Chapter 7: Hurt

(Humphrey's Pov)

"Beep, Beep, Beep". I woke up to the same sound of that obnoxious alarm clock. I looked over at my alarm and read the time, 6:30. I let out a small grown sitting up and leaning over to place my feet on the floor. I reached over and turned of my alarm, rubbing my face with my hands trying to wake up. I looked at my window which was covered in frost. "Another cold day" I murmured to myself. I looked down at the floor remembering my dreams from the previous night.

(Flashback)

I was sitting in the back of my parents car with Heather playing on my phone. I looked up and saw my mom looking back at me smiling. It put a warm feeling n my stomach making me smile to. "So where do you guys want to eat" my mom asked looking at me, then Heather. Heather being to wrapped up in her phone just kind of shrugged her shoulders. This made my mom giggle and turn her attention to me. "What about you" she asked looking at me. I sat there for a moment before answering. "How about Dairy Queen" I said looking back up at her. She looked over at my dad who was driving and he nodded. "Well there we go, it has been decided" she said with a small grin before turning back in her seat. I took my phone out and went back to playing Tetris. After a while I had lost the game and decided that was enough for me tonight. I placed my phone back in my pocket and turned to look out of my window. It was dark outside, minus the glow of passing headlights from other cars.

I looked over at Heather who was still on her phone which was now plugged into the charging port. "It's like she can get enough of that thing" I thought to myself before returning my attention to the window. I looked up ahead of us and saw that we where about to go around a corner. Normally when we did this I would get crushed by Heather leaning on me. She never tried to hold on to the door or something. I think she does it on purpose. This time would be prepared for her. As we started around the corner, Heather began to slide towards me as I predicted. I placed my arm against the door bracing for her to crush me. Right as she was about to slam into me, something hit the car rolling us. The car rolled over on its top breaking the glass windows around us. I felt the car starting to roll again so I quickly reached over and grabbed Heathers seatbelt, pulling on it to tighten it, hopefully keeping her from flying all over the place. I heard some people yelling for help and running over to the car.

I looked out the window behind me to see a few people grabbing the car and pulling. It didn't take a detective to figure out they where trying to stop the car from rolling down the hill. I watched as someone opened the driver door, reaching in and grabbing my dad. When I looked over at him though he wasn't moving, Neither was my mom. "Mom!" I yelled as loud as I could but got no reply. I felt my eyes begin to water fearing the worst. Soon after my dad was out the opened the passenger door dragging my mom out of the car. As they did I felt the car starting to slip of the edge. I looked over at Heather who had tears running down her face. "Look at me" I said grabbing her attention. "everything is going to be ok" I said trying to be optimistic, but right after I said that the car slipped once again. I knew we where only moments from falling, so I had to act quick. I reached over and pushed the release of Heater seat belt grabbing her to break the three foot fall onto the roof of the car. "Crawl through the back window" I said pointing to the window. She looked back at me about to say something but I cut her off. "Im right behind you" I said trying to get her moving. She began to squeeze out of the window as I pushed my release and dropped onto the roof.

Once she made it out, I began to crawl out but a soon as I did the car fell. i heard Heather yell my name as I fell back into the car, rolling around like a rag doll as the car tumbled down the hill. I grabbed a seat belt and hung on trying not to fall out. I could feel the car rolling faster and faster, which told me it was a steep hill. On the way down the car hit a rock, spinning the car around. The sudden shift in movement threw me out the side window, but as I went through the window a piece of glass cut my side. I hit the ground rolling down the hill. I tried to grab anything that I could to make me stop. After a few more rolls, I slammed into a tree, stopping me. I rolled over on my back trying to catch my breath and regain my vison. I looked up at the sky but everything was spinning. I squeezed my eyes shut trying to make it stop. After a few minutes I could hear yelling in the distance. I slowly opened my eyes still looking up at the sky. It was beautiful, full of thousands of stars. I looked up the hill and could see some officers and a paramedic running down towards me. I glanced down at my side, feeling sick almost instantly. The glass had cut about seven inch cut down my right side. My shirt was ripped and stained with the blood that was pouring out of my side. I just looked back up at the sky, hoping everyone else was ok.

