Courtney's POV.
I woke up on my bed, with someone else’s clothes on. Oh my god, did I sleep with someone last night? I held on to my head as I stumbled trying to stand up. I had the most painful headache ever. It was as if my brain has just exploded in my skull, tearing apart shard by shard of my memories. I then saw Jacob running towards me from the door.
“easy Shay, get back to bed, I’ll get you some coffee, and some aspirins,” He said, grabbing my arm, holding me so I won’t fall backwards.
I just groaned and nodded. He gently led me back to the bed. I flopped on the bed and pulled the covers up to my neck, I was freezing. Jacob came back with a mug of coffee and some pills.
“here, sit up,” he helped me sit up, as if I was someone who was losing her life battling for some kind of fatal disease.
I obeyed his commands. After I gulped down two pills, I went back to lay down on the bed.
“did you take care of me?” I asked, talking so softly, like I was whispering.
“well..”
“did you?”
“yeah, I did,”
“how’d you find me?”
“I came over, to see you, but you weren’t home, and I saw the party flyer on the floor,”
“thanks, anyways,”
“no problem,” he half-smiled. “well, I’m gonna go now, if you need anything, just call alright? Don’t do anything stupid,”
I pretended to be asleep.
“alright then, love you Courtney,” he whispered and kissed my forehead before he left.
“I love you too Jacob..” I whispered and I drifted back to sleep.
I woke up the second time. I looked at the clock and the hands said it was 8.30pm. I sat up, my head still had a small headache. Not as bad as the one I had this morning though. I went into the bathroom and looked at myself. I saw that girl, standing in front of me, I looked into her green-blue eyes, and saw nothing. I held my wrist up, and saw the thin, small cuts, that used to be, big, red, painful, stupid, and regretful.
Jacob’s POV.
“PARRTAYYYY!” yelled Andy as I tightened my grip on his arm, he gained weight.
“Andy!” I slapped his face softly “we’re gonna go now alright?”
“but I want party,” he slurred.
“next time Andy, next time,” I put him into the passenger seat of his car and slammed the door with such force.
I was mad at Andy, how many times does he have to go through this? But fortunately, he wasn’t as drunk as he usually was. He can recover from this easily.
“look Andy, I’m sick and tired of this, I can’t take care of you forever, yeah, you’re like my brother, but, what if I die? What are you gonna do? Die with me? Jesus, Andy, you need to learn to take care of your—“ I was just saying when suddenly I saw another car getting closer way too fast. Its’ headlights flashed across the street in a mad meandering line, and before I could do anything about it I felt myself crash into it, with full force.
And then, blank.
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Promise Me. Chapter 9 - Girl, I Love You.
Courtney's POV.
I haven’t spoken to Mike and Jacob in a while; I didn’t want to keep pulling them under with me. I love him; therefore I should let him go. I’m sitting at this bar at a new club which just opened tonight. It’s crowded and I’m alone. I’ve been drinking all night. I went to the dance floor and starting dancing, hoping that’ll make me feel better. This guy starting dancing with me, I grinded on him, moving my hips around, I lost myself in ecstasy. He grabbed my waist and turned me around, causing my body to press against his. We were both breathing heavily; I looked into his cold blue eyes, then he leaned in to kiss me. I kissed back, throwing my arms around his neck. After a while, I realized we were making out, in the middle of the dance floor. I giggled when he grabbed onto my ass. I then felt something grab onto my arm and pulled me back. I was too drunk to see whoever it was. What I did see was that thing punching the guy whom I grinded with. I laughed when I saw blood flying everywhere. Suddenly everything went black.
Jacob’s POV.
Jesus Christ, Courtney. She passed out and I caught her in my arms. I sighed and carried her by putting her over my shoulder.
“If you take advantage of another drunk girl again, I’m gonna shove the beer bottle down your throat, you got it?” I said.
The guy put his hands on his face, nodded then ran away. I held Courtney and walked out the bar into a taxi. I told it to wait outside for me. I gently put Courtney into the cab and I went in myself.
“Driver, 67th in Fredrick’s,”
“sure thing buddy,” he replied.
I stroked Courtney’s hair as she lied on my chest, she was so still. She was so beautiful.
“is she your friend?” the driver asked, looking at the rear view mirror.
“no, she’s my ex girlfriend,” I laughed stiffly.
“that’s sweet of you son, to take care of her,”
“yeah, I can’t let her get hurt,” I looked back at Courtney.
“I used to be just like you, but I take of sister like that,” he smiled,
“I’m Bob, you can call me anytime for help,”
“thanks Bob, I’m Jacob, and this is Courtney,”
“alright, here’s our stop,”
“thanks again, I promise to call you if I need anything,”
“I’m right here,” he smiled as I got out the taxi cab with Courtney.
She was barely awake, I wrapped her arm around my neck, I needed her to stay awake.
“whoa Courtney,” I said, holding onto her so she wouldn’t fall.
“hi Jacob, long time no see,” she slurred.
I squinted my eyes and scrunched my nose when I took a whiff of her breath. It’s like taking care of Andy after his Saturday nights. I carried her bridal style and opened the front door with my right foot. She doesn’t lock her door, she never remembers to. After shutting the door I brought her upstairs to our, her room. I carried her into the bathroom.
“Court, stay awake alright? We need to wash you off,” I said taking her shirt off.
She looked at me, her face emotionless. I looked into her eyes, which were completely empty. I took her hand and lead her into the shower. I turned the blue faucet. I stayed behind her in the shower, just in case. She took off her underwear, now she was completely naked. She was shivering. I wrapped my arms around her.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry I left you in the first place, I never should’ve left you,”
“Jacob.. I’m tired..” she said, practically half-asleep.
I turned the shower off and we got out. I dried her off first. I wrapped a towel around her and took off my shirt. I went to the closet to find something for both of us to wear. I grabbed some of my old clothes, Courtney loved wearing my clothes. I’m glad she still kept some of my shirts. I grabbed my old basketball shorts and slipped them on. When I turned around to put Courtney in some clothes, she was already in bed, falling asleep. I smiled and went to her.
“Courtney, sit up, you need to wear something, It’s cold,”
She sat up with her eyes still closed. I laughed and put the shirt on her. I also told her to put on some underwear. And she did. She went to the bed and went back to falling asleep. I grabbed my wet clothes and was about to walk out the door.
“Jake.. Don’t leave..” she said softly.
I turned around and saw her hugging the pillow, I think she was asleep. I went and sat on the bed next to her. I took the pillow away and she shifted on my lap. I rested my head on the headboard.
“I’m not leaving you anymore Courtney, I’ll be here forever,” I kissed her forehead.
I saw her smile softly; there she was, sleeping in peace. I smiled and leaned my head back and tried to fall asleep.
I haven’t spoken to Mike and Jacob in a while; I didn’t want to keep pulling them under with me. I love him; therefore I should let him go. I’m sitting at this bar at a new club which just opened tonight. It’s crowded and I’m alone. I’ve been drinking all night. I went to the dance floor and starting dancing, hoping that’ll make me feel better. This guy starting dancing with me, I grinded on him, moving my hips around, I lost myself in ecstasy. He grabbed my waist and turned me around, causing my body to press against his. We were both breathing heavily; I looked into his cold blue eyes, then he leaned in to kiss me. I kissed back, throwing my arms around his neck. After a while, I realized we were making out, in the middle of the dance floor. I giggled when he grabbed onto my ass. I then felt something grab onto my arm and pulled me back. I was too drunk to see whoever it was. What I did see was that thing punching the guy whom I grinded with. I laughed when I saw blood flying everywhere. Suddenly everything went black.
