Why Try

Part 6: Dealing

Cameron's pov:

After the 'escape' a cop drove me and Ariana to the police station so I could explain what happened. However I didn't speak at all, I just stared at the wall ahead of me as they repeatedly asked me questions. It all hit me then, I was literally abducted and beaten none stop for a whole week. They told me we'd talk about in a few days to get more information, they even suggested me to go to the hospital but I instantly refused. Hospital means more questions. Something I didn't want or need. I just wanted to go back to the hotel and be with Ariana. I missed her too much.

Right now I'm sitting on my bed in fresh clothes, I just got out of my long shower, it resulted in me yelling in pain every 3 seconds because soap kept touching my wounds. Everyone left me to give me some space but the last thing I wanted was to be alone. We're all going to leave in a few days, thank fuck, finally I could go back to my house and feel safer.

I tried sleeping but everytime I closed my eyes I was back there. In the dark yelling for help, being beaten for hours and hours everyday. I layed down keeping my eyes open at all costs, it was silent until I heard my phone go off a few times. I ignored it at first but it got repetitive so I groaned and picked it up. I instantly smiled when I saw who messaged me:

Ari: hey

Ari: you okay?

Ari: sorry that was so stupid, of course you're not

Ari: can i come? it doesn't feel right for you to be alone

Me: yeah, you're right

Ari: okay i'm coming, unlock your door

I got up to unlock my hotel door and turned around to crawl onto my bed. I slowly sat up on my elbows and observed the room, it was much tidier than I remember, there were no bottles lying around, or clothes. Strange, I'm a very messy person. I shrugged it off guessing it was the cleaner or something. I lay back down and stare at the white ceiling, which I tend to do a lot now.

There was a soft knock on the door, "Cam?" I heard Ariana's voice call for me. "Come in" I said barely audible, surprisingly she heard me and stepped in. "Hey" she sadly smiled while shutting the door. I didn't reply, instead I just lightly pat the space beside me on the bed for her to come and lay. She layed down beside me under the covers and sighed. "How you feeling?" She asked softly. I could tell something was eating her up. I faced her and stared into her eyes, another thing I tend to do a lot. Which I don't mind, I could stare at her eyes all day to be honest. "Not the best" I smiled trying hard to not look upset. She also smiled but very weakly. The room was peacefully silent. "When do you need to go back to the station? I could drive you if you'd like?" She suggests keeping her tone low. "In a few days, and yeah that'd be great" I smiled softly. We were in a comfortable silence before she spoke up. "What- what happened in there?" She hesitatingly asks. I shut my eyes and shake my head. I didn't even notice I was crying till a tear dropped onto my pillow. She shuffled closer to me and put her head on my chest. She lifted up my shirt and began scratching my back in a comforting way. "It's going to be okay" She kept repeating that before we both fell asleep in eachothers arms.

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Next morning

"OH MY GOD YOU'RE OKAY" I heard Louie scream as he busted my door down. I rubbed my eyes and felt arms grab onto me. I looked down and saw Arianas left leg and left arm holding onto me. "Shh, yes I'm okay" I slightly chuckled waving my arm around for him to quieten down. I slowly got out of Arianas embrace and instantly run into Louies arms. "I thought I lost you" He whispered as he hugged tighter. "No, never. But you are hurting me a little" I chuckled. "Shit, I'm sorry" He apologised as he pulled away. "Where were you last night?" I asked Louie. "I was in my room, they didn't tell me you were back until you were asleep. So I didn't-"

"WHERE IS SHE?!" I heard Addison scream as she ran into the room, tripping over herself. "Hey, shh, she's sleeping" I referred to Ariana. "Oh shit" she covered her mouth. She stared at me shaking her head slowly with tears in her eyes and I engulfed her in a hug. "Hey don't cry, I'm here" I ensured rubbing her back. She didn't say anything but held on tighter. "You're gonna hurt her" Louie chuckled. She quickly pulled away and wiped her tears. Louie cleared his throat, "So, are we gonna ignore the fact that you were sleeping with Ariana?" "Um, yes we are" I said in a duh tone. "I knew it" Addison joined. I shook my head at both of them. "We're trying to lighten the mood, we know you probably don't want to talk about it so if there's anything to take your mind off everything, we'll do it" Addison ensured me. I looked back at Ariana, who was still knocked out cold. "How did she not wake up?" I asked still not taking my eyes off her. "I don't know, but she hasn't been sleeping properly ever since.." Louie slowed down. "Yeah" I simply replied.

"We should go, to give you some time alone and figure stuff out" Addison said and Louie nodded. "Thank you, I love you guys" I opened my arms for a group hug.

a/n: sorry for the short chapter