Truth and Tears

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Emma's POV
Last night when i got in my bed i fell asleep crying. I know i'm such a baby, but i couldn't help it.

Someone i know half my life, turned into someone i couldn't even recognize.

My best friend, wasn't there to help pick up my thoughts and feelings.

My new best friend, wasn't there for that either.

My brother, not there.

Jack was.

Jack and i aren't that close. But, last night changed that. After he helped out Joe he came to check on me. He helped calm me down, and talked to me. I'm thankful because i really needed someone to talk to. And it's weird because i've never seen Jack as the type of guy who I would have a deep conversation with.

I decided i didn't want to mope around because of all of this. I have to at least look like i'm okay even if i don't feel okay.

I've put my makeup on, and got dressed then started packing. Jack told me I would be riding back with him and that violet and Joe would be going back with Cody.

About five minutes after he came in Violet knocks on my door.

"Em. It's Violet, let me in." she says twisting the door knob. I contemplate if i want to see talk to her. For some reason, i'm pretty pissed she was nowhere to be seen last night.

I finally go and unlock the door then go back to packing.

"Hey." she croaks out, slowly making her way to sit on my bed. "Everything okay? Jack mentioned something happened last night."

I let out a small chuckle. More of a big sigh that had a "Ha" in it. "Yup. You missed an interesting fight." i say putting my clothing in my suitcase.

"With who?" i hear her breathing hitch.

"Joe." i start to say. "Joe and one of my old friends, Gregg." she furrows her eyebrows and i can tell she's trying to think of who that is.

"Where were you?" i finally stop moving my hands around in my suitcase and look at her.

She sucks in her bottom lip. "I.. um.." she struggles to speak. I fold my arms across my chest and wait for her response. "Well.. Cody and I.. we went to get wood.. and then.. well we got a bit distracted." she stumbles the words out letting out a sarcastic laugh at the end.

I just look at her.

Of course, both times i needed her the most she was with some fucking guy.

She was with fucking Cody this time. Both of my friends go and hook up while I stay here and..

"Awesome." i sarcastically say with a sarcastic smile as i zip my luggage up. "Just fucking awesome."

"Em."

"Don't. Do you know what happened? Derek almost raped me. Joe threw me on the ground, and beat up someone. It was the scariest fucking thing. Both of those were the scariest things to happen to me, and you. weren't. there." i say almost wanting to cry.

She looks mortified. But i don't care.

"How was I supposed to know that, that was going to happen?" she says trying to defend herself.

"You wouldn't. You wouldn't have known that would happen." I shrug still not phased by her attempt to make me feel bad. "But if you weren't fucking some guy, you would've been there to see what happened." i tug at my luggage and drag it behind me, making my way downstairs. "Emma!" she calls out for me.

As i come out of the room i see Cody. He stares at me with an apologetic look. I roll my eyes and shake my head.

"Emma, i'll be in the car!" Jack yells up.

I head out the front door not looking around because i know i would've seen Joe. I put my suitcase in the back of Jack's car then close the trunk. I turn around to see Joe.

His eyes are glossy, face red. He must've been crying. "I'm sorry.." his voice shaky and breaks. My heart feels like it's bleeding. I want to cry just looking at him. "I'm so sorry.." he breaks down. Tears escaping his eyes, his arms extend to hug me but i immediately leave his sight.

I get in the passenger seat of Jack's car and he drives off. Cody will be driving Joe and Violet back.

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Caspar's POV
I was so excited for Emma and everyone to get back. This pass week with Lucy has been amazing and her mom is doing so much better but i've missed them.

When Emma got here, i expected her to be with Cody and Violet but instead was with Jack.

I greeted her with a smile but she walked right pass me not making eye contact. I looked at her confused as she just goes upstairs, then Jack comes and greets me with an unpleasant look.

This can't be good.

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