Okay second to last chapter for Falling Through the Cracks!
Authors note well be short!
When I finish this story I will post the first chapter for my new story, The Babysitter! So look out for it!
Usual disclaimer and warnings and dedication!
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The shower I had take was cold, way to cold, being away from this house had done damages to my place. The heater was broken, most of the bulbs had blown, and there where great quantities of dust flying around. But none of this could bring my spirits down, I was going out tonight for the first night in three months with my boyfriend, and to a party! In all the excitement I had decided to where something nice, and not to look like the usual punk mess I resembled. Against my better judgment I had picked a pink tube dress that came just below my knees in soft ruffles and black short heels, my hair was let down and for once I wore minim eyeliner, to tell the truth I kind of looked girly and not at all like Kori Anders.
A screech then a honk signaled that Richard was outside, taking my time I walked down the stairs and out the door. What was the hurry, I had planned it out already Richard and I where going to spend the rest of our lives together. Without kitten Moth seeing that she didn't mean anything to him, and they where going to have kids lots of them with Raven as their godmother. It was the picture perfect life, and nothing this time was getting in my way. Not even a couple of beers, I mean honestly two or three wont do me any harm, now that I had been in rehab im sure my body could cope better.
Into his car I went, and he started to drive, glancing at me every five seconds, but not a word or kiss was exchanged. How was this going to help us succeed my planned future?
"What no kiss for your girlfriend?'
"I think this time we should take it slow, I think we rushed it the last time."
I stared at him dumbly; take it slow? I was not a child, fuck taking it slow, I would be perfectly content if he just ripped of my clothes right here and right now! But instead of arguing I just nodded, sitting there stupidly till we reached Victors house. This was De JA vu with a complete and unwanted twist. My mind ached and I couldn't help but want a beer, it used to be my salvation, and three months in rehab may have not been enough.
We arrived at Victor's front yard where a couple other cars where parked, it was in full swing by the music booming out of his house. Richard grasped my tiny hand in his large one and led me inside the house, past the table with all the drinks, past the couches and into the backyard where a couple of guys where hanging out.
"I'm going to hang with my football pals, now I led you past all the crap so it proves your okay, im trusting you to go back in their and get all of us a couple of drinks."
Bastard, he was treating me like some piece of shit, and I had just arrived from rehab this afternoon, I should have just stayed in that hellhole! But being the obedient girl I was I walked back inside and took six beers, but not for them, for myself. One swig and it was like being me all over again, pretty soon it wasn't just one swig it was all six beers in tow. The alcohol burned inside my body, which was now accustomed to live without this large intake. All I could do was throw up, a retching noise formed at my lips and it all fell all over my dress and the floor. Nobody seemed to notice except Richard, his face was flushed in anger, but I was too woozy to care, with one swift stroke he picked me up and dropped me back down on the front porch.
"Look Kori, I just can't take this shit any more, I don't need this shit, and I don't need you."
What did he do? He just walked right back inside the party and locked the door, leaving me crying outside the house. It only wanted to make me puke again, I had not where left to go, and my three months in rehab had brought me no where but to the beginning again, but this time I didn't get to keep Richard. Then my brain clicked, the only place left to go was Raven's, she was the only one that ever cared for me. Slowly getting up I steadied myself then took of in a full sprint never stopping till I reached the oak doors of her house. The lights where off which meant that it was only her in the house probably hiding in the toilet taking crack, I was the alcoholic she was the druggie, but we loved each other never less.
Like in an old romantic movie I picked up stones, throwing them against he window, one then another and another until the window finally opened revealing purple locks and indigo eyes that seemed to radiate in the dark.
"Who the fuck is out there!"
"Its me, its Kori."
"Holy fuck!"
There was a clang then a bang then the oak doors opened to my grinning best friend.
"Fuck Kori it's so good to see you!"
With no other words we hugged each other then slowly progressed up the stairs to her bedroom. It smelled like marijuana making me feel even more depressed then I already was. You see marijuana is funny that way, to the one that smokes it they feel incredibly high for a while, but when your just in the room with other people that are smoking it you do not enjoy the experiences of getting high your just out right depressed,
"Lets go to the living room better atmosphere."
Raven's house was quite big for the little suburban town Jump city was, it had about six bedrooms and three bathrooms, come to think of it, it was really big for Jump city.
