Don't let me drown (boyxboy)

Chapter 6

*Oli*

Time blurred into nothingness. I had no idea what day it was, how long it had been since I'd eaten, or how long I had stayed in my K-hole. Nothing was clear... All I know is I have to find a way to dig myself out of my current situation. I glanced at the bright number last on the clock, it stated that it was now 7 am. I was never up this early. Maybe it was time to face the music, I grabbed for my mobile to find a ton of notifications I had missed. For fucks sake there was enough here for a few days. It included me missing calls from my mum whom I know would be worried sick by this point. She'd be the first one I would contact. Lee was the next, I don't know why but I was quite disappointed to find that there was nothing from Austin. Maybe he just got busy with work or something. I would text him quickly just to check on him. My mom answered, sighing in relief when she heard my voice on the other end. I lied and said that I'd been sick with the flu and just rested for the 4 days that I had went quiet. Once she was satisfied that all was safe she said a quick goodbye. Lee was told the same basic thing that I was sick and once I felt better we'd hang out. My fingertip hovered over Austin's name, I finally pressed staring at the blinking line momentarily.

To Austin: Ello mate. It's been a few days since I've heard from you. Just making sure everything is ok.

I pressed send. I'd better eat something if it's been that long since my last meal. That's the thing about K. You forget so many things. Usually Austin was quick to respond to me, maybe he was busy with other things. Something more important than me.... I couldn't understand why I missed him this much. I was thinking way too much about him. I shook the thoughts away and went to the kitchen in search of something to fill my empty stomach. I poured my usual bowl of cereal and enjoyed it in front of my computer. I checked through my emails when I came across one from a sender that I didn't know. "Open with haste" the subject read. "You should never open emails from people you don't know Oli." My subconscious warned. Oh were my instincts correct. There were several attachments, I opened each of them one at a time. My eyes widened when I'd seen myself, lips pressed to Austin's. The next was equally as horrifying as it showed me receiving drugs, the rest of the photos were me taking the K home and binging on them.. "How the fuck?" I said aloud. There were words at the bottom that I had previously ignored. They read:

Oliver, 
This could all be our little secret. But you have to play by the rules. I'm giving you 24 hours to think of my terms and if you do not agree, these pictures are being sold to the highest bidder. As a matter of fact your "mate" might as well be in on this so forward it to him after you've read this. I require very little so if you want to keep Aus safe you'll do as I say. The attached images are copies. I do have more..

1) keep your mouth shut. I don't want you to contact anyone else about this. Your extended family is on the line
2) no cops- for obvious reason
3) I want you and Austin to withdrawal 5 grand each and pack it in an ordinary duffel bag.
4) wait for further instruction.

I will know if you haven't followed my exact instruction. I'm watching you...

Regards,
Me

I had to agree, I wouldn't want to put Austin in the spotlight like this considering he was still technically straight. I on the other hand do not mind if the public knows. I am proud of who I am. I responded that I agreed, making sure to forward it to Austin as instructed.

*Austin*

I was just waking from a restless nights sleep. Oliver's words rang through my head over and over. "Sorry for kissing you and making you believe it was more than just me being high.." A voice that sounded just like him said again. I was foolish to believe it was anything more. It was more to me.. That was the realization that hit me the most. I Austin Carlile had feelings for one of my best friends. He played on those feelings.. I got up from the bed and grabbed my phone from the nightstand. A notification from Oli.... "He probably wants to tell you how pathetic you are." Something inside me warned. I opened the message anyway because curiosity kills the cat right?

Oli: Ello mate. It's been a few days since I've heard from you. Just making sure everything is ok.

I stared at the message for what seemed to me like hours. Did he really not remember telling me to leave? I really had no idea how the K worked, what it done to him, or how it made him feel. I pulled up Google on my phone and started to do a little research.

My jaw dropped at what I read...

In high doses, K has a reputation
for inducing out-of-body experiences, mystical union, astral travel, rebirthing,
alien communication, and bringing one closer to certain deities (religious figures).
High enough doses can land one in a K-hole, the point when one crosses
from a dissociative state to anaesthetic levels. At anaesthetic levels there
is little interaction with the outside world. The user can become unconscious
and undergo temporary paralysis, as can be expected with anaesthetic drugs.
For this reason, it is wise to stick to lower doses in a party environment
so as not to risk falling over, or becoming vulnerable to assault.

As I read through some of the effects the word amnesia or loss of short term memory popped out at me..  That must be the reason he contacted me. He didn't remember fighting with me. After my research I checked my emails and came across one that made my breathing hitch for a second. It was also from Oli, it seemed like he was really trying to get in touch with me.

I scanned through the email, this had to be a joke. I opened up the attachments and stopped at the one of Oli and I kissing. It hurts enough to relive the moment and his words in my head. Someone really wanted to make us suffer. It's not as if I was scared of them selling the picture. It's 2015 and things are different now, people are more accepting. It was the pictures of Oli getting drugs that worried me the most. Did he owe some drug dealer some money and I got caught up in the crossfire somehow? I had no idea. The only thing that could be done was for me to ask Oli himself. Though at this point I really didn't want to start a conversation with him, I was still hurt and confused. My finger hovered over his name momentarily before I finally pushed call, he answered quickly.

"Ello." Oli's voice answered in a quiet tone.

"Hi, so what is this you sent me? It better be some sort of joke."

"So I see you have the email then." 

"Yeah..." I was annoyed by now. He wasn't taking this seriously. "So do you owe some drug dealer money or something? Because I'm not paying for your habits." I snapped.

Oli let out a deep sigh. "No I don't owe anyone. I pay for my shit up front just so you know." 

I knew he was upset with me, I just didn't care. I wasn't about to let him hurt my feelings anymore. And what would be the natural thing to do. That's right hurt them before they hurt you.

"So what are we gonna do about it?" I asked knowing it would hurt his career more than my own. I mean kissing a dude, which I have done before onstage was harmless compared to buying drugs.

"I don't know.. You don't have to involve yourself in this Austin. I can handle it on my own." Oli said confidently. "I was just doing as I was told in the email. And really hesitated to involve you in it."

I sucked in my bottom lip as he said this. Did he really care enough to not involve me unless forced to do so. I wanted so badly to believe that though his actions suggested otherwise. It was then I agreed to help him. "Ok I'll do it Oli. I just want to know who's behind all this. You shouldn't have to do it alone."

Oli let out a relieving sigh. "Ok. Good. Let's just get everything together. When you've gotten your end taken care of call or text me and I'll do the same. Then we wait for what's next."

"Ok." I replied shortly. "I'll talk to you later then."

"Alight until then Austin" Oli said.

"Bye"

"Bye" He mirrored.

A/N: Writers block sucks. And I know this chapter kind of sucks too. Thanks to all my readers though. I'm working on the next chapter now. Happy reading.