This is a really short update and I'm sorry for that. I want to try and update quicker but I'm just going through some writers block. Im also currently trying to write another Sparia story and want to get at least 5 (ish) chapters done before I start uploading. So sorry for the small update, I'll try to update again soon.
General pov
To say the last few days had been difficult for Aria would be an understatement. Trying to mend broken relationships, avoiding her dad, avoiding Noel and making sure Mike wasn't becoming her fathers personal punching bag again was getting a little over-whelming. Not to mention Spencer was starting to ask questions, questions that she wasn't up for discussing with her ex-girlfriend. As much as Aria wanted to just console in the taller brunette, and use her shoulder to cry on, she couldn't. They weren't together, and she needed to remember that. So she tried distancing herself from Spencer. It wasn't working that well, considering Spencer persistent, and would find ways to see the shorter girl, or talk to her.
Aria was now currently sitting at her desk. It was already midnight and she had school the next morning but she just had so much homework still that she hadn't done.
She sighed loudly as she threw her textbook down, letting in fall on her desk. She rubbed her head as she felt a headache coming on.
She was so exhausted but she just wasn't in the mood to get grilled by every teacher at school tomorrow for this being the third time this week homework wasn't done.
She turned around to look at her bed. It looked so comfortable she could so easily, just lie down. Let sleep take over and deal with all this shit tomorrow. No. That wasn't an option. She needed to get the damn homework done. Maybe she could drink some coffee or something? She needed something to help her stay awake.
She's starts thinking about what she could do to help her fight off sleep, when the idea pops into her head.
No. thats a terrible idea. Im not that stupid. Are the words that rush through her brain at the idea. She can't take those pills that are still stashed underneath her bed. She can't.
I can't.
I can.
Its stupid.
Im exhausted.
Just one.
You're not going to get addicted, you just need one, for one night.
Remember what happened to Spencer though?
You're stronger then Spencer.
Im not stronger then Spencer! If she couldn't control it, no way in hell can I.
Spencer had past problems with the pills, you don't.
You'll just take one.
Just tonight.
Just once.
Then you'll get some sleep tomorrow and everything will go back to normal.
Lots of people take these to help them with schoolwork.
Its okay.
Just do it.
Aria had won her inner battle with herself. She had to. It was the only way she was going to be able to stay awake.
Getting up she slowly made her way to her bed and dropped to her knees in front of it. With shaky hands she grabbed the box from underneath and pulled it into view. She took off the lid and saw the small pill bottle in front of her.
She couldn't believe she was doing this. These are the pills that destroyed Spencer. But she didn't care, she just wanted to stay awake, and she was going to do anything for that.
Opening the bottle, she lets one pill fall on the palm of her hand. You just need one.
She closes the small bottle and places it back in the box. She looks at the small white pill in her hand and before she can overthink things she pops it in her mouth, swallowing it dry.
There. Its done.
Spencers pov
Walking into school thursday morning, I only had one thought on my mind. That was Aria. She's been acting distant again lately, refusing to let me drive her, and I hated that she was pushing me away again. I know were not together but that doesn't mean I don't care about her. It doesn't mean I don't want to help her, and if something is going on I have to help her.
Making my way to the smaller brunettes locker I saw her standing with her back towards me, getting books out.
"Hey Ar" I greeted her, walking up beside her.
"Oh uh hey Spence" She said sounding a little startled with my presence. She wasn't making eye contact with me and it was bothering me, she was acting nervous and I knew something wasn't right.
"You ok, you seem tired" I said. Aria turned to meet my eyes, and boy she really did look tired. Her eyes looked absolutely exhausted, red and strung out, with heavy bags underneath them.
"Just didn't sleep well last night. I'll be fine" She said offering a weak smile.
"Um ok, well can I walk you to class?" I asked, shrugging it off for now. I'll get to the bottom of whatever is going on, it just might take a little more digging.
Aria nods, and closes her locker. We begin walking and as we do, I see Mike in the hallway talking to some friends. I notice a pretty bad looking black eye on him and am immediately curious of where he got that.
"Hey whats up with Mike? Looks like he has a pretty bad black eye" I ask Aria, not thinking much of it.
Aria seems to tense at the question, "Uh he just got into a fist fight again, you know him" Aria nervously replies, and starts to walk a little quicker.
Ok, something is seriously not ok. I have to figure out whats wrong.
Maybe talking to Mike can help me figure out whats going on with Aria.
Well, I guess my digging starts now.
Its not the best chapter, I know, but things should get more interesting soon. Aria took the pills, do you think she can resist taking them again?
And do you want to see some Hanna and Emily? They haven't really been in this story but I'm thinking Hanna's blunt sarcasm and Emily's adorableness can make this story much better. What do you think? Anyway, until next time.