Gold stared at the ground. He didn't say anything at all. He just felt so… Numb. "Nee… Is something wrong Gold?" Salem asked. Gold shook his head before sighing. He had felt bad for snapping at Silver and Red. He hadn't meant to but he just got so angry— "...I'm kind of… I yelled at two of my friends and ever since then I felt… Kinda bad but kind of numb." Gold said softly. "Oh well, then it's time! Let me help you. I told you to not knock it till you tried it~ Now let's get started~" Salem purred in Gold's ear as he pulled out a pack of razor blades. Gold squirmed slightly and attempted to pull away. "Y'know I'm fine I don't—" Gold started to say before Salem slapped him. "Shut up and do what I tell you," Salem growled. Gold only meekly nodded his head.

Gold really couldn't exactly remember what happened after Salem told him to draw a razor blade across his skin. The next thing Gold remembered was waking up in his bed. Had it all been a dream? Gold wished it was but saw the now scabbing cuts along his arms. Gold shivered slightly and squeezed his eyes tightly. Once again he willed himself to sleep.

"Gold get up." Silver said as he yanked the covers off of Gold's bed. "I don't wanna. Leave me alone. I'm sick." Gold whined. "Oh? You're sick? I could stay home and take care of—" "NO! DON'T! I mean… I don't want you to catch what I have, it'll be fine. I'll see you later. I swear." Silver eyed Gold suspiciously but nodded his head before leaving.
That had been close… Gold let out a sigh of relief before he felt his phone vibrate. He wanted to ignore it but it vibrated four more times. He looked at the messages and frowned.
Boyfriend : Gold want to meet up?
Boyfriend : I know you're not really sick.
Master: Don't fucking ignore me.
Master: Gold I'm getting fucking upset. Get your butt over here right now before I have to hurt you. Or maybe I'll tell Silver what you've been up to!
Gold just shivered and texted Salem back to tell the male that he was on the way. Gold squeezed his eyes shut before he started to cry. He hated this but he didn't want Silver to know what went on. This was for Silver's protection, this was for— Gold's phone vibrated again. This time it was from Silver.
Date Mate Silvy : My class was cancelled, I'm on my way back now.
Gold quickly texted Silver back before getting up and heading out the door.

Date Mate Goldy : I'm feeling a bit better so I'm going for a walk. I'll see you later I suppose. If I feel much better I'll go to my classes.
Silver stared at the message utterly heartbroken. Silver and Gold used to chill out when Silver had his class cancelled. But this wasn't what was happening now. Silver could feel tears stinging his eyes. "O-okay… I-I see h-how it i-is…" Silver whispered.

Meeting up with Salem wasn't that good. Salem had grabbed Gold's wrist tightly and just kept on squeezing it. It had probably lasted about 20 minutes before he let him go. Gold did his best not to react. He learned that reactions weren't liked. "You're late. Next time be here on time. Understood?" Salem asked. "Understood." Gold replied. "Good now let's get to why I wanted you here."
"You want me to do what?" Gold asked as he frowned. "C'mon! It isn't that bad! It might be awesome~" Salem purred. "But I need to breathe!" Gold shouted. "Oh come now, I'd let you have air every once in awhile. I wouldn't want to kill you." Salem replied.
Gold could feel a tingle going through his spine. He needed air but it just— Gold squirmed slightly in Salem's grip. "Shush. Don't move. I might accidentally hurt you, sweetie." Salem whispered. Gold was starting to feel lightheaded. He needed air— Salem tightened his grip. Gold did his best to not attempt to pry away the hands around his throat. Spots started to appear before Gold's eyes, he wasn't going to last much longer! Gold gave one last jerk before he became limp.
The moment the golden eyed male become limp Salem reached into Gold's pocket and pulled out his cell phone. He was going to text Silver. He looked at the contact name and felt disgusted. "How dare you have so many date mates Gold?! You're my boyfriend!" Salem growled. He finally managed to send the message without sounding suspicious.

Date Mate Goldy : I'm better now. Going to be going to my afternoon classes. Don't worry. I might not come home tonight. I'm going to work on the project I have with a friend. Love you Silvy~
Silver stared at the text message. "...Oh. I see. Of course, you're better now idiot. Of course, you might not come home tonight. Of course, you're going to your afternoon classes now." Silver felt hurt but most of all he felt anger. "You stupid date mate… You're supposed to come back and understand…" Silver muttered before he texted Gold back. As soon as he got the reply he felt suspicious.
If you're in class right now why are you texting me? You never text in class.
The texts stopped right there. It only confirmed Silver's fears.