The Quiet One

Chapter 10: Collin

I walked into the house and dropped my keys on the table and headed towards the kitchen. I didn't eat lunch today. I have seen Elizabeth with that idiot and I couldn't help myself from staring. She wanted a break, alright I understood that, but to just go right ahead and start messing with that Trash ass. He grabbing all over her and flirting with her. She was an insecure girl, she was going for that crap and he was just going to hurt her like what he does to others. I didn't want that to happen but, I had warned her before.

Nobody was home and I just made a bowl of Lucky Charms, my favorite cereal, and went up to my room to do some homework. I started doing homework and Calvin texted me.

Calvin: Still on for this bet? I heard that you've been making googly eyes at my target.

I knew how Calvin was and if I didn't turn down that I actually liked Elizabeth he would take matters into his own hands. Especially if I told him that Elizabeth turned me down and wasn't talking to me.

Collin: What are you talking about? I got this in the bag.

Calvin: Well, you better cause I'm not paying you $50 bucks for anything.

I just sat there thinking about how I actually was going through with this but, it wasn't like Elizabeth liked me anyway. I couldn't just break the bet. There'd be a consequence. So I just finished my homework.

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Mom called me and said that she was staying late at work and my dad went to my uncle John's house up in Jersey for a Birthday party. He wouldn't be back till Sunday.  I was finished with homework so I decided to watch some TV. It was only 9:00 so I had an hour and a half before I usually knocked out. I turned on my tv and watched reruns of 'Invader Zim'. I watch it and then my phone started to ring. It was Elizabeth.

I heard crying on the other end and a man's grunting angrily. I heard the man call the girl a bitch and then I heard a screech of pain. I panicked. Was it Elizabeth? Then I heard a girl yell " Please Stop Frank!" and I knew exactly who it was. The next half hour was a blur. All I knew was that I was in front of Elizabeth's house and I was in pajamas and a sweater. I was knocking on the door and calling her phone but getting no answer. I knew Elizabeth was in trouble the way she was yelling and crying. I called about 6 or 7 times and still got no answer. I knew if I called the police she'd hate me for it. I texted her telling her to call me. But still got no answer.

It was late and I looked at my phone and it said 5:13 and I looked around to realize I slept in my car in front of Elizabeth's house. I had to get home, my mom would probably be worried. I knew Elizabeth would be asleep so I didn't try calling her.

My mom was sitting at the kitchen table when I walked in.

"Where have you been Collin?" She said walking over to me.

"I went over to Asher's and ended up falling asleep." I lied.

"Okay, but answer your phone next time," she said staring into my eyes.

I shook my head in agreement and went upstairs to take a shower. I showered and seen I had a text from Asher.

Asher: Yo, we out to the game at 6:30?

Collin: Yeah I'm down. Calvin too?

Asher: Yeah. Meet me at the game at 6:30. Driving someone there so I can't ride with you.