Danger // J.N

Chapter 14

Anna's POV.

I walk up the steps of Jace's house. I knock on the door, letting out a sigh.

How could my own father do this? How can he just look at someone he created and be ashamed of them?

A blonde guy opens the door. The same guy who was with Jace the night Jack was killed. I gulp. "Who are you?" He asks, in a snotty tone.

"I'm Anna. Jace's girlfriend. Is he home?" I ask.

He looks at me from head to toe. I bites his lip. "He's- He's not in the best shape right now," He says. My eyes widen.

"What happened?" I ask.

"Anna, I don't think you should see him right-"

"ANNA?" Jace shouts.

I peek around the guys shoulder. The guy turns around. Jace stands in the back, his hair a mess. He stumbles towards the door. "Anna, baby girl. Why are you here?" He slurs.

My eyes widen. My heart drops. "Are you drunk?" I ask.

"I told you not to see him." The guy says. Jace walks up to us. "Why are you here?"

"I got in a fight with my dad. I just wanted to know if I could come over," I say.

Jace smirks. "Now isn't a good time. I see," I say softly. Jace gives me an upset look. The guy just stands there. I feel my heart breaking. Lost. I'm lost and don't know what to do. He leans against the wall.

"Jace, could I please stay here for a few days?" I ask.

Jace looks at the guy. The guy looks down, holding back from laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" I ask. Jace looks at me. He bites his lip.

"We're kinda in the middle of something," He says. His words slur. My eye twitches. "Of what?" I ask. I cross my arms.

"Were partying," The guy says. Jace laughs. My heart breaks. I feel anger build inside me.

"You know what Jace?"

Jace looks at me, holding back from laughing. "What?" He asks. He leans off the wall and stumbles into the guy.

"Fuck you." I spit. Jace's eyes widen. "What the fuck, Anna?" He says.

"You don't give a shit about me. I'm slowly realizing that," I say. I back up and turn around. I run down the sidewalk.

I can't think of anyone else who I know that would let me stay with them. I thought for sure Jace would let me. I didn't think he'd be drunk.

I have that feeling again. I'm angry at him, but at the same time I want him. I love him. I'm defending him. Even though he keeps pulling dumb stunts.

***

Last night was awful. My parents called me multiple times. I ignored them. I spent at least two hours walking around Los Angeles. I finally stopped when I found an alleyway. I barely got any sleep, and I was freezing. I guess I could've sucked it up and went home. But honestly, my dad pushed me over the edge.

I walk into the school, early. Before anyone else is here. I go to the gym lockers and quickly strip down. I use the shower. No one uses the showers here, they never have time. I didn't think I'd ever use one.

I scrub down with soap and a loofa that was in my gym locker. I rinse off my body. I turn off the water. After cleaning up, I change into a loose sweatshirt and leggings. I brush my hair out and throw it up in a ponytail. I brush my teeth.