A Confession

Chapter 5

Josh's POV

I was worried about Evan knowing of my ex being here... if there was anything I've learnt about Evan, was that he is super protective and if he gets his hands on anyone that's ever hurt me... I don't want to think about it. "E-Evan, don't worry about it... please don't overreact or do anything irrational, think..." I bite my lip hard and hold his hand in mine, I grab his chin to make him look at me. "Please listen to me.."

He forces a smile and nods. "Okay, I won't do anything... let's just enjoy this meal and time with our friends" he repositions himself to be more angled to the table. Soon enough, he's already made conversation with Kayla and Dan but I'm still nervous but I try to swallow the worry and force a pained smile. "Mmm, this food is great. Ain't it?" I try to spark something with Sam. She smiles kindly at me and nods, "It is... but are you alright?" Shit. She noticed, this is why mother signed me up for weekly counselling when I fell into my depression. "I'm fine, Sam.. why'd you ask?" I try to play it cool, "Really? You're going to lie to me? I know we don't know each other very well but if you're the kind that lies... then I suggest you leave now before Evan gets hurt." She straightens up and pulls her chair out, standing up, 

"Come, we'll talk about this outside" I stand up nervously and Sam leads me out of the restaurant.

"Look, I'm not one to lie or anything... I swear. I won't hurt Evan. It's just that, there's someone in there... someone I have history with. He's not a good guy and I really don't want Evan to get involved, he's too protective over me and he might know that my ex kinda maybe abused me" I stammer all too quickly has my forehead glistens with sweat. 

 Sam's POV 

"Hey, calm down. I'm sorry I assumed that you'd hurt Evan but I need to look out for him, he's like a brother to me..." I bite my lip and put my hand on Josh's shoulder softly, "Did this guy actually hurt you? If he did, we can do something about it. Tell someone. Maybe he has a history of abusing others..." I was thinking of all the possible things that would keep everyone safe and the words just flooded out. 

"N-no.. I c-can't tell anyone, Sam" Josh looks at me with terror in his eyes, "He swore to kill me if I told anyone. I've al-already told you and Evan", he shakes his head and lowers it so he's looking at the ground. I can tell that he's upset. 

"Josh, how about we go back in there. We have a lovely meal with our friends and then we can discuss this topic further when we get back home, how does that sound?" I smile encouragingly at him and I take his hand delicately before pulling him back into the restaurant. "Sorry, we just needed a heart to heart.." I smirk at my friends before taking me seat and I continue my chat with Austin.

Josh's POV

I didn't want to be here anymore, Evan looked like he could leave as well but everyone else was happy and enjoying their meals. "Hey love, wanna get out of here?" Evan leans into me and whispers in my ear, I let out the breath I had been holding and nod my head enthusiastically. "Yes please" I sigh as I pull my chair out. "Sorry lads, Evan and I have a few things to take care of back at home, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and I hope you see you around" I rush and leave the restaurant. 

I was outside and I hadn't noticed that Evan was still inside saying his goodbyes. I sigh softly and lean against the wall, "Well, it wasn't as bad as it could've been." I cheer myself up and feel an arm snake around my waist, "Oh! Evan do-" I shut my mouth as I turn around to face Phillip, my ex. "Ph-Phillip?"