BLAKE'S POV
I awoke the next morning due to my phone blaring Architects loudly. I hit snooze and dreadfully got out of bed and got ready. I got ready, doing my daily routine quickly, and making my way downstairs to find a note on the table.
Jack and Blake:
I have an early appointment at work today, so I left breakfast on the table and headed out. Behave at school!
With love, mum. xo
I left my food on the table, walking out of the house to my brothers car and sat in the passenger seat, like always. I didn't have to wait too long for him to come out to the car with his face stuffed, accompanied by his backpack and half full plate, with both his and my food on it. I laughed at his appearance when he opened the door, a discouraged look on his face. He mumbled a, "What?" as if he were confused. I said, "Nothing" and continued giggling. He shrugged it off and drove us to school. Once we got there and parted ways, I walked down the sidewalk. Just as I was about to go up the steps and into the building, I felt a hand grab my shoulder gently, and I spun around to see Vic. He seemed out of breath, like he had just been running. He gave me a tired but still big smile.
"Hey" he greeted, seeming a little relieved.
"Hi" I replied and waited a few seconds, then gestured to the building. "I was just heading in, want to come with me?" I asked. He nodded and followed me into the school.
"How are you?" He asked me as we reached our lockers. I had to think about that for a second.
"I'm good, thanks, and you?" I answered
"Tired, but I'm fine." He smiled, it looked forced but I accepted it. We walked into class right as the late bell rang and took our seats.
VIC'S POV
I woke up this morning to my blaring alarm clock. I didn't sleep much last night, and there was a sudden pain throughout my forearm when I moved. Fuck, what did I do?
I rolled up my sleeve reveal something I didn't think I'd ever see on my own skin again.
Fresh cuts.
No, I didn't hurt myself, especially not this bad. This isn't going to come back again, I promised myself that it wouldn't. I promised Mike that it wouldn't. I promised my parents that it wouldn't. This can't be happening again.
I felt my head begin to ache as my body began shaking from anxiety. I'm so stupid, how could I do this to myself again?
In the midst of my small attack, I felt a strong nausea overcome my body and ran to the bathroom. I emptied my stomach and realized what had happened last night.
I'd gotten drunk after Blake went home. The voices got to me and I couldn't stand myself, so I drank and cut myself after almost a year of not doing that. Fuck.
I sighed and lifted myself from the floor and took a quick shower. I did the daily routine, aside from straightening my hair, and threw on a The Used tee shirt and a black jacket with some cut off shorts. I slipped on my old black Vans and grabbed my backpack and hopped into my truck. I groggily drove to school and got out. I walked slowly until I saw Blake in the distance. I picked up my pace and began running to catch up with her. As soon as I saw her, I grabbed her shoulder gently and she turned around, giving me a smile.
"Hey" I said to her, sighing in relief
"Hi" She responded, and looked over at the school ahead of us. "I was just heading in, want to come with me?"
I nodded and followed her and decided to ask how she was.
"I'm good, thanks, and you?" She replied, shooting me another beautiful smile of hers. I melted a little bit.
"Tired, but I'm fine." I plasted a smile on face and lied to her. I felt guilty for some reason, but hey, I'm not obligated to tell her anything, right? The bell rang and we took our seats. The teacher was actually on time today. He gave us our assignment, which was to introduce ourselves to the class. Pretty easy assignment, in my opinion.
BLAKE'S POV
Oh no, no no no no no. Our assignment was introducing ourselves to the class. I can't speak in front of all these people, that's too scary. I can already feel the anxiety building up.
I felt Vic nudge me, and then saw a small piece of paper that he slid over to me.
"Are you okay?"
I looked up at him to see his face laced with concern. I tried to smile my best and nodded. He took the paper back and wrote something else, and then showed me it once again.
"It'll be over in no time, I promise. :)"
I smiled for real this time,
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AUTHOR'S NOTE
I figured that I'd post this since it was a little less than halfway done, I apologize for discontinuing this story. I hope you guys enjoyed the 5 1/2 chapters, though! Stay tuned for a new story soon. :)
