Jade
Jade fell back onto the bed and closed her eyes. She felt like she was floating, enjoying the feeling of paralysis as she entered the abyss.
When she opened her eyes, it was dark. She wasn't sure how much time had passed, not that she cared, very little mattered to her anymore. She rolled over to her bedside table and rummaged around amongst the empty packets, cigarette butts and needles. "Fuck" she swore loudly as she pricked her finger, not that it hurt. She had made sure she was numb to everything nowadays, she had hurt enough for a lifetime already, she didn't think she could take any more pain. She smiled briefly at the irony that instrument of the cure for her pain had now injured her. "Where is it?" she muttered to herself, now frantically searching the pile of clutter. Her heart sank when she saw the small empty plastic packet, how could she be out already? Jade heaved herself up and stumbled towards the door. Her limbs felt heavy and she struggled with the lock. With a loud click, the door swung open and Jade fell down with a loud thump. She swore again as she stood up and pummelled the door next to hers with her fist.
"'Sup West?"
Jade rolled her eyes as her roommate grinned at her. "Jesus Theo, what have you done to your hair?" She glared at the offensively bright platinum blonde mop on top of his head. "I'm going to go blind if I look at that for too long"
"Gotta keep the look fresh" said Theo, running a hand through his unruly hair, "It's a competitive market out there, my clients need to see I'm at the top of my game". Jade snorted scornfully and held out her hand. "You've got a client right here who needs a top up" she said, "regardless of what colour your hair is."
"Ahh, well that might be a little tricky," Theo replied. "You still owe me for the last lot I gave you."
Jade glared at him. "This is my house, you prick. Which, I might remind you, you are staying in for free!" she exclaimed. Jade could almost feel the drug leaving her system. She didn't have much time before withdrawal set in, she couldn't afford to waste anymore time chatting. She had to have more. She always had to have more.
"An excellent point, but regardless, this gear is expensive. So in lieu of cash, I have a favour to ask you" Theo said.
"Anything"
"Don't you want to know what it is?"
"No." Jade really didn't care, she just wanted this conversation to be over so she could return to oblivion. "I'll do your stupid favour, just give it to me"
"Very well". Theo held out a small packet of light brown powder and Jade snatched it from his hand and turned back toward her room. Theo brushed pashed her and stepped out the front door. "I'm going away for a few days" he said, "not sure when I'll return" as the door slammed shut.
"What's you stupid favour then?" Jade yelled.
A muffled laugh came through the door, "You'll see" Theo sniggered back, "Tomorrow, you'll see"