Creek.
I hear as I wake from a dreamless sleep. I adjust my eyes to see Landon sneaking into my room. My heart starts to beat faster and faster. I try to stand, but my body seems to be in a motionless state.
"Hey baby." He smiles wickedly at me.
I try to speak, but I can't move my mouth. I can't move anything. I'm numb all over. I watch Landon walk closer to me and pull something out of his pocket.
"Can't move, can you?" He laughs. "I think I know why." He says sticking what looks like a needle in my face. Novocain? He injected me with Novocain? How much did he use to make my whole body numb?
"Mmm… Yeah, I knew you wouldn't do what I wanted you to, so I made you unable to move. It was either Novocain or some weird spider that would eventually kill you. You're lucky I have an undying love for you." He comes closer. "Do you mind if I put you on the bed?" He tilts his head and chuckles. "I didn't think so." He reaches under me and picks me up, bringing me over to my bed.
Tears start to roll down my cheeks as I realize what was about to happen.
"So, Jude…." He trails off, starting to take off his belt. Oh my God he is actually going to do it. "You don't mind if I take this off, do you?" He asks, reaching under my shirt to wear my pants button.
I try my hardest to move, or flinch, but nothing. I can't do anything and I hate it. I feel my eye lids start to get heavy as he pulls off my jeans. Maybe I will fall asleep and he'll just go away.
"Sweet dreams darling." He says hovering over her.
Hours Later
I wake up and realize I can move again! Hmm… 5:00AM. I wonder… Oh shiznit! He totally undressed me! I throw on a robe and stand up. God damn it! Oh my God… He actually did the unthinkable.
Do I tell someone? Sadie should be up soon, should I tell her what he did to me? Maybe I'll go see if she is already up…
I open the door and look down the long empty hallway. Nope, guess not. I guess I could go call Tommy, but my cell is downstairs.
I quietly walk out of my room and head to the stairs, hoping to God I don't wake Landon up. I just can't believe what happen and how I couldn't do anything about it. I really wish I could just erase that from my memory.
Did I leave my cell phone by the door? I pick my cell phone to see a small note stuck to it.
Hey Jude!
I didn't want to wake you. I had to leave really early… Like 2ish, but someone from G called and told me you were staying home. Bryan offered to stay with you!
Have fun! But not too much.
Love, Sadie
No… No she can't do this too me. She can't leave me here with him. I have to get dressed and get out of here before he wakes…
"Hey beautiful." I hear from behind me. I turn around slowly and see Landon standing at the top of the stairs. "What are you doing up so early baby doll?" His pet names are really starting to pester my nerves.
"Please j-just leave me-me al-alone." I stutter, starting to shake as I head towards the kitchen.
"What?" He laughs following me. "You don't want to have a little fun with me." He whispers into my ear as he puts one of his hands on my hips and one stroking the back of my leg.
"You're sick." I mumble.
"What?" He raises his voice grabbing my wrists tightly.
"You-sicken-me." I say a little louder.
"Listen Jude," He turns me around, harshly, to face him. "You never say anything directly to me, unless it is screaming my name when we are in bed. If you do you will suffer." Scream his name? When we are in bed? Oh crap! I hate him. I really have evil intentions towards him.
"Or what?" I manage to choke out. He squeezes my writs tighter, cutting the circulation off. BAM! I fall back a little in shock of how he just smacked me. He smacked me! My God, can he do that?
"It'll get worse honey. Don't push me girl. Oh and if you tell anyone about this or last night, your punishment will be fatal. That includes your friend Tommy. Tell him and it will basically be like giving him a death sentence." He laughs evilly then turns and walks off. "If you're a little bruised up, then that would be my fault. I was a little rough with you." He calls, then slams his door.
I have to get out of here.
20 minutes later at G Major
"Whoa, Harrison ." Kwest laughs as I walk in.
"Yeah, I know I look like crap but, you really don't have to tell me that. I am having a terrible morning already so back off." I snap. He nods looking slightly frightened. "Where is Tommy?" I ask.
"Studio A." He says pointing down that hall, like I don't know where it is.
"Thanks." I mumble walking away. "Tommy?" I say as I open the door.
"What?" He answers sounding slightly agitated. He turns around and looks at me. "Oh, hey." He smiles. "What are you doing here so early? Did something go wrong?" He knows me oh too well.
"Nothing really." I flash a fake smile and sit across from him.
He looks at me with the I know you're lying look. He brushes his hand across my cheek revealing a poorly covered bruise. "Lift the sleeves on your shirt." He orders. I do as ordered showing him my bruised arms. He shakes his head. "Are there anymore?" I nod my head and lift my pant legs. Tommy sighs.
"Did you fall down a flight of stairs or did someone do this to you?" He asks. I just break eye contact and don't answer. "Do not sit there and pretend nothing happen. You didn't have those bruises yesterday and now you do. Tell me who did this to you."
I nod my head and say "Someone did it to me."
Tommy stands up and looks behind me, as if someone is watching us. "Who did it?" He asks. I keep quiet. He bends over and puts his hands on the arm rests, getting right in my face. "Tell me who did this to you."
Tears roll down my cheeks as I tell him the story of what happened last night.
