Little White Lies || Cricky [C]

43 | Isolate

Chris's POV

It's been a few days and almost everyone has learned to stay away from me, thankfully. The boy follows me everywhere though. I can't take a piss without damn near tripping over him.

We were out in the yard right now. I was sitting on a table, smoking a cigarette. The boy was babbling about something, but I wasn't really paying much attention. I was trying to see if I recognized anyone here. So far there was no one.

"Cerulli! You got a visitor!" One of the guards called from across the yard.

I handed the cigarette to the boy. "I'll be back, I guess."

I walked towards the guard. He cuffed my hands behind my back.

Who would visit me? I doubt it's Ricky. I know he's upset.

They brought me to a room with a few tables in it. Andy was sitting at one, staring at me.

The guard uncuffed me and I sat down. He retreated to the other side of the room.

"Hey." Andy said. "How you holding up?"

I shrugged. "I'm fine."

He sighed. "Are you sure you want me in charge of everything?"

"Yes. You're the most capable. You're usually in control of yourself, unlike the others. My business would fall apart if I tried to put anyone else in charge."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." He said.

"Look, If I go away, I need you guys to all split up. That detective, he has warrants and charges against all of you. He's just waiting for the right time to act on them." I told him. "I was told that if I don't cooperate, he'll come after everyone. I don't want any of you guys going to prison. Especially Ricky. He can't be here. They'll tear him apart."

"What do you mean?"

"He's got charges against all of you. I don't know if it's real or if it's bullshit, but I don't wanna take chances. If I get any kind of sentence when I go to trial, I want all of you to split up and be on standby until I get out."

"Alright." He sighed. "I'll tell the others."

"Thank you." I said. "How's Ricky?"

"High...He hasn't left your room in days. He locked himself in."

"Try and get him out. Please. Before he falls into a bad depression. Keep him occupied. I don't want this to affect him too badly."

"It's already affected him Chris. He doesn't want you to go to prison. He's scared."

"I know. But just try for me."

He nodded. "Alright."

"Kuza said the guy in the pictures isn't even Oli."

"It's not." I told him.

"So, what are the chances that Oli is the one framing you?"

"It's definitely a possiblity. Look into it. Find him."

"Alright, we'll do everything we can. I gotta go. I promised I'd be back like an hour ago."

He got up and hugged me.

I watched as he walked out.

The guard came over and brought me back outside. I was heading back to the table I was sitting at but Matt wasn't there. I looked around and saw him held up againt the fence by his throat by another inmate.

I sighed and walked over. I wasn't in the mood to fight, but I promised the boy I'd protect him. I hooked my arm around the other man's throat and leaned into his ear. I lowered my voice. "You have 3 seconds to let go of him before I break every bone in your fucking body."

He released him and spun around to look at me. It was an inmate that I hadn't seen before. "Who the fuck are you?"

"Oh, you haven't heard?" I asked.

He swung at me, his fist connecting with my cheek.

I was momentarily stunned by the blow, but I quickly recovered. I hit him back hard across the face. I ducked down and went behind him. I kicked him in the back of the knee and he fell to the ground. I hit him in the back of the head and shoved him to the ground.

I placed my foot on his throat and stared down at him.

"Don't fuck with me." I growled.

I spit blood out and kicked him in the side of the head, over and over. He was unconsious now. He was bleeding.

The guards ran over and grabbed me. They pulled me away and shoved me up against the fence. They cuffed my hands behind my back and shoved me to my knees. They held me there while another one dragged the other man away to the infirmary.

Matt was just staring at me. He looked scared of me.

The guards pulled me to my feet and dragged me back inside.

Fuck.

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They closed the door and I was alone. They left me alone in here, in the dark. They said I get to stay in solitary for a week. Which is absolute bullshit. I fought a guy so I get locked in a dark room by myself for a week. That's real fucking nice.

I leaned my head back against the wall. This is gonna be a long fucking week.

I can't wait until I'm just outta here. I didn't do anything wrong. I'm being fucking framed. I dont even fucking belong here. Well, I do, but not for this.

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Ricky's POV

I woke up to knocking on the bedroom door. I stood up, stumbling a little bit. I opened the door, leaning on the wall.

Andy stood there. "C'mon. Come down stairs. Remingtom cooked."

"Huh?"

"Chris told me to make sure you didn't stay in here for too long."

"Chris? You saw Chris? Is he home?" I asked.

"No. I went to visit him. He wants to make sure you're taken care of."

"Oh..." I mumbled. "When's he gonna come home?"

"I don't know."

I sighed and let him pull me out of the room and down to the kitchen.

I sat down at the table and Remington handed me a bowl of spaghetti.

"Thanks." I mumbled.

I'm not really hungry, but I may as well eat. I can't remember the last time I actually sat down and ate anything.

Andy sat down across from me, Remington next to me.

"Wheres everyone else?" I asked.

"Working, mostly. And I think Spencer went to see Kuza." Andy said.

"Oh."

All of a sudden, Remington gave me a hug. "It's gonna be okay. He knows what he's doing."

I nodded. I guess. I miss him. I don't want him to go away. He didn't do this. "It's not fair."

"I know. It's stupid and wrong. We're gonna find Oli." He said.

"And kill him?" I asked.

They both looked at each other before looking back to me. They seemed hesitant to answer.

"We...We don't know yet. Chris didn't really say. He just said to find him." Andy finally said.

"Well you should." I mumbled. "He deserves it for what he did to Chris."

"He'll be dead the moment Chris gives the order." Andy told me. 

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sorry i haven't updated. i started rewatching fairy tail bc i was bored and that's been taking most of my attention. 

~xxLux