This morning I'm woken up early by the sound of the door opening. John walks in
'Good morning hope, did you sleep well' I groan
'Fuck off john you know this bench is hard as shit, nothing comfy about it, especially without the bloody mattress' John chuckles humorously
'I wouldn't have removed it if you didn't keep getting under it'. 'Whatever' I grumble angrily.
'Come along' John says gesturing with his arm. I climb off the bench and walk over to John, He places his hand lightly on my shoulder and walks me to a video link room.
John opens the door and we both step inside
'Sit' John orders sternly. I sit down and yawn. I'm exhausted!
We wait in silence!
The video link connects and the judge appears on screen then he goes through my charges.
Once the formal stuff is over he looks down and reviews the information his been given.
'Due to the nature of the offences and your failed reform in the public, the court system has given you a chance to reform at Well Hole high. We now hereby remove your home holidays' My jaw drops. All rise is called and I stand, Completely dumbfounded by what's just been said. April and Allison made it out that I wouldn't get to go home during the holidays. I've now just completely fucked my chances!
When the screen goes black I slump back down in the chair. John sighs helplessly before saying
'I hate to say I told you so, but I told you to knuckle down, this is your own doing' I hate hearing this truth! It's harsh! I'm so fucking angry right now.
I get up in a rage and pick up the chair, launching it, Screaming, cursing and crying angry tears.
John watches as I go to pick up the next thing he warns me sternly, with his arms crossed
'Your not trashing the station hope, you either calm down or ill press the panic button'
'Agh just fuck off john! If it wasn't for that shitty roommate i wouldn't even fucking be here! None of this would have happened'. I fall to the floor and sob my heart out. This is April's fault! I fucking hate her!
John comes over and hugs me, I wrap my arms around him and cry into his chest as he coaxes me to calm down.
'Hey it's all going to be alright hope, I promise, you will get through this, take some deep breaths for me, in and out, in and out'.
John holds me until I've calmed myself down.
'Come now hope' we both get up off the floor then John leads me out to his van.
He opens the back doors for me then opens the cage. I climb in quietly and sit down on the bench. John closes and locks the cage then slams the door shut.
A few minutes later the back doors open again.
'In you get lad' John says opening up the cage. I look up and find max, Max shoots me a small smile and sits opposite me as John closes and locks the cage again then slams the back doors.
He walks around the van then climbs into the drivers seat. John turns on the engine then pulls out, driving us back to school.
Max stares at me for a good minute before talking
'I'm sorry hope, I'd of dragged you back over if I knew things would end up like this' I hum in response and look away, Max watches me in silence again, I can feel his eyes on me.
When John pulls in to the school courtyard he parks up then swiftly turns to us
'You good hope?' I nod and give a small smile
'Hm, well, will you both walk in nicely or do I need to have you taken in?' I nod again as max says yes.
John turns back around then climbs out of the van. I can hear his footsteps outside, He stops at the back and opens the van doors. He unlocks the cage then opens it.
Max climbs out first then I jump down. The door to the holding cell is being held open by an officer, we walk ahead as John walks behind us as we make our way over.
Max steps in to the school first as I follow behind. John speaks for a moment with the officer at the door then he steps through.
Mr Tiz is waiting on the other side of the holding cell with another officer. When the door slams closed the officer unlocks the cell and pulls open the door, John steps out and they both walk off.
Mr Tiz steps forward than talks pointedly
'I hope you both have learnt your lesson! Do not think you can do as you please here!' He then walks off swiftly, his footsteps echoing behind him. Now we're left here waiting.
I lay down on the bench after five minutes of nobody coming back. I close my eyes and look at the dots behind my eyelids.
Max clears his throat, gaining my attention
'Back at the party I had no intention of treating you like a whore Hope, I'm sorry if you got that impression' max says quietly. I open my eyes and glance over at him.
His got tears rolling down his cheeks, he looks broken. I reach out my hand to him, he grabs hold of it, lightly rubbing soothing circles against the back of my hand
'I don't hate you Max' I whisper quietly.
I watch as max takes steps closer, His eyes watching my movements. When he gets to me he lifts my head up and slides in. Max rests my head on his lap and strokes my hair gently. I whisper
'I'm so sorry' looking up at Max's face, He looks down at me and whispers quietly
'You're mine now baby' I smile up at him then snuggle into him. I can't stay mad at him.
He lets me get comfortable then sings to me. It's heartwarming. I close my eyes and listen to his melodious voice, It's calming, my body feels light as I drift off to sleep with max holding me, keeping me safe.