Survival In The City

9

trust me, I don't need it I said, turning on my heels lets go bitches! I yelled, my voice cracking. Everyone's eyes turned to me, I shook my head, plastering a smile on my face. The girls gave me a reassuring smile, I turned to the boys. meet you in the food court? Colbys piercing blue eyes met mine, showing no emotion see you in two hours I nodded my head and we all walked into random stores. I was scanning the isles, running my fingers against the clothes against the rack hey, Melanie? Kat spoke softly, I turned to see her blue eyes, soft. They had warmth to them yeah? I croaked. Her face formed into a slight frown whats been going on? I took a deep breath in, trying to control my emotions. My glossy eyes met hers Kat, Joels dead I sobbed, she wrapped me into a hug; pulling me closer to her hey, hey its okay. We stood there for a few minutes before I pulled away oh, baby she said, wiping underneath my eyes and cheeks.

thanks Kat I whispered, forcing a smile on my face. I turned my attention back to the clothes on the rack, pulling off a black sleeveless cropped shirt and some ripped blue jeans, Kat grabbed a see-through black shirt and some yellow pants. We payed for our clothes and met everyone at the food court hey girls! jakes warm tone greeted us, he was smiling wildly

whatttt? I glanced around at everyone, who had smiling faces. wheres Colby? everyone looked in different directions oh hes shopping Sam spoke up. My attention turned to Kat, she was just as confused as me on that note, lets go get some food Kat I dropped my bag

yes sir she said as we both placed out bags under the table.

hey mel? my heart dropped, burning. I turned to see Joel, people walking through him. His lifeless eyes latched onto mine yeah? I whispered. Stopping in my tracks

Melanie, you okay? Kats voice rang. I kept my eyes on Joel, ignoring Kat. I saw tears streaming down his face Jacobs not okay, he doesnt want to talk to me. Can you please go check on him? he exhaled please he whispered, his voice letting out all of his emotions

yeah I nodded before turning to Kat I-I need to go. Ill and be back before the stores shut

wait, whats happening her voice edged with concern

hurry Jacobs worried voice, in the back of my mind

I need to go, Ill explain later I said, walking back to the table, grabbing my stuff. I turned and bumped into Colby hey, where are you going? I looked over his shoulder to see Jacob crying

i-I need to go, Ill be back I said, pushing past him, his strong hand gripped my wrist

ill drive you our eyes met, his full of concern, lips slightly parted

hurry I whispered, walking away, I heard Colby tell the others that we would be back before rushing to my side.

The car ride was silent, except for me telling him where to turn. stay I said as I climbed out of the car, shutting the door. I ran into the house, opening the door Jacob? I said, walking through the silent house, I made my way upstairs. The bedroom light was on. As I made my way closer, the sound of loud sobs became clear. I opened the bedroom door and saw Jacob, blade in hand oh Jacob I whispered as brown eyes locked with mine.

im sorry I I gripped him into a hug

dont be I let Jacob cry into my shoulder, texting Colby you can come in, just be downstairs for a bit I heard hic car door shut and the front door open, Jacob lifted his head its Colby, I told him to stay downstairs Jacob simply nodded his head Jacob, I know how you feel, but I did the same thing and was nocked out for almost two weeks. Joel loves you, what happened to him was something he didnt feel comfortable talking about. Dont get me wrong, Im so mad at him but I respect him. I know he regrets it. I know he hates seeing you in pain. Please, just talk to him Jacob nodded his head ill leave you two, call me if you need me my eyes scanned the room and Joel, if he needs me, come and get me and with that I left the room. I walked down the stairs Colby lets go I watched as Colby grabbed the keys everything okay? he asked.

never I sighed I wish it was sometimes though my eyes locked with Colbys as we climbed into the car. Hey Melanie, I got you this he said as he pulled out a black velvet box its a promise ring, its to let you know that no matter what happens ill be here for you I opened the box to see a red Chrystal on a black ring. On the inside where the words I promise engraved on the inside. its beautiful I said, chocking up but Colby I cant let you promise that my glossy eyes met his

I cant stay around for long, ill fuck you guys up he laughed

were vampires, well be fine. The only way I wont be fine is if you leave, that night. It, it showed me that I need to be with you his eyes now glossy

need or want? I said, letting a single tear run down my burning cheek.

Melanie Im sorry, I didnt mean it like that I chose to stay silent, putting the ring on my finger can we stop by my house and grab my phone please?

of course, weve got all day I smiled softly, looking down at the floor you have a beautiful smile

My eyes wandered up to him and I felt my cheeks turn red thanks he nodded his head and turned his attention back to the road. We stopped at my house "I might just jump into the shower, make yourself at home" Colby smirked and laid down on the couch "the Wi-Fi password is on the fridge" I said before jogging up the stairs. I walked to my bedroom, opening the door I realised that I had only actually woke up today, my room was the same as I left it. I walked to my bathroom, turning on the shower. The hot water hitting my skin helped undo the many nots in my back. I washed my hair, scrubbing violently; trying to get the last month out of my head. I got out, wrapping myself in my dark grey towel. I walked to my cupboard and picked out a guns and roses cropped long sleeved shirt and a pair of black ripped jeans, I connected the chains to them before throwing my new clothes in the washing machine. I jogged downstairs to see Colby laying on my couch, scrolling through his phone; I made myself a sandwich and jumped on the island. I had no need to use my powers, I liked it that way. It was like I was normal, like my parents didnt just curse me. I felt a pair of cold hands snake around my waist, followed by a breath on my neck yesss? I said, turning my face to see Colby.