Why me?
Chapter Twelve
Alex's POV
I want to tell Max that I'm more interested in Harry, but I can't bring myself to do it. I'm used to having my heart broken, not breaking someone elses. But I finally mustered up the courage and asked to talk with him outside. My stomach was in knots by the time we reached the door. Uh oh. Here comes the word vomit (see what I did just there ;-) ).
Max's POV
When Alex and I got outside, she blurted out a jumble of words that I couldn't make out.
"Alex, say it slower. I couldn't understand you."
"I LIKE HARRY!" She yelped and covered her mouth as if she was going to hurl. I was shocked and hurt by her words. I didn't understand.
"What do you mean?" My voice shook and it was humiliating.
"I'm so sorry Max, but I can't go out with you. I like Harry, and I have to tell you before somebody gets hurt." I broke at every word she said. But I had an idea. I broke into a fit of laughter. She looked seriously confused. I had fake tears in my eyes when I finished laughing.
"Did you think this was a date for me and you? (she nodded embarresed). Oh my gosh, I totally gave you the wrong idea. I just wanted to have a good time with my friends." She sighed in relief, which made it hurt even worse.
"I thought I would hurt you and we wouldn't be freinds anymore! I totally got the wrong idea. But I agree, lets have a good time." She smiled and walked back in the club expecting me to follow.
"I need a breath of fresh air. I lost all of the air in my lungs after that laughing fit." I chuckled and she smiled at my joke. When she went back in, I weezed out a shaky breath, and let a sob escape my mouth. I thought I couldn't pull that off! I feel bad for tricking her, but I would be so embarresed . I had to go back inside and pretend everythings fine, but I really didn't want to. My legs were taking me down the stairs to the parking lot. I passed my car, and just kept walking. I passed two street signs when I sat down and sobbed into my arms. I didn't know why I was so upset. Maybe because everyone around me gets a happy ever after except for me. My mother left, so I had to take care of Jess. My father died, so I had to take care of Jess, alone this time. My father never left his work room, except to pay the bills, take showers, and eat the meals I cooked for him. I was basically alone. Then I had to go through highschool and endure it horor and humiliation alone. My sister had me, but I had no one. When she went through bullies, I was her shoulder to cry on. When those dicks broke up with her for no reason, I was herrock, and I kicked their butts afterward. After highschool, I had to maintaine a job to pay bills and rent. My life has been full of hardship, pain, and suffering. I never had a happy life. I just wish something would go right for once! I got up, wiping my eyes. I walked into the road, but saw a bright light heading toward me. An awful pain appeard in my side, and everything went black.
Jess's POV
I saw Alex come in through the front from where I was hiding (from Niall), and I thought I'd talk to her for a second.
"Hey, where is Max?" I aksed
"I have no idea! He told me a half hour ago that he'd be back inside in a minute, and he just left! His car is here though too! I've called and texted, but the strange thing is that the answering machine says the phone was diconnected. Jess, I'm worried about him." Her tone gave me a sick feeling. Something had happened to James. He always has his phone on!
"Get everyone and round them up outside. We are going to a walk." She nodded, and left to find the others. I grabbed my jacket when I felt arms snake around my waist. I froze but then knew exactly who it was.
"Niall, we can't find Max. He must be hurt because he always answers his cell. Now grab your jacket because we're going for a walk." He nodded on my shoulder, and left to grab his jacket at the bar. I waited outside, looking for something to tell me which way he went when I saw a smashed phone at the street corner. It was blinking. I ran towards it and picked it up. It was Max's cell. I saw two other streets, when I saw a figure in the road. It was stiff and lifeless. My face went pale, and as I got closer it was the shape of a body. I screeched and ran over to it. I was screaming for help when the guys came over. I had Max in my arms and I was crying really hard. I heard Liam talking to 911 on the phone when I felt arms pick me up and carry me. (bridal style). I started screaming and thrashing around, but gave up and cried into the crook of his neck. Who was carrying me? Out of the crook of my eye, I saw blonde hair. Niall. I heard an ambulance and started to cry harder. Niall held me tighter to him as we got into a car. I'd fell asleep in the car after that.
