Piercings And Tattoos

35

I woke to an empty bed as the sunshine blinded my eyesight. Stretching, I checked my phone for messages, a million from Cole asking about Frosty and I which I wasn't prepared to talk about.

"I didn't want to disturb you, Bronx informed me about what River has been up to and i personally dont want you involved in it anymore." Frosty softly said leaning against the doorway in his grey sweatpants. I frowned at his comment and the fact that he has been conversing with Bronx; they were friends after all but after the whole Bronx history and what i currently had with Frosty it made things.... complicated.

"I appreciate your concern F, but i can take care of myself. Besides i am a good asset to the team." i got up out of bed and pushed past him to see the others in the kitchen. I blushed at the fact that i was only in a large t shirt and underwear which would leave a large interpretation. It was too late to hide from the others as they looked over at me.

"Someones awake..." Bronx mumbled.

"Whats the deal with River now?" i asked and folded my arms. The group exchanged glances and looks as if contemplating whether to tell me or not.

"Hes planning something big and we have no idea to what it is." Cole informed me, he kept going on about how we had to stop him and how Frosty steped in to defend me about not getting invloved which earned dirty looks from most the group as if i had cheated on Bronx with Frosty. I bit my lower lip and frowned.

"Anyways we all have to get going. Graduation is in like a couple months and id like to actually pass my exams, we all know how trials were." Bronx stood to his feet and left the apartment. On that note everyone took their leave and once the door closed finally Frosty turned on me.

"What the hell was that!" He exclaimed.

"What do you expect! I want a part of whats going on. Im the only one that can get close enough to him and maybe put a stop to all of this!" i half yelled, it was really no point in arguing with him anyways.

"No, i get a say now. Maybe Bronx was too lay back in seeing you get used and hurt but not me. You mean too much to me now to let you go off in a mission that potientally get you seriously hurt." Frosty's comment was enough to see that he truly cared but i had made my own mind up. i was old enough to know what to do.

"Okay..." i mumbled and walked away to grab my keys. I needed space to clear my head.

xxxx

Coles POV

Bronx had been in a mood since the meeting at Frostys apartment. I could tell he wasnt coping with the whole situation but he had Reeve now. Light knuckles ratted against my door before it opened ajar.

"Im sorry to interrupt you." Serena said and came into my room. I smiled at her but she didnt smile back.

"Whats wrong?" i asked as i watched her take a seat on my bed.

"Cole... I need to say something. It all about time i said something anyways." she spoke so soft i moved closer to grasp her hands.

"I need to start getting my life together. This life isnt what i want. And before you say anything i have thought about everything."

"Okay. I understand you have to start planning for after graduation."

"But Cole... I want out. Out of this life, this situation. I can't be with you anymore." My heart stopped suddenly at those words. I couldnt believe what i was hearing, the girl infront of me looked so small as the room around me started to spin.

"You can't be serious... We've been through so much and.."

"Cole, I'm sorry but i need a better life and you cant supply that" Ouch, now that really hurt.

"You have no idea what i can and can't supply. This situation, this "life" isnt going to be forever but if you want out then fine. You obviously can't see that i am perfect for you, All ive done for you..." i held the tears back and turned my back away from her. Her Soft, Delicate hands touched my back but i shrugged out of her touch. Soft footsteps, a closed door.

I never saw her again.