Tori's POV
I was not alone. I squinted my eyes trying not to concentrate I was seeing double image. A glint caught my attention; the object looked small and...it was pressed against someone's pale-looking, bleeding skin. Trembling I lifted my gaze... it was Jade.
Jade's POV
A loud noise caught my attention, I was not alone. Quickly turning my head towards the sound I immediately found out what was the cause of it, Vega was struggling against someone. A tall man, one I couldn't recognize, stood behind her holding her down. As much as I disliked her, I had to help her. I wouldn't let another one of my 'friends' die because of my fault. Standing up I placed my razor back in place and threw myself forwards in an attempt of knocking the man down. Vega and I started to work together, and were winning, that was until another two men joined in the fight. Vega was the first to loose conscience, and then I came down.
Tori's POV
Aw, all my body aches. What the heck happened? With temporary amnesia of what happened I looked at my surroundings. It was all dark and nothing looked familiar. Turning around I found Jade, still unconscious, lying down on the floor. She had a split lip, black eye, her nose was bleeding, she was all bruised up, and her clothes were partially torn. To say the least, she couldn't look worst. Probably I was exactly the same or even worst. I hope she was still alive, I didn't want one of my friends to die especially Jade, she was my last hope. At least if she woke up I wouldn't be that lonely, I would have somebody to talk to. While my inner dialogue was taking place, Jade started to stir. "Jade!" she started to growl.
"What!" she attempted to shout, but her voice came out weak and hoarse.
Jade's POV
What the hell happened here! Why am I with Vega? Lifting myself up, with a little help from Vega, I looked around. "Do you know where we are?"
"No, I was hoping you recognized this place because I don't."
Thinking for a minute, I couldn't figure out where we were. "First, I think we should untie ourselves, this rope is cutting my circulation."
"Yeah, okay...so...how should we do this?" I rolled my eyes at this.
"Take my emergency scissors from my boot; I think you know the rest." Vega nodded and came closer to me. She turned around and reached in my boot, she managed to grab them and pull them out.
"Okay, now I guess we should work together and get out of here."
Fifteen minutes later we were free, well actually I was. Vega was whining for me to help her. "Uhhh! Fine" I gave in to her pleads.
Tori's POV
After Jade and I were both untied we just stayed in silence for a while. This silence was becoming uncomfortable so I looked at Jade. She was crying! I watched as a few tears trickled down her cheeks. Seeing her cry and being in such a vulnerable state made me feel sad. I would've never thought I would feel sorry for Jade, but right now that's exactly what I felt for her, I felt sorry for Jade West. Not even thinking twice before I did so, even though I knew I was risking my life, I embraced her in the most comforting hug I've ever given before. Surprisingly enough she actually did hug me back, even after a moment's hesitation. I slightly smiled at this, even if in a normal situation I would triumphantly jump around with a smile so big my cheeks would hurt later, it was as if something kept me from smiling and showing how happy I was for this memorable moment when I got Jade West to hug me back for dear life. I guess this whole situation we both were involved in was what kept me from being happy, or even smiling. Who knows what happened to us, we had no idea where we were. I slightly squeezed my eyes as tears started to trickle from my cheeks and a silent sob escaped from my shut mouth. Jade gave me a slight squeeze, but immediately pulled away. "Sorry, I shouldn't have done that."
"No Tori, I think I actually do recognize where we are." Jade exclaimed
"You do?" at last a little hope for us.
"Yes, I believe we are actually two blocks away from my house."
"Oh my god! So what are we doing here? Let's go!" The faster we got out of here, the better.
Jade's POV
Finally making it to the front door I reached in my pocket, which surprisingly enough still contained my keys. I managed to get the door open, turning around I found Vega face-flat on the ground. I helped her stand up and we both half-walked half-dragged ourselves to my room. We barely managed to make it to my bed and we both immediately passed out once our bodies touched the covers. We were finally safe, at least for now.
Damn all my body aches, even more than yesterday. Lifting my head up I found myself alone in bed. Wasn't Vega with me yesterday? Looking around my room I found her curled up in the corner. She was hugging her knees with her head tucked in between, she was sobbing. I silently stood up and made my way over to her. I hesitated, but embraced her in a hug. After about an hour I finally broke the silence, "We're safe now Tori, it's okay."
"B...but what, um...they rapped us didn't they?"
"What do you think?" I replied, more silence filled the room as Vega bit her lip and looked down.
Just as I was about to break this awkward silence Vega spoke up. "Jade"
"What?" I spit back
"I'm just glad we're both alive, and that we were just two blocks away from your house."
"Yeah, I guess...by the way my parents are never home so we have the house to ourselves." Last time I saw my dad was last summer, he just came to check if I was still alive. He also told me he wouldn't be able to come over for Christmas since he had to sign a big contract with this big Chinese corporation. He had married again when my mother died. The thing he made me call 'Meredith', which was supposed to take care of me but never did, was his wife now. Neither of us could stand each other so we made a deal, she stayed in the beach house while I had this house all to myself.
"Great, do you think I could take a bath and have, you know, something to wear." I liked Vega didn't make any further comments as to why my parents were never home.
"Uh...I guess" I stood up and made my way over to my drawer. I tossed a black blouse and jeans at her. Man, this couldn't be more uncomfortable "Ah, do you also need some underwear?"
Vega blushed a little "Please"
Well at least knowing that this made her more uncomfortable than me, made me feel better. Tossing some at her I concluded, "Um...you can use the one that's right at the end of the hallway on the right."
Standing up Vega gave me a thankful look, and walked out closing the door behind her. I then took whatever was on top of my drawer, which happened to be my favorite suicide silence blouse and jeans, and headed towards my bathroom. I turned the shower on and took off the, now, rags of clothe I had on. Stepping inside the shower I flinched the moment my damaged skin came into contact with the scalding-hot water. I took a quick bath, dressed myself and was back in my room within fifteen minutes. Backing up I accidently hit my mirror, turning around I was left speechless at the horrifying image my eyes met. I looked so weak, small and broken. I never would've guessed my actual physical self could come so close to represent my inner self. My legs suddenly went limp and I fell down to the floor. I started crying my heart out, I sobbed as the strong emotion of weakness started invading my heart and soul. I couldn't stand it anymore, with the little force I had left; I stood up and walked towards my drawer. My cold and shaking hand reached in and finally found what I was looking for, the metallic object shone when the sun's rays hit it. The reflection my pocket knife gave out, plus my glance at it caused me to temporarily become blind. I cussed under my breath while becoming dizzy and falling down again. I leaned against the wall opposite the door. Tears started to trickle down my cheek, but I ignored them and grabbed my knife. My pale, ice-cold hand trembled as I dragged the rigid metal against my slender, livid arm. I pressed harder down know with a swift movement. I just wanted to end all this, red crimson blood came oozing out at an alarming rate. I smirked, I loved the relieve feeling that numbed and overtook my entire self, right after that damn liquid came pouring out of me. One deep cut seemed to always give me the relief I needed, at least for a while. I was disappointed when I realized the gruesome feeling I had since last night that kept me half-awake the whole night still remained buried deep within. I became even more frustrated when I couldn't free myself from this. I came back with the sharp edge cutting in deeper than last time.
A sudden noise caused me to stop and freeze, "Jade?" fuck! I had forgotten about Vega. I jolted up throwing my blood soaked knife just as the door opened revealing a pale, worried looking Vega "Jade! What the hell!"
"Vega I..." Suddenly the walls became too heavy to hold up; they fell on top of me. Black is all I saw.