Jacob’s POV.
Jesus Christ, Courtney. She passed out and I caught her in my arms. I sighed and carried her by putting her over my shoulder.
“If you take advantage of another drunk girl again, I’m gonna shove the beer bottle down your throat, you got it?” I said.
The guy put his hands on his face, nodded then ran away. I held Courtney and walked out the bar into a taxi. I told it to wait outside for me. I gently put Courtney into the cab and I went in myself.
“Driver, 67th in Fredrick’s,”
“sure thing buddy,” he replied.
I stroked Courtney’s hair as she lied on my chest, she was so still. She was so beautiful.
“is she your friend?” the driver asked, looking at the rear view mirror.
“no, she’s my ex girlfriend,” I laughed stiffly.
“that’s sweet of you son, to take care of her,”
“yeah, I can’t let her get hurt,” I looked back at Courtney.
“I used to be just like you, but I take of sister like that,” he smiled,
“I’m Bob, you can call me anytime for help,”
“thanks Bob, I’m Jacob, and this is Courtney,”
“alright, here’s our stop,”
“thanks again, I promise to call you if I need anything,”
“I’m right here,” he smiled as I got out the taxi cab with Courtney.
She was barely awake, I wrapped her arm around my neck, I needed her to stay awake.
“whoa Courtney,” I said, holding onto her so she wouldn’t fall.
“hi Jacob, long time no see,” she slurred.
I squinted my eyes and scrunched my nose when I took a whiff of her breath. It’s like taking care of Andy after his Saturday nights. I carried her bridal style and opened the front door with my right foot. She doesn’t lock her door, she never remembers to. After shutting the door I brought her upstairs to our, her room. I carried her into the bathroom.
“Court, stay awake alright? We need to wash you off,” I said taking her shirt off.
She looked at me, her face emotionless. I looked into her eyes, which were completely empty. I took her hand and lead her into the shower. I turned the blue faucet. I stayed behind her in the shower, just in case. She took off her underwear, now she was completely naked. She was shivering. I wrapped my arms around her.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry I left you in the first place, I never should’ve left you,”
“Jacob.. I’m tired..” she said, practically half-asleep.
I turned the shower off and we got out. I dried her off first. I wrapped a towel around her and took off my shirt. I went to the closet to find something for both of us to wear. I grabbed some of my old clothes, Courtney loved wearing my clothes. I’m glad she still kept some of my shirts. I grabbed my old basketball shorts and slipped them on. When I turned around to put Courtney in some clothes, she was already in bed, falling asleep. I smiled and went to her.
“Courtney, sit up, you need to wear something, It’s cold,”
She sat up with her eyes still closed. I laughed and put the shirt on her. I also told her to put on some underwear. And she did. She went to the bed and went back to falling asleep. I grabbed my wet clothes and was about to walk out the door.
“Jake.. Don’t leave..” she said softly.
I turned around and saw her hugging the pillow, I think she was asleep. I went and sat on the bed next to her. I took the pillow away and she shifted on my lap. I rested my head on the headboard.
“I’m not leaving you anymore Courtney, I’ll be here forever,” I kissed her forehead.
I saw her smile softly; there she was, sleeping in peace. I smiled and leaned my head back and tried to fall asleep.
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Promise Me. Chapter 8 - You Broke Me.
Jacob’s POV.
I walked into the place, solemn and quiet. After the call I had from Mike about Courtney, I rushed to the hospital, leaving Andy at the apartment. What am I going to do with him? He’s a complete wreck. Ashleey just died a few weeks ago, and now Courtney is taking her own life. Oh god, I hate the smell of hospitals. I saw Mike waiting outside, biting his nails. I ran towards him.
“Tell me she’s okay!” I went hysterical, people began to stare. Mike grabbed me and pulled me into a room.
“Man, if you’re gonna ask me about Court then don’t make a scene,” he said.
“I’m sorry, I just, I can’t lose her,” I said softly.
“She’s stable, no thanks to you,” he spat.
“what the hell is that supposed to mean?” I replied.
“you did this! You left her!”
“What?!”
“why else would she do this?! She feels alone!” he said through gritted teeth.
“and that’s my fault?! You’re her boyfriend; you’re supposed to be there for her! That’s what boyfriends do.” I pointed.
“well sue me, ass hole,” he scoffed.
“I’m a ass hole? She probably cut herself because you’re always out with your buddies, having road trips to Connecticut without her, and not even calling,”
“how do you know that?” his voice breaking,
“I know Courtney, I know when something’s wrong, I call her, to ask if she’s okay, and I’m not even her boyfriend anymore,”
He turned away, I saw a tear roll down his cheek. He was lost for words; he didn’t realize Courtney tried to kill herself. Those last words are probably ringing in his ears. His knees buckled and he fell to the ground and broke down crying.
Mike Meesa doesn’t cry.
I stood there, watching the tears fall from his eyes unwillingly. I crouched down and looked at him. I felt like crying looking at Mike at this state. I put my hand on his back, and rubbed it.
“I know you love her Mike, It’s okay to cry,”
“I can’t believe this!” he wailed, “I didn’t mean to hurt her this bad! I broke her.. I broke her..” He repeated it as if he was a baby learning his first words. I held his shoulder and looked down.
“don’t worry buddy, she’s gonna be fine,”
We entered the hospital and saw Massie and Kim waiting outside her room.
“Courtney wants you guys,” Massie said, pushing a streak of her hair behind her ear.
“Courtney’s not looking so good,” Kim continued after Massie.
I placed one hand on Mike’s shoulder after I nodded at two of Courtney’s best friends.
“you ready?” I asked,
He just nodded as we both walked in, unprepared. Her hair was no longer in a neat ponytail, draped over her shoulder. It was loose and tangled, sticking to the sides of her face. She looked unhealthily pale. There were what seemed to be pounds of gauze covering the self-inflicted slash to her wrist.
Courtney’s POV.
I caught the eyes of Mike and Jacob, but I didn’t say anything. My mind was still a bit foggy, but I caught the smell of a hospital and groaned. Mike made his way over to me. His eyes were clouded, staring at me. Jacob stood at the doorway, not wanting to come closer, as if I’m that fragile. Mike motioned at him, but he just shook his head. He looked back at me and stroked my hair.
“Courtney, are you okay?” he asked warmly.
I shakily lifted my hand and pulled his away. I looked out the window; it hurt my eyes with a painful sensation. I rather have my eyes burnt than look back at those two people who’re acting like I’m a spectacle for everyone to see.
“Court, look at me,” he said, sounding more affirming.
I looked back at him. His eyes were now empty.
“you can talk to me,”
“I want to be alone, Mike,” I said, not actually realizing I was saying that.
“wha—okay, we’ll leave,” he voice raspy, like he had been screaming for hours, “just call me, us, when you need something,” He leaned forward and pecked my forehead and left.
He crashed onto the chair outside my room. Jacob was still standing at the door.
“you know all he’s trying to do is help, you better get that attitude in check,” he said, not even looking at me,
I looked away from him, feeling guilty for what I did, even though I really didn’t mean to.
“and how you could you be so stupid Courtney?! Cutting?! Since when?!”
I looked at him, with tears forming in my eyes.
“SINCE YOU LEFT ME!” I yelled.
His stern face fell. I hope those words haunt him for the rest of his life.
I walked into the place, solemn and quiet. After the call I had from Mike about Courtney, I rushed to the hospital, leaving Andy at the apartment. What am I going to do with him? He’s a complete wreck. Ashleey just died a few weeks ago, and now Courtney is taking her own life. Oh god, I hate the smell of hospitals. I saw Mike waiting outside, biting his nails. I ran towards him.