(End Flashback)

I came back to reality only to notice small drops of water by my feet. I shook my head and wiped the tears from my eyes, looking over at my clock which now said 7:20 am. Jumped up and ran to the bathroom jumping through a quick shower and getting dressed. I through on my hoodie and grabbed my bag. I walked down stairs and saw Heather standing at the door waiting. I grabbed my keys and phone and walked out the door. I got in my car and started it, giving it a second to warm up before throwing it in reverse and backing out of my driveway. I threw it in drive and took off towards school. After a few minutes we were at the school. I got out and grabbed my stuff and Heather did the same. I locked the doors and walked towards the school. I noticed Kate standing with her friends but I just kept walking, lowering my head a little and going into the school heading for my locker.

(Kates Pov)

I was standing with Beth and Lilly waiting on Amy to show up, when I heard Humphreys car pull into the parking lot. I looked over and saw Humphrey and his sister get out. I watched as he walked for the front doors of the school. I saw his glance over at me but he just lowered his head and kept walking. I looked over at the girls and told them that I was going to my locker, that I would see them later. Lilly just rolled her eyes and called my bluff. "don't lie, we both know your going to talk to Humphrey" Lilly said smilling. Her and Beth laughed together as I walked away, not even responding. I walked into the school and began looking for Humphrey. I saw Heather standing next to Amy talking. This kind of caught me off guard. "since when has Amy been friends with Heather" I thought to myself as I walked up to the two girls. "Hi Amy" I said waking up to them. Amy turned and smiled when she saw it was me. "Hey girl" Amy said giving me a quick hug. I looked over at Heather, who was just kind of staring at the two of us. I smiled and stuck out my hand. "Im sorry, hi my name is Kate" I said shaking her hand. "Heather" she replied studding me for a second. I smiled and turned back to Amy, telling her that the girls where waiting for her nodded and continued on her way back out to find the girls.

I turned back to Heather who was still smiling at me. "Hey Heather do you know where you brother is" I asked getting back to the point of walking up to her in the first place. "yea why" she asked back. I smiled a little. "I just wanted to talk to him, he seemed kind of sad" I said picturing his face this morning. Heathers smile faded and she let out a small sigh. "He isn't talking today, I pretty shure he had another dream about our parents" Heather said looking down for a second. I looked around us for a moment and then back at Heather. "Dose your parents death not bother you" I asked being a little nosey. She just looked up and gave a faint smile. " Not as much as it dose him, he blames himself for their death" she said looking straight at me. I was going to say something but she cut me off. "what did Eve tell him yesterday" she asked, her gaze not faltering a bit. I stared at her for a moment remembering the event from yesterday. " I don't know, she didn't tell me" I said looking back at Heather. "did he not tell you" I asked. I figured that they would share everything. She sighed and shook her head. "No he just locked himself in his room for the night." Heather said looking down at her phone. "well class is about to start so I will talk to you later" she said smiling and walking past me.

I went to my locker and grabbed my stuff for first period. I shut my locker and began walking to class. I walked to class and went to my desk. Jane was already at the desk and brushing her hair as per usual. I set my stuff down on my desk and pulled my chair out to take a seat. As I did I couldn't help but look back at Humphrey who was looking out the window again. I could only assume something wasn't right. There was the smallest outline of water resting at the bottom of his eyes. It was bothering me that I didn't know what was wrong with him. I heard the bell ring and the teacher walk in. I turned back to the front of the class but my attention was on Humphrey.

(Humphreys Pov)

I sat there in the back of the class with my head against the window just watching the world go by. I heard the bell ring but I was non the less intressted. I didn't have to look to know Kate was glairing at me. I just wish I could be at home hidden in my bed with my music. I felt sick, broken, weak. I don't know why either. Maybe it has something to do with my dream but I couldn't put the connections together. The teacher dropped a book on his desk which snapped me out of my daydream. I looked over to him and he was staring at me, and so was the rest of the class. I wasn't shure why they where but it made me uncomfortable. I could feel my stomach turning and ripping itself apart. My throat felt as if it shut completely. All I could do was stair blankly. The teacher shook his head and went on with the lesson and everyone turned back around. I laid my head down for the rest of the period trying to ignore what just happened.

