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“I think I’m going to fall,” she croaked out, distracting me from my thoughts. Reaching up, she clutched my forearm with her small hand and sighed. “Everything’s spinning.” “I won’t let you fall,” I automatically replied in a soothing tone. “It’s okay.” I felt her slip and pulled her upright, holding onto the tiny thing for all I was worth. “I’ve got you,” I coaxed, tightening my arm around her. “You’re good.”
sighed. “Actually, I think you ruined all of me.”
Thank fuck for that, because you’re ruining all of me right now, I thought to myself.
I didn’t have the time for consistent dating or any of those demands. I was too busy.
Well thats going to change. Lol
My stomach churned and I quickly rammed the other earplug in before firing up the old discolored Discman. Fumbling with the buttons, I pressed PLAY and turned the volume up to maximum level, praying the batteries had enough juice left in them to block out the hell that was my home. Clicking onto the loudest, hardest metal track on the CD, I lay back on my pillow and remained perfectly still, body rigid and coiled tight with tension. Four songs in and my heartbeat returned to normal rhythm. Three more songs and the ability to form coherent thoughts returned. It wasn’t always like this.
So relatable it hurts.
Moments later, I felt a hand on my back as someone knelt down beside me and pulled my hair back from my face. “It’s okay.” Johnny’s voice filled my ears as he rubbed soothing circles over my spine with his big hand. “Shh, you’re okay.”
“Come on,” he said in a coaxing tone as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders, tucked me into his side, and led me out of school. “I’ll take care of you.”
I felt him shift beside me and then his fingers were on my chin, tipping my face up to his. “You’re safe,” he whispered, cupping my cheek in his hand, eyes boring holes straight through my soul. “I promise.”
