Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Mel

I nod for him to stop and glance at Ryder.

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Val

I cough up blood, crying, and wrap my arms around my stomach.

Sharp

I take a deep breath and sit on the bed, forcing myself to smirk.

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Ryder

I hesitate before walking to Val, horrified by everything I've seen involving her lately. Swallowing, I ignore the images passing through my mind and drop at her side.

Mel

I sit beside him, sighing.

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Val

My eyes closed, I keep my arms wrapped around my stomach and roll onto my back, swearing as I bring a shaky hand to my lips.

Sharp

I look at Mel, "What do we do now?"

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Ryder

I watch her for a moment before standing and catching sight of something beneath the bedframe. Getting an idea, I close the door and walk towards Sharp. I punch him in the face and reach beneath the bed just as he shoves me away from him. When I can hold my ground again, I turn the safety off and point the gun I'd stolen at the two of them.

"You're going to stop," I whisper, not having a voice. "You're going to stop now."

Mel

I swallow, freezing.

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Val

Cold and helpless, I shiver and curl up.

Sharp

Holy sh*t... That's my gun. I take Mel's hand but stay still otherwise, not saying anything.

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Ryder

I tighten my grip on the gun and wonder if they even think I'm serious. To make sure, I point the gun at the ceiling and fire a shot. Screams are heard but I do nothing but swallow and point it back at the couple.

"What the hell do you want with me?" I ask. "What the hell did you do all of that with her for?"

Mel

I fess up, "To see how far we'd push you," I tell him, "Now put the gun down."

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Val

Both my eyes black, I force them to close and my hands shake.

Spoiler

Just gonna play Ryder for the moment

Ryder

I swallow, "No. Why did you get her involved?"

Val

She smirks, "Because you love her."

I moan again, crawling to the wall.

Ryder

I glance back at Val, hearing a bunch of people in the hallway. Before anyone can get in, I lock the door and walk closer to Val, gun still aimed at the couple, "You're sick. You're insane."

Val

She sighs, "I've heard that a bunch of times...

I open my eyes and glance up at Ryder before closing them again.

Ryder

I glance down at Val and then at the door as people start knocking at it. They introduce themselves as security and order the door to be opened, saying that the police are on their way. Swallowing, I look back at the two and refuse to move.

Val


"The roof," I cough, "Go to th roof."

Ryder

I look down at Val, shaking my head, and swallow, "I-I'm not leaving."

Spoiler

Oh! Awesome idea thingy! What if Ryder does get away and hides in the forest and the stables? And then Val, when she gets better, can help him out and go to see him; and that's how their relationship can mend.

Spoiler

Okay.

Val

I swallow and shake my head, "G-Go," I sit up, sighing.