All It Took Was One Look {DISCONTINUED?}

Chapter One // Angel

   I laid alone in my bed, wrapped around my blankets as small salty tears stained my face. Jason was the love of my life, or so I thought. And before you start assuming things, no, he did not dump me. And he didn't cheat on me either. Our relationship was healthy, loving, and simply amazing. Sure, he was possessive at times, and a bit protective, but I thought it was kinda cute.

   We fought like many couples do, and always forgave each other in the end. Even though Jason's temper was...scary. But this last fight...let's kust say it didn't end well.

  Either way, I left him. And though what Jason did to me was...just horrible, my heart still aches from the pain of heartbreak. 

   And so, I've held myself up in my room since the breakup. I haven't eaten, haven't gone to work, haven't spoken to my friends, I've even smoked a few cigarettes, purposely burning my fingertips with my lighter. I've just been a complete mess. The only good thing that has come out of this so far is my inspiration to paint. I've made several so far, and I think they look good.

   Suddenly, I hear the sound of jingling of keys before hearing the front door of my studio apartment open, then slam shut. Fear washes over me as I hear footsteps near my bedroom door, thank the lord I had it locked. I feard it was Jason, since he still had the key to my place.

   " Angel? Are you in there?" Relief washes over me when I hear Nolan's voice as he gently knocks on my bedroom door," Open up Angel. We know you're in there."

   " We?" I ask, my voice muffled by my blankets.

   " WE"RE HERE TOO!!!" Amy screeches, causing a laugh to escape me when I hear Emily -her twin sister- scold her for being too loud," Let us in now so I can SMOTHER you in a big hug!"

   I groan and bury my head in my pillow," No."

   " Angel, open up already. Or SO help me, I will break this door down." I heard Emily threatened, which only made me want to laugh.

   " You know how much that will cost me, and I'm practically broke as it is." I state, smirking to myself when I hear Emily sigh in defeat.

   " Angeeelllll....!!! Please!" I hear Amy whine, scratching at my door like a whiny dog," It's Friday! You can't lock yourself up in your room for the ENTIRE weekend!"

   " Yes, I can. And I will." I respond, trying to wrap my blanket around myself more," Now go away...."

   " Don't be like that Angel....! We're your friends, practically family!" Amy protests, Emily and Nolan agreeing with her," Let us in already. We just want to comfort you in your time of need!"

   I sigh to myself, knowing that Amy will continue to whine till I opened up. I reluctantly sit up on my bed, stumbling towards my door. I was still in my PJs but I didn't care when I unlocked my bedroom door and allowed my friends in," My god Angel! Have you eaten? Why do you look so pale?!" Amy question, as she checked all over my body," Have you been taking your medication? You haven't cut again have you? Or tried to-"

   Worry gnaws in my stomach when I see my friends' worried expressions," Amy Amy...I'm fine. P-Promise" I try to reassure her, but she doesn't stop looking me over," Come on Amy, settle down now."

   Emily was able to pry her twin off me, allowing me to sit down on my bed. The three of them sit down in front of me, all of them sitting criss-cross applesauce," How have you been? Since the...breakup." Nolan asks, worry clearly swimming in his green eyes.

   I sigh, tugging at the sleeves of my shirt nervously," I've been...better." I answer honestly, avoiding their gaze. Tears begin to swell up in my eyes as I continue to speak," I-It's silly...I'm the one who dumped him, yet I am the one who's throwing myself a p-pity party..."