Chapter 11:
Nathaniel:
I paced the council room worriedly. I haven't seen Sepi in days. I was getting a bit worried. It didn't help that I think that Veronica girl has something to do with it. She seemed so off and it was obvious that Sepi wasn't thrilled to see her. I mean, what if…what if something happened to her? What if it's my entire fault? Why didn't I listen to my gut, to my heart?
I sighed. Where was Sepi? Was she even okay? Maybe I could go to her house, but that means that I would have to look in her file to get her address? Or I could ask Armin or someone if they know where she lives? Yeah, I will do that.
Armin:
I paced the courtyard, where is Sepi?
"Dude, chill," Alexy said.
I ran a hand through my hair.
"I can't chill! I just so happy to hear a scream and now, BOOM! Sepi is gone! I'm…I'm worried."
"Worried, you, never."
I turned and saw Castiel with Lysander. We still hated each other- but through Sepi we tolerated each other. Lys was cool- for the most part. Lysander looked at me curiously.
"What is it that you are worried about?"
I looked at them sadly,
"Sepi's missing."
Castiel raised an eyebrow.
"She's only been gone a week."
"-I checked her house, she wasn't there. Her parents weren't exactly helpful, but they haven't seen her either."
"That can cause worry," Lysander agreed. I sighed,
"But I saw her! I saw her and I heard her scream! But when I looked- zip! She was gone! I haven't seen her since!"
Castiel and Lysander looked mildly concerned, Lysander more so. Lysander gave Castiel a look and he groaned.
"Fine. I'll…I'll look around, okay? But don't get the wrong idea," he snarled, "I still hate you and I am not a helpful guy. Don't expect this often."
I smiled faintly.
"Didn't plan to."
Castiel an Lysander left only for Nathaniel to show up.
"Armin, have you seen Sepi?"
I shook my head,
"No."
Nathaniel seemed torn about something but finally he sighed,
"Do…Do you know where she lives?"
I raised an eyebrow,
"Yeah."
"Do you think you could tell me? I plan on visiting her-"
"Don't. I already tried. She's not home. No one knows where she is."
Nathaniel pinched the bridge of his nose,
"When did you last see her?"
I shifted,
"A few days ago but…I heard her scream! I heard her scream but when I looked, she was gone! What if she was kidnapped and I was the only one that could've helped!"
I was going into hysterics. My breathing quickened. Nathaniel shook his head,
"Why haven't her parents reported her missing? They must know where she is."
I nodded in understanding. Her big brother…he might know where Sepi was. Nathaniel left, thankfully. I looked at Alexy,
"Do you remember her older brother, Tommy or something?"
"Yeah."
"He might know where she is."
"But we don't know where he is either."
I sighed in frustration. Finally, I saw a glimpse of dark purple hair.
"Sepi," I called out. They were on the other side of the street- nowhere near the school. She ignored me though. I deflated.
"She…she ignored me…"
"Cheer up," Alexy said, "She probably didn't hear you!"
"Yeah," I said slowly, but I still can't shake the feeling that something is wrong.
Sepi:
I wondered around town aimlessly. I didn't feel like going to school. I didn't feel like doing anything actually. I heard Armin calling my name, but I ignored him. The last thing I wanted was to be around people. I rubbed the fresh cuts under my sleeves. I promised myself- and others- that I would stop but…after what happened… I shook my head. I haven't been home in days. I stayed at Tom's for a short time, but he told me to get out. Not get out in a bad way- just get out as in 'go socialize.' I didn't want to socialize though. I was too…out of it.
I couldn't go to the park after that happened. I couldn't go to the mall- no money. I couldn't go home for obvious reasons. I couldn't go to school. I couldn't go anywhere.
Later:
It was night by now. I heard screams and cheers. I walked towards them to find a…party. Who has a party in the middle of the week? No, I shook my head, never mind. It's Sunday…I forgot. Still…there is school tomorrow… The party was huge- taking place in a house bigger than my parents. People were everywhere, with beer cans of all kinds in their hands. I looked at it curiously, maybe…
I went to the a party. No one there really questioned who I was or what I was doing there- everyone was drunk. Drunk…beer…something that made my dad drunk and hit me. Something that made mom drunk and let him. Something that made people do weird thing. The thing that numbs everything. I grabbed a can of beer. To numbess, I cheered to myself.
Nathaniel:
I drove around town aimlessly. I wanted to find Sepi- no, I needed to find Sepi. She could be hurt. I heard screams. I drove by to see a giant house party with beer cans everywhere. I sighed and then I did a double take.
"Sepi," I whispered a bit confused.
Why would Sepi be at a party? I parked my car and went inside. I found Sepi. She had the hoodie on- but it was zipped down and her shirt was falling in the front. Her eyes were glazed over and several beer cans were near her. She saw me.
"Nathaniel," she hiccupped. I felt my heart break, Sepi…what happened to you?
I was surprised as she hugged me and cried.
"Nathaniel…why did she do that to me? Why did they hurt me?"
I looked at her, absolutely heart broken.
"Doesn't anyone ever love me," she cried, "why does everyone hurt me?"
I hugged her,
"Don't say that," I whispered, "I love you."
She looked at me and I hugged her. She let go,
"Nathaniel…I think I," she hiccupped then continued, "love you too."
I don't know if she was saying that because she's drunk or because she means it. Someone shoved a drink in my hand. I crinkled my nose and sniffed it before I drank it. It didn't smell like alcohol and Sepi was urging me to drink it, so…I did…
Third Person (this is where the low M rating comes in, just a warning):
The now-drunk Nathaniel and the drunken Sepi giggled like idiots as they made their way from the party.
"Where to," Nathaniel hiccupped.
"Oh," Sepi said, "why not Tom's? He had," she hiccupped, "work every Friday night so my lil sis will be at the daycare."
"So," Nathaniel said, looking her over, "we'll be all alone?"
Sepi pulled him close and stumbled slightly,
"Hehe, yep."
It shouldn't have taken long to get to the apartment but since they were drunk- it took longer. Sepi and Nathaniel entered the empty apartment and locked the doors. Then, they drew closer.
"We don't we take this," Sepi hiccupped, "to the bedroom?"
Nathaniel groaned as his pelvis grinded against Sepi. She moaned slightly and the two of them were soon happily making out. Sepi and Nathaniel were soon in the bedroom. Nathaniel got on top of Sepi.
"Mmmm," she moaned. Her moan made Nathaniel eager. She giggled and grinded against him,
"Is that a rabbit in your pocket," she hiccupped, "or are you just happy to see me?"
