Nocturnal Souls

Chapter 4 : Numb

Dre' s P.O.V
The teacher had dismissed us for the half a day. I knew something wasn't right when she didn't walk through the door yet. When the class dismissed i decided to go look for her. I checked the spot she took me too.. no luck , out front the school .. no luck. I eventually was going to check out behind the school before i came into contact with a unusual closet. I second guessed it at first if she was in there , but when I looked through the glass i knew it was her. I rushed over to her aid. She looked so broken, it infuriated me and I rarely know this girl! I picked her up and took her from out of the room. I walked her to her car , of course she had a million questions but mine was how? how and who would do this to her? she dodged my question though and that made a mad even more. We had just about arrived to the car when she rested into my chest i didn't mind.. but then she stopped talking , must be sleep i guess. I put her into the backseat to lay down while I drove out of the schools parking lot when a thought came into my mind- I don't know where this chick lives! I tapped her a few times before messing with the buttons on her car. It was a good thing her car was up to date and had her address built into the gps or i would've been FUCKED.
We arrived at her house. It was a nice two story house, nice neighborhood , something I wasn't really used to although. I parked the car and carried her up the stairs. I opened her door with her key and entered her house. She felt light, like very lightweight for her age- almost as if she rarely eats at all. Her house was beautiful- it had a very modern look .. I guess she lives alone. I walked her up her stairs and into the first room i saw, i knew it was her room because of the letters spreader across her wall, her bed lying beneath. After I laid her down I was hesitant to tuck her in... I rarely know her for f*cks sake! I stared blankly at this girl before rolling my eyes.
God, why am i always in these situations?
I began to exit her room before being distracted by a picture on her wall.
No Way
I stared at that picture for what seemed like hours. How could she -
I looked over at the sleeping girl and back at the picture. The two girls were arm and arm with the brightest and biggest smile. I pulled myself from my mind and finally left her house, leaving her keys on her dresser and my number next to it. I called up an Lyft and about 15 minutes later it came. I went home and couldn't stop thinking about that picture.
If she knew her.. how come i didn't?
who the hell even took the picture?
No.. no it can't be.. right ?
I pulled out my phone and dialed my mother.
Mom: Hey sweetie! how was your first day?
Mommy I have a question
Mom: Yes, just dodge my questions! Anyways, what's your question?
Do you know a girl by the name of Jordan?
Mom: ....
Hello?
Mom: ... Why are you asking?
Dammit mom! just answer the question!
Mom: First of all, watch your tone with me boy
* Sigh *
Mom: What's her last name ?
Something along the lines of Pierce or price, do you know her?
Mom: Yes, I know her
How come everyone did but me mom ?
Mom: * Sighs* I guess its time to tell the truth then
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Jordan's p.o.v
( 5:00 am)
I had woken up around 3pm by the thumping of my cheek. Dre must have dropped me off like he said. He left my keys and his number on my dresser and i added it into my contacts, i noticed a missed call.. By Isaiah. Usually i would be panicking but i'm just over it , i'm over everything. I'm tired of questioning why he does what he does , i'm tired of trying my best just for it to be expected , i'm tired of everything. I checked my messages and yep, there was over 40 messages filled with threats and swears . Guess Isaiah was very bored today . I open his messages and left him on read, if he's gonna beat me tomorrow for this he should at least knock my ass out. After i took a shower and cleaned up a bit i went back to sleep and woke back up at 5am. My dreams were my only escape but i constantly had nightmares about my reality. It's like i can never escape ! it gets tiring , i started getting used to them. When i woke up I decided to watch some netflix until 6 then i would start getting ready. 
(6:00am)
Thursday. God can Friday come any slower?
I took a shower and started getting ready for the day. After my shower I got dressed. I wore a regular pair of jeans, some low-top white vans, and a oversized hoodie. I looked at my face in the mirror before covering it up with makeup, my black eye sent chills down my spine. I sighed deeply. I let my hair hang in front of my face. I made up my bed and proceeded to leave when I got a message.
