Beyond the Brick Wall

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

*Xavier Smith*

        Early in the morning, I went back to the brick wall and took the note I wrote the day before from the pocket of my jacket.

        "I'll be here for you Juliet," I said to myself as I put the note in the wedge.

        I decided to roam around so I just kept walking. I stumbled in the old park Zoey and I used to play in. So much memories came to me. Zo and I laughing on the grass as we munched on donuts from the near café. I am so sorry Zoey. 

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*Zoey Saunders*

        I woke up to the sound of my parents screaming at each other. "Not again," I groaned to myself while yawning. I got up and entered my bathroom. The thoughts of what happened yesterday were still in my head. Xav how could you? I tried to shake the thoughts off but I just couldn't. 

        I didn't want to get in one of my parents' early morning fights so I used the window. I got my skateboard and went back to the brick wall. Hopefully Romeo replied, he replied early yesterday, hopefully he replied early again. 

Dear Juliet,

Your sister is in a better place now. She's missing you, most probably, but maybe she's also trying to tell you that you should be strong for the both of you. My grandma died last year and until now, I still hear my mom crying at night sometimes. She misses her but she can't do anything about it. My grandma's gone. We can't change what happened. My mom also has cancer, like your sister did. She's been fighting it for as long as I can remember. Be strong. I'm here. We'll get through this together.

And, I don't think you're correct there, J. She doesn't deserve me. She deserves someone that can actually treat her for what she's worth. I was such an asshole to her and I doubt she'd ever forgive me. Maybe we're really not meant to be friends. Someday, I hope she'd find someone that could take care of her and not leave her. Unlike me.

Oh and by the way, no, this isn't pathetic. You're making my life very… interesting. ;)

I'll promise that I'll forever be here, R.

        After I read his note, I felt a bit happy but still sad. I tucked the note carefully in my pocket and took a small blue paper and my pen afterwards.

Dear Romeo,

Thank you! I feel a bit better now. Sorry about your grandmother and your mum.

I just need to solve the problem about my parents. Everyday their fights get worse and worse and I have no idea what to do.

About your friend, get the courage to talk to her. Try apologizing. Maybe you two do deserve to be friends. You never know. I'm pretty sure you two had a great friendship, unlike mine. I know things will work out for the both of you.

And since you don't think this is really pathetic… I'll forever be here for you too

<3 J

        I placed the note in the same place as always and used my skateboard to go to dreaded school, where I was always a wallflower.

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        I entered my house and saw my mom carrying a knife.

        "Joseph! WHY WOULD YOU?! WHY COULD YOU?!" she screamed at my father, holding out the knife a few inches from him. He was just standing there, as if he knew that he deserved the blow.

        Although I hated my parents so much, I hated it even more when they fought, "Mom, put the knife down!" I begged. I thought she was just going to ignore what I said as usual, but she dropped the knife and slapped him.         

        "I HATE YOU! I HATE THE BOTH OF YOU SO MUCH!" I screamed with tears forming in my eyes. "Why can't the both of you just suck it up and actually be parents?" I asked them. I ran to my room and locked the door. Locking the door wouldn't have any use though, my parents wouldn't even think about talking to me.

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*Xavier Smith*

        I went back to the wall hoping to read a reply from Juliet. I felt like a jerk. I actually saw Zo yesterday but I didn't even say anything! STUPID! She probably would hate me forever.

        My frown faded and I smiled a bit as I took the small blue paper out.

Dear Romeo,

Thank you! I feel a bit better now. Sorry about your grandmother and your mum.

I just need to solve the problem about my parents. Everyday their fights get worse and worse and I have no idea what to do.

About your friend, get the courage to talk to her. Try apologizing. Maybe you two do deserve to be friends. You never know. I'm pretty sure you two had a great friendship, unlike mine. I know things will work out for the both of you.

And since you don't think this is really pathetic… I'll forever be here for you too

<3 J

        I smiled at my accomplishment of making this lovely girl trust me. Then, I flipped the note over and started another note.

Dear Juliet,

I'm sorry about your parents. I hope they'll stop fighting soon. Maybe you could try… talking to them properly and straight? Or you could always run away, even if you keep me really great company.

        Then, there was this part about talking to Zoey… As much as I wanted to tell J that I saw her recently, I didn't.

I want to tell her how sorry I am, but I don't really think she would want to see me though. I bet she would want to slap me then run away before I really said anything.

        At least it wasn't a total lie right?

Anyways, you really give me company and help me. I really thank you for that.

Just remember, I'll always be here for you

<3 R.

        I wedged the note back into the wall and drove back home. Memories of me and Zoey kept flowing in my mind. I really miss you Zo, even if you hate me.

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Hey! This is Annika! Hope you like this chapter! I was really excited to write it :D Thank you Holly for editing! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter and the rest to come! Annika is out! Peace!

Hey guys! Caitlin here. I posted this chapter for Annika cause I'm the poster. :> lol Get it? Cause I post? God, I'm so lame. Anyway, hope you like our story so far! Vote, comment and share! xo Cait

OH AND THANKS TO HOLLY FOR EDITING. ;;)

YES. I AM THAT WEIRDO WHO EDITS. :) New chap coming up from Skye by the way! Ooooh, we're on our way to our 5th chapter! :>

- Holly >:)

[This chapter's song: Living in the Sky with Diamonds by Cobra Starship]