The Perfect Neighbor

Old Habits

!!Trigger Warning!!
I don't want to spoil it, but read with caution!!!
Also, second upload of the day, your welcome Courtney🖤

~Josh's P.o.V~

I entered the apartment, still holding onto Steph. She was still crying, but not as loud.

I walked swiftly walked to the bathroom, setting her on the counter. I turned on the shower, allowing it to warm up. I looked to Steph, and she looked to me. She raised her arms up, signaling for me to help her remove her clothes.

I walked over to her and removed her white long sleeve shirt, and her denim shorts, placing them on the counter. I knew I wasn't going to take off anything else, I didn't want her to feel uncomfortable. I quickly slipped out of my black skinny jeans and my blink-182 shirt, leaving both of us in our underwear (dunderwear lol I'm sorry I'll go now)

The water was warm now. I picked Steph off the counter and carried her to the shower. Her tears were hot as they rolled off her face, hitting my back. I stood her up in the shower, but she immediately sat down, clutching her knees. My heart was breaking apart, the girl I loved...wait, love? Do I love Steph?

I walked into the shower, sitting next to her. I wrapped my arm around her, and she immediately clung to me, cuddled my chest, still crying. I couldn't stand this. Of course I loved her, how could I not? It may have only been a few weeks since we met, but I still loved her. She looked up at me, her eyes glossy from the tears Mason had caused. Mason, I want to punch him. Steph climbed over me, to where she was sitting on my lap. She wrapped her arms around my neck, burying he face in my shoulder. She starts to cry again, making me want to kiss her, so she might stop.

I lift her head, and her eyes immediately lock with mine. I lean down slightly, and give her a soft kiss. When I pull away, she smiles, mouthing the words "Thank you" and she returns her head. When all of this is over, I think I'm going to ask her to be my girlfriend.

Suddenly, my phone rings, and by the tone, I know it's Tyler. I look to Steph, and she nods, signaling I can answer the phone. I quickly get up, grab a towel, and head towards the living room.

"Hey ty"

"Hey Josh, are we still down for practice next Thursday?"

" Yeah, I'm good"

"Do you wanna come over and hang out?"

"Can't, busy"

"Doing what?"

"Oh nothing, just helping out a friend"

"Oh I see, so you have found another friend?"

"Ty, its that girl I was telling you about"

"Oh, how's that going?"

"Amazing, she's a great person, I'm really starting to fall for her"

"Have you asked her out yet?"

"No, but I'm going..."

Suddenly I see Steph walk into the living room, still wet, and in the same clothes.

"What are you d..." I start before I notice the blood red stain on her left forearm.

I drop my phone. I rush to Steph before she fell in my arms. I pull up her sleeve to reveal a long, diagonal cut, dripping blood on her arm. Tears quickly fill me eyes. I look to Steph as the color starts to fade from her face. With tears falling down her face, she mutters a few words.

"Please help me"

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Ohh bet you weren't expecting that!

I will probably be updating more now that I'm not in school.

Love Shannonxx