Isaiah : Don't let me catch you in the hallway today.
I know, I know it's ridiculous how I let him do this to me but i really have no choice. I have no male figure in my corner to at least help me to fight against him and my sore stomach reminds me of when i did.
(8:00am)
I sat in my car with both hands on the wheel, head down. I heard the late bell ring and i lifted my head.
Chin up
I exited my car and into the school. Am i going to avoid Isaiah? No, i actually looked forward to the pain he gave me, mentally, verbally and physically. I got my books from my locker and shut it. I was about to walk to class when a chest hit my face.
" I'm sorry , I wasn't looki-"
I looked up at who I had just run into.
" Dre! Hey I was just going to-"
But before i could finish he rolled his eyes and walked away. It stung a little but the feeling disappeared as quickly just as it appeared. I don't even know him that well to feel that way.
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( October 19 , 7:00 am)
Two weeks has passed since that accident. Isaiah did not catch me , well at least that day. Dre.. I mean Andre, ignored me although. The past weeks has been the same. Work , work , work, get beat up, get ignored, work, go to sleep , and repeat.
I got out the shower and got dressed. I wore a big black jacket and a pair of leggings, to cover my bruises. I put on my black timberlands and left the house.
( 3rd period)
I had gone through the first part of my day kind of good until..
" Hey class, Goodmorning !"
* crickets *
" I SAID ' GOODMORNING'"
" Yeah , we heard you the first time "
The class laughed. I shook my head.
Why dre?
" Ok, I wasn't going to do this but you can thank Mr. Williams.. you all will have a project that is worth 75% of your overall grade.."
I zoned out. A lot has changed , in just two weeks !! Andre joined the basketball team and hung out with the ' popular ' jocks in our grade. He had already had his tongue down at least 5 girls throat, he probably even slept with them but hey, oh well.
" .... your partners has already been selected "
Wait.. partners?
I listened close for my name to be called.
" Pierce will be with Williams-"
I heard a groan, but it was familiar.
" You weren't my first choice either asshole"
I spat.
" At least i am other people's first choice "
The jocks laughed, typical.
" Mr. Grey , why would you pair me with such a dumbass?"
The class laughed.
" Ok both of you quit it. This is 75% of your grade, by all means flunk it if you want , zeros are never hard to hand out".
I slumped into my seat.
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( After school)
After lunch and the rest of my classes were over it was time to leave. I went to my locker when Andre approached me.
" So your house or mine ?"
I rolled my eyes and continued to get my books.
" Look, i dont want to do this either but don't be a ass"
" Me ? Being a ass? your the reason we're even doing this project "
I slammed my locker and looked up at him.
" Just answer the damn question "
" Mines"
" Give me your address then"
" You don't know the way?"
" Obviously if i knew it i wouldn't ask"
I break off a piece of paper, scribble my address on it and push it into his chest before walking away.
" I'll be there around 6" He yelled.
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" No, No, No, your doing it wrong !"
I threw my book on the table and folded my arms.
" god did you even listen to the instructions "
" Me ? this is all your damn fault!"
He sat his book down on the table.
" you are really irritating "
" So are you"
He sat back in the chair.
" Why are you even being mean to me like this? i didn't even do anything bad to you"
He chuckled, in a ' sure , sure ' type of way.
" what ?"
" Oh nothing "
At that point, I lost it.
" God your acting like a little bitch! "
He sat up and stared at me, a knot formed into my stomach.
" I mean i guess it's hard to just be buddy-buddy with the daughter of my sisters killer"
I was ready to pounce on him until i retraced in my mind what he just said.
" what the hell are you talking about?"
" Your family killed my sister"
He laughed, uncontrollably.
" .. So why should I give a shit about you?"
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Oof shocker
Welp Since this chapter is kinda long i probably won't update until somewhere near the end of this month. So eh enjoy.