I sat on the sofa completely in shock, dropping the chocolate square I intended to eat. It was the guy who assaulted me at the bonfire. All of a sudden all these bad thoughts entered my head and they were all related to Carter.

Carter could have had done this, I would like to think he hadn't but the look in his eyes that night...it still haunted me every time I closed my eyes. He didn't look human. Sitting down thinking about it, I didn't know anything about him. We've never had a deep conversion, I didn't even know him and I already got into bed with him. He didn't seem to like me half the time and I had been thinking that I might be able to fall in love with him.

He was probably acting like this with every new girl he met. He never took his time to get to know me and he had never given me the opportunity to get to know him. Before I knew what I was doing, I had my phone next to my ear and it was ringing, waiting for him to pick up.

"Hey what's up Elle?" He said in a cool tone, putting emphasis on my name as if he was telling the people around him to lower their voices.

"I was watching the news, Carter, the guy at the bonfire he's...he's dead. He was murdered. I...it was you? Wasn't it?" I tried to keep a steady voice but I knew it came out shaky. What could I say? I was scared so scared, my hands shaking uncontrollably. I heard breaths for about five seconds before he answered.

"I'm not talking about this on the phone, Elle. But no, I didn't kill him. We will talk about you questioning me about it later because I'm confused... what made you think that? Wait I'll be at your house in a few. So don't worry your pretty head and go take a bath before getting into bed. Don't wear any clothes though, no point I'll have them off within two minutes." With that he hung up before I could protest.

I threw my phone on the floor next to the tv and screamed hard. He made me crazy! He treated me like a child, like my say wasn't as good as his. I was tired of being the little girl who needed him to protect me so he could fuck off. I was not being treated like some slut waiting for him, if he wanted that he could go to Billie's house. I calmly took a few breathes and picked up my phone, my heart hammering in my chest.

"Hey Elle! Are you okay?" Nicole said in a sleepy voice and I eyed my watch before swallowing the lump in my throat, it was already late.

"Hey yeah I um think so.. is it okay if I sleep over tonight? It's fine if not... it's just that I don't want to see Carter right now and I really need to talk, I don't think Carter knows where you live so it will be fine. I just don't want him to show up." I was breathless by the time I finished voicing my thoughts. I just needed to get out my house before he arrived.

"Of course. I'll send you my address in a second! Next time you don't have to ask, Elle! You're always welcome! " we said our short goodbyes and I told her I would be with her in about half an hour. I jumped of the sofa and went upstairs to pack my over night bag. I was bringing my essentials. Pjs, tooth brush...that stuff, so it only took me five minutes to pack my things. Cali was sleeping quietly on my coach as my fingers played with my phone. I headed to the kitchen to fill his bowl of water and food, I would only be out a few hours.

I was just pulling up to Nicole's house in a taxi and I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a mansion but not as big as Carter's. I would have never imagined Nicole living here but after all I often forgot how rich she was even behind her baggy clothes. I was sure I had the right address so I went up to knock on the massive front door but it swung open before I could do it. Nicole welcomed me with a big smile and puffy eyes.

"Elle! I'm so glad you got here okay! " she looked down shyly before hugging me.

"Thank you! Your house is so stunning, Nicole."I stated in shock as I walked in the mansion, Nicole started walking away in a bit of a hurry so I followed her, I didn't want to get lost.

"Yeah... Anyway my room is upstairs. Oh and my parents are away on a business trip in London so it's only the two of us."

I couldn't imagine being in this big house all by myself. We walked into Nicole's bedroom, the walls were blue and it was a pretty plan room with lots of books on the walls.

"Wow I love your bedroom! Nicole...are you parents away a lot?" I asked innocently hoping she would say no, because like I said I would hate to be here alone.

"My parents have always businesses all around the world, so I'm kinda on my own. It's ok thought!" Nicole explained. She deserved better parents than that, leaving her alone all the time, that must be why she was such a quite person.

"Wow,Nicole! I would have never known...I'm so sorry."

"It's fine I like to be honest, it allows me to think... and it's not that bad! I have everything I need!" She explained with a sad smile before carrying on.

"Ok so what did you want to talk about and why don't you want to see Carter?" She questioned as she tucked a strand of her long brown hair behind her ear.

I told her everything. The bonfire, what I heard at the pharmacy. Just everything. I needed her opinion on what to do cause I felt lost and confused.

"Wow Elle.. I don't even know what to say. I'm kind of not surprised though. I've known for a long time and they are good news. They aren't just little boys. They are scary people who wouldn't care to walk over you to get what they want. They will do anything for power. That's why I try and stay out of their way." She was right, they weren't little boys who just wanted to prank people.

I cleared my throat before asking :

"What is your story with Vaughn? If you don't mind me asking because no offence but the rest of them don't even look at you but Vaughn is always so mean from what I've seen?" With that Nicole stilled and I got a feeling that she didn't want to talk about it.

"Well Vaughn and I used to be okay with each other. We weren't friends, he just didn't acknowledge me, and then in about 6th grade all of a sudden he started hating on me. I was at lunch and he tripped me up and called me names, that was the first time and in 8th grade this boy... called Connor tried to kiss me at the football game, I was the hotdog girl, don't laugh! Vaughn stopped playing the game and ran up to beat him up. Connor was in hospital for three weeks. I don't even know how he saw. He also never let anyone else say anything to me, he only wanted him to be the one causing me pain." She finished before sniffing.

"Nicole.. I'm so so sorry, Vaughn is a sicko. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. If he says anything again please just kick him in the balls or call me." She laughed at that and I wiped my tears.

"I do love you, Elle." She confessed and her declaration warmed my heart.

The rest of the night was spent watching horror movies, even though I wanted a comedy but I thought horror fitted better for the moment, and by the time we went to bed it was 2am. I had turned my phone off when I got to Nicole's but as soon as I got into bed I turned it on.

67 missed calls.

I wasn't even surprised to see that they were all from Carter. I knew he wasn't my favorite person but he was probably worried about me. I quickly typed a new message to reassure him.

Then, just as I as about to turn my phone off, it started vibrating in my hand. I exhaled hard before accepting it.

"Elle are you serious? I was worried about you! Don't ever do it again!" Carter growled while I closed my eyes shut.

"Can you calm down? If you started asking questions before ordering it would help you." I whisper-shouted, Nicole was already asleep and I didn't want to wake her.

"You didn't pick up your phone for 5 hours what's wrong with you? Get your ass back here now or I'm coming to you. "His words made me sweat.

"I swear to god Carter if you come here I will kick your ass." I announced in my most confident voice.

"Oh but baby you don't have a fucking choice!I am coming and you are really going to regret this."

I could officially say I was shit scared.

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