Sought and Snatched

Chapter 11 Pt. 2

Josephine's P.O.V

Five years ago...

When the bell rang for class to be over. I quickly grabbed my stuff, grabbed Clara's hand, and scurried off towards the door. When we made it out the hallway I wiped my brow. I hadn't even noticed I was sweating.

"Are you scared of them?"

"Maybe a little."

"I won't let them hurt you. I promise and besides, they're harmless."

"Hey ladies." I turned around then gulped. It was Emma that had called us. Crap.

"It's Clara and Josephine right?" Ava added. The smile she gave us sent a cold chill down my spine and I froze.

"I heard you two were talking about this little crush that you have on Liam." Ava barked.

"I don't have a crush on him," I said meekly.

"Oh really? Because I could have sworn you two were talking about him." Ava replied as she looked over her perfectly manicured fingertips.

Clara pushed me aside and stood in front of me. "Whatever you heard was none of your business."

Ava narrowed her eyes. "Look. Everyone knows that Liam and I like each other."

"And you're saying?" Clara challenged.

I tugged on the hem of her shirt but she just ignored me.

"I'm saying to back off." Clara and Ava stared each other down. Then a voice broke the tension.

"Hi, Josephine!" We all turned and it was Liam a few feet away. He flashed his gorgeous smile at me. I hunched over Clara trying to hide and gave him a wave back. He beamed and continue walking the other direction.

"Huh... Looked like to me that Liam isn't aware of this whole liking Ava situation. Now if you excuse us we need to go." Clara took my hand and steered me to the restroom. Leaving Emma and Ava with angry glares at us.

When we got to the restroom I and Clara broke out in squeals. "Ahhh" "I told you!"

"I can't believe-" The restroom door was opened and Emma and Ava walked in.

"You should really know how to shut your mouth." Ava retorted at Clara. In a blink, Ava grabbed Clara's luscious blonde locks and steered her into a bathroom stall.

I watched in horror as Ava grabbed Clara's head and dunked it into the toilet.

"What are you doing?" I rushed over to them but Emma cut me off and pushed me against the wall.

My head went smack against the concrete and a cracking sound followed. I fell to the floor and struggled to regain consciousness.

But I could see what Ava was doing to my best friend crystal clear. Clara's arms wailed and thrashed around.

Ava lifted her head. Clara coughed up toilet water and gasped for air. "Stupid bitch." Ava sang in Clara's ear. Lust and anger consuming her eyes.

Then she shoved Clara's head in the toilet again. She laughed as she watched Clara struggle. I panicked, she was under there for too long. But I stayed put on the floor.

"Stop! You're going to kill her!!"

"Shut up!" Emma yelled at me.

"Please stop," I whispered in between sobs. Hot tears trickled down my cheeks.

Clara wasn't moving her legs and arms anymore. I froze. "Shit," Ava whispered.

"Let's get out of here!" Emma replied. Ava and Emma rushed out of the restroom. I ran towards Clara's body.

Her eyes were closed and her mouth was slightly open. I moved her damp hair away from her face. "Clara! Clara. No-no-no." I moved her body away from the toilet. I placed my ear next to her mouth and nose.

She wasn't breathing. I placed two fingers on her wrist. No pulse. My stomach twisted. I interlock my fingers and placed my hand on her chest. I began chest compression. But her chest wasn't falling.

I pinched her nose and took a deep breath. I placed my lips on her mouth and gave her two breaths. I repeated it over and over but nothing was happening.

I felt her arms against my skin and it was cold. Ice cold. She was dead. I don't know how long I stayed in the bathroom until someone found us but it felt like hours.

Somehow this felt like it was my fault. Why didn't I back her up? Why did I stay there and do nothing? I could have done something. I felt powerless and useless. I sat there in fear and now my friend died because of it.

All because of me.

Hi guys! Here's another chapter! What do you guys think of Josie's back story? It's really sad, isn't it? I hope this explains why Josie acts the way she does.

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