High School Never Ends

“Shit!” Mike cursed
“I’m okay!” I stated, as I sat up
“Sorry.” He mumbled, as he pulled me to my feet.
He sat back down on the bed and patted the spot next to him. Anxiously, I sat down on the bed next to him. No words were spoken for 10 minutes straight. Soon, the silence became unbearable. Panicked, I grabbed Mike’s hand to stop him from running away. Not that I’m really strong enough to hold him down but it’s a start.
“I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry. Honestly, I never meant what I said. You hurt me and so I wanted to hurt you. I wasn’t thinking rationally and it was stupid and selfish of me.”
“It’s okay. The amount of times I’ve fucked up, I think that allows you another chance.” He grinned
“What did you mean?” I almost whispered
“Ari… I-I it’s complicated.”
“If one more person says that I’m going to start writing complicated on my forehead!”
Mike softly laughed. “I’m sorry. It’s just… I would be putting you in more danger than you’re already in and I can’t do that.”
“Mike, you’re friends with me. We’re really close, we can’t get much closer. I don’t see the problem.”
“It’s…”
“Tell me the problem. No more secrets! I’m sick of secrets.”
“Ari, please. Not now.”
“It’s now or never. If you don’t tell me straight, this isn’t going to work.”
“You’re willing to give up on us that easily?” Mike laughed humourlessly
“Seems that you are.” I shrugged
“Maybe you were right. We’re not worth it.”
“Don’t use that against me. Don’t you get it? We’re always fighting. I want it to stop.”
“Maybe we’re not right for each other.” Mike whispered
“Tell me why I’m here then.”
“How… Wha…”
Mike was cut off by a loud banging on the door.
“What the hell is that?” Mike exclaimed
“Maybe Jaime’s drunk.” I shrugged
Mike got to his feet and walked out of the room.
“Don’t leave me!” I called after him
I ran after him and grabbed his arm whilst hiding behind him.
“I really don’t like this.” I whispered
“Shh.”
We crept down the stairs and towards the door. Mike grabbed a vase from the window sill and stood at the ready behind the door. I peered into the living room looking for any signs of Vic or Tony.
“Fucking hell! Mike!” I shrieked
Mike came running up behind me, grabbing me from behind. He held me tightly until he saw what I saw. He released his grip and ran over to where Tony lay. He had a bloody face and looked pretty lifeless.
“Is he breathing?” I gasped
“Yeh. Tone, can you hear me? C’mon man, we gotta get you to a hospital.” Mike spoke softly
“Vic’s gone.” I stated to Mike
“Aria, you drive.”
“What?”
“Please, just drive.” Mike choked out
I nodded and ran out towards the car with Mike’s keys. There was a note placed on the wind shield of the car. Hesitantly, I picked it up and read the words I never wanted to read.

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