Criminal -Neil Westfall-

Chapter Thirty Seven

After about a half an hour of talking to Jeremy about his music and New York I couldn't take it anymore. I was so proud of him but all that was on my mind was how Neil knew Jeremy was going to be here. Neil gave the living room to Jeremy an I to catch up so he went into his bedroom. He was probably sleeping or staring at the ceiling. I was getting bothered by this thought for the longest time. 

"Excuse me Jeremy for one second please." He smiled as I stood.

"Of course. He sat back on the couch and pulled out his phone. I walked into Neil's room seeing him laying on the bed. His eye's were closed but I knew he wasn't asleep. Not even for one second.

"What do you want Kat." I just rolled my eyes, I cracked the door before walking up to his side of the bed. I cross my arms still not saying anything. He popped his eyes open looking at my legs in front of him then they traveled to make eye contact.

"How did you know?" He yawned sitting up. His legs went off the bed now. He reached out and grabbed my waist. He sat me on his lap, I just let it happen because I didn't know what he was doing.

"Baby, your brother is in town for you. Just go visit him. Talk about anything and everything. Okay." He rubbed my thigh slowly then kissed my shoulder. 

"But-"

"Baby. I wasn't asking. You are going to do as I say." He moved me off his lap and pushed me a little toward the door. 

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Jeremy and I went to a movie then dinner. Neil was invited but he said he had places to run which worried me badly. The whole time I thought about Neil. After everyone went back home, he barely left the house. Went only to the store for food when I was too busy with school, and to the gas station for the pack of Reds he loves. He put his bike back into the garage, he never brought it out for anything. He wouldn't wear his cut anymore but he always had his gun on him.

"What's wrong Kat, you aren't really in your right mind right now." Jeremy asked once we got back to Neil's place. 

"I'm just worried about Neil. It's okay though." I give him a weak smile but try to make it look real. I yawn softly tired and worn out. At that moment Neil wakes in through the door. His white shirt under his jacket was covering in blood. Jeremy stood still not knowing what to do. Neil noticed us staring and zipped up. 

I look at Jeremy and he knew what I wanted. "Well I'm tired. I'm going to go get a hotel." Neil shook his head. 

"You can sleep here. I have a room open, you came to visit, so you don't waste money on a hotel. " Jeremy nodded as he showed him where he can sleep for the two days he's in town.

Once Neil came back without Jeremy I stopped him, and pushed him to the wall. I quickly unzipped his jacket before he could stop me. "What the hell is this?!" I yelled whispered so Jeremy wouldn't hear this. He didn't say anything. "Is it yours?" 

Without hesitation he answer in a stern voice, "No."

"Did you hurt or kill another person?" He sighed and walked away. I grabbed his arm so he would look at me. It brought him anger. 

"What the hell did I tell you about touching me like that aga-"

"Neil, knock it off! I am not afraid of you. You can't scare me by these stupid little threats."

"Why does it matter who's blood it is?" He ignored my comment and backed away slowly thinking he can back out of this conversation just like all the other ones he was able too. 

"Tell me Neil. This time you aren't getting out of this. I need to know!" He smirked and crossed his arm. He never answered me, I was so tired all of this. "Neil!"

"I'm finding Andy. I will do anything and everything in my fucking will to do that. Out of all people you should know that by now." He face was blank. I shoved him.

"Why!? You already did your very worse to Kyle! I'm done with this game babe! I've been with you this whole time, I've been trying to help you process all of this! You just push everyone away! Does the club even know about what you did tonight? They wouldn't like it too much and I know you know that! What if I were too tell Trevor or Josh? I keep in contact with them unlike you!" Without another word Neil struck me. I gasped then placed my hand on the cheek he hit. It was hard enough to make my cheek a dark red. 

"You aren't part of the family! You aren't an old lady, you have no fucking right to talk to my brothers!" His voice was loud enough to bring Jeremy out of Trevor's old room. Jeremy looked at me and noticed my cheek.

"Did he do this?!"

"Jer I'm fine-"

"Hey man! Don't talk or touch her that way again!" He got in Neil's face and I knew it would end good. 

"What the hell is wrong with your family? First your parents die, you get adopted by some family that knew your real parents. You both grew up learning not to be happy! Your adopted family truly doesn't love so they kick you to the curb to feed off of a criminal!  You act like you can treat me any way you want! Make it to where I can't be myself! Then your brother is acting like he's the strongest man in the world! I got news for you Kat! You are in my house! You listen to me! You fucking respect me! You-" Jeremy shut him up by punching Neil in the chin. He didn't stop, Neil fell to the ground. I knew if he really wanted Jeremy off, he would've already been off. Neil let Jeremy beat him. I don't know why he let him but it happened. I gave Jeremy a few more punches before stopping him.

"TALK ABOUT MY FAMILY AGAIN! I DARE YOU!!" Neil slowly stood to his feet. His face was now dripping blood on his already bloody shirt. Neil looked at me as I felt tears fall on my skin. 

"Get out." I cross my arms. I didn't yell or have anything mean to say. I didn't want to see him.

"Gladly!" His voice was still high. I was a little surprised because this was his place but it worked, he left without another word said by anyone.