The Monster

Chapter Two

I woke myself up when I heard an ear piercing scream leave my own lips. I hadn't had this nightmare in weeks but it was enough to suffocate me every time it took place. It was definitely the first time it happened here. The door to my room burst open and two doctors rushed over to me. I was putting up quite a fight as they flashed lights in my eyes trying to figure out what was wrong. 

"I'm fine," I growled out in irritation.

"Let me see your hands," the doctors ordered roughly.

I held out my hands which almost felt like a surrender so I quickly put them back down on my bed.

"He doesn't seem to have any harmful utensils on his person."

I huffed. They thought I was trying to kill myself.

"I had a nightmare. I guess us crazy people tend to do that."

I stared them down challenging them to say anything else. I dared one of them to comment on my mental state. They tromped out of my room without saying anything else to me. I felt like an animal in a cage. Come see the rabid tiger in its enclosed habitat. I scoffed and rolled over on my right side trying to get comfortable. I heard a knock on the door and I waited for whoever knocked to come in. Maybe if I pretended like I was asleep whoever it was wouldn't bother me.

"I know you're still awake," a gruff voice uttered out.

I sighed and sat up. I met eyes with a buff, tall male. I winced some. He was intimidating to say the least. I was never going to show any signs of weakness though.

"I'm Jeremy. You'll never see me except when I wake you up at this time to take your medicine. If you have spells like the one you just had every night, my job will be easier."

I stared at him like he had two heads. I didn't like this guy and I could tell he hated his job.

"So you're taking several different pills correct? One is for your bipolar disorder. One is for depression. One is just what I like to call your crazy pills."

"I'm not crazy."

"So Lindsey Lohan finally speaks."

I opened my mouth to protest that I was offended but he walked towards me and I tensed up. Something told me if I infuriated this guy I'd be the one paying for it. 

"Take these so you can sleep. You have to get up in two hours."

He handed me a water with the three pills. I swallowed all with ease.

"You can barely say anything to me but you can swallow pills like a champ. Typical. We get a lot of you pill poppers."

I winced. His words were very similar to things people at school would say to me. Judging me. Hearing about my struggles and making jokes about them. I was relieved when he walked back to the doorway and left without saying another word. I laid back down and tried not to let my thoughts destroy me.

"Kaden wake up."

I heard a soft delicate voice. I must have fallen back asleep again. I woke up and quickly wiped at my face. My face felt stiff and dirty like when you've been crying and you don't bother to wipe the tears off your face. I opened my eyes to see Nicole standing by the edge of my bed.

"Morning sunshine! I brought you breakfast because you didn't eat dinner last night. Our policy is if you don't eat we bring meals to you."

I cringed at the huge breakfast placed in front of me. I never had the appetite to eat much anymore. The pills I take have destroyed that aspect of me.

"I heard you had a rough night."

She sat on the bed beside of me. I grabbed the fork determined to eat enough to get them off my back.

"I like you better than Jeremy," I admitted.

She chuckled at me. I stared at the eggs on my plate hoping they'd vanish before they made it to my mouth.

"Thankfully you'll see more far more. Go ahead and eat your breakfast while I talk about your agenda for today."

I tried to look interested in the pile of food on my plate. Dread filled my stomach when I realized I'll probably have to leave the room and face more people.

"First of all, you aren't allowed to walk anywhere by yourself. I have to be present or an approved individual. You have an appointment with your therapist at nine. Lunch is always from eleven to twelve but you'll eat in your room. You'll be seeing a lot of me today so get excited."

I nodded my head taking in all of this new knowledge. It felt like prison. I watched as she left the room to  let me get ready in peace. She was nice. I couldn't get attached though. That's what got me here in the first place...