After everything was settled, I went back to the activity ward and was met with kage along with the other boys.

"They evacuated us this morning... do you know whats going on?" He asked. I just nodded and backed away from all the guards, Kage following.

"They hired new security guards, putting more locks on the doors... and cameras in the rooms," I explained but Kage just furrowed his brows in confusion and looked at me like I was crazy.

"New security? Like they really scare me." He laughed. I shook my head and placed a hand on his chest.

"No... Kage, they aren't scared of you and they're heavily armed now..." I whispered and pointed to one of the guards who had a pistol in his holster as well as a rifle in his hands.

"Please don't test them, Kage... just be good. For me?" I looked him dead in the eyes so he knew I was serious. His face softened into a frown and he placed his hand over mine which was resting on his chest.

"Okay, I'll be a good boy... but how are we supposed to see each other now?" I shrugged and looked around.

"Here I guess... we can't sneak around anymore." He sighed and pulled me into a hug before getting yelled at by security.

"NO PDA!" He yelled. Kage opened his mouth to say something but I immediately grabbed his arm and he shut his mouth, exhaling deeply to calm down.

I just shook my head and sat down on the couch, Kage following behind. The television as on and playing PBS kids because Parker likes to watch some of the shows and we hate watching the Jesus channel.

I glanced at Kage and giggled a bit. He had this stern and serious look on his face whilst watching 'Syd the Science Kid.' He turned to me and smirked.

"What?"

"Nothing, " I said and rested my head on his shoulder. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it gently ever so often... he is so protective and he makes it very obvious by doing little things like squeezing my hand and trying to murder people who look at me.

--

My thoughts were running wild in my head. Just the mere thought of them taking my time with Erika away actually angered me to the point of rage but... I promised her I would be on my most decent behavior.

I looked over at Maddie who was sitting on the floor under Erika. I noticed that since Erika got here, Maddie has improved a lot. She was never actually sick in the first place but to these hospital standards, she has improved.

Maddie just became so attached to Erika and ever since then, she's always around her. Erika is like her favorite person.

--

"There are new rules now..." I hear Mrs.Banks yell from the front of the room. We all turned to look at her, all of our faces conveying the same emotion. Nothing.

"No roaming the halls without a nurse, no leaving your room after lights out, absolutely no tolerance for PDA of any kind..." Her eyes fell on Me and Erika when she mentioned PDA. In response, Erika let go of my hand and scooted away from me slightly.

Why is she suddenly so scared of them? They've always carried guns just now they have bigger guns...

"no leaving the cafeteria until your plate is clean, no raising your voice..." She rambled on and on about the stupid rules. After she left, I tried grabbing Erika's hand but she pulled away from me and looked at the wall.

"What's wrong?"

"They said no more PDA... I don't want you to get in trouble..." She explained, her voice barely above a whisper due to the guards standing over us. I just nodded and sighed, leaning my head back against the couch and staring up at the ceiling. Erika has never acted like this before and it's worrying me... it feels like they're actually getting inside her head.

Af if this couldn't get any more annoying, Brandon walks over to us and sits right next to Erika. She took a deep breath and gave me a confused side glance. I turned and looked him in the eyes.

"Why don't you sit on the floor like the trash you are?" I asked him before feeling the back of a rifle nudging me in the chest.

"No outburst, Baker." One of the guards spoke sternly before returning back to surveying the room. My eyes never left Brandon. I couldn't hurt him but at the very least, he knows that if he touches her, if I get a chance, ill beat the living shit out of him.

Erika looked extremely uncomfortable with him sitting so close to her. I slowly moved my hand to grab her wrist. Her heart was beating so fast that it felt as if she could have a heart attack right now. I leaned in closer and looked at her face as she looked down at her lap.

"Are you having a panic attack right now?" I whispered. She stared blankly at her legs, her breaths coming out shakey. I knew from experience that it was just a mere moment away from becoming serious. I stood up, taking her hand in mine to help her up to get away from Brendon.

"No PDA!" A guard yelled.

"Shut the fuck up, moron."

"It's Moroney!"

When I found Ms.Miller, I stopped her in the hall to explain to her what happened.

"Brendon sat down next to her and you can't really blame her for freaking out. He's a creep and I'd murder him if I could." I said briefly before she looked into Erika's eyes.

"She's starting to calm down now?" She asked, I nodded and looked around.

"Are there any cameras right here?"

"No, not in this section yet." I sighed in relief and pulled Erika into a tight hug, kissing the her forehead gently. I felt her small arms wrap around my torso... I already miss this feeling. I didn't let her go until her heart rate slowed down.

"Why don't I give you two a moment alone... there is an empty room down the hall that used to be a classroom," Ms.Miller offered. I nodded. She walked us down the hall to the room she was talking about,

"Okay you guys have fifteen minutes and then I'm coming back."

"That's fine," I said and walked in with Erika, Ms.Miller locking the door behind us.

"What happened?" I asked as we sat down, placing a hand on her knee.

"He freaks me out! The stuff he says... and does... I hate it!" I nodded in agreement, moving my hands to hers. I looked up and I swear I get lost in her eyes every time. They're such a beautiful steel grey and they're absolutely hypnotic.

"Erika, just tell me what I can do and I will help," I begged. I felt so powerless at this moment with all the guards and cameras. She just shook her head and burst into tears.

"There's nothing you can do, Kage. You always walk around like you can fix everything and all my problems! Stop trying to be in control of every situation!" She snapped, wiping tears from her eyes. I sat in shock. I know she doesn't mean it but she's never snapped at me like this before.

It hurt. It really did hurt though to hear those things come from a person you love so much. My entire brain felt wack and as usual, I overreacted.

"I'm not trying to control everything! I'm trying to make this hell hole of a life easier on you! It's not my fault you can't stand the thought of someone else helping you!" I yelled back at her, standing up with her standing up after me.

"You are such a dickhead!" She yelled.

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"You are such a dickhead!" I yelled in anger. Kage and I have never fought like this before. I just couldn't hold back any of the words I was saying. I honestly don't know if I meant any of them or not, I just know that I said them. Not even a second after I insulted him, he pushed me back. I fell onto a small desk and stared at him in shock.

"I'm so glad I didn't sleep with you because that would have been the biggest mistake of my life!"

And that's when my whole world came crashing down. He hit me... no, not almost... he actually hit me. Next thing I know, I'm against the wall holding my face. There was a pause of pure silence before Kage realized what he did, pulling me into a hug.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to-"

"Fuck you." I cut him off, pulling away and walking over to the door. I tried to open it only to realize it was locked.

"We have five more minutes..." He mumbled from the other corner of the room. I just backed up against the wall and cried. One side of my face was throbbing from him slapping me. I honestly couldn't believe it and I felt so incredibly overwhelmed. I opened my eyes to see Kage standing across the room, looking at me like he was concerned but didn't want to say anything to piss me off anymore.

"Is this it?"

"What?"

"Is this the end?" He said. I thought for a moment before shrugging and looking back up at him.

"I guess it is the end," I spoke, my voice cracking from the tears and strain of yelling earlier.

A few more minutes of silence passed before I hear the door unlock. Kage and I both lift our heads to see Ms.Miller but she stopped when she saw us on opposite ends of the room. Her jaw dropped when she saw the bruise on my cheek...