I Don't Care

Lori...

{Sit back, its a long one...}
A super long chapter that is ;p
(Zoi's POV)
I walked through the door just to be greeted by Victoria, and she wasn't happy. "What the hell Zoi! Why did you run out of here like that!?" Markus explained everything to her, which caused her to freak out! She called the police station despite me trying to take her phone away from her. And we had to go to the station and answer questions given to us by some 'special agents' and then I had to explain to a sketch artist what he looked like. And they put out an "APB" what ever that is. And then we were escorted home by Parker and Ethan which wasn't to awkward.. Though Mark kept staring at Parker for some reason... But it didn't seem to bother him. When I got out of the car Ethan reminded me that if I need anything to come to him. I think he knows that I feel guilty for Mikes death.. And we thanked them and started walking up the stairs when I heard Markus say..
--------------------------------------------
(Markus's POV)

"Hey Victoria, are you and Toby still coming over tonight?.." I finally remembered to ask her.. Hopefully I don't have to cancel the reservation. "Of course we are.. Why wouldn't we." She smiled. Then I looked over at Zoi, and she looked confused. "Zoi?.. Are you okay?" I asked her.
----------------------------------------------
(Zoi's POV)
I looked up at them. "What do you mean coming over?.." I asked. "Zoi don't you remember?.. We talked about me, you, Victoria and Toby all going out and just spending time with each other... Since.. Tomorrow is.." He trailed off. "Oh yeah... I remember now I just forgot for a sec.." I said totally lying through my teeth!And I tried breaking the awkwardness by asking Markus if I could take a shower at his apartment.. Since all of my stuff is there. "Sure." He said and I kissed him on the cheek and went to get clothes from my room, just a black T- shirt and some black skinny jeans. I went to leave when Tori stopped me. "So.. You and Markus... You've been dating for what about a month and a half now?.." She said smiling. "Yeah... So?.." I said not even thinking. "Your taking a shower at his house..." Her smile twisted into a perverted smirk. "Yeah.. Most of my shower stuff is over there.." I said still not noticing her hinting at me. "Okay.. But, just be careful and make good choices!" She yelled at me as I closed the door. She's so weird, I laughed to myself. And knocked on Markus door. "Hey." He smiled as I walked in. "Hi, so I promise I won't be long. I take quick showers." I said walking towards the bathroom. And closed the door. I took off my shirt and hospital pants,{IDK.. I have a lot of them and I think they are very comfortable} leaving me in my bra and girl boxers. I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked at my body.. My side was bruised from falling down the concrete stairs. There was a knock at the door and I guess I answered it while I was busy looking at my flaws. I was finally snapped out of my trance like state by Markus. "I-uh, I'm s-sorry. But you said I-it was fine to come in". He was as red as a strawberry, then I remembered and looked at myself and blushed a little. And he grabbed something and left. Quickly. And I laughed as I turned on the water. "He's so cute.." I said to myself.
----------------------------------------------
(Markus's POV)
I left and went to the kitchen sink, I splashed water on my face to cool it down. What did I even go in there for?.. Oh yeah.. A shirt.. "I'm so stupid."I said Faceplaming myself, and I changed my shirt. Still thinking about what I saw.. And someone knocked on my door. "Hello?." I said opening it, and I was greeted by Victoria and Toby. "Hey.. We are ready to go.." Victoria said as I let them in. "Hey Markus are you alright?.. Your face is all red.." Toby said and Victoria turned her head in my direction. "N-no it's fine I'm fine really." I said. "Really?.. Are you sure your not sick?." He continued, which made Victoria glare at me more. "I'm not sick.. I promise." I said and Victoria got up and walked towards me. I could tell she was about to say something threatening, but was interrupted by Zoi walking in the room.
----------------------------------------------
(Zoi's POV)
I just finished getting dressed. And I heard someone talking so I went to check on Mark, and saw that Tori was about to wring his neck. "Hey guys when did you get here?" I said and like I hoped she stopped in her tracks. "Hey Zoi how've ya been?" Toby walked up to me. "I've been, better I guess." I said a little sadder then I wanted to sound. "Oh.. I'm sorry, but that's probably normal isn't it?.. well just know you have a lot of people here willing to help you.." he said and patted my shoulder. Yeah... I walked over to Mark and Tori, "Mark?.. can you braid my hair?." I asked and Tori looked at me then to him. "And can you do my makeup Tori?" She looked at me. "Of course." And I sat on the floor in front of the couch, as Markus brushed through my wet hair and started braiding it and tied it as I handed him a hair tie. "Impressive.." Tori said making us both turn around. And I got up and got my makeup out of the bathroom, which was only mascara, eyeliner and a tube of very dark red lipstick. But of course I only wanted my eyeliner and mascara done. And all of us decided to take different cars for some reason. And it took us about 20 minutes to get to the restaurant. When we got out of our cars I noticed something.. we kind of matched in a way. I mean me and Markus were in all black and Tori was wearing a dark purple t-shirt and black pants. While Toby was in black pants and a kinda blue-violet hoodie. "Weird." I said quietly.. "What is?" Markus asked as we entered the restaurant. I just shook my head "Nothing, I was just talking to my self." He looked and we waited to be seated. "A table for four?" A waitress with long brown hair asked. "Yes please." Tori said and she led us to a table closer to the back of the restaurant and I could see everyone in the restaurant... and I felt a little safer.. and she smiled as she handed out the menus and pulled out a notepad. "Would you guys like to something to start off with?.. like anything to drink?." Victoria, Toby and Mark all got coffee and I just