George Shelley & The End of the World

Chapter 26

*OLIVIA'S P.O.V*

We waited until lights out that night. Nobody was around at this time, so less people to see us. Apart from the guards scattered here and there, but they're always sleeping.

"You ready?" JJ whispered, squeezing my hand as we stood behind Josh and Jaymi, about to leave the room.

I nodded. I'd never been more ready. It's literally been a day since George sacrificed himself for me, and I hadn't stopped thinking about him, even dreaming about him. Which, is pretty expectant..

"Right, let's go.. And be quiet." Jaymi whispered, looking back to us before quietly clicking the door open.

I followed closely behind Jaymi, looking at the tube of blue liquid in his pocket, gulping.

We made our way down the corridor, staying in a tight group in case any guards were awake.

To our luck, but not surprise, they were asleep. We passed one of them sat down on the floor, his legs out stretched with his back and head against the wall, snoring.

I smirked, looking to him and shaking my head as we reached the stairs leading down to the cells in the basement. I gulped, thinking of 'George' down there. All alone and in pain.

But, that was about to change. We slowly walked down the stairs, approaching the door with caution. Even though that was George in there, at the same time it wasn't, it was much more dangerous.

"Hold this. Don't drop it." Jaymi told Josh, handing him the tube and glaring at him. He nodded and moved out the way as Jaymi reached into his jeans pocket and pulled out the key for the door.

He turned to us before slowly unlocking the door, taking the tube from Josh almost immediately before any damage could be done.

I held my breath and pushed past the boys, breathing out before carefully pushing open the door and switching on the light.

JJ nudged in beside me, Josh and Jaymi peering over us both as we looked around the room. It was silent.

"Over there.." JJ whispered, pointing. I followed his finger and my eyes welled up.

'George' was sat on the floor. His head in his hands, groaning.

I looked over to JJ who gave me a nod. I took a small step forward, holding my breath. My one move caused his head to spring up sharply.

I gasped at his face. His light, golden tan was gone. Only to he replaced by a light green colour. His eyes were blood shot and lifeless and his mouth turned into a snarl at us.

At first when I walked in, seeing him sat on the floor made me thing it didn't work, that George had just been waiting for us to come down. Yet, this proved me wrong.

"Step back!" Josh growled, pulling me back a bit as George stood up, horribly slowly.

Jaymi pushed forward, holding the tube and I eyed it. "I want to give it him." I whispered.

Jaymi shook his head, keeping his eyes on an approaching George. "Don't go near him."

"He won't hurt me, Jaymi!" I hissed.

"George won't. He never would. But, this thing will." He replied, taking a step to the right as George came closer.

"Olivia, you lure him in. Josh you step over there and JJ come here," Jaymi instructed pointing over to Josh before pulling JJ next to him. "When he's close enough, grab him and I'll pour this down."

We all nodded, getting into our positions. I stayed were I was, keeping my eyes locked onto the lifeless ones of the boy I love.

He growled and took a few steps closer to me, nearly in the boy's grip. "You'll be better soon, George. I promise." I whispered to him before the JJ and Josh grabbed an arm each.

'George' let out a roar, struggling and slashing his head around, saliva flying out of his open mouth.

"NOW, JAYMI!" I yelled, seeing the opportunity.

He moved forward, popping off the top of the tube and quickly pouring its contents into his mouth.

"ARGHH" His demon like voice screamed as his body fell to the floor. My instincts took over..

"GEORGE!" I cried, moving forward. Josh let go of his arm and pushed me back before JJ and Jaymi came to us as well, all watching George scream. Hoping that he'd be back with us in a matter of seconds.

He bent over and gripped his head, running his hands roughly through his hair as he rocked back and forth, his demon screams turning back to his normal voice.

"That's it, mate!!! Keep going!!" Josh cried, a huge grin on his face as he looked to his friend.

I just stared, tears rolling down my face as his screams stopped, his head down.

We held our breath, his head slowly rising.

I let out a sigh. Seeing his skin, eyes and mouth back to normal sent a smile straight back to my face.

"Guys.." He croaked, tears rolling down his face as he stumbled to his feet, looking dizzy. I got closer to him and supported him, looking into his eyes.

"T-thank yo-you..." He whispered before his eyes rolled shut and his body collapsed onto mine..