Dollhouse (COMPLETED)(South Park)

Chapter 13| Ruby

When I open my eyes, I'm met with two concerned faces belonging to Karen and Ike. Karen's eyes are red rimmed, her cheeks tear stained. Ike's eyes are filled to the brim with worry, and are glassy. My heart hurts when I see my impact on them, and it makes me want to hide.

I curse my stupidity. Now they know about the cuts. I wasn't finished. I needed way more cuts. No one will ever believe me with just a few little scars. These aren't enough evidence to persuade the police.

I spy Firkle in the doorway. A silhouette of black that contrasts heavily to the white decor of the nurse's office. He's looking at me, his gaze comforting yet intimidating. If that's even possible.

"Why?" Ike is the one to break the silence that hung in the air.

"Why what?" I ask, my voice strangely hoarse.

"Why did you cut, Ruby?" His eyes boar into mine, so fierce that I have to look away.

Do I tell him the truth? Or do I lie?

What are the consequences anyway? It's not like everything is going to go well if I don't tell him. They will keep pushing, keep wanting answers. And Karen.. She doesn't deserve to have this burden in her life. She has enough to worry about without adding my life to the list.

Lie?

Truth?

How am I supposed to decide?

While being lost in my thoughts, I didn't realise Karen had started to sniffle and cry. Her small sniffs, her heart breaking cries.

I must tell them the truth.

I sit up in bed, patting the spots in front of me. Karen sits on my left, Ike on my right. I grab both of their hands, one of Karen's and one of Ike's. My heart aches under their pitiful and concerned gazes.

I take a deep breath, and tell them everything.

About walking in on Craig getting hit by my dad, someone I'm supposed to look up too. Accidentally cutting myself on the glass, then about my idea. Finally, about what happened with Firkle. As I retell the Firkle situation, I lock eyes with the tall goth. He sighs, pushes his hair over his left eye, and walks out.

I notice Ike turns to gaze upon Firkle as he leaves. When he's no longer visible Ike turns to face me again.

"We have to go to the police." He states, clutching my hand as if his life depended on it.

Karen leans forward without saying anything, and wraps her arms around my neck. She buries her face into my shoulder, and I feel myself turn pink at the gesture.

I rarely revive hugs. It's.. Nice. Comforting. Safe almost.

"You're so brave Ruby. I would do the same for Kenny." She whispers into my ear, and I flush even more.

"You're embarrassing me Karen." I say, and she pulls away, giggling.

"Good. Now, let's go to the police station." Karen says, standing up off of the bed.

"That was the plan." I say, standing up. Ike joins us.

"We can't just leave school." Ike says, bitting his bottom lip.

"Why not?" Karen asks. "This is more important than an education Ike."

"Exactly." I agree with Karen, and she clings to my arm.

"That's not what I meant. I mean we physically can't. We've never been truant before. We have no idea how to get out undetected." Ike says, crossing his arms.