“Tell me she’s okay!” I went hysterical, people began to stare. Mike grabbed me and pulled me into a room.
“Man, if you’re gonna ask me about Court then don’t make a scene,” he said.
“I’m sorry, I just, I can’t lose her,” I said softly.
“She’s stable, no thanks to you,” he spat.
“what the hell is that supposed to mean?” I replied.
“you did this! You left her!”
“What?!”
“why else would she do this?! She feels alone!” he said through gritted teeth.
“and that’s my fault?! You’re her boyfriend; you’re supposed to be there for her! That’s what boyfriends do.” I pointed.
“well sue me, ass hole,” he scoffed.
“I’m a ass hole? She probably cut herself because you’re always out with your buddies, having road trips to Connecticut without her, and not even calling,”
“how do you know that?” his voice breaking,
“I know Courtney, I know when something’s wrong, I call her, to ask if she’s okay, and I’m not even her boyfriend anymore,”
He turned away, I saw a tear roll down his cheek. He was lost for words; he didn’t realize Courtney tried to kill herself. Those last words are probably ringing in his ears. His knees buckled and he fell to the ground and broke down crying.
Mike Meesa doesn’t cry.
I stood there, watching the tears fall from his eyes unwillingly. I crouched down and looked at him. I felt like crying looking at Mike at this state. I put my hand on his back, and rubbed it.
“I know you love her Mike, It’s okay to cry,”
“I can’t believe this!” he wailed, “I didn’t mean to hurt her this bad! I broke her.. I broke her..” He repeated it as if he was a baby learning his first words. I held his shoulder and looked down.
“don’t worry buddy, she’s gonna be fine,”
We entered the hospital and saw Massie and Kim waiting outside her room.
“Courtney wants you guys,” Massie said, pushing a streak of her hair behind her ear.
“Courtney’s not looking so good,” Kim continued after Massie.
I placed one hand on Mike’s shoulder after I nodded at two of Courtney’s best friends.
“you ready?” I asked,
He just nodded as we both walked in, unprepared. Her hair was no longer in a neat ponytail, draped over her shoulder. It was loose and tangled, sticking to the sides of her face. She looked unhealthily pale. There were what seemed to be pounds of gauze covering the self-inflicted slash to her wrist.
Courtney’s POV.
I caught the eyes of Mike and Jacob, but I didn’t say anything. My mind was still a bit foggy, but I caught the smell of a hospital and groaned. Mike made his way over to me. His eyes were clouded, staring at me. Jacob stood at the doorway, not wanting to come closer, as if I’m that fragile. Mike motioned at him, but he just shook his head. He looked back at me and stroked my hair.
“Courtney, are you okay?” he asked warmly.
I shakily lifted my hand and pulled his away. I looked out the window; it hurt my eyes with a painful sensation. I rather have my eyes burnt than look back at those two people who’re acting like I’m a spectacle for everyone to see.
“Court, look at me,” he said, sounding more affirming.
I looked back at him. His eyes were now empty.
“you can talk to me,”
“I want to be alone, Mike,” I said, not actually realizing I was saying that.
“wha—okay, we’ll leave,” he voice raspy, like he had been screaming for hours, “just call me, us, when you need something,” He leaned forward and pecked my forehead and left.
He crashed onto the chair outside my room. Jacob was still standing at the door.
“you know all he’s trying to do is help, you better get that attitude in check,” he said, not even looking at me,
I looked away from him, feeling guilty for what I did, even though I really didn’t mean to.
“and how you could you be so stupid Courtney?! Cutting?! Since when?!”
I looked at him, with tears forming in my eyes.
“SINCE YOU LEFT ME!” I yelled.
His stern face fell. I hope those words haunt him for the rest of his life.
Season 3 ; Episode 1 - New People, New Drama.
Jacy: *sleeping*
Liam: Aunt J, wake up.
Jacy: huh?
Liam: it’s like, 2 pm, aren’t you supposed to be at work?
Jacy: oh crap.. *jumps off the bed and quickly put her pants on* YAM! MY SHIRT! THROW IT TO ME! AND MY PURSE! QUICK!
Liam: *throws her stuff* are we gonna be like this everyday?
Jacy: yes we are. *smiles and kisses his forehead* aren’t you supposed to be at school?
Liam: school is over Aunt J.
Jacy: right. Crap I’m so late!
Liam: *laughs* go!
Jacy: see you later! *runs down the stairs*
Luke: aunt J!
Jacy: well hello there kiddo.
Luke: Grandma made breakfast.
Demi: yes Mia, please sit.
Jacy: I can’t mum, can’t you see I’m late for work?
Demi: I get that but--
Jacy: bye! *goes out and runs into the car**drives to work**gets to work*
Macy: Jacy! Jeez! you said 15 more minutes?! Not 15 more hours!
Jacy: ok ok! I’m sorry!
*they talk while they’re fast walking*
Jacy: is everyone ready? All in their places?
Macy: yeah! I got it done for you, you’re lucky the shooting starts at 2:30.
Jacy: yeah yeah. Where’s Zeela though?
Macy: still crying.
Jacy: still? The break up was last week, it’s not like someone died.
Macy: well I don’t know, Dean really was important to her.
Jacy: *sigh* my headphones?
Macy: *puts them on her head* and this is you’re schedule for tonight’s interviews.
Jacy: great, who do I have to see tonight?
Macy: um, I prefer you not look at number 5.
Jacy: no.. *grabs the clipboard and sees Megan’s name* perfect.
Macy: *smiles nervously* I didn’t arrange this, Bob did it.
Jacy: of course he did.
Macy: and River called this morning.
Jacy: oh? Message?
Macy: yeaup. She’s asking on how your directing and writing job is.
Jacy: I’ll call her later, I can’t believe she didn’t take me with her to Paris. And I’ll tell her *sarcastic* it’s great, even greater my step-sister just bought the block down our street to shoot her new movie.
Macy: I heard it’s gonna be a good movie.
Jacy: *looks at her*
Macy: *shrugs* I said I heard. I heard she even got Megan Fox for a cameo. And just a cameo.
Jacy: *scoffs* we have Riley Michaels and Nicole Anderson, the actor and actress in this age. And our show is high-paid, I’m not afraid of some, Twilight remake with the same actors and actresses. Or she’s probably gonna do a stupid remake of Titanic. Or probably a new movie called I’m-trying-to-ruin-my-sister’s-life.
Ash: Boss!
Jacy: yes Ashleey? My coffee?
Ash: here it is. *hands her the coffee* and good news!
Jacy: bring it.
Ash: yesterday’s episode had over a million viewers!
Jacy: what?!
Macy: *squeals*
Jacy: omg that’s awesome!
Ash: *laughs* I know right! Now you have to get to the shoot or else everyone’s gonna start without you.
Jacy: yeah yeah, I know my drill.
*they stop at the shoot*
Jacy: morning everybody, how you all doing?
Crew: fine!
Jacy: good! Now places! We’re shooting episode 1, season 3.
Riley: hey Jace, I was wondering what would you be doing tonight?
Jacy: I don’t date my actors, Riley.
Riley: uh, right. I’ll get back to work.
Macy: what is your problem?! He’s fine as hell!
Jacy: I’m just, not looking now.
Macy: *mumbles* all you’re looking for is Troyal..
Jacy: I heard that!
Macy: *laughs* I’m gonna go back to work.
Jacy: and we’re rolling! In 5, 4, 3, 2, *silent* 1
*they shoot the episode*
*with River*
River: *at her desk drawing her Spring Line*
Nick: *knocks on the door and opens it* Maam, you’re husband’s here.
