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Matthew's POV
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As the car drove off, I headed inside. I looked around to see if Kassidy had left anything behind. But nothing downstairs, was hers. I went upstairs to her room and there was a note that was folded up and lying on the dresser. I didn't dare to read it, because myself would break down. But I had too. What if it was important?
I grabbed the note and sat on her bed.
"To Matthew" on the front.
I opened it and a bunch of blades fell out. There was drops of blood on the paper, making it look wrinkly and old.
I read aloud, "Hey Matt. Just wanted to let you know that I'm still pissed about the while Ashley situation," I sighed and continued, "But I understand. You tried explaining and I didn't listen. You have been an amazing boyfriend and best friend to me. I still like you Matt. But I called Dylan because I had to get my mind off stuff. Just know, if I'm ever in danger I'll be in the right place in the end :)," this part made me think suidicially, "I put all my blades in here so you can flush them for me. Text me lots and we can hang okay? If I left anything, let me know and I'll come by or you can drop it off. Love you Matthew. Forever&Always. Love, Kass."
I wiped away a few solid tears and I smiled. Kassidy took her time to write me a note..
I stood up and walked downstairs. In the couch area, lied her big bear, jar of sweets, and Pringles. I grabbed it in a huge pile and threw it in the back of my car. I started the engine and headed to Kassidy's flat.
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After about a 30-40 minute drive, I pulled up to her driveway. It was still dark. About 10 or 11. I got out of the car and looked up. A window was open because you could hear music. Then I saw two shadows.
"Don't you dare touch my fucking stuff again you piece of shit!"
"I'm sorry Dylan I didn't mean to! I was just clean-" Then there was a scream. Soon, it began to rain again.
"I said! Don't. Ever. Touch. My. Shit. Again!" Between every word there was a slap, followed my cries and screams.
Was Dylan beating her? He better not be.
Then I see a shadow disappear and I heard the front door unlock. I twitched my head.
I saw Kassidy run out and pause, "Matt?"
I looked at her and there were red hand prints on her skin, "Kassidy? What the hell happened?!" I looked up again and I saw a figure holding a gun to his head and BOOM.
She screamed again, "Dylan?!" I dropped the stuff and ran inside following Kassidy. As we ran up the stairs, we heard sirens. She grabbed my hand and we ran faster. When we got to the room, Kassidy screamed, "Dylannnnn!" She rushed to his side and knelt down in a pool of blood, resting her head on his chest.
"Dylan, wake up!" she cried, "Wake up, please!" She tried to find a heartbeat and found nothing, "Dylan! Dylan no! God no, no, no, no, no!"
I went to her side and knelt too, in the bloody pool. I wrapped my arm around her shoulders and she turned to me, shoving her head into my chest. I rubbed her back and hugged her.
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Cops finally arrived to the scene and ran upstairs. Kassidy was still crying.
"Sir, Ma'am. What's going on?"
"My friend shot himself in the head after I touched his stuff, when I was-was cleaning!" she cried.
After about an hour of questions, a cop escorted us out and demanded us to go home. We nodded in reply and got into my car. Kassidy grabbed her stuff and sat in the passenger seat. She buried her head in the bear and cried more. I backed out of the driveway and drove home. It was real quiet until I started a conversation.
"I'm sorry," I whispered.
"It's alright," she said.
"Kass?"
She made contact with me and turned down the radio, "Yeah?"
I swallowed, "Did he...beat you?"
She stared at me and faced forward, shaking her head slowly, with a frown.
"Kassidy, please tell me the truth."
She took a deep breath and sighed, "He did when we were dating and was before he shot himself."
I sighed and shook my head.
"What?" she asked.
"He beat you.."
She nodded, "And...?"
"What do you mean 'And?' Kassidy he beat you! He hit you! He can't do that!"
"It's okay Matt. It's over," she grabbed my hand and squeezed it.
I look over at her, "Still...."
She giggled and kissed my cheek.
We drove home, the long way. The road that had the view of the sea.
It was 11:56pm when we got home.
I shut down the car and open my door, "C'mon, let's go watch a movie or something," I suggest. I look over at her and she's sleeping with the bear. I pulled out my phone, snapped a picture, and got out. I closed my door and walked over to her side. I opened her door and lifted her up, and took her inside. I lied her down on a couch and went back out to grab her stuff. I slammed the door and locked the car. I headed inside and set the stuff down, locking the door behind me.
I went to the couch, picked her up again, and headed upstairs. I went into the master bedroom and set her down on the bed. Her body was limp and tired. I went down and brought everything up. I forgot to pick up the blades so I did and I flushed them, just like the note told me too. I tucked in Kassidy and made a group chat with everyone, "Guys, do you wanna go to the water park tomorrow? It'll be hot. 😎"
I plugged in my phone and hopped in the shower, washing my hair.
After I was done, I brushed my teeth and combed my hair. I went through my drawers looking for pjs. I found fuzzy pants and I figured no shirt because it's hot as hell in my flat. I untucked Kassidy to take off her uggs and tossed them aside. Her suitcase and purse was still in my car, but I'll get that tomorrow morning. It was 12:32am and I was beat. I grabbed my phone and unlocked it, putting on the Ed Sheeran station on Pandora, and the first song that came on was Kassidy's favorite, Moments by One Direction. I lied down and wrapped my arm around Kassidy's waist and pulled her close. She flipped her body and faced me, with closed, mascara filled eyes. I kissed her forehead and fell asleep quick because today was gonna be me and Kassidy's second official date at the waterpark.
I fell asleep smiling because her presence was there with me which made me happy.
