Contrary || l.p.

14. No Second Chances

"Don't get to close, its dark inside. That's where my demons hide."

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I was so paranoid that I was going to run into Isaiah again, that I was checking over my shoulder every five seconds.

Concentrate on getting to the music room.

Liam will meet you halfway.

You'll be fine.

My heart dropped, for I was nearly certain that I heard Isaiah's laugh come from behind me. I snapped my neck to look towards where I had heard the laugh, and I was slightly relieved that it came from an asian guy who had his arm around his girlfriend. He caught me looking and sent me a nod of the head. I gave him a small smile and watched as they passed by me. Letting out a long sigh, I double checked to make sure that Isaiah was no where to be seen.

Just as I was about to turn back, someone grabbed my arm.

"Jess!" His voice said.

I shrieked and punched him in the stomach.

He shouted in pain and hunched over. "What the hell?!" The person that I had just punched looked nothing like Isaiah, but he was surely the same height, and had quite a few tattoos.

I gasped as I realized that I had just punched Liam in the stomach. "Liam!" I shouted and grabbed his shoulder. "Oh, gosh. Are you alright? I am so sorry! I thought you were Isaiah!"

He hissed as he grabbed ahold of my arm for support. "That's okay. I've been hit worse. I never really thought you'd ever punch me to the point where it hurt, but fuck, you got me this time," he choked out, breathlessly.

I giggled and gave him a hug in replacement of my punch.

He scoffed playfully and wrapped his arms around me. "How are you feeling?" He asked into my ear.

I shrugged through the warmth of his arms. "Terrible, now that I nearly killed you."

He chuckled. "It would take a lot more to kill me, Jess."

I rolled my eyes and we separated our hug. "I still feel really bad. I'm sorry."

"It's fine," he shrugged and motioned towards the music room, finally standing up straight. "Come on. Let's go."

I walked by his side and continued on with checking over my shoulder. Although Liam was with me, the paranoia still stuck with me through our entire walk.

I finally felt a large wave of relief splash over me as we finally reached the door of the music room.

"See?" Liam nudged me. "That wasn't so bad."

I smiled as he opened the door, but my smile faded drastically as I saw the scene that was happening in front of me. Liam had spoken too soon.

"I am not kidding right now. You need to leave," Ava demanded the guy who stood before four of my best friends.

Isaiah began refuting. "I just want to talk," he huffed. "You think I just left, not feeling guilty about what I did?"

Jay stepped up. "Isaiah, I suggest you go right now. We don't want to hear it, and if Jess really wanted to talk to you, then she would," he seethed.

He shook his head. "But I-"

"Isaiah," I cut in coldly.

Everyone turned to me in shock that I had arrived.

"Jessie!" Isaiah breathed. "What are you-"

"Leave," I demanded. "Now."

He marched towards me. "I'm not gonna leave until you-"