Unexpected

Chapter 9

Sarah's POV

After I got some eggs that the boys had made, I sat with the others around the island counter. I took a bite and felt like I was at home. But this wasn't a good thing. I thought about how my parents would have their fights late at night when they thought I wasn't awake to listen. But I always was, and if I wasn't, they were loud enough to make me rise from my slumber. Then in the morning while my mother would make her eggs and bacon, my parents would pretend like nothing happened the night before. It was the same routine over and over, and it sickened me. It made me lose my appetite. I didn't even notice that I was staring off into space whilst these lovely people were attempting to have a conversation with me.

"Sarah?" Tobi waved his hand in front of my face. I wanted to look in his direction, but I just couldn't move. I felt like a statue. "Sarah? You alright?" I didn't reply. Simon then walked in and took note of how I was frozen. Everyone became slightly worried.

"Is she alright?" he asked a bit confused as to what was going on.

"I don't know. She won't answer, won't move." I was scaring these innocent people with my problems. I just don't know how to hide my feelings. It was something that has always been difficult for me. But now it was becoming a major problem. I now had a tear slowly rolling down my face, but I couldn't stop it. I couldn't even blink. It was like I wasn't in control of myself.

"I think I have an idea" Simon said walking towards me. I seemed totally calm to them, but on the inside I was panicking, scared of what he might do to get me out of my trance.

He carefully approached me and placed his hand on my bare shoulder, caused by my tank top. His touch sent shivers down my spine and throughout my entire body. I felt my body tense up as I was now back in control. I shot up out of my chair and wiped the tear off of my face. I sprinted up to the room I was staying in and made sure all of my stuff was in my bag. I threw my backpack over my shoulder and made my way back downstairs.

At the bottom of the stair case, I was greeted by all the boys, now quite panicked. I brushed past them and walked out the front door. Tobi and Simon both followed. I didn't know what I was doing or where I was going, but I needed to get away from all people.

"Where are you going?" Tobi asked, obviously concerned about his best friend. I didn't turn to face him, not wanting to see him worry like this.

"I'm just gonna go for a walk."

"Do you want us to go with you?" Simon asked barely allowing me to finish my sentence. I shot my head to the side and looked over my shoulder.

"I need to be alone." The poison in my words surprised all three of us. That wasn't who I was. I didn't snap at my best friend and I wasn't a rude person, but something clicked this morning. Something happened when Simon's skin hit mine. Something was wrong with me.

I walked down the street and wiped yet another tear. I didn't know where I was going to go, but I needed space.

Hey guys! I know it's a short chapter, don't hate me! But, ya know, I still updated. I am trying my hardest with my current schedule, but I am making progress. Hope you enjoyed this small update!