ChloeI decided not to question him further, knowing it wouldn't make any sense. Instead, I returned to my movie while he remained silent, lost in his star-gazing. As I started to drift off to sleep, I was abruptly awakened by the sound of vomit hitting the floor. Turning my attention to him, I found him with his eyes shut, breathing heavily. I let out a sigh and got up, walking around the area."Come on," I said calmly, and he looked up at me, staring for a moment before sighing.I offered him my assistance, but soon realized he didn't actually need it. Nevertheless, he leaned on me, and it made me chuckle. I grabbed a towel and some clothes from his bag, handing them to him before leading him to the bathroom. Once I was certain he wouldn't accidentally drown somehow, I left the room and went downstairs to fetch some cleaning supplies. I proceeded to clean up the mess he had made by the pool. Returning upstairs with my laptop, I laid on the bed and continued watching my movie. A few

ChloeI struggled to form coherent words as it felt like my lips were sealed shut, making it impossible to speak. I hesitated to share my thoughts with Hayden because he was known for his confrontational nature, and I didn't want to create any unnecessary drama. So I chose to remain silent, which only led him to sigh in frustration."Hale, I can't help you if you refuse to communicate," he said in a flat tone, causing me to shake my head and bury my face in his chest."I...," my voice trailed off, and I took a deep breath before continuing, "Can I talk to you about it later?" I asked, and he looked down at me with a groan."Fine," he replied monotonously before standing up, still holding onto me. He walked to the front of the boat, disregarding my struggles to be let go. The boat had come to a stop, and I could hear splashing sounds from outside.Before I knew it, I was unexpectedly thrown over the railing, plunging into the water with a loud splash. I stayed submerged for a moment, a

Chloe I sat in detention, unsurprisingly finding myself surrounded by familiar faces. "Chloe! Come here!" Kai's loud voice drew the teacher's glare, but Hayden continued to ignore me. Despite that, I allowed my feet to carry me slowly towards Kai, earning a smile from Leah."How's your day going?" she asked, and I glanced at her."Could be better," I replied, alluding to my current detention. She chuckled in response."Well, at least you get to spend time with us," she said, her smile warm. I returned the smile."We're all going to a party tonight. Want to come?" Kai offered, but I shook my head."I'm really tired," I said, stifling a yawn as I spoke."That's fine. I'll bring you back a beer," he replied, and I chuckled softly."Thanks, Kai.""We heard Delton talking about you today. Are you guys friends?" Lilly inquired, and I shrugged."I just gave him some money to help with... something," I said, unwilling to reveal his secret."Help with what?" Zeek asked with a blank expression

Chloe I lay in bed, gazing up at the sky at two in the morning, unable to fall asleep despite having slept a lot during the day. The pangs of hunger gnawed at my stomach, demanding attention, but I ignored them. I was determined, even if it meant enduring a bit of suffering. Letting out a sigh, I was about to head downstairs when the vibrations of my phone on the nightstand caught my attention. My eyes darted toward it, and I furrowed my eyebrows, wondering who could be calling at this hour.My number wasn't something I gave out randomly. I had to trust people before sharing it, but even then, it hadn't worked out. I was too naive, trusting everyone who crossed my path. Curiosity getting the better of me, I picked up the phone, and the screen displayed a blocked number. Taking a deep breath, I answered, my heart pounding."Hello?" I responded."Wanna play a game?" A deep, distorted voice asked, sending chills down my spine."Who is this?" I inquired, and laughter erupted from the oth

Chloe "How's my favorite girl?" Maya asked, and I laughed as she affectionately kissed my head.A throat cleared from behind us, and we turned to find Leah with her arms crossed."That's a bit hurtful, Maya," she said, and Maya smiled, giving me one more kiss on the head before pointing towards the stairs."Slim is up there getting tutored. Go grab him," she instructed me, and I nodded, heading up the stairs.I knocked on the door and waited for him to open it. The door swung open, but it was the girl from earlier who answered."Yes?" she asked, and I pursed my lips."Let her in, Loren," Hayden said irritably, and I wondered if his annoyance was directed at me."It's fine. Maya said to come get you," I said from outside before turning and making my way back downstairs.I joined the others, and we began looking at Maya's old album. She told us stories of her childhood, and I was captivated by her tales."My mother was difficult. Her husband sold my sister to a family for drugs. He tol