Silent Memories (Emery Scott)

Chapter Forty

~Emery Scott

The mood between Axel and myself has changed massively, there wasn't a lingering darkness like before. A weight had been lifted in a way that was refreshing. It was like coming up for air after being underwater for a period of time. But, that doesn't mean it has been all fairytales and rainbows. I didn't want to worry Axel, I didn't want to worry my friends. We was finally in a place where there wasn't any fights and we truly felt happy. Then... The text messages started happening again. It had been a while since the first one so I thought it was a joke someone to scare me off, but it wasn't and they were progressively worsening.

I pulled my phone from my pocket moving it between the palms of my sweaty hands. Axel was asleep in my bed oblivious to my panic attack that happened during the night. I took a deep breath and opened  the message.

'I know where you are, you will get what you deserve' it read. I didn't know what to do or how this person had even got my number. I knew I needed to talk to someone about it but who? I didn't want to burden Axel and my friends if I told my parents I would be removed from college immediately.  I began to type a reply, do I answer and fall right into their lap? Do I ignore it and potentially it will go away? I took a sigh clicking my phone shut only to be startled by Axel wrapping his hands around my waist pulling me into a warm tight embrace. He made me feel safe.

"Good morning" he mumbled into my neck, I chuckled softly as his stubble rubbed against my neck. I span myself round and placed a peck on his lips. He smiled softly at me. "I could get used to this" he  mumbled as he stretched himself out. I nodded in agreement placing my phone back in my pocket.

"Me too, but sadly I need to leave you. I have classes" I replied pouting as I slipped on my jacket and shoes.

"Ugh, school. How could we forget. Maybe if we stayed laid up in bed... naked they'd never miss us" he whispered as he crept up behind me again. I shook my head pushing him slightly.

"Noooo, this is the first day. I'm going" I replied pulling my hair into a lose ponytail. He sighed and grunted as he pulled himself out of my bed walking over to the bathroom where he has now started putting in little essential items for his stay overs.

"You look beautiful" he said in between the brushes of his teeth. I smiled softly, it's amazing how with a few simple words he can make me forget the text messages that I had received over the last few days.

The drive to campus was short, but sweet. It was nice to be back to the classes, it is weird how I love the familiarity of a routine. It was nice to spend the time with my family, Axel, his family and my friends but I loved learning. Maybe I am an odd person.

Axel soon parted ways with me when he saw his friends, especially the girl that throws herself all over him. I try not to let it irritate me but it was beginning to fuck me off, it was clear that axel hadn't told his friends that we were together, I don't even know why. But, I knew that I have to take baby steps with him, especially after everything he has told me.

I met my friends in literature sitting down next to Vera I opened my binder to bring out the assignment that was due today. I must admit it was a big surprise when Axel joined me, I half expected him to sit with his friends. He smiled at me softly as he pulled out his notes. We didn't speak much it wasn't until my phone buzzed that he was interested in what I was doing.

I pulled my phone out my pocket feeling my heart beginning to beat rapidly.

Unknown.

It read, I gulped slightly and placed it back in my pocket earning a confused look from my boyfriend. He mouthed 'who's that' I shook my head slightly and replied 'do not be nosy'  feeling like a panic attack was going to happen at any second. It must have not shown on my face because he went back to paying attention to our professor as he began to read us what our next assignment would consist of and how many parts.  I needed to know what the text said, but I couldn't open it in public and it was playing on my mind drastically.

After the class finished I quickly rushed to the toilet shutting the stall door I placed the lid down trying to slow my breathing as I opened the text. Why, why was this happening and why were they tormenting me? How am I to even know if this is connected to the person who attacked me that night.

'I wonder how people will feel when they find out what a slut you are'

I began to type a message back feeling pissed and confident at the same time as I felt absolutely terrified.

'Why are you doing this?' I replied.

'Because you deserve everything coming to you' they replied back. I shut my phone off exiting form the stalls I looked at myself in the mirror, you could see a hint of fear in my eyes. I needed to figure out who was doing to this to me, and fast.

I splashed some water into my face drying it quickly I left the bathroom only to crash into Axel. He had a worried expression on his face. I knew that I couldn't keep this from him for long but I didn't need to make things tense between us, I wanted to enjoy the happiness with him for a little longer.

"You took ages, is everything okay?" He asked I nodded with a small smile I went to place a kiss on his lips but he moved resulting in pure shock.

"Somethings wrong tell me" he demanded.  I was pissed that he rejected my kiss, but I didn't want to over react.

"Nothing is wrong" I replied as I began to walk down the hallway only to be met with Axels friends waiting for him at the end. That's why he was acting so cold. I shook my head and smiled at them politely. I glanced back at Axel and his friends and I sighed as I walked away. He had a look on his face like he was going to say something but he didn't. Instead his friends and him walked in the opposite direction.

I knew that axel wasn't fully ready yet I did, I loved him despite that. But sometimes it was fucking hard for me. With everything going on this was not what I needed, I wanted his comfort not a cold shoulder, I pushed the rejection off and made my way to the last class of the day ring to convince myself I could manage the last 60 minutes. Before I stepped inside my phone went off again.

'That looked like it hurt' the text read from the unknown number.

I pushed the tears back despite how badly it hurt.

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Hello my babies!!!! How did you like this chapter?? I was so excited to continue on with this little storyline.
There is no happiness for long I'm afraid.

Any ideas on who it could be?
Are you pissed at axel bc I am.

Let me know!!!

Love Kiera xx