Institution

Chapter 31

(Short chapter. Sorry)

(Laura's POV)

I gently knocked on the door to Sonic's room, not getting an answer. I gently opened it up, finding all three guys asleep. I could only laugh at them. I was only coming to check on them, already knowing he would come home tomorrow. I couldn't help but sigh, and gently woke up Shadow. He groaned and slowly opened his eyes

"What." I knew he was tired, because he knew better to take a tone with me.

"Tone first of all." He smirked and crossed his arms. "And second, I was just coming to check on you guys."

"Well, first sorry." He said in a sarcastic tone, causing me to punch his arm. "Second, We're fine. I'm staying till he can leave." Shadow sighed, shifting in his seat.

"I was just stopping by, maybe you could come home for a bit. Get a shower and eat." Shadow just shook his head.

"I'll do that tomorrow..." I could see Shadow was struggling to stay awake. I only sighed, and ruffled his hair. He grumbled softly and fell back to sleep.

I guess I'll come back later, to pick them up. I got nothing to do tonight, maybe I'll go out. I know the boys are safe here, but I don't want to leave them. I forced myself to leave them alone.
I guess, I'll just hang out with Fiona tonight. Silver is working, and I guess Mephiles has to go somewhere overnight, I guess for his job. He did tell Silver that anyway, but it felt odd. I don't even remember what he worked for.

I saw Scourge was clearly passed out in the chair. I only laughed, I guess they were tired, from staying up all night. He shifted in his sleep, and slowly woke. He shivered, rubbing his arms. It wasn't even that cold.

"Where's mah jacket...?" Scourge mumbled. I only shrugged. "Dang... must be in the waiting room." He brushed his hand through his hair. "And so are my sunglasses." He groaned and stood up, wobbling a bit. 

"Sit down, I'll get them." I headed towards the door, as he sat back in his chair, pulling a trash can close.

I needed something to do, other than sitting around. I kind of took my time getting to the waiting room, looking around inside. I spotted his leather jacket, with flames on it. I picked it up and found his glasses inside his pocket. I sighed as I may my way back to the door, I stepped on something. I was shocked when I found glass. I just quietly picked it up, throwing it away. I just rolled my eyes, and walked back to the room.

Scourge was sitting by the window when I walked in. I tossed him his jacket as I said 'here.' As soon as he got it, he pulled out a pack of cigarettes and opened the window. 

"You do know those are bad for you right?..."

"I'm kinda like Shadzy over there. I just got a high immune system. It fights off most things. Such with cancer things and others. But I can still get sick." He said as he light a cigarette. "Plus. You don' know how long it been since I had one of these?.. Fuckin' five years." Scourge smiled. "Every got's their poison, and smokin' mine." He laughed as he smoked. I only rolled my eyes.

"What. Did ya drink as a kid too?.." I said sarcastic, pulling a chair close to him. 

" E'Yup." Scourge said as he stared out. "What ya get bein' raised by the wrong people.. In the wrong type of neighborhood.." I saw no emotion on his face. 

"I'm sorry..." Geez, did these guys ever had a good thing happen to them? Well, Sonic was pretty fine. I don't really know a whole lot about him. I sighed, knowing these guys had a horrid background.

" Eh, it's fine.. I was used to it. I learned how to be tough." Scourge smiled, tossing the cigarette out. "I did have a kind old lady takin' care of me. She really did care for me.... She lost her son in the army. When she died, I snapped. That day I killed my father and a few kids who bullied me." He smirked and let out a low chuckle. " I remember them to this day... There screams still echo in my mind." 

"Quit scaring her.. You're not like that anymore." I jump at hearing Sonic's sleepy voice. Scourge only laughed, before sighing. He only nodded, staring back out the window.

" How ya feeling?" I asked quietly. He groaned and rolled to his side.

"Like I got hit by a car... Those drugs wore off. But it's a lot better then that other pain." Sonic chuckled, looking tired. He curled up. "Ya hungry? I could get them to bring something?" He only nodded, sitting up a tad. "I'll go ask them." Sonic smiled as I left the room. I really did feel bad for the guys.. I really wondered, if they be like this be if they never were in that hell hole in the first place..