River: bring him in. *puts on lip gloss and flips hair* oh and Nick, I told you not to call me Maam. It’s just River.
Nick: *laughs abit* alright, River.
Phoenix: *walks through the door* hey, hows my big fashion designer? *smiles and goes up to hug her*
River: Phoenix! *smiles and hugs him back*
Phoenix: I heard you were having a rough day, what’s up?
River: oh nothing, I’m just, really tired.
Phoenix: *laughs* as always, I told you not to stay up to do your Spring Line.
River: *laughs* you know I have to do my job. And aren’t you supposed to be in the studio with the guys today?
Phoenix: hey baby, I’m a famous musician now, you don’t have to worry. *winks and leans in to kiss her*
River: whoa, slow down there John Mayer. You know you’ll have to work too. You know? To stay fair?
Phoenix: I know sunshine, but I don’t wanna fly back to Wyckoff now, I’ll wait till after your fashion show so you could come with. You know I never make good music without you around. Come on baby please? *puppy dog face*
River: *pushes him* you know that doesn’t work on me. *smiles*
Phoenix: alright alright. *pulls her by her waist as he sits on her desk* then maybe we could do something, tonight?
River: ugh! *slaps his chest* stop smoking, cause you're not getting any from me tonight or any other night. You know we have Avery now. We can’t do any of that anymore. And we can’t have another ‘Bundle of joy’ popping out of me anytime soon.
Phoenix: *sigh* alright alright, this is what I get for marrying you and getting a kid. No more, hot, nasty--
River: nope! Don’t say it here, it’s bad feng shui.
Phoenix: *laughs and rolls his eyes*
River: now, I want you to pack up, and get ready for your trip tomorrow. Okay?
Phoenix: really? Do I have to?
River: yes, Avery’s really excited to see her dad in concert for the first time next week.
Phoenix: i don’t want to leave without you.
River: I’ll be at the concert, I promise. *smiles and kisses him*
Phoenix: mm, you do promise.
River: and you know I keep my promise. *smiles*
Phoenix: *smiles* and nice dress you’re wearing today btw. You look fine in it.
River: I look fine in anything, and you would say anything to get me in your pants.
Phoenix: true.
River: *laughs and pushes him towards the door* now out, I have to get back to work.
Phoenix: *laughs* alright. And baby,
River: yes Phoenix?
Phoenix: *kisses her by surprise*
River: *slaps him playfully* I said not infront of my people! *laughs*
Everybody: whooo~
River: *blushes*
Phoenix: I’ll see you tonight alright?
River: yes, yes you will. *smiles*
Phoenix: Nick, take care of her man.
Nick: that’s my job.
Phoenix: *pats his shoulder* you better do it right. *smiles and leaves*
*with Megan*
Megan: *walks into Starbucks* hi, can I get my usual? No whip no foam.
??: excuse me, I was here first.
Megan: well whatever buddy, I need my coffee. I'm quite busy, unlike some people around here.
??: what’s that supposed to mean? Can you just let me have my co—Megan?
Megan: *turns around* Lucas.
Lucas: oh my god, hey. *smiles* wow, it’s great seeing you here. What are you doing in New York?
Megan: I should ask you the same question.
Lucas: *laughs* wanna grab a chair? Maybe catch up a little?
Megan: why not?
Lucas: perfect. *smiles and grabs his coffee*
*they both sit at a table*
Megan: I thought you were in jail.
Lucas: *laughs* I got transferred a lot, my parents, they try everything to make my life better. And I just got released yesterday. Parents finally bailed me out.
Megan: *laughs* that’s great, and yeah, I know what you mean, my mum has been a wreck since my dad died. She’s been pushing and pushing me and my step-sisters to keep working and working, it’s tiring.
Lucas: oh? your dad died? I’m so sorry.
Megan: nah, don’t say sorry, it was his time.
Lucas: yeah. It’s nice you’re not crying about this like other people would.
Megan: well, why should I cry if he was already there for me? His real job was to raise two beautiful daughters, and he did that. He was done.
Lucas: yeah. That’s right. You’re still strong I see. *smiles*
Megan: *laughs* yeah.
Lucas: so hows you and Caleb?
Megan: *laughs hysterically* me and Caleb? No, no, we’re not together.
Lucas: oh, so you broke up?
Megan: yeah, like before graduation. I knew, we were already over.
Lucas: that’s sad. He was lucky he had you. *smiles at her*
Megan: *laughs* okay? so, what are you gonna do next?
Lucas: I’m gonna be looking for a job. I can’t live on my parents’ money forever you know, I need to be more independent.
Megan: yeah.
Lucas: what do you work as?
Megan: I’m a director.
Lucas: oh, wow. That is, wow.
Megan: *laughs* it’s not really wow.
Lucas: are you kidding? Are you getting all that fame and cash?
Megan: no, I just started. But my step-sister, Jacy, is really bathing in the spotlight right now.
Lucas: oh, yeah, I heard, Jacy Fabergas, big director! Her acting isn’t bad either. I saw her in the finale of Gossip Girl with your other step-sister and their bestfriend, they really made Gossip Girl end with a big boom. It was fantastic.
Megan: *looks at him*
Lucas: not helping?
Megan: not abit.
Lucas: *laughs* sorry sorry. *looks at his watch* I have to go now, but it was great seeing you today. It really was. *smiles and he stands up*
Megan: *stands up too* well, do you want my number?
Lucas: sure. I would love to have your number.
Megan: why do you have to make everything sound so britishy? *gives him her card*
Lucas: *laughs* I’m brit, I have to be cool. *smiles* I’ll see you later.
Megan: *smiles* alright, call me.
Lucas: I will. Good day Megan.
Megan: you too.
*with Edson*
Edson: baby, i feel like, we have this unspoken bond, and I just love how secure you are, but it hurts me that you question that I’m cheating on you, because, you’re the only girl for me. *smiles*
Anna: *smiles slightly* really?
Edson: really. *smiles and kisses her*
*from Troyal and Bjork's room, they put a webcam in Edson’s room*
Troyal: how many girls is that? In a month?
Bjork: let’s see, we have Trey, Anna, Michelle, Olivia, Daisy, Andrea, Rosie.. who am I missing?
Troyal: OO! And Lina! Don’t forget Lina. She was mm.
Bjork: oh my god, I can’t believe I forgot her. She was really fine.
Serena: *walks into the room* hey, I’m right here.
Bjork: *laughs* sorry baby, you know I love you. *kisses her*
Troyal: ok stop! It’s enough seeing Edson say the same thing to every girl he dates here and hearing them moan every single night. And now I have to watch you and Serena Waldorf sucking eachother’s faces off infront of our mission!
Serena: *giggles as they pull away* mission?
Bjork: *laughs* Brethren, explain.
Troyal: my pleasure. *goes up to the chalkboard and flips to the other side of it and a chart is drawn on there* you see my dear future-sister-in-law, this right here, is Edson Rafferty’s life.
Bjork: mmhmm, all the girls, all the sex, all the money, all the time he has wasted is on that chart.
Troyal: Blood, sweat and tears baby.
Troyal and Bjork say at the same time: Blood, sweat and tears.
Silver: *walks in* you guys are talking about the mission aren't you?
Bjork: mission double o 7 sis, i'm like friggin James Bond!
Troyal: James Bond with the tiniest groin in the history of mankind.
Bjork: HEY! I SO DO NOT HAVE A SMALL CROTCH!
Serena: well, it is kind of small. I've seen it before.
Silver: *laughs histerically* nice job sistor! *hi fives Serena*
Bjork: well have you seen Troyal's?
