Regrets (H20Vanoss) DISCONTINUED

Chapter 4 - Caught in disbelief

Evan POV

I laid in bed for the 4th day I missed school. I haven't talked to the crew at all since what happened, i knew Marcel probably wasn't any better than I was. But I couldn't bring myself to talk to anyone, I was stuck with Luke's voice repeating in my head.

"You don't even know what he actually did...everyone thinks he killed himself that's what everyone thinks...you're the reason she's gone."

I tried so hard to understand what he meant. Who was she, where did she go? Did Jon do something to her and then kill himself? I searched the internet every day since trying to find something about his death, or family. Although, I couldn't find anything about him, it was like he didn't exist.

My new phone, that was beside me, started vibrating. The screen lit up with letters saying 'Craig'. Deciding I did enough of thinking. ugh, I think I think to much. The irony is real.

I picked up the phone and hit 'answer'.

"Hello?" Already knowing who it was but, I felt awkward about not talking to him for a while. I've never gone this long without talking to my friends. It was strange, but I kinda liked the isolation.

"Evan, where have you been? I know what happened man and i'm sorry about it but, we miss you." He spoke with concern. I've been so preoccupied with Jon. Man, what a weird sentence.

"I don't know, its..its just what the guy said. It keeps replaying in my head. I..I don't know what to think about it" I laid back down rubbing my forehead.

"Maybe if you come over, we could talk about it? Plus, we have to talk about Lui. Something happened over the weekend. Something happened when he met David. He's just not the same, and he looks like he wants to kill me or David" I could tell he just really wanted me to hang out. I think he wanted to talk about other things too.

I sighed, sat up and looked around my room. "Okay, just give me a bit to get ready. I'll see you in...20 minutes"

We said our goodbyes and I decided to hop in the shower quickly. Showers were either the best place to be, or the worst. Mostly since its one of the best thinking places, and right now I didn't really want to think anymore. I've done enough of that.

I got out and dried my hair with my towel. Then getting dressed into a blue V-neck and some jeans. Understanding it was cold out, I put on my grey sweater then to top it off I put on my black beanie.

...

"Evan you want a soda or something?" Craig called from the kitchen.

"Nah, I'm good for now." I said back, flopping down onto his couch. I got here a bit ago and we just played video games, it was fun and i forgot how enjoyable it was to wreck Craig in Gang Beasts. Eventually we got bored, and we had to talk eventually.

Craig soon joined me and sighed. I knew we had some things to talk about but, being in the same house it happened in. I didn't know how i'd react. Hopefully he wouldn't mention Luke. I don't know if Craig even knows about what he said.

"Lui isn't being himself," starting off, looking to the ground "He truly looks depressed, and I only saw him a few days ago. He's been angry, snapping at people. Especially me and David. I don't know if i did anything but he must know David or something. He glares at him and purposely bumps into him. David doesn't want me hanging around him. I don't know who to choose, I really like David. But Lui is a great friend " Craig hunch over in the chair, putting his head in his hands.

"I don't know, you should try talking to him. Maybe he would tell you why hes acting like this. You know he'd talk to you. And if David is making you choose, that's a shitty thing to do." I looked at him concerned. Everyone in the crew was affected by this and now David. I have no idea where Brian is or how he's doing. "Uh, how's Brian and Marcel though?"

"Good I think. Brian has been hanging out with Marcel. He says Marcel is getting better than he was right after..uh..you know" He said "I don't know what to say to Lui, what if he doesn't tell me anything. I just wanna help him"

"I think we all do Craig, we just cant as well as you could." I stood up from the couch, walking toward the kitchen about to get a soda when someone knocked on the door.

"I'll get it" starting to walk to the door.

"No, no its okay ill get it" Craig insisted.

I shrugged and walked into the kitchen. Grabbing a soda I heard Craig open the door and greet whoever was there. Being a nosy bitch I am, I listened to their conversation.

"Hey, I need to talk to you" Immediately recognizing that voice as Lui's. But, it sounded miserable. The only time I heard Lui like this is when I broke up with his boyfriend. They were so happy, I wonder why they broke up. It was never something I asked him about

"Okay, sure thing. Want something to drink?" I didn't think he would say this since i'm here.

Lui mumbled a "sure" and Craig walked into the kitchen where I was.

"Evan, do you mind going out the back? I didn't expect him to show up. Sorry." Craig whispered. Making sure Lui didn't hear. "Oh, ill give him this then get your stuff"

"Okay, sure." I said.

He came back with my stuff and I slowly opened his back door. Walking out and jumping his fence I started to walk home.

I didn't realize how long i stayed at Craig's. I must've only left at about 2:00pm. Now its dark out. I never did like walking in the night, I got the feeling someone was watching me. Maybe that was just me though.

Walking through the shortcut, i was hoping Craig would tell me about what Lui wanted to talk to him about. Seeing as he basically kicked me out of his house.

I suddenly heard someone whistling a familiar tune behind me. Oh fuck, i knew i should've gone around the long way. Shit, shit I hope their just druggies and that they won't bother me. But i gotta walk faster to get home, i wont feel safe until then.

The whistling kept a steady tune behind me, man i hated this. All that ran through my mind was getting home as fast as possible. Without looking sketchy.

A silhouette of someone abruptly entered my view. They were leaning against a tree. Fear entrapped my body as my heart quickened and my breathing became heavy.

"Where are you headed?" The person asked me and the whistling behind me stopped.

"i..i..uh" My voice caught in my throat and I couldn't speak.

"Well, speak up. C'mon lad, i'm just a curious person who just so happens to like night walks" He took a few steps closer to me and i took a few steps back.

"Uh..i-i'm headed home" I answered true fully, but i feel like i shouldn't off.

"Oh, boy. You don't have a home anymore" He stepped closer and tossed me a piece of paper. "Don't just stare at it, open it." His voice went from soft to strict in a matter of milliseconds.

I picked it up and slowly opened it, unsure of what it might be. A few bolded words stood out to me immediately.

Slaves name: Evan Fong Signed over by: Marie Fong Signed over to : Mark Fishback

Reading over the document a few repeated through it. Slave, Bitcoins..and signed over by: Marie Fong. My mother sold me? To what? A person from the deep web? This wasn't real..right?

"This is a joke, my mother wouldn't do this?" I looked at him, i was terrified. What did this mean for me?

"Nope not joking. Your mother couldn't afford the drugs she bought, so she sold you to me. So, i own you now." He told me bluntly, no emotion on his face what so ever. "Come with me, or i'll have to take you by force," He stepped toward me, his black hair and brown eyes coming into the light "which, i wouldn't mind doing. Your kinda cute too, I think i'll keep you"

I didn't move from my spot, fear kept me from moving. I felt pain at the back of my head and i fell unconscious.