To Die For (Sequel To Lost It All) {5} [COMPLETED]

Chapter 53: Freedom?

Chapter 53: Freedom?

Colton's POV

"Longsworth, let's go." A guard said, unlocking my cell. I waved bye to my cellmates since we weren't technically supposed to talk in our cells but we did anyway. I was put in handcuffs and the cell door was locked. I was walked down a few hallways until we stopped in front of another guard, holding a plastic bin.

"In this bin are all the belongings you came in with. Go in the bathroom, change and leave your uniform in the dirty clothes bin that is in the bathroom." She instructed and I nodded. My handcuffs were removed and I grabbed the bin. I walked down the short corridor that led to the bathroom. It was a one person bathroom so I locked the door and quickly stripped out of the ugly, tan, scrub-like uniform. I changed back into the clothes I left the hospital in and tossed my old clothes into the bin. I walked out and handed them the bin.

The guard that led me down here put the handcuffs on me again and we started walking.

"You know, I'm in here for a DUI, I'm not going to hurt anyone, I don't need handcuffs."

"I'm required to do this. Also, while you are in  this facility you are still to follow the rules. You do not speak unless spoken too. I can put you right back in your cell."

"Yes sir." I sighed as we kept walking. We got to the front of the facility and I saw my parents abd sister standing in the waiting area. My mom was crying and smiling while my dad had his arm around her with a slight smile. I even saw a tear or two run down his face before he quickly wiped it away. My sister stood next to them, smiling as well. The guard took off my handcuffs and walked away. I sprinted to my parents and hugged my mom first. She wrapped her arms tightly around me and I felt my shoulder become wet from her tears. 

I hugged my dad next ad he pulled away after a few seconds, tears clearly in his eyes. He looked down at me for a second before hugging me again. He let go and my sister hugged me tightly, crying about as hard as my mom.

"Guys, I was only there for four days." I chuckled as Caitlyn and I pulled apart.

"Colton, this was more than just summer camp. This was basically jail." My mom said. "A lot can happen in four days. You're healthy, you're safe, you're free." My mom smiled.

"Come on, let's get out of here." My dad said as we walked out to the car.

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On the way home, we stopped to get some lunch since I got released before lunch time. The entire ride home and during lunch, I told my family all about my four days in juvie. Now that I'm out, I only have to go to counseling and group counseling once a week instead of everyday. My counselors in juvie are supposed to get me set up with some counselors on the outside so I should get appointments set up soon.

Group counseling sucked but one-on-one counseling was great. It was nice to have someone to talk to and he was really nice. I hope my new counselor is just as great,

Well, it turns out I wasn't as free as I thought. I'm grounded for a month. No phone, no games, no friends, nothing. The worst part, no surfing as well. I wasnt worried much about the no phone and no friends part because, what friends? Hopefully this month will go fast and I'll finally be free.

Once my boss found out I was in juvie, he fired me so I have to go find another job to pay all the fines that came from my incident.

My dad counted it all up and gave me all of the numbers. I'll have a year to save up $460 to reinstate my license after my suspension is done. I also have to pay $1000 for the initial crime. Once I get my license back, I have to figure out how I'm going to get a new car because my dad has already warned me no one is helping me get a new car. So, I'm going to be broke for a while.

I got arrested on Sunday so I only missed three days of school and only have to go to school on Thursday and Friday before the weekend. My sister stayed home from school today to greet me when I got released.

I am honestly scared to go back to school. I don't have Jennifer and I lost all of my friends so I'm going to be alone.

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I woke up the next morning and regrettably got ready for school. I really did not want to go. I finished getting ready and walked downstairs to eat a quick breakfast. I grabbed my bag and walked down to the bus stop. I will be riding the bus again for the next year since I have no car. This year without a car is going to suck.

I got to school, did what I needed to do at my locker and went to my first class and waited for it to start. The bell rang and students started to file in. I saw Bryce walk in and he gave me a small smile and waved before sitting in his normal seat next to me.

Seeing all of my old friends in my classes was very awkward and morning sucked. Lunch time rolled around and after I grabbed my food, I found an empty table and sat down. I started eating my lunch, wishing I had friends again.

Someone suddenly sat across from me and I looked up to see Brayden.

"Hey." He said with a small smile.

"Hi." I said.

"How was juvie?" He asked and I looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Your mom told me."

"Oh." I said. "Well, it's jail, so it wasn't great, but I didn't die." I shrugged.

"That's good." He said and we both stayed silent for a minute.

"I'm sorry." I said quietly and then looked up at my old best friend. "I'm sorry for ditching you. I'm sorry for putting a hoe before a bro. I'm sorry for being an asshole!"

"I forgive you." Brayden chuckled.

"Do...do you think we could ever be friends again?" I asked.

"Of course." He smiled and I smiled too. 

"Do you think the others would be my friends again too? I really miss all of you."

"Of course. You just have to prove to them that you've changed because they're all still a little hurt." He said and I nodded. "Come on." He said, standing up and walking back towards him table. I grabbed my tray and nervously followed him.

"Look who's free." Brayden chuckled as he sat down.

"Hey guys." I said quietly.

"Sit down." Brayden invited and I sat down in my old spot next to Cassie, across from Amanda and Brayden.

"Look, I just wanted to say I'm sorry. I know you probably hate me and that's understandable. I've been an asshole and I've been blinded by some slut. I'm so sorry and I promise never to act like that again. Could you guys ever forgive me."

"Sure." Cassie and Amanda smiled.

"Thanks." I said.

"Hey, want to meet up after school so you can tell us all about juvie?" Brayden asked.

"Actually I'm grounded for a month." I said.

"Well, we can meet up before school." Amanda suggested and we all agreed. Now, all I needed was to appologize to Bryce and things would start to get better. Of course, it was going to take a while to gain back there trust, but I know we would get back to how we were eventually.

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