We arrived back at the house and everyone was about to pass out. Caspar, Zoe, Alfie, Jim and Tanya hurried up the stairs as Marcus pushed me out of the way. I walked over to the couch and sat down. I called Oli hoping he'd still be awake.
"Hey mate. What brings you to call me at this time of day?"
"I have a crush..." I mumbled, trailing off.
"On who?"
"Caspar." I whispered, running my hands through my hair.
"Mate.."
"I know I don't want this Oli!" I exclaimed, tears filling in my eyes.
"I'm sorry Joe." Oli sighed.
"He kissed me." I sighed then hung up on him.
I laid down and muted my phone knowing Oli was going to spam me. I closed my eyes and sighed. I wasn't excited for tomorrow. You just need sleep. Hopefully your crush on Caspar will pass. Hopefully it'll all be better. All I can do at this point is hope.
I woke up because I heard loud screaming from upstairs. I stood up and rubbed my eyes. I walked up stairs yawning and angry. Once I saw the noise was coming from Zoe's room I knew I couldn't be to harsh. I pulled open the door and saw everyone in there.
"Can you please quiet down? I'd really like to get some sleep." I mumbled, rubbing my eyes and turning around.
"Sorry Joe!" Zoe called as I made my way down the stairs. I smiled and fell onto the couch. I pulled the blanket over my head and closed my eyes again. They better shut up. I just want to sleep. Can I not even do that.
I shot up when I felt something hit my face. I looked around to see Jim hurrying up the stairs. I stood up and shook my head to get as much as the water out as possible. I had to take my shirt off which made me mad. This is my only pajama shirt. They better not do anything to my pants. I had to sit the blanket on a chair to dry. I just laid there until I went to sleep again. Please no more pranks!
I felt a itch on my face and i scratched it only to wake up because of Caspar's laughing. I sighed as I looked at all the whipped cream. He'd put it all over my stomach, my chest and up my arms, my cheeks and forehead. I stood up and saw the hand it was in. I slapped Caspar and headed into the bathroom. I could hear hism gasp as I closed the door.
I turned on the shower head and of course that was a prank to. I should've figured that one out. I stepped out of the shower and slipped, sticking my hands out and landing with my head on the toilet. I stood up and put a hand on my forehead. I looked in the mirror and sighed. I grabbed my clothes not even bothering to wash my face. I walked out the door and everyone was laughing.
"Is this fucking funny? If I can't sleep in here I'll sleep in the damn treehouse. Would that make you bastards happy? I know what you fucking do. Distract my sister so she doesn't know the shit you assholes actually do. I hope you're happy with what you've done!" Zoe seemed terrified. She'd never seen this side of me before. I never got this mad at her but those people she calls friends.. I'm done with it. I grabbed my phone and headed outside. The night was chilly but I didn't mind. I looked at my bloody hand and winced.
I grabbed the ladder and climbed up as fast as I could. I wasn't as short as I was when this was built. I laid down and looked at my phone. I had a text from Oli.
Joê: Piss off Oli. Your annoying as hell. I never want to see you again.
Öłī: What the hell has gotten into you Joe?
Joê: Im so sorry mate. They took my phone when I was in the shower. Caspar put whip cream on me and I got drenched. Im sorry Oli!
Öłī: How can believe its still not you then Joe?
I took a picture and sent it to him.
Öłī: Joe im so sorry! Are you okay? What happened? Oh my gosh Joe!
Joê: I'm fine get some sleep spammer.
Öłì: you too Joesph.
I put my phone in my pocket and smiled. At least I have one person. Oli. He's a great friend but I don't want anything more than what we have. I feel like he does. I wouldn't know how to tell him no. At least he wished me good rest. Hopefully he's right.
I heard a loud noise and I automatically tried to stand up. I hit my head and sat back down. I rubbed my head and looked over the side of the treehouse. I forgot there was two ways in because I was pushed out and caught by Marcus. I was about to say thank you when he let go. I felt someone kick me multiple times and saw Tanya. I stood up and walked inside. They were all out there except Zoe so, I locked the front and back door.
"Zozee come here!" I called in a the most desperate voice I had. I only called her that when I was in trouble or distressed. I heard her come running down the stairs.
"Joe are you okay? Did they hurt you again?"
"I locked them outside." I smirked.
Zoe frowned and unlocked the door, "Don't be mean back. This is just once. They wont do it again." They walked in and gave me dirty looks. If only she knew what was going on. I laid down as they went upstairs and Marcus headed into the guest room. I closed my eyes for what I prayed was the last time this night. I felt someone pull my hair and I whimpered. I thought it was dad again.
I opened my eyes to see Marcus' hand coming towards me. He smacked me and I winced.
"If you go to sleep you'll get the biggest beating from us, worse then the ones you got from your father." He threatened. I opened my eyes wide and nodded as he left.
"If Zoe can sleep and I can't thats fine!" I called after him as I drifted off to sleep.