Troyal: HEY! *smacks Bjork at the back of his head*
Serena: *grossed out face* okay? I’m so glad I spent my college years away from you guys.
Bjork: hey! I paid for that, and look how smart and sexy you are now. You like a librarian. Rawr.
Serena: *laughs* Bjork! I’m gonna go to work now. I’ll see you guys later.
Silver: *hugs Troyal* i'll go send her.
Serena: let's go Sil.
Silver: *hugs Edson* i'll see you two morons later.
Bjork: have fun at the Modeling session Rena. *pecks her*
Serena: *smiles and reaches for her trench coat*
Bjork: *sees the scar on her hip and jumps up off the couch* lemme help you babe.
Serena: thanks baby. *pecks him and puts on her coat* I’ll see you guys later, play safe please.
Silver: *laughs at looks at Bjork*
Bjork: *mouths: watch her*
Silver: *Smiles and nods*
Troyal: alright! *laughs*
Serena and Silver: BYE! *leaves*
Bjork: *runs to the couch* popcorn! *grabs the bowl and watched Edson make out with the chick* oh wow, this chick is good, look at her grabbing techniques.
Troyal: *slaps the back of Bjork’s head*
Bjork: OW! Jeez, don’t take out the anger on me, you haven’t had sex in years, because you’re only waiting for your ‘one’ girl, Miss Fabergas. She’s famous now dude, she doesn’t need you, you should find someone else, like maybe Lina, she’d like that, she’s a ho.
Troyal: *sighs and sits down* I just, it doesn’t feel right.
Bjork: dude shut up, don’t ruin this for me, this is like quality porn.
Troyal: You douche, that’s your own brother.
Bjork: so? It’s a different girl.
Troyal: *rolls eyes and thinks about Jacy*
*flashbacks*
Jacy: since you’re moving to Italy, then I don’t think we should date anymore..
Troyal: what? Jacy, this is all wrong, I was thinking maybe we could have a plan, like a long distance relationship pla--
Jacy: YOU THINK THAT’LL WORK?!
Troyal: b-baby..
Jacy: *crying hard* NO TROYAL! You’ll never be here! like you weren’t here a few months ago! and I can’t bare that! So, I’m sorry. Goodbye.. *runs off*
*end of flashback*
Liam: Aunt J, wake up.
Jacy: huh?
Liam: it’s like, 2 pm, aren’t you supposed to be at work?
Jacy: oh crap.. *jumps off the bed and quickly put her pants on* YAM! MY SHIRT! THROW IT TO ME! AND MY PURSE! QUICK!
Liam: *throws her stuff* are we gonna be like this everyday?
Jacy: yes we are. *smiles and kisses his forehead* aren’t you supposed to be at school?
Liam: school is over Aunt J.
Jacy: right. Crap I’m so late!
Liam: *laughs* go!
Jacy: see you later! *runs down the stairs*
Luke: aunt J!
Jacy: well hello there kiddo.
Luke: Grandma made breakfast.
Demi: yes Mia, please sit.
Jacy: I can’t mum, can’t you see I’m late for work?
Demi: I get that but--
Jacy: bye! *goes out and runs into the car**drives to work**gets to work*
Macy: Jacy! Jeez! you said 15 more minutes?! Not 15 more hours!
Jacy: ok ok! I’m sorry!
*they talk while they’re fast walking*
Jacy: is everyone ready? All in their places?
Macy: yeah! I got it done for you, you’re lucky the shooting starts at 2:30.
Jacy: yeah yeah. Where’s Zeela though?
Macy: still crying.
Jacy: still? The break up was last week, it’s not like someone died.
Macy: well I don’t know, Dean really was important to her.
Jacy: *sigh* my headphones?
Macy: *puts them on her head* and this is you’re schedule for tonight’s interviews.
Jacy: great, who do I have to see tonight?
Macy: um, I prefer you not look at number 5.
Jacy: no.. *grabs the clipboard and sees Megan’s name* perfect.
Macy: *smiles nervously* I didn’t arrange this, Bob did it.
Jacy: of course he did.
Macy: and River called this morning.
Jacy: oh? Message?
Macy: yeaup. She’s asking on how your directing and writing job is.
Jacy: I’ll call her later, I can’t believe she didn’t take me with her to Paris. And I’ll tell her *sarcastic* it’s great, even greater my step-sister just bought the block down our street to shoot her new movie.
Macy: I heard it’s gonna be a good movie.
Jacy: *looks at her*
Macy: *shrugs* I said I heard. I heard she even got Megan Fox for a cameo. And just a cameo.
Jacy: *scoffs* we have Riley Michaels and Nicole Anderson, the actor and actress in this age. And our show is high-paid, I’m not afraid of some, Twilight remake with the same actors and actresses. Or she’s probably gonna do a stupid remake of Titanic. Or probably a new movie called I’m-trying-to-ruin-my-sister’s-life.
Ash: Boss!
Jacy: yes Ashleey? My coffee?
Ash: here it is. *hands her the coffee* and good news!
Jacy: bring it.
Ash: yesterday’s episode had over a million viewers!
Jacy: what?!
Macy: *squeals*
Jacy: omg that’s awesome!
Ash: *laughs* I know right! Now you have to get to the shoot or else everyone’s gonna start without you.
Jacy: yeah yeah, I know my drill.
*they stop at the shoot*
Jacy: morning everybody, how you all doing?
Crew: fine!
Jacy: good! Now places! We’re shooting episode 1, season 3.
Riley: hey Jace, I was wondering what would you be doing tonight?
Jacy: I don’t date my actors, Riley.
Riley: uh, right. I’ll get back to work.
Macy: what is your problem?! He’s fine as hell!
Jacy: I’m just, not looking now.
Macy: *mumbles* all you’re looking for is Troyal..
Jacy: I heard that!
Macy: *laughs* I’m gonna go back to work.
Jacy: and we’re rolling! In 5, 4, 3, 2, *silent* 1
*they shoot the episode*
*with River*
River: *at her desk drawing her Spring Line*
Nick: *knocks on the door and opens it* Maam, you’re husband’s here.
River: bring him in. *puts on lip gloss and flips hair* oh and Nick, I told you not to call me Maam. It’s just River.
Nick: *laughs abit* alright, River.
Phoenix: *walks through the door* hey, hows my big fashion designer? *smiles and goes up to hug her*
River: Phoenix! *smiles and hugs him back*
Phoenix: I heard you were having a rough day, what’s up?
River: oh nothing, I’m just, really tired.
Phoenix: *laughs* as always, I told you not to stay up to do your Spring Line.
River: *laughs* you know I have to do my job. And aren’t you supposed to be in the studio with the guys today?
Phoenix: hey baby, I’m a famous musician now, you don’t have to worry. *winks and leans in to kiss her*
River: whoa, slow down there John Mayer. You know you’ll have to work too. You know? To stay fair?
Phoenix: I know sunshine, but I don’t wanna fly back to Wyckoff now, I’ll wait till after your fashion show so you could come with. You know I never make good music without you around. Come on baby please? *puppy dog face*
River: *pushes him* you know that doesn’t work on me. *smiles*
Phoenix: alright alright. *pulls her by her waist as he sits on her desk* then maybe we could do something, tonight?
River: ugh! *slaps his chest* stop smoking, cause you're not getting any from me tonight or any other night. You know we have Avery now. We can’t do any of that anymore. And we can’t have another ‘Bundle of joy’ popping out of me anytime soon.
Phoenix: *sigh* alright alright, this is what I get for marrying you and getting a kid. No more, hot, nasty--
River: nope! Don’t say it here, it’s bad feng shui.
