Tortured Soul

Chapter 16

(Jacob's POV)

"It's okay Jacob." Adam said trying to calm me down.

"N-no it isn't." I muttered between died down sobs.

"Yeah it is Jacob. Don't worry about it. Soon enough you'll find yourself feeling better than ever."

"You sure?" I asked.

"Positive. Now go clean yourself up. I'll take you back to Max after you finish." Adam said.

"Uhh... actually... can you take me to Barney's and Red's?" I asked.

"What for?"

"Uhh... I'd just like a little more time to relax and forget what happened to me and plus I'd like to see them since I haven't talked to them in a good six months."

"Okay just let Max know. He really cares about you." Adam said.

"Okay I'll let him know right now."

I sent Max the text and got a reply almost instantly saying 'okay I hope you're doing okay. I love you so much.' After reading the text I smiled a little then it faded when I thought about what I went through, what I thought 'Max' did to me.

I walked to the guest bathroom to get cleaned up. After locking the door I took off my shirt. I stared at the small amount of bruises that were left on my chest and sides. I turned to look at my back through the bathroom mirror and saw the scars from the whippings I was given. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to calm down. I undid my pants and let them drop to the floor along with my underwear leaving my completely nude. There weren't any markings or scars given to me on the front of my body except from some small cuts. I turned to look at my backside through the mirror. The scar tissue from the brand I was given has healed but is still VERY sensitive. I turned away from the mirror and continued to get cleaned up.

After I showered and dried off I went to put on the clothes I had on earlier until I found a fresh pile of clothes that Adam presumably brought. I put the clothes on and went back to the front room where Adam was waiting.

"Ready?"

"Yeah. Thanks for the clothes I can get them back to you as soon as I get them washed."

"Nah just keep them, they look better on you anyways." Adam said.

"Okay."

Adam and I got into his car and drove off to Barney and Red's. Once we arrived I got out and Adam drove off.

I walked up to the porch and memories began flooding back to me. Many different images of different memories flashed through my mind. Kalea, Maddy, Aubrey, and I at the door talking. Barney bleeding out on the ground and my hands out with a green flame ignited. I shook them away and knocked on the door. I stood back and waited patiently. The door opened revealing Red.

"Hey Jacob. What brings you here?"

"Just wanted to talk to you and John. I haven't talked with you guys in six months."

"Okay come on in. I actually have to go right now because I left my phone at the offices. Barney's taking a shower I'll let him know you're here."

I nodded and sat down on the couch.

"HEY JOHN! JACOB'S HERE AND I'M LEAVING RIGHT NOW." Red yelled at the bathroom door.

I heard a barely audible sound from the bathroom which was probably Barney saying 'okay'.

Red walked to the front door and opened it to leave.

"See you Jacob. Let's meet up another day and talk." Red said.

"Sure thing." I replied.

Red grinned and left the house. I got up and wandered around. I wasn't sure why I was wandering around like I've never seen their house before. I basically lived here for a period of two weeks when Max was imprisoned in his own mind by Blake. But I guess that it made me feel calm.

"Jacob?"

I turned out of astonishment and saw Barney without a shirt and only a towel around his waist. His beard and chest hair visibly still a little wet from the shower. I knew I was staring at his body so I looked back up to his eyes.

"What are you here for?" Barney asked.

"I remember." I said.

Hate me if you want but you'll have to find out what Jacob remembers next update. See ya!

- JP