got water, earning me weird looks from my friends. And I just ignored them, "So.. what are you going to order?" Mark turned to me. I glanced over the menu, nothing really sounds good... "Um.. I think I'm going with the grilled chicken sandwich.. I'm not that hungry.." I said putting the menu down. "What about you Mark?.." I looked up at him. "Well, I am having..the.. umm...." he took awhile but he ended up getting a stake. Tori got like a huge burger, which didn't surprise me.. she eats a lot but doesn't gain weight.. And man can she eat.. Anyways Toby got a weird soup. It had like several different meats and vegetables in it.. The waitress took our order, her name was Lori. But when she did.. I could have swore she kept on staring at Markus.. But I could be paranoid, but I scooted closer and held his hand. He just smiled at me and drank his coffee. "So, um.. how long have you guys been dating... I mean if you guys  don't mind me asking?.." Mark said setting his cup down. And they looked at each other, "Well, I think it's been about.. eight years?.. what do you think Tori?" And Victoria smiled and nodded. "Wow.. eight years?.." I heard him say to himself.. and he got up. "Mark?." I asked confused, "Sorry, I drank my coffee to fast.." and he walked to the restrooms. "Zoi remember that one time when we were kids and I scared you really bad?" Tori said giggling.
----------------------------------------------
(Mark's POV)
I had just finished washing my hands when a waitress burst through the doors. "Please you have to help me.." she said as she grabbed my arm. "Um.. with what?.." I was a little weirded out, and she tightened her grip. "I-its this guy.. he's my ex from like three years ago. He keeps on showing up here and at my house. He used to abuse me. Please y-you have to help me please.." she looked like she was about to cry. "Okay.. this sounds like a thing you take to a police station..what makes you think that I can help you?..." I asked her. "I don't know.. I had a feeling you and that girl out there could help me. Please I'm begging you.." she let go of my arm and pulled up her sleeve and reveled what looked like cigarette burns.. and just nasty looking scars.. "Okay... meet me and my girlfriend in front of the restaurant after you get off... I'm sure we can wait ." I sighed and she thanked me and left. I started to think about what we should do.. A couple minutes passed and Toby walked in. "Markus what are yo-uh.. hey are you okay?.." I shook my head and smiled. "Oh, yeah I'm fine." I said and we walked out. " What the heck Markus?.." Zoi said as she gave me an angry look, but I could tell she wasn't angry.. she was worried. "Sorry.. I guess I kinda spaced out." She just stared at me but nodded her head. And it was a minute or two when the waitress from the bathroom brought us our food. And she smiled as she walked away, she looked relaxed now. And I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Zoi laugh at something Victoria said. And I looked at her, she looked so happy.. "That's the first time I've heard you laugh in weeks.." I smiled, I love seeing her happy.
----------------------------------------------
(Zoi's POV... again...)
We heard 'awe's' from Tori and Toby, I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but laugh at her being so childish. And I told her to shut up, I was just playing though. And after we ate Lori gave us the bill. And all of us decided to split it. When we went to leave Mark grabbed my arm. "Zoi... hold on. Um there's something we need to do. But I'll let her explain it when she comes." He said and told Tori that we would catch-up later. And we walked to the car and we waited for a couple hours... I was starting to fall asleep when I saw her come out of the restaurant..... Lori wanted me and Mark to do something for her. I kept on getting a feeling I didn't like to much... I don't know if it was Jealousy or I was being Territorial... I just felt bad.." She got in the backseat. "Hey.. I made sure he didn't follow me so we're good." She said giving a thumbs up. "So.. What's going on?.." I asked and she filled me in on everything. No wonder Mark said yes.. she was crying in the backseat. "Wow.. He waits outside your house?.." she nodded. "Mark.. Wouldn't be dangerous for her to go home?.. I mean we have to go to court tomorrow anyways so.. why doesn't she stay with me and Tori for the night ?.." Mark looked really surprised, and so did Lori. And to be perfectly honest, I did too.. what am I doing?.. letting a complete stranger just stay the night? What the hell!? She gave me an awkward hug from the backseat and must've repeated the words "Thank you" at least ten times and we drove home. And I explained everything to Tori and we decided to let her have the couch. I just said goodnight to Mark and was walking to my room when she stopped me. "Zoi... you said you have to go to court tomorrow?... um.. if it's okay.. c-can I please know why.. it's just you seem so nice a-and I can't imagine you doing anything wrong.." I stopped and sighed as I made my way to the couch. "Sure, I need to talk about it anyways.." says my therapist.. "Well.. it is because of that same reason I have to go there.. Um.. You see it's also part of the reason we are going to help you.. Markus ex girlfriend.. Amber was very abusive and almost killed him if me and Tori hadn't went over to see what all of the noise was.. And well, Mark and I.. We sorta, I don't know.. Clicked and she didn't like it that much.. Oh and I forgot to mention, she's a wanted murderer... And a psychotic bitch. So she broke into her sisters house, stole her niece and her and her douche bag brother beat her and set her in the park as I went out to walk.. S- she.. she took me.. and tortured me for only three and half days... but to me... it felt, it felt like a lifetime.." I pulled down my shirt a little to show her where the new scars were. I swallowed all of my emotions and looked at her. "And I saved that little girl with the help of a police officer.. I beat up her brother and we escaped.." She stared at me as I got up and turned the light off.. "goodnight.. Lori.." and I crashed as soon as my face hit my pillow.
___________________________
Sorry it's so long but I am also very proud of it..