The new kid

Chapter 59

Erika's POV: I was completely lost in my thoughts, I was crying and just trying to not give up when someone said something and my heart almost stopped. I looked back and Lucas was standing there.. like he always have

Lucas: What's up Riky?..

Erika: How did you find me?

Lucas: It's the only place no one would know where to find you. No one.. but me

Erika: I didn't think you would remember

Lucas: Of course I would remember. It was our place. - I smiled then looked at him and he was worried - What happened Rik?

Erika: Nothing- I turned back to him

Lucas: Don't start. What happened? - he sat beside me and I started crying - Hey.. What's going on?..

Erika: I'm a mistake! You would all be better without me

Lucas: Erika, don't ever say something like that again. Ever. - he said serious

Erika: Lucas, how many damage have I caused??

Lucas: You broke my board once

Erika: You know what I mean!

Lucas: I don't. I really don't.

Erika: You were in a hospital bed because of me!

Lucas: Yeah.. of course.. you beat the shit out of me and I went to the hospital... that's exactly what happened

Erika: He was after me! And then my mom and dad argued because of me! Sunny was called names because of me! Tony almost got out of the team because of me! Jake got beat up and threatened because of me! You... I don't know how you can still look at me..

Lucas: Erika.. none of that was because of you.. all we did was FOR you not because of you.

Erika: What's the difference?

Lucas: If it was because of you we didn't have a choice. But we had a lot of choices. We did all of whatever you're thinking, because we all love and care about you Rik.

Erika: You would be better without me..

Lucas: No. We wouldn't. It's only been like three hours and everyone is freaking out. - I was silent - Who told you that Rik?

Erika: Does it matter?

Lucas: Yes it does

Erika: Brian..

Lucas: How??

Erika: He has contacts. Y'all still in danger. He still knows what's going on

Lucas: What do you mean?

Erika: He knew Jake changed his window

Lucas: I can't believe you let the guy into your head.. - I shrugged and just looked at the water running - Come on Rik.. let's go home.. - he said it so softly and so calm.. I didn't say no. We started walking back and I jumped on his back - Just like when we were 9 - I smiled and he carried me all the way down. He had his electric skateboard in the end of the trail. I sat on the edge of it and he stand on the the other edge and we headed home. When we got there, I got out of the skateboard to his back again.. I know lazy.

Lucas: Mine, Jake's, yours?

Erika: Yours. - we headed to his house and when he opened the door, everyone was there. I got off Lucas back and they all came to hug me and asked if I was ok.. all but Jake. He wasn't there - Where is Jake?.

Sunny: He is still looking..

Tony: He will be here in any minute

Mack: I'll get you some water - I sat down on the couch and so did the guys and we stood talking for a bit. I told them what happened.. then Jake arrived freaking out

Jake: Yeah... Do nothing! She is not missing or anything!! - Tony went near him

Tony: Jake hey hey.. calm down man. Jake

Jake: What?

Tony: She is right here - he looked at me

Erika: Hi. - he looked at me for a second than laid back against the wall and just sat down and started crying.. my heart broke in pieces - Jake!.. - I went near him and I saw the crew leaving - Jake.. hey look at me - he did and he was really crying

Jake: You can't scare me like that...

Erika: I'm sorry baby. Come on, get up. - he got up and we sat on the couch - Jake.. please stop crying.. it breaks me seeing you like that.

Jake: Why did you run away?

Erika: I let someone get into my head.. it won't happen again..

Jake: Who?

Erika: Brian..

Jake: Why you didn't call me? Or Lucas? Or Sunny I don't know!

Erika: I thought y'all would be better without me..

Jake: Are you serious?? Lucas knows you for 11 years, Sunny has been your best friend for like 6 years, Tony is your big bro.. and me.. how could that even go through your mind?

Erika: You have been so much because of me Jake...

Jake: For

Erika: Huh?

Jake: For you, not because of you.

Erika: Hm..

Jake: Erika, I wouldn't be better without you, I would be really really broken

Erika: But..

Jake: Erika! You're the most important person in my life!

Erika: I am?..

Jake: Of course you are! You still have any doubt? I love you! - I smiled and looked at him - Rik.. promise you won't run away. I will be here for you if you need. And if it can't be me, call Lucas. If it can't be Lucas, call Sunny. If..

Erika: Okok, I promise. I'm sorry. - he kissed me and hugged me

Jake: I love you Rik

Erika: I love you too Jake.

Eventually the crew came back inside and we just chilled and watched a movie. I had to call JC of course cause he thoughtI was still missing. He yelled at me but I guess we're good now. Now that I think about it I can't believe I was SO dumb to a point I let Brian get into my head.. gosh..