There's more to life (Adopted by Brendon Urie) | #2

#21

Song of the Chapter: Just Hold On by Presence

James' POV

What. The. Fuck. Have. I. Done.

I woke up with a throbbing headache, I was never good with alcohol. I could only have a few drinks before I would wake up with a hangover the next day. I remember what I did 20 seconds after opening my eyes. Party. Ashley. Anna. Peter. Fuck.

I grab my phone and groan at the light.

From Ashley: had fun last night 😉

From Layla: hdjdf djx wha

Ok. That was a drunk text from Layla last night.

From Layla: WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO YOU FUCKING IDIOT IM GOING TO KILL YOU
To Layla: I know I'm stupid
From Layla: STUPID! That doesn't even describe it.

I sigh and grab some advil and water. I toast some bread and eat it at the kitchen table.
"I'm off to work."
"Ok mom, have a good day."

To Layla: does Anna know?
From Layla: yes
To Layla: is she ok?
From Layla: I don't know I haven't seen her but I'm guessing fucking not.

I don't even know how it happened. Ashley just made a move and wouldn't get off and Peter saw it and obviously thought the worst. I really hope Anna is ok.

To Anna: hey I'm sorry please let me explain
From Anna: please don't talk to me James

I started crying she hated me, and fair enough I did such a stupid thing. Oh god if Pete or Gerard find out, they are actually going to knock my door down and kill me.

Anna's POV

I drink my coffee, watching some YouTube. Pete walks in and sees my puffy face and red eyes.
"Ok, who do I need to kill?"
"Dad didn't tell you?"
"Tell me what? I was joking what happened?" He comes and sits next to me on my bed and watches the screen.
"James. He screwed up."
"What did he do?"
I grab my phone and show Pete Peter's messages and the photo I got sent.
"Where does he live?"
"No Pete no please don't."
"Fine but shouldn't you talk to him?"
"I know but I can't bare to see him Pete. He hurt me I wanted to relapse and he did that Pete." I choke up and hold back tears.
"Ok I understand." I places his arm around me and we just watch YouTube for a while.

———

"A you ok?" Dad says. I had finally gone downstairs after staying in bed all morning and afternoon. I shake my head and flop on the couch. Mum comes over and gives me in a warm hug.
"Ice cream?"
I shake my head.
"What would you like?"
"Nothing thanks I'm good."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah thanks mum."

There was a knock at the door and Abigail walks in.
"Hey." I smile.
"Cut the crap I heard what happened." She says and sits next to me and hugs me.
"He hurt me Abs I don't even know why." I cry.
"I know he did and you didn't do anything."

———

James' POV

There was thumping at my door and at first I thought it was a murderer. I open the door to see not a murderer but I was still about to be murdered.

"James you better have a good fucking explanation. I've just gotten off a 11 hour flight to hear that you fucked up." Abigail holds me up against the wall, her hands around my neck. Peter takes her hands from around my neck so I can breathe. I was thankful for that but I did not appreciate the angry glare I got. I did deserve it though.
"Explain. Now." Layla says.