100 Sleepless Nights

My eyes opened delicately, taking in everything around me. I looked to my right expecting to still see Vic lying in my bed but he wasn't. That means it must be morning and he has gone to school already and I've slept in. Kellin will be so angry that I haven't told him about running late. I jumped outta bed and began scrambling around looking for clothes.

After I found appropriate clothes I quickly changed into them and then walked over to my windows to open the curtains but it was dark, like dead on dark outside. This is confusing. It's the end of September, it shouldn't be this dark so late into the morning; unless it's not morning.

I walked over to my nightstand and checked my phone. 3:33am. Fuck why did I think it was earlier? My parents and Taylor must be in bed because there is no movement in the house at all. The memories of what happened earlier flooded into my head. I slouched down onto the floor and tried not to cry too loudly. The reminder that I was alone again made everything just a little more scary. "Hey don't cry" I heard a voice. I looked up and seen Vic walking into my room.

He walked over to me and pulled me to my feet. "I thought you left" I looked at him through tears in my eyes. He smiled down at me.

"I just needed a drink" His eyes shone through the darkness. It made his face light up, with every facial movement his eyes just illuminated it. I nodded slowly, showing that I understood him.

"I thought I was alone... this place scares me now" A tear rolled down my cheek.

"Don't worry. It's gonna be fine" He wiped the tear away.

Suddenly the door of my room slammed shut. I looked over and the tears formed in my eyes. "See" I began crying again.

"Hey, calm down please" He begged. The tears wouldn't stop, Vic tried to calm me down but I was too upset.

He suddenly placed his hands on my cheeks and pulled my face up to his and placed his lips on mine. The tears stopped and became still; shocked with his actions. He pulled back and smiled. "Knew that would work" He stared at me, amused by my shocked face.

"Why did you... I" He smiled even more. He leaned in again and kissed me softly. The adrenaline in my veins stopped all rational thoughts, making me incapable of stopping the kiss. A part of me didn't want to, but the other part of me didn't understand anything.

I felt his arms slip around my waist, and stupidly I let it happen. He deepened the kiss, his tongue rubbed against my lips. I opened them slightly and our tongues danced together. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me. We walked backwards until we fell backwards onto the bed, in a tangled mess.

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"Harleigh... I'm waiting for an answer" The stern voice pulled me out of my nightmares and daydreams. I looked up from my books to see everyone in my history class staring at me. "Hello? Earth to Harleigh" The teacher said folding her arms across her chest.

"So-sorry" I stuttered, feeling completely embarrassed. Everyone probably thinks I'm a total freak now.

"Uh, 1914" I answered quickly.

"Yes World War I started in 1914 but my question was when did World War II end. Pay attention next time" She said with slight annoyance layered in her voice.

Most people turned back to face the front of the class except one dude. He had longish black hair and an undercut on the left side. I hadn't noticed him until now, he raised an eyebrow at me and smirked. I ignored him and looked back down at my book, writing away and trying to catch up with was being discussed.

The bell rung out a few minutes later, I picked my books up and stuffed them in my bag. Everyone had left the class, leaving me completely alone. I had a free period next meaning I wasn't in a rush. I usually sat under the tree out front anyway.

I threw my backpack over my shoulders and left the room. The hallway was almost empty. I started walking towards the exit when I felt someone grab my arm. They turned me around to face them and it was that dude from class. "Hi, I'm Ronnie" He flashed a grin, his teeth were so white it's almost blinding. I pulled my arm out of his grip and he raised an eyebrow.

"Harleigh" I mumbled. He chuckled lightly and rolled his eyes.

"Well of course I know your name from ypur little scene in class there. You seemed to completely disappear for a while. What happened?" He asked. This dude was way too inquisitive for someone I have just met.

"Just didn't sleep well last night so I'm sleepy" I lied. Well half lied, I didn't sleep much after Vic kissed me...

"Oh right, sure. Probably a wild night out" He cocked his head to the side. I shook my head no. C'mon do you really expect me to believe that "good girl" persona you've got going on?" He used air quotes and laughed at me.

"What?" I was so confused by his statement. I'm just me, not anyone or anything other than that.

"It's okay" He grinned, leaning into my ear. "We can go for a quickie in the janitors closet?" He whispered. I pulled back and scowled at him.

"I'm not a whore!" I said with furry.

He rolled his eyes at me. "You're not fooling anyone. You like to play it innocent. Honestly, that turns me on more" He winked. I started at him with my mouth gaping slightly. This dude was rude as fuck.

"I think we're done here" I turned and walked off.

I could hear footsteps following me. "Come on, you can't be such a tense like that" He whined, trying to catch up with me.

He ran infront of me to stop me. "Dude, I have a boyfriend so I'm not interested in you at all" I sighed and pushed past him.

"I won't give up Harleigh, you'll come to me one day" He called after me. I flipped him off as I walked away.

"Ronnie shut up and get to class" A stern voice called out. I giggled at how he had gotten into trouble for being loud and annoying.

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"Kellin, it's stupid to care so much about one thing" I rolled my eyes. We were sitting in my bedroom, doing homework. Kellin was finding it really difficult and was getting stressed out.

"It's just really hard and if I don't pass this class then I'll not be able to graduate. I wanna go to university but I feel too stupid" He whined. I kissed his cheek and rolled away, off of the bed.

"I'll go get us a drink okay" I suggested. I still wasn't completely comfortable with this house yet but I can't let it rule my life.

I walked down the stairs and got us drinks. As I was walking past the patio window I noticed a figure in the garden. I placed the glasses on the counter and walked over to the door, sliding it open and walking over to the figure.

Slowly the figures head turned to look at me. Vic. I let out a sigh of relief. "What are you doing here?" I asked, I was so confused.

"It's my brother... he's gone missing" He mumbled. I walked over to him and sat down beside him on the stairs.

"How did that happen? When did you last see him?" I asked, frantic and scared for him.

"Last night, he went out for a band practice and never came home" He explained.

"Do you want to go look for him?" I suggested. He shook his head no.

"I've been searching all day. My parents are looking for him now.. I just need someone to talk to" He looked at me with sadness in his eyes. I couldn't say no.

"I'm hanging out with Kellin but I'll ask him to leave okay" I told him. He nodded and a smile spread across his face.

I stood up and went back into my house, fearing Kellins reaction to me asking him to leave.

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