A/N: Sorry for the long wait, I was very busy with a horrible anatomy test but now that's out of the way and here it is

WARNING: this contains some possible triggers of self harm, nothing too descriptive but still I think you should be aware of it

That being said ENJOY :)

ANNIE's POV

I stood beneath the door frame. I clasped my hands to my mouth to keep me of screaming, tears quickly began falling down my face filling it with warmth. I couldn't move, couldn't react to the unbelievable scene I was witnessing. In front of me laying on the bathroom floor was Viv with blood dripping from her tights and wrists, it was a terrifying view and yet I couldn't bring myself to move that was until I heard her screech again, and I snapped out of my shock
"Babe, what have you done?" I asked as I approached her.
She was obviously to weak to respond so I just kneeled beside her and held her hands examining the two cuts made there, deep and even. Her tight weren't so fortunate as they were several cuts on them some even some not so much.

I didn't know much of first aid but my first instinct was to wash of her blood, so I stood up, took a towel from the rack and soaked it in warm water to clean her wounds.

Once they were clean I helped her get up and took her to her bed so she could lay down there, when she was tucked in I directed myself to the bathroom and collected all the blades that I could find, some where hidden but managed to get them all. I took them and tossed them in a bag into my backpack I wouldn't let them so close to Viv. Whilst I was cleaning the bathroom I came across with some type of medicinal lotion for wounds so I grabbed it to apply it to Viv's wounds.
I was so busy cleaning and taking care of everything that I didn't notice I was still crying, and right there I slumped to the floor. I couldn't take it in, the strong, funny girl that was with me all the time is the same girl who's laying helpless in her bed, the same girl that I caught cutting in her bathroom floor. It didn't make sense, what was wrong? What could have possibly bring her to do this? Would I been able to prevent it? Did I have anything to do with this? New questions kept popping into my head but I didn't ask her, at least not right away.
But then it came to me, she was still that girl. Underneath all the mess the seemed on the outside, inside the old Viv was waiting to arise. And right now I was making no good by standing here doing nothing, she needed me and she's going to have me.

END OF FLASHBACK

I remembered that horrible moment of our lives but we got through it and now no problem seemed big enough to bother us. That moment showed me that I could be the bigger person, the strongest of us, it certainly was a confidence boost at a great stake but still.

A buzz brought me back to reality "babe I need to go see Dan, what should I do? Should I lie?" It was a text from Viv, I felt a weird rage so I walked out the room to meet Viv but someone had arrived before me, Harry.
I hid behind a door and listened to their quiet conversation. I could still see them through the space between the door and the wall.

"I don't know baby" said Harry "I mean, if there's something Zayn hates is lying"
"I know but I've known Dan the longest and I really don't want to lose his friendship" she replied

Harry stepped closer to Viv if I didn't know better I could said they kissed
"But he wants more than a friendship, can't you see it Viv!" He said louder
"No he doesn't, we've been friend for too long" Viv replied with the same tone.
She turned sideways, Harry's head now resting on her shoulder.
"Baby" he softly grabbed her chin so she could turn to meet his gorgeous eyes "believe me when I say, he wants something more and Zayn won't have it" Harry said, I could see tears building up in Viv's eyes and a definite tone in Harry's voice. That was the end of the discussion, she will be have to stay here and leave Dan.

But something didn't feel right, of course I knew about their stupid flirting, but it was harmless. Dan has had girlfriends while being friends with Viv and Viv has had one boyfriend (a terrible one, but she has) and she was friends with Dan, so I didn't see the problem in the situation.

I got out of there before I could interfere. I needed a plan, but a plan for what? What exactly did I want to accomplish?

I went back to the living room, I took my spot on the couch and looked at Zayn, he seemed so helpless, so miserable. That's all it took, one good look into his eyes and I knew what I needed to do.

I got up and went to get my purse. I did a quick phone call and then I was on mu way out, just as I walked to the door Harry came out of the room with Viv.

"Where are you going?" Viv asked with puffy eyes, clearly because of crying

"My mom called, I need to go and sort some stuff back home" I had never found it so easy to lie to Viv.

(It's for her own good) I kept reminding myself.

"Ohh ok, do you need a ride?" She asked while looking puzzled

"No it's fine, she's coming to pick me up, but don't worry she's not getting out of the car" I said before she could even think about freaking out.

A loud honk filled the awkward silence

"That's her" I said and I was out of the house before anyone said goodbye. (There's no time)

"Where to?" Asked Matt from the driver's seat. A concerned look on his face but a steady hand on the wheel

We arrived at said destination and I practically could hear my heartbeat. This was it. I was about to either fix this situation or ruin it, no pressure.

"We can find another way" Matt said, the fear on my face too obvious for him to ignore.

"No, this is what we need to do" I took a deep breath "what I need to do"

I step out of the car and walk to the doorway. I never felt such a long walk on less than 50 mts, I knock on the door

"Hey" a confused voice greets me