Bullied by Ashton Irwin

Chapter 8

It's been about a week, and I havent heard from Michael. I had thrown away all my extra blades. As I was walking from my locker, someone grabbed my arm and pulled me close. It was Ashton. "Hey Ash. Have you seen Michael?"

"Uhh I don't think so? Why? You guys are like, best friends, shouldn't you know?" he asked, confusion in his eyes.

"Well . . . we kind of had a fight and I haven't heard from him." Suddenly, before he could reply, the bell rang. He gave me an apologetic look. "We'll talk about this later!" he said, running to class since the halls had become empty.

The day seemed to drag on. It felt like the world hates me right now, and I hate it. When I was walking in the hallway, I found one of Michaels ex-girlfriends. He's only had 2. "Hey, Isabelle. Have you heard from Michael? I have to talk I him and he hasn't been here." She looked at me and it looked like she was about cry. "I guess you didn't hear."

"Hear . . . hear what?" I said carefully, not sure if I wanted to know.

"Michael killed himself, three days ago. At least that's what everyone is saying."

I felt my chest tighten and I got angry. My best friend was gone and it was because of me. I ran out of the school, it was my last period anyways.

I went over to Michael's to see if the rumors were true. I knocked on the door. His mom opened is. "What do you want?" she grumbled. I could practically taste the cigarettes and drinks.

"Er, is michael here? He hasn't been in school and I'm worried about him."

"I don't know where he is."

"Ok, thank you." I didn't know who else to go to. I started walking down the street, and I heard foot steps behind me. I didn't think to turn around, and I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. It was Sarah. The last person I wanted to see right now.

"So, Megan, where are you going? And what are you doing skipping school?"

"I'm going home. And if you are so worried about me skipping school, then why are you?"

"Because I had a feeling I would find you out here. With no one to protect you."

And with that she punched me. I fell to the ground and she started kicking me. Suddenly, as if an Angel, Michael came over. I don't know where from, but he did, and he shoved Sarah away. My vision became blurred, and the last thing I saw was Michael picking me up.

I woke up in the hospital. Suddenly, everything started coming back. Skipping school, Sarah, then an Angel named Michael. All I know is that Michael is with me and that's all I need right now.