Perfect. (Liam Payne)

"X" Marks The Spot.

The second the car pulled out of the driveway, I jumped out of bed, covers falling onto the floor. I left my room and glanced around the hallway before I walked into my sister's room. I looked out the window and sure enough both cars were gone.

I went to the bedside table and opened the drawer. Only chargers and a few pens. Not what I was looking for.

I opened her dresser drawer and pushed t-shirts out of the way. Nothing.

I opened the second drawer and saw jeans and sweatpants. Nothing but a diary. I'd come back to that later.

Then I opened the bottom one and found underwear, bras and socks. I pushed them aside but, again, found nothing. I sighed and shoved the drawer shut. Only it didn't close all the way. I opened the drawer back up and an orange bottle smiled up at me.

I smiled and took it in my hands, rolling it around so the label showed. Xanax.

I popped the top and took two pills. Then I put the bottle back into the drawer and left the room.

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I typed the number into my phone then put the diary back in the drawer. Then I ran back to my room, closing the door behind me. I went into the bathroom and started the water, getting as much noise around me as I could.

"This is Xavier. What can I help you with?"

"Hi, my name's Olivia. I-my sister said she gets pills from you?"

"What's your sister's name? I don't give out to strangers. Only referrals."

"Lexi-"

"Lex! Ah, what a sweet girl. Who are you again?"

"I'm her sister, Oliv-"

"Right, right. What kinda pills you lookin for?"

"Xanax."

"Anxiety meds. You got anxiety?"

"Is that a requirement?"

"For anyone else, it's preferable. For you, Lexi's sister, it's on the house."

"O-okay."

"First time only. After that bottle runs out, you gotta pay. And it's fifty for twenty pills."

"Dollars?"

"I ain't cheap, girl. You in or out?"

"Where can I meet you?"

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"Where are you going?" Mom asked, the keys firmly grasped in her hand.

"I want gummy bears. I'm just going to the gas station then I'll be back in bed." I lied, looking at my mother expectantly.

She eyed me closely before she handed the keys over. "Half an hour, Olivia."

"Thanks, mom." I ran out the door and into my car. I drove away before she could stop me or Lex could ask to go. Last thing I wanted was for my secret to get out.

I drove the few miles out of town and took a right when the road came to a dead end ahead of me. I pulled onto the side of the road and got my phone out of my pocket.

I stared at my phone, afraid I'd made a mistake. This wasn't like me. I criticized anyone who did anything illegal yet here I was, buying drugs from a dealer. My sister's dealer.

What was wrong with me?

A car pulled up beside me. Its windows were tinted. The backseat window rolled down and a guy with dreads sat facing the front window. He wore sunglasses and there was a tattoo on his neck. I couldn't make out what it was. It wasn't at all what I expected from someone who dealt drugs.

"Are you Xaiver?" I asked.

"You know nothing about deals."

I sighed.

Without another word, he tossed an orange bottle into the car. His car pulled away and that was that.

I stared at the bottle. If I did this, there was no going back. I knew what the costs would be. Was I willing to take the plunge, or the pills in this case?

I unscrewed the top and popped two pills into my mouth. Then I drove back home.

Like. Nothing. Happened.