Night Changes [Completed]

Fifty

Quote:

Suicide doesn't take away pain, it gives it to someone else.

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The main door creaked open revealing Chris. I looked up at him, and met his eyes. His eyes had the same warmth but then he looked away breaking the gaze.

Then he muttered something to himself and disappeared into the house. More specifically his room.

I looked inside frazzled, I needed an escape. I looked at Ariana and Connor who were both looking at me. I smiled at them.

"Uh, I wanna make you taste something I brought from India, I'll bring it from your car." I said and taking the keys from Connor, I ran off to find the food.

I unlocked the car and peeked in. My heart was beating fast, and I felt knots in my stomach. I didn't know what to say or do. Chris hadn't even smiled at me, forget about welcoming me back.

I looked through my suitcase, and took out the bag containing food. I slowly walked back in, taking a deep breath with every step.

I re entered the house, and went to the kitchen. Ariana was waiting there, texting.

"Hey you good?" Ariana asked.

"Yes. Why?" I said looking around for Connor.

"Connor is coming, he wanted to say something important to Chris."

I nodded.

"Are you sure you're fine?"

"Yes Ar. Calm down."

"Really? Because when you turned around to get food you didn't look fine."

"I am. I promise." I almost stammered while opening the bag.

I took out a packet of theplas and pickles. The pickles, speciality of India. The ones made of ghost chillies (the best kind!)

I took out plates and started to put two theplas in each. Connor came into the kitchen and looked at Ariana. I could tell they were communicating through their eyes, I hated it.

I put one chilli pickle in each plate and looked up to see them both staring at me. What is wrong with them? Do they think I'm broken? (Which I maybe am)

I gave them a questioning look.

"So what do you have for us?" Connor spoke breaking the awkward silence that had taken over. His voice was full of anger and worry.

"Um, won't name it but eat this with the pickle." I said gesturing to the theplas.

"Okay. Let's go out to the living room and eat." Connor said taking a plate and moving out of the kitchen.

I nodded and followed him taking two plates, and Ariana followed me with her own.

I plopped down between both my best friends and kept the extra plate on the table.

"Who is that for?" Ariana asked.

"Connor's brother." I said casually.

Connor nodded thoughtfully and took a bite of the thepla with pickle. I looked at his face knowing what to expect.

And what happened next was predictable, his expression turned from worry to utter shock. And then he let out a small shout and ran to the kitchen. Ariana looked at him in horror, while I cracked up.