I want to tell Max that I'm more interested in Harry, but I can't bring myself to do it. I'm used to having my heart broken, not breaking someone elses. But I finally mustered up the courage and asked to talk with him outside. My stomach was in knots by the time we reached the door. Uh oh. Here comes the word vomit (see what I did just there ;-) ).
Max's POV
When Alex and I got outside, she blurted out a jumble of words that I couldn't make out.
"Alex, say it slower. I couldn't understand you."
"I LIKE HARRY!" She yelped and covered her mouth as if she was going to hurl. I was shocked and hurt by her words. I didn't understand.
"What do you mean?" My voice shook and it was humiliating.
"I'm so sorry Max, but I can't go out with you. I like Harry, and I have to tell you before somebody gets hurt." I broke at every word she said. But I had an idea. I broke into a fit of laughter. She looked seriously confused. I had fake tears in my eyes when I finished laughing.
"Did you think this was a date for me and you? (she nodded embarresed). Oh my gosh, I totally gave you the wrong idea. I just wanted to have a good time with my friends." She sighed in relief, which made it hurt even worse.
"I thought I would hurt you and we wouldn't be freinds anymore! I totally got the wrong idea. But I agree, lets have a good time." She smiled and walked back in the club expecting me to follow.
"I need a breath of fresh air. I lost all of the air in my lungs after that laughing fit." I chuckled and she smiled at my joke. When she went back in, I weezed out a shaky breath, and let a sob escape my mouth. I thought I couldn't pull that off! I feel bad for tricking her, but I would be so embarresed . I had to go back inside and pretend everythings fine, but I really didn't want to. My legs were taking me down the stairs to the parking lot. I passed my car, and just kept walking. I passed two street signs when I sat down and sobbed into my arms. I didn't know why I was so upset. Maybe because everyone around me gets a happy ever after except for me. My mother left, so I had to take care of Jess. My father died, so I had to take care of Jess, alone this time. My father never left his work room, except to pay the bills, take showers, and eat the meals I cooked for him. I was basically alone. Then I had to go through highschool and endure it horor and humiliation alone. My sister had me, but I had no one. When she went through bullies, I was her shoulder to cry on. When those dicks broke up with her for no reason, I was herrock, and I kicked their butts afterward. After highschool, I had to maintaine a job to pay bills and rent. My life has been full of hardship, pain, and suffering. I never had a happy life. I just wish something would go right for once! I got up, wiping my eyes. I walked into the road, but saw a bright light heading toward me. An awful pain appeard in my side, and everything went black.
Jess's POV
I saw Alex come in through the front from where I was hiding (from Niall), and I thought I'd talk to her for a second.
"Hey, where is Max?" I aksed
"I have no idea! He told me a half hour ago that he'd be back inside in a minute, and he just left! His car is here though too! I've called and texted, but the strange thing is that the answering machine says the phone was diconnected. Jess, I'm worried about him." Her tone gave me a sick feeling. Something had happened to James. He always has his phone on!
"Get everyone and round them up outside. We are going to a walk." She nodded, and left to find the others. I grabbed my jacket when I felt arms snake around my waist. I froze but then knew exactly who it was.
"Niall, we can't find Max. He must be hurt because he always answers his cell. Now grab your jacket because we're going for a walk." He nodded on my shoulder, and left to grab his jacket at the bar. I waited outside, looking for something to tell me which way he went when I saw a smashed phone at the street corner. It was blinking. I ran towards it and picked it up. It was Max's cell. I saw two other streets, when I saw a figure in the road. It was stiff and lifeless. My face went pale, and as I got closer it was the shape of a body. I screeched and ran over to it. I was screaming for help when the guys came over. I had Max in my arms and I was crying really hard. I heard Liam talking to 911 on the phone when I felt arms pick me up and carry me. (bridal style). I started screaming and thrashing around, but gave up and cried into the crook of his neck. Who was carrying me? Out of the crook of my eye, I saw blonde hair. Niall. I heard an ambulance and started to cry harder. Niall held me tighter to him as we got into a car. I'd fell asleep in the car after that.
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