"Ethan, at least speak to me." Carter says as I rest my head on the car window, tears rolling down my cheeks.
I don't respond. I won't speak until I see Mason.
"Please, tell me." Carter begs.
"Fine," I say harshly. "He got arrested for 'hurting' me." I say my voice cracking.
"What? Why were you guys in the parking lot?" He asks now desperate to know everything. I don't respond and just stare out the window, watching as street lights illuminate the road.
"Do you want to go to my house?" He asks. I don't want to go to my house but I don't say anything.
"My house it is." He says a sigh leaving his mouth.
***
"Here." Carter says as he throws me a blanket. I don't catch it, causing it to fall onto the ground.
"Are you sure you want to sleep alone?" Carter asks raising an eyebrow.
I nod and lay down on the couch wrapping myself in the soft blanket. "We'll go tomorrow. I promise." Carter says looking down at me, a small sad smile on his face.
I nod and close my eyes, trying to forget what happened today. My eyelids get heavier and heavier, making it hard to open my eyes.
***
I wake up screaming and panting, beads of sweat on my forehead. I look out the window, the sky pitch black.
What time is it...?
My heart beats faster and faster. Another nightmare. Third one.
I can't stand it anymore. I stand up and walk towards Carters room. I knock on his door as tears build up in my eyes.
The dream was about Mason. He had passed away in my nightmare. I feel my tears rolling down my cheeks, hot and sticky.
I hear Carter open the door and without looking up I hug him. I hear him sigh as I sob into his chest.
"Come on." I hear him say as he pulls me into his room. He holds me against him and slowly walks towards his bed. "What're you doing?" I ask as he pulls me onto the bed.
"I can't bear seeing you like this." He states as he pulls me down next to him. I lay down next to him, staring into his green eyes.
Mason wouldn't like this...
He hugs me and I hesitantly rest my head on his chest, a couple more tears rolling down my cheeks and holding onto my chin for dear life.
A pathetic sound leaves my lips and I quickly close my eyes, letting more tears spill out. I feel Carters soft fingers wipe my tears away.
"Cry." He says as I open my eyes. "I've done it millions of times." He says his expression hurt.
"I'm here to wipe your tears away."
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Hazel
Romance'I understand why he hates his father. He's the man who pushed his wife against the living room walls. The man who shoved his own son in the closet for hours. The reason why Masons mother committed suicide.' ...
