Runaway Kat

Alex Gaskarth:

Kat was on her own.

God, God, God; I’d left her on her own; and now somebody was in
her house; well that’s what Rian said anyway, and he’s not to exaggerate in
serious situations. He was always considered the mature one out of the four us,
closely followed by Zack, then me, and finally Jack.

Oh God, her front door is open.

What if they hurt her? What if they attacked her? Made her cry?
I’d kill them. I would rip them apart without a care in the world. Nobody hurts
her without getting a bollocking from me. I slowly headed up the stairs until I
was standing outside her room.

I took in a deep breath and prepared a stern look on my face;
before storming in.

I didn’t expect what I saw.

I felt my heart crumbling into pieces.

My mind had too many thoughts to process; and I stumbled back
into the wall.

My body was numb.

My mouth was dry.

Jack and Kat.

Kat and Jack.

Naked? Sex? Happiness? Did she love him more than
me?

I was angry. I felt myself begin to shake. “WHAT THE FUCK?!”I
screeched, and Kat woke up with a jolt. Her eyes darted towards mine
frantically, and they bulged out of their sockets. “Alex; I-I-” Jack looked
smug; and I wanted to punch that look right off his face.

“Upset Alex?” Jack said calmly; and the tension suddenly
escalated in the room. “You knew...” Kat and I spoke simultaneously. “Of course
I fucking knew. What, you think Raven magically found out where we were Alex?!”
He shouted angrily. “SO YOU LURED KAT INTO BED?!” I screamed inappropriately,
and she looked at the floor guiltily.

“Oh God, you didn’t...” I ran a hand through my hair.

“Of course I didn’t. She loves me. And I have a scary feeling she
loves you too. But I just wanted you to feel how I feel. My heart broke when I
found out about you two. This is more revenge on you Kat; Alex is just as fickle
as it comes when his heart’s involved. So now, I’m going to just walk out of
here, and I’m going to watch you fall and break down.” Jack stood up; and pulled
his clothes on; not looking at the red-haired beauty once.

Her eyes filled with tears, her face just portraying hurt and
pure betrayal. I looked away from her. Jack brushed past me, but stopped. “And
if you want any form of friendship with me; you’ll turn around and not look
back.” Jack whispered ferociously, and I gulped.

I turned away. “A-Alex please...” She whimpered feebly, sobbing.
My heart ached to comfort her; but Jack looked at me expectantly. “Goodbye,
Katerina.” I said sternly without looking at her; before following Jack out of
her home.

Katerina Jacobs:

THE NEXT
DAY.

I emerged from my room for the first time since the incident, and
plodded slowly downstairs. I rang in sick, so I had the day off. Everybody was
in the living room; and the moment I stepped in, I received looks of pure hate
and disgust. Alex didn’t even look in my direction, Jack smirked triumphantly,
and the others just glared and shook their heads.

My bottom lip wobbled; so I dashed back up the stairs and let the
tears fall once more. I thought I was all cried out; but clearly not. I locked
my bedroom door; and started un-dressing out of my PJ’s. I had to get out of
this hell-hole. So once I was ready; I slipped out of my window and shimmied
down the drain-pipe, before making a stealthy escape without looking
back.

I sat on the beach, shaking from sadness and despair. I had
nothing now. My friends had chosen their side; I knew where their elegances
lied. I rested my head on my knees; and listened to the sounds around
me.

“Fucked you over; didn’t they?” A familiar voice spoke; and I
lifted my gaze to look at who it was.

Raven sat there; with a joint perched in her
lips?

“Are you- are you smoking a joint?”

“Recreational purposes,” She paused and took it out. “Want some?”
I debated in my head; before shrugging and taking a puff. I felt the weed
overwhelming my body. I felt high; disorientated even, but it lifted my
spirits.

“Why are you being nice?” I asked curiously.

“Because I know if I’d been the friend I should have been, this
could have been avoided you know?” She told me truthfully. “And I’m sorry for
choosing a guy over you. I know now that that was wrong. I’ve regretted it since
you disappeared to be honest. I’m sorry I played part in Jack’s revenge. I’m
just sorry for everything.”

I noticed the genuine tears in her eyes, and pulled her into a
hug. “I forgive you Raven.”

-

“Right, so we’re climbing the drain-pipe into your bedroom;
getting ready to go out clubbing, then we’re going to get wasted?” She laughed,
and I nodded with a cheeky grin. We both easily climbed the pipe; and she got
dressed into the clothes she brought with her and so did I; before re-applying
our make-up and doing something with our hair.

We didn’t put our heels on until we’d got to the front yard
again; and pegged it to the club.

We were drunk. Scratch that; we were beyond drunk. I hadn’t been
this free since forever to be honest... Raven always did bring out the wild side
in me. Speaking of Raven, she was getting off with somebody you might
recognise... Tall, blond, green eyes? SHANE ABBOTS!

Messed up right? But I wasn’t fussed; it was nice to see she was
making an effort to get over Alex now; seeing as he messed us both up. I guess I
can understand why he didn’t comfort me. I guess I can understand why Alex got
his revenge.

I felt my phone vibrating in my bra; and I slipped it out and
answered it without looking at the caller ID. “Heeeelllooooo?” I slurred
unattractively, adding a giggle. “Kat?! Are you drunk?! Where are you?!” It was
Kara; and I could hear everybody in the back ground whispering about
me.

“Screw you, whore.” I shouted angrily, before slamming my phone
shut. I glared at my phone; before shoving it back into my bag; and jumping into
the middle of the sweaty pile of young adults; throwing their bodies against
each other; and forgetting about my worries.

Fuck everything.