Josh drove me home after the overwhelming encounter with the crowd.
He played a bunch of retro beats and sang in an unflattering tune.
"I wanna dance with somebody." He screeched, practically ripping out my eardrums.
I thought Mariah on New Years was bad, but this is just a new level of terrible.
I am so used to being surrounded by people who are talented vocally so...
This wasn't it.
"I wanna feel the heat with sombody!" He continued.
I shifted in my seat uncomfortably.
He seemed to notice this and stopped. He took a good look at me before bursting into laughter.
"I was just messing with you." He wheezed.
I laughed. Not my fake, plastic laugh, but a genuine laugh.
We jammed out to songs for the rest of the ride, each of us enjoying the company of the other.
Unfortunately, the store we were at wasn't far from my place, so we were there in a jiffy.
I really didn't want to leave. I had been so distressed over the past few weeks and this was one of the only times I had some real fun.
"Thank you for the ride." I smiled kindly and reached for the door handle.
"Wait!" He stopped me, grabbing my arm gently.
I looked at him, eyebrows scrunched in confusion.
"Your number." He said.
I smiled at him and nodded. He handed me his phone and I quickly punched in my digits.
"We should hang out again sometime." I said.
He smiled at me in a friendly manner.
Before I could reach my door my phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Ava! Come quick!"
The line went dead. The contact number was Cierra but Finneas was the one who called. This sent me into an instant panic, attempting to get there quickly.
I fumbled with the keys in my hand, trying to find the ones for my car. Once locating them I clicked the unlock button and hopped in quickly.
I sped.
Which was probably a terrible idea now that I think about it. If I got pulled over and arrested, I don't know what I would do. All I know is that right now - no yesterday I needed to be with Cici.
God, I hope she's okay.
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Blood.
A trail of blood was what I was met with upon entering the house.
The second thing I saw was Finneas rushing over to his girlfriend who was clutching her stomach tightly.
No.
Oh God no.
Cierra looked up at me, her eyes wet with tears.
I pulled on my hair and winced. Everything was falling apart and for some reason, I thought it was my fault.
"She's... She's.." Was all my best friend could muster before breaking down once more.
She?
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