Ok yes Devon and I weren't exactly close but he was the only one who didn't bully, shove, or be mean to me in anyway or form. I was just worried about him, nothing like this has happened before, it wasn't like him to just take off with no warning. Worry fawned at my stomach as I turned around and shoved my way back through the mass of teenagers, when I finally broke free I noticed Alice standing to the side smirking at me and I realised that what I'd just seen was her big news that she wanted to taunt me with. I shot her a glare before stomping onto the bus and taking my seat. I grabbed my headsets and blasted any AC/DC song I had all the way home.
When the bus finally reached my place there was only two other people on the bus, the double freak pack as people called them, I don't even know why I mean sure they finish each other's sentences but come on their twins, it's what they do! Doesn't make them freaks, I gave them a small wave before exiting the bus oh and of course Gary had to park in puddle, just perfect. I flipped him off and went over to the small paddock sectioned off for my ride.
As soon as Shakespeare realised I was coming, he trotted over and began nudging me for treats, giggling I reached into my backpack and handed him an apple before taking my hat off the fence post and placed it on my head. Then I grabbed his halter, slipping it on over his nose and tied the knot. Flicking the rope over his wither I jumped onto his back and lent down to unlock the gate. I set out towards home at a steady yet bouncy trot to warm him up before jumping into a gallop. I yelled out in joy as I felt the wind whip through my hair as I clutched
Shakespeare's mane. Nothing felt better then galloping bareback across plain open fields.
Still giggling I pulled my beautiful boy to a stop, slid off him and put him in his stall and slipped him another apple then headed over to the house. I kicked off my boots while opening the door and stepped through, "I'm home!" I called out and Joshua came thundering down the stairs "Hey I heard about what happened with Johnny." My brother said as he came into view,
"I can't believe he did that I mean it's not like I knew him but his older brother and I used to be pretty good mates..." He trailed off looking lost in his thoughts.
"Yeah... Anyway, where's mum? In her office?" I asked but my brother gave me a look of bewilderment,
"...No she's in her room, Ari it's the 23rd..." He said softly.
I felt like I'd just got punched in the gut, how could I forget? How dare I forget? I felt tears threaten me as guilt and shame washed over me, "Oh right of course...I'll uh... I'll just be in my...my room." I choked out before rushing into my room and locked the door.
I could hear Joshua knock on my door but I just ignored him, after a few minutes of heavy silence, I heard him sigh in defeat as the sound of his feet softly padded away. When I was sure he was out of earshot I let out a choked sob and my shoulders shacked violently as I leaned back against my bed and let it all out. Tears coursed down my cheeks, my muffled screaming left my throat raw, my left hand was red and swollen with my distinctive teeth marks in them, I had a splintering headache and everything just hurt. After about an hour of this I finally pulled myself together, freshened up and got to work on my homework. Joshua came and knocked on my door soon after and I rushed to my bed, jumped under the covers and pretended to be asleep. Joshua walked in and sat on the edge of my bed, I focused on taking slow even breaths, "I know you're awake AJ." I just prayed he'd leave if I ignored him.
"Listen, today is hard for all of us and I know it's all still fresh and I know it hurts, I know it hurts so bad, you know why? Because it's not just you who feels it, we all do." He said softly and stroked my hair, I sniffed loudly before sitting up and wrapping my arms around him, he was my rock, always has been and always will be.
"I know Josh, I know, but I'm just so lost, it's like I'm missing this massive piece inside me I...I miss them Josh." I cried into his shoulder,
"I do to sis"- he stood up and held out a hand- " now, up you get, dinner is ready."
I have him a watery smile before taking his hand and following him back into the kitchen, "By the way sis, you suck at pretending to be asleep." I snorted in amusement and he handed me a plate with pizza on it.
We ate in comfortable silence and then washed up, I took it as a chance to think about Devon. I was getting really worried about him, I know it has only been a day but come on! He could've been kidnapped or arrested or hospitalised or dead or ran off to LA or God knows what! However him being kidnapped is highly unlikely, he used to be a boxer, Devon was reckless but he's wasn't stupid so I doubt he's been arrested and Devon wouldn't step foot in a hospital unless he was unconscious or dead and he promised he wouldn't go to LA without me, not that his promises mean anything to me. That left me with one final option, he was dead. And that single thought chilled me to the bone. God, get a grip Ari! He's probably just drunk off his ass somewhere! After finishing the dishes, I excused myself and went to bed early, only to be taunted by nightmares all night.
I think I finally gave up on sleeping around one, it was two thirty now and I was saddling up Shakespeare for a ride. Let me tell you he was not happy with me right now. I grabbed my coat and hat and vaulted onto my boy and took off into the night that would soon turn to day. The cool air rushed over my face and I grinned wide and urged Shakespeare faster, we came up to the creek and I continued through, letting out a little yelp at the freezing temperature of the water that soaked my legs. At first I thought I was letting Shakespeare choose where we were going but when I noticed the direction we were going I realised that I'd chosen to go this way. Abruptly I brought him to a halt as I gazed towards the old hut in the distance, that place was my sanctuary but right now I just couldn't bear to go there. There was too many memories. So I changed course and headed back towards the creek where we went swimming in the freezing water. Shakespeare kept pawing at the water in confusion, it was hilariously. It was like he couldn't work out why his hoof didn't meet solid ground. All to soon, sunlight began to creep over the mountains in the distance. I hurried back and did my normal morning routine before racing to catch the bus to another day of hell.
Word count: 1292
Lucas Till as Devon on the side or top ---> ^
I'm like so upset right now :( school's started and none of my friends are in my class, and I thought this book was really going to take off but it's not and I know it was stupid to think that it would when I've only released the first chapter but well, I worked really hard on this. anyway I know this is late but well I'm not feeling motivated to update. Sorry guy's...
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