today if it wasn't for them.

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by the time I finally woke up it was noon. laying on my stomach and a piece of my hair sticking to my face from a thin layer of drool. most of the blankets were on the floor from my unusual sleeping habits. I roll over pulling my hair away and yawning. Staring up at the ceiling i try to convince myself to move but the idea quickly fades. i'm just too damn comfortable. i yawn once more and scratch my bare stomach. normally i'd sleep naked but since I'm not in the comfort of my own bedroom i only have sweatpants on. I search for my phone in the bed and check for any new messages before I stand up and stalk out of my bedroom and down the hall. heading to the kitchen I wave at Lyndsey and mike before grabbing the gallon of cold milk on the counter and take a few sips. Lyndsey tries to scold from for drinking from the carton but I ignore her and grab a granola bar. I sit against the counter and look out the window. the trees in the back yard move softly from the window and the afternoon sun shines through. I mentally make a checklist of the things i have to do before i go pick up Devon.

First things first. Lyndsey and i need to talk. Normally i would just leave her be and tell myself I'll talk to her later but with the mood I've been in lately i really need to get everything out. No more secrets, no more hiding behind a curtain of hatred. "Hey lyn." I call and she looks up at me. "We need to talk today." I tell her and she stares for a second before nodding. I finish the rest of my snack and push myself up from the counter and nod at her. She starts to get up and follows me to the basement. We both sit down on the couch and she pulls a pillow over her lap after crossing her legs.

"So what did you want to talk about?" She questions laying her cheek on the back of the couch.

"Well... I know it's been a while, so hopefully you'll be willing to talk about it..." After saying that she realizes what this is about and looks down slightly. "Have you told anyone?" I ask her and she shakes her head. "Will you please tell me about it. I just... I want to know you're ok." I tell her and she sighs.

"Where do i begin?" She questions sadly.

"Start at the cafe we sent you guys to. Take your time i have a few hours." I tell her and she nods.

"Well... Like you said, June, Megan and i all went to the café and waited for your instructions-"

• LYNDSEY'S POV • FLASH BACK•

Megan, June and i made it to the café Devon told us about and i could feel my hands trembling. What if something wrong happened? What if Aaron and Devon get hurt? Would it all be my fault?

I know mike and Chris are somewhere near by, though i don't know where. But despite that knowledge i can't shake the nagging feeling in the back of my mind saying something bad is going to happen. I pull Devon's phone out of my pocket and see a message. 'Lyndsey it's Devon I'm using Aaron's phone. I need you to act exactly as i tell you to ok? Start typing a random message until i tell you to stop.' He says and i start following his orders, trying a random assortment of letters to make it look like I'm typing to... Who ever this stalker is.

After a minute another message is sent saying 'stop' then 'have a random conversation with the girls' follows right behind it. I look up at Megan and June and nod. "So are you guys excited for school to start? I have some friends i want you to meet Lyndsey you'll love them! They're kinda silly but it doesn't matter."