After I was done I wipe my eyes and look up at Tommy. Fire in his eyes starts walking towards the door. "Come on." He orders. I get up and follow him.
"What are you doing? Landon said he'd kill you if I told you! You have to stay away from him." I plead with him to stay.
"No, Jude. I am going to kick his ass and you are coming with me." He says pushing the doors of G Major with intense force. He jogs to his car with me tagging along.
He can't do this. Landon will… Kill me and him.
Tommy opens the passenger door and motions me to get in. I do as I was told and get into the car.
Harrison House 20 minutes later
"You don't have to do this. I can fight my own battles." Tommy turns to me.
"No I have to Jude. I… I won't let anyone get away with hurting you. You deserve so much better." He says, and then thrusts his door open and moves swiftly towards the front door. I guess I should go make sure nothing goes terribly wrong.
I get up to the front door just in time to hear Tommy call for Landon.
"Bonjour." Landon smiles brightly as he walks to where Tommy and I are standing.
"I know about you little scam, Landon. So cut the crap, let's just make this easy." Landon looks over at me with a death stare. It's like looking into my death sentence.
"What are you going to do about it? I didn't do anything wrong." Landon scoffs. Tommy balls his fists again and gets right in Landon's face.
"You didn't do anything wrong?" Tommy raises his voice. "You raped and abused her! You better stay the hell away from her or I will hunt you down and make you suffer." Landon laughs.
"You and what army?"
I think that set Tommy over the edge. Why you may ask? Tommy's face is bright red and his fists look like they are about to explode with anger.
Tommy turns to me real quick the swings his arm around and whacks Landon smack in the forehead, causing him to fall on his back side. Tommy turns around completely and faces me. I give him a slight smile then look down at Landon, who is taking something out of his pocket.
Is he going to numb Tommy or does he keep more stuff in his pants? You know what; I don't even want to know.
My smile fades quickly as I watch Landon take a gun out and point it at Tommy. I almost laugh because of how unreal this really is.
This can't really be happening. Tommy really can't be in any danger. I can't really have a stalker. This is al so far from life. I just want to wake up so that this will be over with.
I snap back into reality as I Landon looks at me with a wide evil grin.
"Tommy!" I scream.
He turns around just in time for Landon to pull the trigger.
BANG!
Tommy falls to the floor, motionless. "NO!" I shriek. This really can not be happening. I run over to Tommy and lay my head on his chest crying and shaking uncontrollably.
"Told you I'd kill him." Landon says standing up and spiting on Tommy. "Your punishment will be later." He laughs running out of the house.
"Tom-my…" I cry.
Hours later
It feels like time has stopped. I see people coming in and coming out of the ER, where I am sitting. I can't fact the fact that Landon shot Tommy. It is so unrealistic.
He has been in surgery for over 2 hours. Darius and Kwest arrived about an hour ago, they haven't spoken to me yet though, they think I shot Tommy, as does the police. My mom called and told me she'd be home as soon as possible and Sadie said she'd come home after her last class.
I shouldn't have said anything to Tommy. Actually I shouldn't said anything to anyone. I am in deep water now.
"Hey Jude." Kwest says sitting next to me. "You want to tell me what happen?"
"Exactly what I told everyone else. Landon shot Tommy." I look up at him, realizing my story does sound a little far fetched.
Kwest takes a deeps sigh. "Then where is Landon?"
"He ran out after he shot Tommy." Kwest nods, but I know he doesn't believe me.
"Ms. Harrison?" A nurse calls. I look up and walk over to her.
"Yes?" I ask sounding a tad bit irritated.
"Mr. Quincy will be in surgery for a few more hours. The doctor thinks you should go home and we will call you if anything happens." I nod and turn around. I don't tell Kwest or Darius that I am leaving, because I don't really have the urge to talk to them.
Harrison House 10 minutes later 11:30AM
I locked all the doors and windows so hopefully Landon doesn't come back. I just hate feeling like I am in hiding or that I even have to hind from anyone.
I also hate not being able to do anything for Tommy. He risked his life for me, but I can't do anything for him… I can't even tell him I love him. If I knew what I know today, I would hold him in my arms and take the pain away… Hmmm…
"Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face…" I start. "You told me how proud you were but I… Walked away." Hey this is a pretty good song so far. I hope Tommy will be able to hear it. "If only I knew what I know today… Oh, oh. I would hold you in my arms, I would take the pain away." He is really going to like this. "Thank you for all you've done, forgive all your mistakes. There's nothing I wouldn't do, to hear your voice again. To look into your eyes…" And… What do I say next? "And see you looking back." Now time for the chorus, I think. "Oh I'm sorry for blaming you, for everything that I couldn't do, and I hurt myself… By hurting you."
"RING!" I put my notebook down and look at my cell phone. It's the hospital!
"Hello?" I answer trying not to feel to anxious.
"Ms. Harrison. This is Nancy from the Heritage Hospital. I am calling on behalf of a Mr. Thomas Quincy. It seems we have lost him." Oh my God.
I drop my cell phone in disbelief. "Ms. Harrison? Ms. Harrison?" I hear Nancy say. I can't pay any attention to her…
Tommy is dead!