Phoenix: *laughs and rolls his eyes*
River: now, I want you to pack up, and get ready for your trip tomorrow. Okay?
Phoenix: really? Do I have to?
River: yes, Avery’s really excited to see her dad in concert for the first time next week.
Phoenix: i don’t want to leave without you.
River: I’ll be at the concert, I promise. *smiles and kisses him*
Phoenix: mm, you do promise.
River: and you know I keep my promise. *smiles*
Phoenix: *smiles* and nice dress you’re wearing today btw. You look fine in it.
River: I look fine in anything, and you would say anything to get me in your pants.
Phoenix: true.
River: *laughs and pushes him towards the door* now out, I have to get back to work.
Phoenix: *laughs* alright. And baby,
River: yes Phoenix?
Phoenix: *kisses her by surprise*
River: *slaps him playfully* I said not infront of my people! *laughs*
Everybody: whooo~
River: *blushes*
Phoenix: I’ll see you tonight alright?
River: yes, yes you will. *smiles*
Phoenix: Nick, take care of her man.
Nick: that’s my job.
Phoenix: *pats his shoulder* you better do it right. *smiles and leaves*
*with Megan*
Megan: *walks into Starbucks* hi, can I get my usual? No whip no foam.
??: excuse me, I was here first.
Megan: well whatever buddy, I need my coffee. I'm quite busy, unlike some people around here.
??: what’s that supposed to mean? Can you just let me have my co—Megan?
Megan: *turns around* Lucas.
Lucas: oh my god, hey. *smiles* wow, it’s great seeing you here. What are you doing in New York?
Megan: I should ask you the same question.
Lucas: *laughs* wanna grab a chair? Maybe catch up a little?
Megan: why not?
Lucas: perfect. *smiles and grabs his coffee*
*they both sit at a table*
Megan: I thought you were in jail.
Lucas: *laughs* I got transferred a lot, my parents, they try everything to make my life better. And I just got released yesterday. Parents finally bailed me out.
Megan: *laughs* that’s great, and yeah, I know what you mean, my mum has been a wreck since my dad died. She’s been pushing and pushing me and my step-sisters to keep working and working, it’s tiring.
Lucas: oh? your dad died? I’m so sorry.
Megan: nah, don’t say sorry, it was his time.
Lucas: yeah. It’s nice you’re not crying about this like other people would.
Megan: well, why should I cry if he was already there for me? His real job was to raise two beautiful daughters, and he did that. He was done.
Lucas: yeah. That’s right. You’re still strong I see. *smiles*
Megan: *laughs* yeah.
Lucas: so hows you and Caleb?
Megan: *laughs hysterically* me and Caleb? No, no, we’re not together.
Lucas: oh, so you broke up?
Megan: yeah, like before graduation. I knew, we were already over.
Lucas: that’s sad. He was lucky he had you. *smiles at her*
Megan: *laughs* okay? so, what are you gonna do next?
Lucas: I’m gonna be looking for a job. I can’t live on my parents’ money forever you know, I need to be more independent.
Megan: yeah.
Lucas: what do you work as?
Megan: I’m a director.
Lucas: oh, wow. That is, wow.
Megan: *laughs* it’s not really wow.
Lucas: are you kidding? Are you getting all that fame and cash?
Megan: no, I just started. But my step-sister, Jacy, is really bathing in the spotlight right now.
Lucas: oh, yeah, I heard, Jacy Fabergas, big director! Her acting isn’t bad either. I saw her in the finale of Gossip Girl with your other step-sister and their bestfriend, they really made Gossip Girl end with a big boom. It was fantastic.
Megan: *looks at him*
Lucas: not helping?
Megan: not abit.
Lucas: *laughs* sorry sorry. *looks at his watch* I have to go now, but it was great seeing you today. It really was. *smiles and he stands up*
Megan: *stands up too* well, do you want my number?
Lucas: sure. I would love to have your number.
Megan: why do you have to make everything sound so britishy? *gives him her card*
Lucas: *laughs* I’m brit, I have to be cool. *smiles* I’ll see you later.
Megan: *smiles* alright, call me.
Lucas: I will. Good day Megan.
Megan: you too.
*with Edson*
Edson: baby, i feel like, we have this unspoken bond, and I just love how secure you are, but it hurts me that you question that I’m cheating on you, because, you’re the only girl for me. *smiles*
Anna: *smiles slightly* really?
Edson: really. *smiles and kisses her*
*from Troyal and Bjork's room, they put a webcam in Edson’s room*
Troyal: how many girls is that? In a month?
Bjork: let’s see, we have Trey, Anna, Michelle, Olivia, Daisy, Andrea, Rosie.. who am I missing?
Troyal: OO! And Lina! Don’t forget Lina. She was mm.
Bjork: oh my god, I can’t believe I forgot her. She was really fine.
Serena: *walks into the room* hey, I’m right here.
Bjork: *laughs* sorry baby, you know I love you. *kisses her*
Troyal: ok stop! It’s enough seeing Edson say the same thing to every girl he dates here and hearing them moan every single night. And now I have to watch you and Serena Waldorf sucking eachother’s faces off infront of our mission!
Serena: *giggles as they pull away* mission?
Bjork: *laughs* Brethren, explain.
Troyal: my pleasure. *goes up to the chalkboard and flips to the other side of it and a chart is drawn on there* you see my dear future-sister-in-law, this right here, is Edson Rafferty’s life.
Bjork: mmhmm, all the girls, all the sex, all the money, all the time he has wasted is on that chart.
Troyal: Blood, sweat and tears baby.
Troyal and Bjork say at the same time: Blood, sweat and tears.
Silver: *walks in* you guys are talking about the mission aren't you?
Bjork: mission double o 7 sis, i'm like friggin James Bond!
Troyal: James Bond with the tiniest groin in the history of mankind.
Bjork: HEY! I SO DO NOT HAVE A SMALL CROTCH!
Serena: well, it is kind of small. I've seen it before.
Silver: *laughs histerically* nice job sistor! *hi fives Serena*
Bjork: well have you seen Troyal's?
Troyal: HEY! *smacks Bjork at the back of his head*
Serena: *grossed out face* okay? I’m so glad I spent my college years away from you guys.
Bjork: hey! I paid for that, and look how smart and sexy you are now. You like a librarian. Rawr.
Serena: *laughs* Bjork! I’m gonna go to work now. I’ll see you guys later.
Silver: *hugs Troyal* i'll go send her.
Serena: let's go Sil.
Silver: *hugs Edson* i'll see you two morons later.
Bjork: have fun at the Modeling session Rena. *pecks her*
Serena: *smiles and reaches for her trench coat*
Bjork: *sees the scar on her hip and jumps up off the couch* lemme help you babe.
Serena: thanks baby. *pecks him and puts on her coat* I’ll see you guys later, play safe please.
Silver: *laughs at looks at Bjork*
Bjork: *mouths: watch her*
Silver: *Smiles and nods*
Troyal: alright! *laughs*
Serena and Silver: BYE! *leaves*
Bjork: *runs to the couch* popcorn! *grabs the bowl and watched Edson make out with the chick* oh wow, this chick is good, look at her grabbing techniques.
Troyal: *slaps the back of Bjork’s head*
Bjork: OW! Jeez, don’t take out the anger on me, you haven’t had sex in years, because you’re only waiting for your ‘one’ girl, Miss Fabergas. She’s famous now dude, she doesn’t need you, you should find someone else, like maybe Lina, she’d like that, she’s a ho.
Troyal: *sighs and sits down* I just, it doesn’t feel right.
Bjork: dude shut up, don’t ruin this for me, this is like quality porn.