(time skip: Lunch)

(kates Pov)

I walked out of the school to my car, which was now in a different spot so that I didn't have to park next to Garth. I got in and started it waiting for the ac to cool down. I watched as a few other students walked out to go to their cars. Not long after I saw Heather walking out to Humphrey's car. The headlights flashed and she got in. I looked back at the doors and saw Humphrey walking to his car. He got in his car and started it driving off to go get lunch. I put the car in gear and decided to follow. Just as I did I heard taping on the glass from the passenger side. I looked over and saw lilly standing at the door. I clicked the unlock button and she hopped in. "Not going with your friend today" I asked pulling out of the parking lot and taking off towards Humphrey. "No she is going with some of her other friends" Lilly said smiling back at me. After a few minutes, I rolled up to the stop light next to Humphreys car. I glanced over but the windows were up and I couldn't see in. the light turned green and we continued down the road. I wasn't sure where to eat so I slowed down and followed Humphreys car. After a few minutes, we arrived at Wendy's. Humphrey parked and him and heather walked up and sat down at a table. I parked and me and lilly got out and walked over to their table. "Can we sit with you guys" I asked looking at Humphrey who for the first time all day was looking back at me. He didn't reply he just gave a small nod. Me and lilly took a seat and ordered some food. We got our food and we all sat quietly eating. Heather was staring at me, but I knew it was because I wouldn't stop looking at Humphrey. " So Lilly how are things going for you lately" Heather asked looking over at Lilly. Lilly smiled and swallowed her food and taking a drink of soda to clear her throat. "Good I guess, I cant really complain" she finally replied. I was about to ask Heather a question but was cut off by the sound of Garths car entering the parking lot. We all looked over at the car that was creeping through the parking lot. Soon enough Garth parked and got out walking over to our table.

I glanced back at him and then over at Humphrey who seemed to be ignoring him. "I thought I told you to stay away from my girl" Garth said placing his hands on the table. I looked over at Humphrey for a second before snapping at Garth. "I'm not your girl, I told you we are through" I said with the intent to get the point across. Garth turned his attention to me before letting a grin slide across his stupid face. "Babe we will talk about this later" Garth said in a some what annoyed voice. "Just leave me alone Garth" I snapped. He reached over and grabbed my arm making me whimper a little but as soon as he did, Humphrey stood up grabbing Garths arm. "Hey I believe she asked you to leave her alone" Humphrey finally spoke up. Garth let go of me and Humphrey let go of him taking a step back. Garth was staring daggers down at Humphrey but it didn't seem to faze him one bit. "Now you don't like me and that's fine, but do not lay a hand on Kate again." Humphrey said with confidence. Garth took a step closer and stopped. "You know when I first saw you, I thought you looked familiar" Garth said with a smile coming across his face. "You're the son of those wolves that died in that crash and you didn't even try to save them" Garth said with a sadistic laugh. I froze at the remark. I couldn't believe what I had just heard coming from Garth. I looked over at Humphrey who was looking really pale. Humphrey calm down, ignore him, hes just trying to get in to your head." Heather said stepping in front of Humphrey. He didn't respond but he didn't have to, we all knew what he was feeling. Heather placed her hand on Humphreys face as a tear fell from his eye. She was going to hug him but he took a step back from her.

He walked past her and shoulder Garth causing him to fall to the ground, which kind of surprised me. Garth was easily twice the size of Humphrey and just got pushed like he was nothing. I watched as Humphrey got into his car and took off. I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and called my mom. After a few rings she picked up. "Hi dear, whats wrong" Eve asked. "Mom its Humphrey, call the school and check us out" ill meet you at the house" I said before hanging up and walking back to the table. I through away all the trash and looked at Lilly and Heather who had blank expressions on their faces. "Come on lets go" I said grabbing my Keys and heading for my car. This was going to be a long day.