Trading Places

Chapter 9~ Without You

Heey guyss!!! God I left you all with a giant cliffy last chapter, so I'm not gonna do Craig's P.O.V. till the next chapter. Please don't kill me guys ;_; I really like life and breathing so please don't plan to murder me. I'm probably gonna end up updating this story the most since I'm so focused on the plot.... And stuff. :3 Warning: Just a bit of cursing. Anywhore enjoy beauties!!!------->>>>

(Sidewalk by Tameka's House 5:00 A.M.; *Tameka's P.O.V.*)

I don't know how long I stayed on the ground but I know it's been a while. Tears are still flowing down my face. I can't stop crying.... He's gone... I started crying harder.

"D-Damn it..... N-No..... Craig..... Craig...... No..... He... He can't be... That b-bastard's l-lying..... I won't believe him..."

I sniffed and wiped my eyes. Damn I hope no one sees me... I have to pull myself together. I took a deep breathe and let it go slowly, counting to ten. But the lump in my throat just won't disappear... I know he's not dead but.... What if my father is right? And that it's not some sick trick.... I shook my head as tears brimmed the corners of my eyes again. No I won't believe that bastard, I won't. I started running in the direction of Craig's house. 

"Craig please be there..... God please let him be okay. Please......"

I ran across the lawn and rang the door bell several times. No one came to the door so I started knocking.

"MAMA C!!!! JO!!! CRAIG!!!!! PLEASE OPEN UP!!!!! YOU GUYS OKAY???!!!!!!"

The door creaked up when I was about to knock again. Something's not right.... The door opened all the way and surprisingly Ray was in the doorway with his head down... He had kind of a creepy smile on his face, something definitely isn't right.... 

"Oh hey Tams.... What are you doing here huh?"

Okay something is really wrong here Ray would never dream of getting up this early. And he never looks down when he talks.

"Ray what the hell is wrong man? Why are you acting super creepy?! When did you get here and where's Craig? Where's Mrs. C and Jo?!"

He creepy smile grew wider and he chuckled. He took a step towards me and I stepped back. What the hell is going on with him?!

"Oh Craig? I don't know. Remember he's gone missing? Silly Tammy forgetting about your best friend like that!" 

He did a crazy laugh and pointed to the living room.

"Mrs. Crippen and Jo are taking a little nap so don't worry about them... You should go get ready for school. Hehe don't wanna be late..."

I gritted my teeth and pushed him out the way. 

"Ray you know I wouldn't give a damn about school right now if there was something wrong with yo-"

"I TOLD YOU NOTHING'S WRONG I'M FINE TAMEKA!!!!!" 

That's bullshit. Ray never calls me by my real name unless he needs to and he wouldn't yell at me for nothing.

"Bullshit Ray show me your face now."

He frowned and backed away shaking his head.

"No Tammy I swear I'm fine.... I'm perfectly fin-"

"MOMMY!!!! MOMMY!!!!"

He lifted his head and his eyes were white like this morning. Shit. Ray started laughing crazy again as I ran to the living room. Damn it that was Jo. What the hell happened?!