Something Beautiful

Something Beautiful Chp 4

                                                                          Delilahs Pov

I turned around and went to go try all the clothes on ,and into the dressing room.I sat on the small bench,locking the door taking a deep breath."Don't let him get to you,hes Just a friend,nothing less,nothing more.Just.A.Friend"I choked on my thoughts blinking my tears away.And shut my thoughts up,long enough to try on the clothes..I wiped my face and put a smile on,walked out and handed them to the cashier.She smiled from him to me,and rung them up ,he paid for it all.Taking my bags in his hands we walked out of the store,"Uh,mind if we go to the food court,im thirsty"he said looking around for it.

"No" i simply said,my tone was alot more angrier then i intended it to be.He gave me a stern look and then nodded when my expression softened up.I swallowed the knot in my throat as we walked over to the food court

"ill be right back,you want anything?"he asked putting the bags down in the chair next to a small table.

I sat down and nodded "can i get a mango smoothie..please?"looking at my feet.He nodded going over to get the drinks as i sat down,i messed with my phone to see if i had any messages from my ex,i had 5..

"Hey babe im sorry about last night"

"Babe where you at?"

"Babe?Sweetie?Babycakes?"

"Answer me damn it"

"You know what?Fine,were through.Prude bitch"

I felt my self gasp,and felt my stomach grow hollow..I tried not to cry,and instead,though about last night when James' held me close to him..I bit my lip from it quivering trying to contain the tears as i looked up to see where he was at.

Over by the smoothie shack,he stood off to the side,talking to a girl who had long long black hair ,very skinny and curvy,she wore tight jean shorts,and a crop top that showed her belly button piercing.She touched the bottom hem of his shirt.He smiled laughing with her ,I felt my heart almost drop to my stomach..So i did the only thing i knew ...

I ran.

Tears flooded out through my eyes and down my cheek,reaching the hollow of my neck.My vision becoming blurry.I couldnt deal with any of this ,everything kept crumbling down on me.I thought he was there for me,i thought he was different.He was just like the rest of the guys,he only felt bad for me.He doesnt care,he just did it out of generosity.I kept running,hearing my name being called out in the distance..I kept going ,and going till i reached outside ,it had started to rain..thats what you get,bipolar weather in California.

I felt my tears run in with the rain drops,my clothes getting damp,my hair falling wet.I kept running barely seeing,my heart beating fast.I heard him call out my name,i kept running unable to stop my feet.I wanted to stop,but i couldnt,my feet wouldnt give in.I kept going my chest heaving with my tears.I turned the corner  and ran as far as i could till my legs gave in..I dropped to my knees on the wet cement,my heart aching..I felt like no one wanted me,not my mother,not my father,not James..not Alan,not anyone..I cryed my eyes out..I heard a horn honk loudly,i ignored it continuing to cry..How could he..how could he!

I felt someones hand on my shoulder and a deep soft voice say "its okay.shh..its okay,"it cooed into my ear,i felt my self grow tired,my eyes giving in,the head ache pounding from all the crying.I finally started to pass out.I felt myself being lifted up off the ground and placed in a dry chair.My head felt like stone..as i drifted off into a deep,dreamless sleep..my thoughts too overwhelming.

                                                                           James Pov.

I carried her up to the house,and up the stairs.She was soaking wet,i sighed trying to think of what to do..I shook my head,taking her to the bathroom,i grabbed a towel and dryed off what i could.I gently shook her awake,she shook her head not wanting to wake up.I shook her gently,and said calmly "you have to change.."trying to wake her,she wouldnt move.She groaned slightly when i shook her again,"wake up,you need to change,then you can go back to sleep..get.up"i said more firmly.

She swatted at my hand and nodded,i helped her sit up .She yawned exhausted,her lips pouting."help me.."she said falling back into her sleep.I sighed rolling my eyes and decided to take off only her first layers,putting a huge tshirt over her and helped her put on an old pair of pjs on.I chuckled as she turned over curling up,i shook my head shaking her again,she stretched her arms out for me.This girl is something else...I felt terrible for everything thats been happening to her lately.But she still owed me an explanation as to Why she ran out..

I carried her to the guest room,and gently laid her down..and covered her up in the satin covers.She instantly snuggled up into the pillow,and held onto it.I had to smile,i closed the door walking out and back downstairs..i stopped midway.I heard light footsteps come from the den..My heart pounded ,i slowly and quietly went back up the stairs and stood at the top ,watching the bottom,as to see who it was.I covered my nose and mouth,not making a sound as i watched.A guy about my height eating an apple walked out and towards the living room,i recognized the arm band tattoo.I sighed coming down the stairs ,"You idiot,do you ever fucken knock?scared the shit out of me"i said harshly sitting down across from him on the couches.

"Yea Yea Yea,who actually Knocks these days jamie?No one,thats who."he said taking a bite of the apple.I rolled my eyes,stupid ass.This was Tony,my step brother,the Only sibling i talked to,but barely at that.He was in his own little world.

"Soo ,wheres uncle?"he asked looking around pretending to be curious.

"hes in atlanta,on buisness"i said firmly.If he knew about Delilah,hed have a fit..

and if Tony knew about having a girl in the house,especially if its just me and her,he would be all over me egging me on to "get some"...and i didnt want to hear it.

"so..here all alone then?"he asked his eyes flickering to mine.,they were strange..

I nodded hesitantly.."Yes,now,what do you want?"i asked crossing my arms

"i need five grand"he said straight forwardly.I shook my head

"i dont want to know,and im too tired to even ask.."i said sighing as i got up to get the money

he laughed and whistled loudly at my agreement.Like i said,fucken idiot.

i came back handing him the cash,i needed to get him out and far away as possible."alright,have a nice trip,bye."i said sarcastically as i followed him to the front door.

He laughed "nice seein you too bro" as he walked out and dissapeared into the night.

I locked the door,and sighed leaning my back against it.Glad that shits over with..

I walked up the stairs not even bothering with dinner,i dont seem to eat very much anymore anyways..

I went over to my room,and heard a small sniffle from behind,i turned "J-james"she said standing in her door way.

i cleared my throat and nodded"yes?"i said as softly as i could.

"c-can i sleep in your bed again?..please" she asked sadly.

I swallowed the knot in my throat and rubbed my neck,"u-uhm..yea,sure?.."i said completely unsure.

She closed her door and came over following me into my room..

I yawned and laid down on my usual side,she climbed in and got under the sheets,she curled up like she had done before..I turned my back towards her,then decided id ask..

"whyd you run out earlier?.."i asked ,it was silent..i turned over to see her fast asleep hugging the sheets.I sighed reaching over turning the lights out,id ask her tomorrow i guess.

I soon enough fell asleep also my head sinking into the pillow,as i too,sunk into a deep sleep..