I have been so many places. I have a lot of experience with different people. From completely psychotic to any mental illness you could think of, but Luke he was something I cant even describe. He had lost all his sanity in that hospital I dont know what they did to him or what they said, but he isn't the same old Luke. Every time something remotely bad happens he takes more and more pills. It was like a drug. It kept him "happy". Im not saying it's insane to be happy, what's insane is stacking on pills just to feel like you have a purpose to be alive. Every time I complain he says they are his "happy pills" and that its okay. Don't get me wrong I am beyond glad he is happy. I just wish he had a reason to be. Everytime he gets off the pill his happiness drains even more. Soon it'll all go away and I am so scared for that. His sister is scared she has been so anxious. She doesn't eat, not even at the hospital. I'm worried for Luke and Emily. Emily is becoming so fragile and has lost so much weight. It is scaring me. I know I barely know her, but it feels like she is my sister. Anything I try and do to get her to eat she refuses. I have thought about leaving. Just getting my shit and going back home, but no, I can't do that. I can't leave them.
ASHTON'S POV
I fucking hate this. I mean, I am so happy to see Luke and Emily again. Also it was great to finally meet Alice. Luke and her seemed to like each other. What I hate is the affect all of this had on Luke. He acted as if he was a robot. He seemed happy, but only because of the damn pills he takes all the time.Alice hates it. She tells him every time he takes them that she wants him to stop. Although I hate it too, I never say anything. I am the one that put him in this position, I feel guilty enough.
"Hey Ash."
"Hey Alice."
"How are you feeling?" she asked softly.
"Okay.. I am a bit dizzy though." I replied honestly.
"The doctor said that may happen."
I nodded and we continued walking beside one another. It was getting late. I was tired and Emily was passed out on my back.
"Where are we sleeping?" I said breaking the silence.
Luke shrugged and I turned to Alice.
"My old friend Jake lives around here, I am sure he wouldn't mind us crashing for just the night." she said.
Lukes head shot up.
"What's wrong Luke?"
He shook his head, "No-nothing."
I shrugged it off. We continued walking passing houses until we finally got to Jakes. We turned up the driveway and instantly it felt familiar being here. Alice knocked on the door. Luke looked scared out of his mind. Emily had woken up and was now shivering from the night cold hitting her skin. When the door opened an all too familiar face appeared. Luke's eyes darted at me. Then it hit me. This wasn't just any old Jake. This was Jake Bradley. He used to bully Luke until he dropped out, now he moved on to me.
"Hey Alice, what's going on it's like one am." he said.
"I know I'm sorry for coming so late, but this is my boyfriend, Luke, his friend Ashton, and his little sister Emily. We are kind of in a bit of a jam, can we crash here for the night?" she said shakily, like she was scared, "We will be gone before you wake up."
Boyfriend? Did Luke and her move that fast. I looked to Luke, he looked astonished.
"Oh, alright, but Alice, may I speak to you alone?"
She nodded and we followed him inside. He led us to a room. Alice and him left and we shut the door.
ALICE'S POV
Jake grabbed my hand and I instantly regretted coming here. He was that part of the past I want to forget. I have so much history and regrets in my life that I don't want anyone, especially, Luke to know. Just a life of bad decisions, reckless living, and regret. He took me to a room, I had been here before. We came here that night.
*FLASHBACK*
"Stop it Jake!"
"Shut the fuck up you fucking slut!"
*PRESENT*
He pinned me down, I wasn't able to move. I was so scared I wouldn't make it out alive. The thought brought tears to my eyes. He closed the door and sat across from me. The room was just four walls. It was a small space. Probably the size of a small walk in closet. Nothing too big. He stared at me, his eyes looked me up and down. I already felt violated.
"Listen, Alice, I don't like the thought of you and this Luke boy. In fact, the thought revolts me." he said sternly.
I thought what he said over, it was time I finally stopped being scared.
"Listen, Jake, I don't like the thought of you. In fact, the thought revolts me." I mocked.
His muscles clenched.
"Well, you weren't saying that two years ago when you were screaming my name, 'oh Jake, I love you, oh fuck Jake.' Is that how it went, I can't remember for sure?" he smirked.
"Fuck you Jake."
"You want to fuck me again? Well come on babe I'm ready." he winked at me.
I flicked him off and got up to leave. He grabbed my arm and spun me into him. He stared deeply into my eyes. He went to kiss me, but I pushed him off and opened the door to leave. He smacked my ass.
"Go get the boys would you baby?" he laughed.
