*A couple weeks later*
Nathan's POV:
Smiling wasn't my thing anymore. I smiled before, but I faked it so easily. I should feel free from Claude, but I wasn't. I felt used. I felt like my life was a mistake. Is it? My life was never perfect. Being unwanted by my own father and mother, having a stupid breathing problem, separation from my Dad for a couple years, being abused and raped. What was life?
I was now homeschooled by the lady next door who used to be a teacher. It was Dad's idea. He didn't want me hurt again so he thinks separating me from my school will help. Jay and Tom have stayed over since the secret was out. I completely freaked out when Jay went back to school. After he saw Claude on top of me, Jay became protective of me. He blew off two weeks of school to be with me.
*Flashback*
Jay slept in my room on my small couch. He followed me around all day. I didn't mind, I felt safer in a way. Tom asked me questions throughout the day probably in fear I'd become mute. Tom's girlfriend of 1 year named Breena came by on Monday and Thursday of both weeks to be with Tom and talk to me. She was really nice and sweet. On the second week she brought brownies which we all mainly Papa enjoyed.
Nareesha, Frankie, Ariana, & Tom M came over too trying to act like it was normal still, but no one sat next to me. Jay did at least. Kelsey didn't come over...Nareesha
said it was because she was busy, but I heard Tom on the phone..Kelsey wasn't busy. She was upset and hurt. She deemed it my fault he's in jail. Kelsey loved Claude, but I really don't think he felt the same. After they took Claude away, Kelsey sobbed and shot me a disgusted glare. A look that said "this is your fault." Was it my fault? I broke up a relationship.
Maybe if Jay hadn't found us things would be different. Kelsey wouldn't hate me, Papa wouldn't cry at night, Jay and Tom wouldn't have to miss school, people wouldn't pity me, Our retired neighbor wouldn't have to work again, and Jay wouldn't loose sleep. Ever since Claude had been taken away, I had nightmares he'd come back and kill everyone I love. According to Jay, I thrashed and appeared to scream. By appeared he meant, I'd scream with no sound. Even though I kicked him he'd help me wake up and calm down. He ended up just sharing my bed because when he held me, I was relaxed and able to sleep. Jay was the only one who knew I had them and what they were about. I didn't want to be annoying with my problems with Dad or Papa who were already stressed.
After two weeks, Jay, Tom, & Dad went back to school and work. Although I found out when I woke up one morning and Jay wasn't in my room. I figured he went to the bathroom so I waited a couple of minutes. When nothing happened, I walked to Tom's room which was empty except his mess of clothes. Then I walked to Papa and Dad's room which was also empty. I started to panic thinking I was in a nightmare again. I called out and I sighed a relief when a pair of feet came running up.
What's wrong? Are you ok Nath? Papa asked me.
Where is everyone? I asked him.
Oh, Tom and Jay went back to school and your Dad is at a set for his new movie. Papa told me.
They need to come back. I said.
They'll be back s-
They need to come back now. I repeated louder and more in a demand.
Don't raise your voice with me. Papa warned me.
Call them. Please Papa tell them to come home now. I begged him.
Nathan I'm sure their fine. Let's call your Dad so you can hear his voice. Papa said. When I was younger, Papa would call Dad at work when he worked late and vice versa.
They need to come back now though!!! It's not safe yet!!! I said even louder than before.
Why is not safe? Papa asked me.
Claude could hurt them again. I said as Papa shook his head at me.
He's behind bars. It's safe. Papa told me. He didn't understand. Claude told me repeatedly when I was younger that if I ever told he'd have his friends come hurt my family and friends. The memory made me forget what air was. I started gasping for air.
Jay's POV:
I was bored and worried in my 3rd class of the day: Science. Bored because this teacher who was bored himself made the class boring and worried because it was my first day without looking out for Nathan. No one told him everyone was going back to school and work today. Being was horrible, but Ariana nicely brought me all my work everyday so I was caught up.
James McGuiness please report to the principal's office immediately please!
The speaker rang out.
Sir? I asked him.
Go ahead. He said as I packed up my stuff and walked to the office. I ignored the "ooo's" of my immature classmates. I walked into the office and saw Tom talking to the vice principal.
I remember you.... She said unamused.
Yeah. I remember you too. Tom said.
I didn't like you. Evil child. She snapped leaving. In Tom's last year, he painted a batman symbol on her car. She didn't find out it was him until he told her after his graduation.
Oh before I go, your signed out. You can leave. She told me leaving again.
Once I got in Tom's car, I turned to him.
Your out of school? I asked him.
Appears so. He said.
What's wrong? Is it Nathan? I asked.
Yeah. Small panic attack on why we weren't there. Papa said he's fine, but really really wants to see you. No! Not his brother. His best friend. Tom snapped at me.
Hey! Hey! It's not my fault. He probably said you. I said defending myself.
What was his attack about? I asked a couple minutes later.
He said something about Claude, coming after us, & safety. Tom said.
He's so broken. Tom said when he parked the car.
I'll fix him. Put all the pieces back together. I told Tom as we walked in his house.
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Mathan update tonight :) Thanks for tge reads, votes, & comments!!! :) I saw this story had 5K reads and then like 6 hours later 5.1K :D thanks!!! :) ♥♥♥