"What's wrong babe let me get you clothes you smell like shit!"
I placed myself on the couch until Raven came back with a black towel and large Iron Maiden shirt. Stripping down I accepted the towel and wiped the grime from my body then changed into the shirt.
"Oh Raven, I haven't converted at all! I still drink like a bloody river, and Richard has become nothing but an asshole"
"Talk to me."
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I told her the events of that evening, we cried with each other understanding how each of us felt. She offered me a bottle of whiskey yet I shrugged it of, maybe rehab did have some magic on me, or maybe I was in denial that I still needed help, either one worked I did not drink the whiskey.
"Raven?"
"I love you."
"Back at you twenty times."
She pulled me in a reassuring hug then pressed her lips against mine in a soft peck on the lips. Anybody would have thought we were lesbians or bisexuals but in truth we were just two lost souls that had found comfort in each other. A kiss like that only showed that she was there for me, and it was all that I needed. Closing my emerald orbs the last thing I saw was Raven's indigo eyes staring at me with warmth, she pecked me on the forehead and we fell asleep in the warmth of each others arms.
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The daylight streamed through the second floor of Raven's house, I blinked my eyes back in pain but was comforted by the sight of Raven standing over me with a cup of herbal tea in hand.
"Best for morning hangovers!"
"Especially made from you!"
"Hell yeh! I have something for you as well, a surprise that Xavier has been selling me for weeks now."
"More drugs?"
"No, favored condoms."
"Been away from your sarcasm for a while almost believed you."
Raven smirked at me then gave me a warm hug, "You've been gone way to long in general."
The tea washed down in a warm rush down my throat almost making the headache go away. Raven pulled something from her shoe, inside the plastic bag was a couple of capsules.
"They are called mushrooms, incredibly strong shit."
Not wanting to upset my best friend I accepted the capsule and swallowed it with the last drops of my herbal tea. Raven took one as well, and the mushroom soon began to take affect. The world grew lopsided and everything looked as if it was drawn then scribbled like a five year olds picture book. I looked over at Raven who stared at me with warmth she was gorgeous all five foot and three inches, it was not wonder why Gar loved her the way he did. Leaning over we both broke out in fits of giggles, laughing for no reason except because of the drug, I leaned over again and captured her lips in mine. We started to slowly trail kisses in each other's mouth both braking away for air and laughter.
The doorbell sounded interrupting us from our drugged kisses, " Il gets it!"
Raven giggled and I kissed her once more before stumbling down the stairs and opening it to a very worried Richard.
"Oh hello."
I slammed the door then opened it again figuring he would not just go away, "What would you want?" I giggled at my misshapen English.
"Fuck Kori, I came here to say I was sorry, and that I shouldn't have acted like that."
I skipped to the couch then began to pick at the pink flower trying to peel it off, "Damn flower, why cant I pluck it, its so pretty!" The flower looked so real I could smell it.
"Kori im taking you for a ride ok, lets sort things out."
I couldn't help but love Richard the way I do, so I simply nodded obediently, " Let me say Goodbye to Raven first."
"Alright."
I pranced back up the stairs and into the living room; Raven was nowhere to be found. Panicking I felt a wave of relief wash over me when I spotted her in her room. She was sitting on her window ledge staring at the sun.
"Im going to find a pot of gold Kori!"
We both giggled at nothing again, "Okay!"
"Leprechauns gold!"
"Richie Rich is outside, I have to go."
"Okay, come back for the gold!"
Now we were in fits of hysterics the mushrooms still working its high affect on our bodies.
"I love you Raven Roth."
"I Wuv you to!"
I gave her a long kiss on the mouth, which she returned with just as much emotion, "Goodbye!"
"Farewell! Il meet you at the end!"
Laughing at out inside joke I ran happily down the stairs, everything was looking up for a change.
"Ready!"
Richard led me to his car and we drove around; I didn't listen much to his apology just sat there and nodded just happy that he was apologizing and not me. He drove me around town until the high affect of the mushroom where'd down and I was in a drowsy state. Reaching my house he picked me up and out of his car placing me softly in my bed he kissed me on the head.
"We are going to be just fine Kori." He whispered I love you and went to his car driving back home or maybe to a football game.
I fell asleep completely content forgetting entirely about going back to see Raven and her pot of gold sitting on the window ledge.
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Well one more chapter to go! Count it on for drama!