Troyal: You douche, that’s your own brother.
Bjork: so? It’s a different girl.
Troyal: *rolls eyes and thinks about Jacy*
*flashbacks*
Jacy: since you’re moving to Italy, then I don’t think we should date anymore..
Troyal: what? Jacy, this is all wrong, I was thinking maybe we could have a plan, like a long distance relationship pla--
Jacy: YOU THINK THAT’LL WORK?!
Troyal: b-baby..
Jacy: *crying hard* NO TROYAL! You’ll never be here! like you weren’t here a few months ago! and I can’t bare that! So, I’m sorry. Goodbye.. *runs off*
*end of flashback*
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Promise Me. Chapter 7 - Drowning alone.
Jacob’s POV.
This was Andy’s 8th drink of beer.
“Andy stop, you’re going to get yourself killed,” I told him, grabbing his arm.
He jerked his arm away and gulped down the rest of his beer. He lifted his hand up, showing his palm to the bartender, indicating he wants another drink.
“ANDY! STOP!” I yelled.
He turned to me, gave me a glare and went back to his own little hoodlum world.
“sorry sir, we can’t serve you anymore alcohol,” he told Andy.
Andy grabbed him by his shirt. “I’M A FCUKING CUSTOMER! YOU GIVE ME DRINKS. WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!” he shouted right in the bartender’s face.
The bartender fell back and brushed himself off. He then looked at Andy and nodded his head. I turned away for a second and saw Trevor making out with some girl. My jaw dropped a little. I stared at him in disgust. Andy started slurring as he got up. I turned back to Andy, catching him when he was about to fall.
“HEY YOU BITCH!” Andy shouted.
I couldn’t see who he was yelling at. He kept on tripping on his own feet. I didn’t want him to fall face down onto the ground.
“YOU ASS HOLE! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS?! TO MY SISTER!” He stood up on his own.
He grabbed Trevor, dropping the bottle of beer, he was crying, he pushed his forehead onto Trevor’s.
“SHE TRUSTED YOU MAN! WORST OF ALL, I TRUSTED YOU! WE TRUSTED YOU! WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?! HUH!?” he yelled and shouted at Trevor.
Trevor struggled under Andy’s grip, but Andy was stronger. Even if he was 10 times drunker than Trevor was. Andy couldn’t forget his sister, not Ashleey, not even a coma could make him forget.
“let go of me man!” Trevor yelled back.
“FUCK YOU! YOU’RE GOING TO HELL!” he yelled that out so loud, I felt the floors vibrate.
I grabbed Andy and placed both of my hands on his face, forcing him to face me.
“hey! Andy! Not here man! He's not worth it!”
Tears were rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably, he tried looking away.
“ANDY! Get yourself together!” I told him.
“but Trevor’s betraying Ashleey,” he pointed.
“Ashleey’s gone Andy.. she’s gone..”
He shook his head, “no! She’s here! She’s right beside me! She can’t be gone!” he cried even louder.
I pulled his head on my shoulder, hugging him tight.
“well, I didn’t know this was a gay bar,” chuckled Trevor.
I pulled away from Andy and pushed Trevor onto the floor. I punched him in the face, once, twice, thrice, till he starting yelling for help. I felt Andy and some guards trying to pull me off of the bastard. I continued punching him, until he was bleeding through his nose and mouth. I finally got pulled away. He stood up and looked at me in fear, I could see it in his eyes, he was scared of me. And I didn’t mind.
“I know Ashleey didn’t kill herself, and when the police finally find out who did kill her, and if they say it was you, you’re dead Trevor, I’ll kill you, I swear to god I will, I’LL KILL YOU!” I pointed my index finger at his nose. “that’s not a threat, a warning is what it is,”
They took my by the arm and led me and Andy out of the bar. Andy passed out, I pulled his arm and wrapped it around my shoulders and walked back home.
Courtney’s POV.
“Mike, I need to tell you something,”
“what is it Courtney?” he looked at me with those, grey eyes, it made me breathe even harder.
“I- i- hugged Jacob..” I still haven’t pulled away from his gaze.
“what? When?” he looked confused and sad at the same time, it was hard to tell.
“a few weeks ago, the night, Ashleey died,” tears started forming,
“but Ashleey, after the funeral, I told you to stay from him, you didn’t listen,”
“I know, I just, you know I can’t,”
“you could’ve at least tried! Courtney, did you kiss him?”
“no! I didn’t! I swear!”
“well, I specifically told you to stay away from that guy, and, you couldn’t even follow ONE simple rule, just one rule from me,”
“Mike—“
“no, Courtney, I think, I think I should go,”
“I’ll go with y—“ he cut me off.
“no, you stay here, don’t follow me, cause, I don’t want you to..”
He turned and walked away. Leaving me. I wiped my tears and ran back home. I barged into my room and I ran into the bathroom. I saw a perfectly shiny razor on top of the sink. I grabbed it, my fingers delicately lined the blades as I contemplated my decision. I had nothing anymore, no more Mike, no more Ashleey, no more Jacob. I practically betrayed Mike, betrayed him. I let the blades cut into my wrist, and got a towel to cover the gruesome sight. The blood began to show, red and unforgiving. I felt no pain, nothing. This felt better than anything Jacob or Mike has ever done to me. This is what I deserved. I felt dizzy, everything was blurry. I heard someone call out my name, but I wasn’t so sure, it sounded indecipherable. I saw the blood on the towel, it was almost seeping to the floor. I started shaking. I felt someone grab my untouched hand, holding it tight.
“Everything’s gonna be okay Courtney, just stay with me, don’t leave now, please,”
That was the last thing I heard before I faded away.
This was Andy’s 8th drink of beer.
“Andy stop, you’re going to get yourself killed,” I told him, grabbing his arm.
He jerked his arm away and gulped down the rest of his beer. He lifted his hand up, showing his palm to the bartender, indicating he wants another drink.
“ANDY! STOP!” I yelled.
He turned to me, gave me a glare and went back to his own little hoodlum world.
“sorry sir, we can’t serve you anymore alcohol,” he told Andy.
Andy grabbed him by his shirt. “I’M A FCUKING CUSTOMER! YOU GIVE ME DRINKS. WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!” he shouted right in the bartender’s face.
The bartender fell back and brushed himself off. He then looked at Andy and nodded his head. I turned away for a second and saw Trevor making out with some girl. My jaw dropped a little. I stared at him in disgust. Andy started slurring as he got up. I turned back to Andy, catching him when he was about to fall.
“HEY YOU BITCH!” Andy shouted.
I couldn’t see who he was yelling at. He kept on tripping on his own feet. I didn’t want him to fall face down onto the ground.
“YOU ASS HOLE! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS?! TO MY SISTER!” He stood up on his own.
He grabbed Trevor, dropping the bottle of beer, he was crying, he pushed his forehead onto Trevor’s.
“SHE TRUSTED YOU MAN! WORST OF ALL, I TRUSTED YOU! WE TRUSTED YOU! WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?! HUH!?” he yelled and shouted at Trevor.
Trevor struggled under Andy’s grip, but Andy was stronger. Even if he was 10 times drunker than Trevor was. Andy couldn’t forget his sister, not Ashleey, not even a coma could make him forget.
“let go of me man!” Trevor yelled back.
“FUCK YOU! YOU’RE GOING TO HELL!” he yelled that out so loud, I felt the floors vibrate.
I grabbed Andy and placed both of my hands on his face, forcing him to face me.
“hey! Andy! Not here man! He's not worth it!”
Tears were rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably, he tried looking away.
“ANDY! Get yourself together!” I told him.
