Not what it seems

Chapter 15

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Lacey' POV*

The darkness didn't let me stay. It didn't let me stay safe. I was ripped from the peaceful darkness back to reality. A reality I didn't want, not any more. The short time I have had with Bradley it actually made me want to have this life but now... Having it taken I feel so weak, unable to continue when my purpose is gone.

I woke with Connor and Tristan still cuddled up next to me. I take a few moments to see how peaceful and soft they look. No cares, no worries. Just peacefully asleep. It was something that I could only wish for.

I slip out of my bed quickly getting showered and changed. Making my way to the front of the bus I hear some shouting. I quickly recognise the voices of brad and James.

'Brad your honestly so stupid. How could you treat her like that. She is fragile and you built her up to completely tear her apart'

'Fragile- she's fragile. What the hell. She kills for a living. Christ she killed A man right in front of us. That's not fragile. That's a monster. She lied to all of us for months.'

'Actually brad no she never lied. We never asked her what she did to have all the money. She never technically lied to us. And I knew, I knew what she was.'

'Was- you mean you knew. Your just as bad James. You knew and you will hung out with her. What's wrong with you?'

'She's protecting us. She's protected us more than then you know. She saved Tristan, she saved me. You have no idea the lengths she's gone to. She's prepared to die for us. I listened to her story, to what happened to her and I finally understood. I think you should listen to her as well'

'I don't want to know. I don't want anything to do with her. I would never understand. What could be so bad for her to be what she is'

'You have no idea what's she's been through brad. And you never will if you continue this. I know you still like her. You just feel betrayed and hurt but if you continue she will stop feeling all together and by the time you sort yourself out it will be to late'

I couldn't listen to any more so I silently walk into the kitchen where they stood glaring at each other. I knew my eyes were filled with tears but I couldn't bring myself to care. I make eye contact with Bradley for a split second before I look away and towards James now able to talk freely.

'Er James... I just need to check the tracker over. That okay?' I speak softly

'Of course. Can I check yours to?' I silently nod and pull my phone out which has the tracking programming. I check everything I feel I need to and hand it to James. I know brad is watching but I choose to ignore the burning gaze

'Okay so today, we are to all go to sound check and preform. Must come back to the bus so we can safely make it to London. Nothing should happen tonight because er well you know. If anything does happen I will be there straight away' I speak quickly, giving the brief version. James nods along while I hear Brad huffing.

'Whatever just stay out of my way' he spits before leaving us. I sigh as I look at his retreating back

'He hates me'

'He doesn't. He's just being stupid. He will come around'

'I'm not so sure James. I betrayed him, lied and hid what I am. He's right. I understand he is mad, I know I am a disgusting monster. I am disgusted with myself James, I hate myself for hurting him. He was the only thing making me forget..' I fade off not wanting to expose my weakness completely 'anyway, I have sound check. I will see you later'