A Mystery

Chapter Twenty Three

- Josh's POV -

"There you'll be fine" Mike said while patting cotton buds on my bloody face, I felt so upset.. And alone?

"Time for bed Josh, if you need me just call" He said pushing me into my room slightly, I nodded and closed the door. My room was a mess, I never noticed it before because Amber was always here. I began to throw all my clothes and the mattress into the cupboard, but I couldn't help but see her standing there in the cupboard, the way she did when Katie was messing up my hair. Her eyes shining brightly with the happiest smile you'd ever see.

I shook my head and she was gone. I sighed and climbed into bed, turning off the lights and quietly crying to myself. What am I doing? I thought I was Josh, the guy who doesn't need anyone.. Why am I crying?

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After a long night of tossing and turning the sun finally shown through my dirty window, I sat up slowly while looking down at the floor.. Hoping to see her lying there peacefully. I got up and walked to my mirror, my eyes were baggy and red. I haven't cried this much in years, I never cry.. I'm suppose to be a strong person! But you know what they say, the strongest people hide their emotions.

"Josh, you awake?" I heard shout from downstairs.

"Yeah.. I am" I called back after sighing loudly, I walked over to the window and looked out. Someone was sitting on the grassy area where I always sit. It looked like Amber! I quickly got changed and ran down the stairs and out the door.

"Amber?" I said as I approached the person, she turned around.

"What?" She said standing up, I was wrong it wasn't Amber. This girl looked different from everyone else, she had a birth mark on the side of her head and her eyes were a purple colour.. I stared at them silently.

"Hello?" She said again snapping me out of my thoughts, I laughed nervously.

"Uh.. Hi I'm Josh" I said quickly, she smiled lightly and looked around.

"I'm Rose, I'm new here.." She answered, I nodded. Yay a new friend.. I guess.

"Oh that's cool.. Not many people my age live around here, what age are you?" I asked.

"I'm 14" she answered with a smile. I told her about the spot she was sitting in, and how I always sat there from when I was little. She seemed fascinated by my family background. But the thing is, that's another person to hide Ambers secret from, yeah she chucked me out. But I still care for her, so much.

"Does anyone else live here?" Rose questioned, I nodded.

"Yeah, Amber lives over there. But she doesn't come out that much" I said pointing to her house.

- Ambers POV -

I opened my eyes suddenly, feeling as if I was being talked about. Where am I? What happened?..

I looked around quickly gathering my senses. I was in my mums room, ah now I remember. Oh wait! Josh..

I ran out of my mums room and downstairs, looking out the window I saw him. He was with some girl and he was pointing at my house.. what if he is telling her about me?!

I'm toast.