Since yesterday, I haven't left my room at all. I refuse to leave my room. Was he who I saw stood outside watching me? Oh dear me, this is not good for me. Why has he come back? How did he escape? “Claire, do you want anything?” I ignore my younger brother. “Claire honey, let me in.” I stayed silent. He was back and this time he would finish the job. I just know it. My tears were silent, I couldn't let anyone know I was crying. They couldn't see me like this again. This would set me back, but I can't let him win.

I got up, unlocking the door and slowly opening it. Mike sat against it, he quickly jumped to his feet. He gave me a sympathetic look, opening his arms to hug me. I just stood there, looking at them. “What do I do Mikey?”

“You do nothing. He won't hurt you, not this time.” His voice a little shaky, he couldn't be sure. I could hear it in his voice. He couldn't possibly protect me all the time, he had to work. I was alone in the house. What if he breaks in? I have to shake these thoughts. He wouldn't be that stupid to come for me.

“But what if....What if he actually comes for me?” He didn't say anything, he just pulled me into a hug, petting my hair as I began to cry again. Why does he always have to ruin everything? He took me downstairs, sitting me on the couch. He went off into the kitchen, I had to get out. I have to risk it, being here is not going to help me. If he's watching me, he has to know he doesn't scare me even though he does. I quietly got up, heading out the door as quietly as I could. I ran, I don't know why but I ran as fast I could.

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I was sat by the beach, it was beginning to rain heavily. I didn't move, I was cold but I couldn't move. As the rain poured, so did the tears. I couldn't stop them. I really needed to get a grip of myself. I could feel someone watching me. I looked left, there was no-one at that side. I looked right, then I saw someone watching me. I got up, walking a little towards them. “Tone?” I called out as whoever it was began to walk away. They stood still, before continuing their walk. It was him, I know it was.

I ran back home. Mike was stood in the street, soaked with the rain calling out my name. I ran up to him, shouting his name back. Straight away he hugged me. Then his mood changed as soon as we reached inside. He began shouting at me. “Where were you?! God you are so stupid Claire, you shouldn't of been out!”

“I'm sorry Mikey.” I replied, calmly.

“Sorry? Sorry's too late when something happens to you. How could you be so stupid?!” He continued shouting at me, turning his back on me.

“I'm really sorry.”

“It's your own fault.” he spat.

“Pardon?” “I said it's your own fault he's come back for you.” I backed away slowly, turning and walking out the door. I went straight to Jaime's house, I didn't know where else to go. He was just showing someone out when I arrived. As soon as he saw me, he hugged me tight. He knew something was wrong. He took my up to his room, I instantly broke down in his arms sinking to the floor, his body following mine. I told him what happened, I told him what Mike said to me.

“Hey, listen to me. This is not your fault at all, Mike's just being protective. He's scared but he didn't have to act like an asshole. I'm sorry pumpkin.” His voice was soothing, calm but he was angry. I could tell. I looked up at him, a small smile on his lips. I don't know what possessed me to do it but I leant up and kissed him. I quickly pulled away. “I'm so sorry.”

“I'll erm you know get you some, erm spare c-clothes.” he rushed out before leaving. Oh god how could I be so stupid? Mike was right, I really was stupid. Why the hell did I kiss him? He soon came back with some fresh clothes. He helped me change into before settling me into bed. His kissed my head. “Goodnight Claire, I love you.”

With that a deep sleep consumed me.

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I woke up, to see Jaime next to me on top of the covers. I sighed as I remembered the events of yesterday. I hoped it wasn't going to be awkward between us now after I kissed him. I still have to figure out why I did that. I carefully climbed out of bed, changing back into my dry clothes. Yes I wasn't wearing panties, sue me. I quickly scribbled a note telling him I had gone back home and with that I left. I did a slow walk home, thinking about what I would say to Mike when I got there. I still had to face Vic because no doubt I bet you all the money in the world he will know. Well of course he'll know, I didn't spend the night at home.

I heard footsteps behind me, I glanced back to see someone with a hood up, their face covered. My pace quickened. My heart began pounding, I wrapped my arms round myself, clinging onto my self as I walked even faster. The footsteps getting closer to me. I started to run, he was going to get me, I'd deserve it though. When I reached my house, I looked around me. Whoever it was, had gone. With a sigh of relief I went to knock on the door when it swung open.

“Oh hey Claire.” beamed Vic. “At Jaime's last night?”

“Yeah. Just watched telly you know.” I smiled. Well maybe he didn't know, he was being too nice. Or was he just being nice to soften the lecture I'd get later on. With a kiss on my cheek he headed off to work. I walked into the house too see Mike led on the couch, an empty bottle of whiskey in hands, snoring slightly. “Great.” I muttered. I went to the cupboard, pulling out a blanket and carefully placing it over him.

Not only was I losing my mind slowly; but Mike was going backwards again.

I knew my fairytale was too good to be true.

Notes

here's chapter 2; hope you enjoyed it :)
stay beautiful;
- vickyptv
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