“but Trevor’s betraying Ashleey,” he pointed.
“Ashleey’s gone Andy.. she’s gone..”
He shook his head, “no! She’s here! She’s right beside me! She can’t be gone!” he cried even louder.
I pulled his head on my shoulder, hugging him tight.
“well, I didn’t know this was a gay bar,” chuckled Trevor.
I pulled away from Andy and pushed Trevor onto the floor. I punched him in the face, once, twice, thrice, till he starting yelling for help. I felt Andy and some guards trying to pull me off of the bastard. I continued punching him, until he was bleeding through his nose and mouth. I finally got pulled away. He stood up and looked at me in fear, I could see it in his eyes, he was scared of me. And I didn’t mind.
“I know Ashleey didn’t kill herself, and when the police finally find out who did kill her, and if they say it was you, you’re dead Trevor, I’ll kill you, I swear to god I will, I’LL KILL YOU!” I pointed my index finger at his nose. “that’s not a threat, a warning is what it is,”
They took my by the arm and led me and Andy out of the bar. Andy passed out, I pulled his arm and wrapped it around my shoulders and walked back home.
Courtney’s POV.
“Mike, I need to tell you something,”
“what is it Courtney?” he looked at me with those, grey eyes, it made me breathe even harder.
“I- i- hugged Jacob..” I still haven’t pulled away from his gaze.
“what? When?” he looked confused and sad at the same time, it was hard to tell.
“a few weeks ago, the night, Ashleey died,” tears started forming,
“but Ashleey, after the funeral, I told you to stay from him, you didn’t listen,”
“I know, I just, you know I can’t,”
“you could’ve at least tried! Courtney, did you kiss him?”
“no! I didn’t! I swear!”
“well, I specifically told you to stay away from that guy, and, you couldn’t even follow ONE simple rule, just one rule from me,”
“Mike—“
“no, Courtney, I think, I think I should go,”
“I’ll go with y—“ he cut me off.
“no, you stay here, don’t follow me, cause, I don’t want you to..”
He turned and walked away. Leaving me. I wiped my tears and ran back home. I barged into my room and I ran into the bathroom. I saw a perfectly shiny razor on top of the sink. I grabbed it, my fingers delicately lined the blades as I contemplated my decision. I had nothing anymore, no more Mike, no more Ashleey, no more Jacob. I practically betrayed Mike, betrayed him. I let the blades cut into my wrist, and got a towel to cover the gruesome sight. The blood began to show, red and unforgiving. I felt no pain, nothing. This felt better than anything Jacob or Mike has ever done to me. This is what I deserved. I felt dizzy, everything was blurry. I heard someone call out my name, but I wasn’t so sure, it sounded indecipherable. I saw the blood on the towel, it was almost seeping to the floor. I started shaking. I felt someone grab my untouched hand, holding it tight.
“Everything’s gonna be okay Courtney, just stay with me, don’t leave now, please,”
That was the last thing I heard before I faded away.
Promise Me. Chapter 6 - You make it hard for breathing.
Jacob’s POV.
I was driving back to the apartment when I thought, when you love someone, you should let them go. And that’s what I should do, she moved on, I should do the same. I stopped on the side of the road, I pressed the heals of my hands to my eyes. This is all too painful. I turned on the radio, hoping music would make the severe thoughts drain out of my head. Me and Courtney’s song started to play. I banged my forehead on the wheel. I didn’t want to but I sang-along to the words anyways.
Maybe it’s true, that I can’t live without you,
maybe two, is better than one,
but there’s so much time, to figure out the rest of my life,
and you already got me coming undone,
I’m thinking two, is better than one,
Who am I trying to kid? I love her, and that’s all I would ever feel like around her. I should go back to Boston, but I don’t want to leave Andy. My phone vibrated in my pocket, I took it out and saw Riley’s face on the screen. I answered.
“Hey Riles,”
“JAAAAKEE! We miss you man, when can we visit?”
“um, I don’t think soon, I’m going through some stuff right now,” I said.
“oh alright then man, take your time, call us, we’re here for you,”
“alright, I gotta go now, see ya,”
“love yah Jakey and Dave says hi bye,”
“love you guys too,” I laughed.
I hung up on them, then I called Courtney’s place, I got the voicemail,
“Hey! You’ve reached Jacob’s—“
“and Courtney’s, I live here also,”
“yeah yeah, future Mrs. Goldstein’s—“
“ugh! Jacob!”
“what? Don’t you wanna marry me?” he asked.
“we’ll talk about this later, so leave us a message! Cause we’re probably just..”
“having sex?” he added.
“yes!” she laughed.
“hot nasty sex, phwoar!” Jacob straddled Courtney and smirked. Courtney pulled Jacob in, then they both rolled off the bed laughing.
“leave a message!” she giggled.
I disconnected the call and threw it on the passenger’s seat. I continued to lean my forehead against the wheel and closed my eyes. How am I ever going to forget her.
Courtney’s POV.
It’s been weeks since Ashleey’s death, the police are still trying to figure out what caused it, whether it was a suicide or.. murder. They haven’t really brought anyone in for questioning yet, they said Trevor found the body but they haven’t found any evidence of him being there during the death. I don’t know, it’s just complicated. I put my hands deep into my pockets while I walked through the park with Mike. I didn’t feel like holding his hand. It just feels bad now that Jacob’s around.
I was driving back to the apartment when I thought, when you love someone, you should let them go. And that’s what I should do, she moved on, I should do the same. I stopped on the side of the road, I pressed the heals of my hands to my eyes. This is all too painful. I turned on the radio, hoping music would make the severe thoughts drain out of my head. Me and Courtney’s song started to play. I banged my forehead on the wheel. I didn’t want to but I sang-along to the words anyways.
Maybe it’s true, that I can’t live without you,
maybe two, is better than one,
but there’s so much time, to figure out the rest of my life,
and you already got me coming undone,
I’m thinking two, is better than one,
Who am I trying to kid? I love her, and that’s all I would ever feel like around her. I should go back to Boston, but I don’t want to leave Andy. My phone vibrated in my pocket, I took it out and saw Riley’s face on the screen. I answered.
“Hey Riles,”
“JAAAAKEE! We miss you man, when can we visit?”
“um, I don’t think soon, I’m going through some stuff right now,” I said.
“oh alright then man, take your time, call us, we’re here for you,”
“alright, I gotta go now, see ya,”
“love yah Jakey and Dave says hi bye,”
“love you guys too,” I laughed.
I hung up on them, then I called Courtney’s place, I got the voicemail,
“Hey! You’ve reached Jacob’s—“
“and Courtney’s, I live here also,”
“yeah yeah, future Mrs. Goldstein’s—“
“ugh! Jacob!”
“what? Don’t you wanna marry me?” he asked.
“we’ll talk about this later, so leave us a message! Cause we’re probably just..”
“having sex?” he added.
“yes!” she laughed.
“hot nasty sex, phwoar!” Jacob straddled Courtney and smirked. Courtney pulled Jacob in, then they both rolled off the bed laughing.
“leave a message!” she giggled.
I disconnected the call and threw it on the passenger’s seat. I continued to lean my forehead against the wheel and closed my eyes. How am I ever going to forget her.
Courtney’s POV.
It’s been weeks since Ashleey’s death, the police are still trying to figure out what caused it, whether it was a suicide or.. murder. They haven’t really brought anyone in for questioning yet, they said Trevor found the body but they haven’t found any evidence of him being there during the death. I don’t know, it’s just complicated. I put my hands deep into my pockets while I walked through the park with Mike. I didn’t feel like holding his hand. It just feels bad now that Jacob’s around.
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