The Cure To My Pain

ace. Chaos erupts instantly. More blows are exchanged between Asher and Wesley against

and

s hits with ease, retaliating with brutal efficiency. The so

the boys apart and forming barriers between them. Everyone's panting

," Percy sneers at Asher, his voi

ring kids into drugs," Asher snaps back, jaw c

isn't just schoolyard drama anymore," Wesley

orless and cold. "Y

turns to leave-but not b

icious. Warni

ly, biting my bottom

cheek already swelling, but Asher doesn't look much better. Despite myself, my gaze drifts to Ashe

't me

own my nerves

yself. Everyone turns to look at me. My throat

" Asher says, wincing as he touches

ut you should stay away from him. He looks like bad n

rse. Ash?" Eveleine says softly,

ch bell

n handle it," Asher replie

ut

to Eveleine, placing a tender

and nods r

to leave too, but suddenly a hand wraps around my wrist. I

he

s, voice lower now, softer. "I

ree

him. This i

my mouth, my

ds quickly, "just.

ips pres

threats? The shame? Or is it the fear that if they knew w

gently. "See you later.

whisper.

aybe

ood the corridors and parking lots. I gather my things,

ine, and Evan standing near the l

face t

street quickly. Once on the other side, I sigh i

I have to work at

nd Declan w

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e and Amaya as they sit b

murmurs with

om them, the more fate-or the universe or whatever-keeps pulling me back i

pt E

surprised if t

?" Eveleine leans forward, c

ring a smile. "Good. Jus

s worth, Ash and Wes aren't the kind of guys who get

ent. Already trying to lure kids into drugs. Did

e away. "Are Ash

wasn't anything major." She of

tly involved, I'm part of that world. Part of the chaos Percy brings. I'm ashamed of it. Asha

silent promi

Stay away. Don't le

rst people in years wh

ught forms, my phon

desk, screen glowing w

t'll go if your seen with y

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