In The Lights

Chapter 10

I couldn't believe Anthony was actually back. How dare he? After all the trouble he caused me and my family. How dare he! I stormed into my bedroom, shutting the door with a hard thud. I'm outraged! In one giant arm sweep, everything flew off my computer desk and onto the ground. I felt the tears welling up in my eyes as I fell onto my bed and sobbed uncontrollably. 

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Colson's POV

Knock, knock, knock. 

This time more frantically since I was ignored the first few times when I knocked gently. Finally the door swung open. It was Hayden's dad. 

"Where's Hayden? Is she ok?" He stepped aside, letting me in and not saying a word. He just pointed up the stairs, nodding and allowing me upstairs. 

"Hayden?" I called as I opened the door and searched the room. "Hay?" I repeated. Sobbing from the corner of the room caught my attention and I rushed over. "What's wrong?" 

She opened her mouth as if to speak but no words came out. Just more tears and sobs. I still had no idea why. The only reason I'm here is because she wasn't answering any of my many calls or texts. I wrapped my arms around her and felt my shirt dampen as she sobbed into it. After a while longer of crying, everyone in the house went to bed and I knew this because I went downstairs to get Hayden a bowl of soup. We sat on the bed, wrapped up under a blanket. She sipped slowly before finally looking up at me. Her running make up was drying on her face and her eyes were bloodshot red and puffy. 

"So are you gonna tell me what's up?" I looked down at her and pushed her hair behind her ear. 

"Anthony's back," is all that I could make out from her mumble. Anthony? My body welled up with anger and maybe just a little bit of fear. 

"Anthony?" It may have come out with a little more jealousy than I wanted it too, but oh well. I was a little jealous. But even more mad that another guy was the one who made Hayden have a breakdown. She nodded. "The same Anthony that hurt you?" She nodded again. 

I quickly stood up, beginning to tie my shoes when Hayden's hand reached out and touched my arm. 

"Please," Her eyelids fell heavely and opened slowly. I sighed deeply and reclaimed my spot beside her. She picked up the bowl and moved it to the bedside table, laying down on my chest when she returned. I wrapped my arm around her and the other was joined with hers. Before I knew it, my eyes were getting heavy as well, and the last thing I remember thinking was: "He hurt Hayden, I hurt him." 

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Hayden's POV

When I woke up the next morning I felt extra tired. Colson was laying beside me, taking up most of the blanket and snoring like a bear. I couldn't help but smile a little bit and place a soft kiss on his cheek. I got up and hurried to the bathroom, getting a wiff of my own funk. As I turned on the shower, my head began pounding in pain. Such gentle noises were hurting my head so badly and I had no idea why. Maybe I'll just stay in and relax today. I stripped down and climbed in, letting the warm droplets attack my skin in a soothing manner. My hair was soaked in a matter of minutes. 

After what I estimated was a 15 minute shower, I climbed out and wrapped the towel around my body and tip toed out into my bedroom, sighing with contempt when I saw Colson was still sleeping. I quietly rummaged through my drawers, sliding on a pair of blue Victoria's Secret underwear and a matching bra, dropping my towel as I looked for a pair of sweats. 

"Nice ass," A deep moan chuckled as the bed started to move. I jumped as I quickly pulled up my towel and covered my body again. 

"Colson!" He smiled and sat up in bed. God his bed head and sleepy voice together was just too sexy. "How long have you been awake?" I asked as I pulled on my grey sweats and a red Fall Out Boy tank top. He opened his arms out wide and smiled as I came to join him. 

"About 20 minutes," He yawned as his arms tightened around my body. We sat there in silence before I finally spoke up. 

"Thank you for being with me last night.. I don't know what I might have done if I was alone," I gently kissed his bare shoulder, feeling him get chills instantly. He rubbed circles on my back and kissed my neck. 

"So do you wanna tell me?" I didn't even have to ask. I knew exactly what he was talking about. Slowly, I lifted myself up, still resting across his lap and exhaled. 

"Anthony and I dated for about a year. He told me he loved me and I believed him. So, we slept together but little did I know he was also sleeping with another girl.. When I told him I didn't want to be with him any more, he didn't take it very well and we got into an argument. A few days later when my parents were out of town and Talia was on vacation, he- he raped me.." I sighed, feeling tears starting to roll down my cheeks. Colson was the first person I told the entire story to. Not even my parents knew the whole thing. His hands came up to my face and gently wiped away the tears. 

"I'm not another Anthony, no matter what your dad thinks. Okay? I may not always be the nicest person, but I'm not sick." He pressed a kiss to my hand and smiled, forcing me to smile. "Let's just relax today? Me and you." I nodded, wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him.  

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I woke up to the soft sound of Colson mumbling lyrics. He had headphones in and was scrolling through his twitter feed as the lyrics became clearer, Save Me. I slowly stood up and walked over to him, wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing his temple. 

"What time is it?" He smiled, pulling out his headphones, pressing a firm kiss against my lips before standing up.  

"Noon. Your parents left and I haven't heard from Talia. Gwen and Piper called, too." He smiled again as he walked into the bathroom and began running the shower. 

"Where are you going?" I called, flicking on the TV and searching through the channels. 

"I gotta go pick up Casie. Slim needs to get to the studio." I heard clanging against the ground so I figured he had climbed it. The computer chimed, so instinctively I looked over at it. Quickly remembering it was Colson's twitter and not mine, I sat back down. A few seconds later, it chimed again and again almost immediately after that. So, my jealousy got the better of me and I climbed into the chair, beginning to read through the messages. 

'Hey Cole, How have you been?' - Marie Parson 

'Hi Marie, fine.' - MGK 

'When are you coming back to Cleveland? I miss you.' - Marie Parson 

'Soon..' - MGK 

'Good. Maybe we can get together like the old days? (;' -Marie Parson 

'Sounds like a plan (:' -MGK 

'Awesome. I can't wait to see you!' -Marie Parson 

'Oh and tell Slim and the guys I said hi!' - Marie Parson 

'Mwah ;)' -Marie Parson 

Marie? Who the hell is Marie? And getting together like the old days? What does that mean!? The shower water shut off and I quickly made my way back to my bed, flipping through the TV channels. Colson walked out in a pair of basketball shorts and a tank top, grabbing his phone off the counter and scrolling through it. 

"Sounds like you're pretty popular on Twitter today," I looked up at him quickly before looking back at the TV. He just shrugged and logged out before kissing my head and hurrying out. I've got to find out who Marie Parson is.. 

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I'm soooooo sorry I haven't posted in such a long time guys! I've really been stuck on all of my stories but I'm back now! I promise! Anyways, I'm sorry if this chapter is really boring. I just really wanted to get the next chapter out. And it's summer break! So that means LOTS more Chapters to come! 

I hope you guys will continue to read /.\ Thanks for those that waited!