The Hardest Thing

No Sleep

Since I found out, i hadn't been able to go back in the bunk with Eric. I couldn't after what he'd done. Plus Anthony wouldn't let me. "You deserve better than that. Better than him. I know you're not looking for a relationship now. Just know that I love you and I'm here for you." Anthony hugged me before kissing my cheek and helping me into the extra bunk. "Try to get some rest. For me. Ill be here when you wake up," Anthony said shutting the curtain. He pulled up a chair grabbing his blanket sitting in front of my bunk. I turned over laying there tears streaming down my face. I couldnt do this. I wasn't that strong.How was I gonna last a couple more months with Eric? I couldn't even last a hour... A little over four hours later the bus came to a stop. Anthony pulled his chair away before climbing back in his own bunk. Eric woke up asking the guys if they'd seen me. They replied no. "I guess she already got off. Ill find her later. Lets go guys." I heard them all follow suite. After the door closed, I pulled the curtain back. "He's gone." I looked up to see Anthony staring down at me. "Get any sleep?" "No.""Didn't expect you to. That's why i stayed up all night making sure he didn't come back here. He doesn't have the right to anymore. Not after what he's been doing." I climbed out looking up to Anthony. "It'll be alright love." He pulled me into his arms, "Let's get out of here.Take your mind off this for a while." I nodded as I pulled away grabbing my stuff going to the bathroom.