I sat there on the cold tiled bathroom floor. I had been in there for hours, crying. So long I didn’t think I could cry anymore. It was like I was out of tears. Maybe I was just numb. The demons of my mind were back and they were stronger than ever. They just kept on taunting me… I held the cool blade in one hand and my lighter in the other. I couldn’t take it anymore. My demons had won.

I lit up the lighter and ran the blade through the flame. I pressed it to my wrist for a few seconds feeling the burning, yet comforting, pain appearing. I could feel burn blisters forming, but I could care less. I did this about ten more times then the comfort feeling started to fade again. I sighed and found myself sliding the blade across my wrist. I felt blood dripping down my wrist, hitting the floor. I didn’t bother to clean it up, I just cut more.

For a single moment, it felt like everything stopped. It was a peaceful feeling. A feeling I often found myself longing for. It didn’t last long though. As usual, it only lasted a few seconds. I sighed once more and looked at the damage I had done. My wrist was almost completely covered now with cuts, burns, and scars, old and new. I got up, hid the blade, cleaned the blood off my wrist and the floor and carefully slid down my sweatshirt sleeve.

I walked to my room disgusted with myself. I’m twenty-fucking-three years old and fresh out of college, yet I have nothing to live for. I’m just a worthless anxiety filled depressed freak. My family hates me; my best friend is stuck with me since I the incident… it’s like all I do is burden people.

Suddenly, my phone began to ring breaking my train of thought. I grabbed it and looked at the name. Oh god. It’s him.

I shakily put the phone up to my ear. “H-hello?” I stuttered out.

“Hey there, sexy.” a deep voice said, “I miss you so much since you ran away from me. I’m thinking of stopping by your new apartment”

My heart stopped. “H-how do you know where I l-live?”

“Oh, it was easy. You’re not that hard to find. I’ll see you soon.”

Then the line went dead. I sat there, dumbfounded. It’s been months since everything happened… why is he doing this?

As if on cue, my best friend walked in my room looking concerned. “Is everything okay, Ariel?”
It felt like I couldn’t breathe. “Sky, he knows where I am.” I whispered. “He knows I’m living here with you. We need to leave, now. He’s doing to hurt you, or me, or both of us. I’m so so sorry.” I started crying.

She walked over and held me as I cried, softly stroking my hair, “Shhh, sweetie, it’s okay. I’m not going to let him hurt you. Besides, we leave first think in the morning tomorrow. We have the concert, remember? Pierce The Veil, your favorite band.”

“But –” I started to say.

“I highly doubt he’ll come. It’s been months. He’s probably just trying to scare you.” She said firmly. “Try to get some rest. Want me to stay in here with you until you fall asleep?”

“No… I’ll be okay.” I said though I wasn’t sure I would be.

She kissed my forehead and started to head for the door. “Sky?” I said.

“Yeah, babe?”

“I’m sorry you have to deal with this, with me. I’ll start looking for my own place as soon as we get back from the concert.” I said quietly.

“Sweetie,” she said in a motherly tone, “if you think you’re burdening me by having you live here, you’re wrong. I love you, and if you living here makes you feel save, then you’re staying no matter how long.”
She smiled, “Besides, I love having my best friend around all the time. Now, get some sleep young lady! We see the men of our dreams in less than eighteen hours!”

She giggled and went to her own room. I felt a little bit better, but I still had this sinking feeling in my stomach. How did he know where I was? I didn’t tell anyone that I didn’t trust where I was, and I rarely left the house… how did he know?

I felt sleepy so I put those thoughts aside and fell asleep, hoping tomorrow brought better days.

Notes

The first few chapters will probably suck, but hopefully the story will get better as the story progresses. I'll be posting a few chapters I have finished today ~
i hope you enjoy c: