Liam's P.O.V

It took quite a while to calm down Crystal. I feel sorry for her even though I don't know what Mike said to her. It must be something really upsetting as I've never seen Crystal cry like that. She looked somewhat, guilty and ashamed. But what did she do that bad, that it haunts her mind?

I look down at Crystal to see beads of sweat on her forehead and her breathing quite heavily. She kept on shaking her head, as if she wanted whatever was happening, to stop.

I gently grabbed her hand and then started rubbing my thumb gently against her hand in a circular motion. I remember Crystal saying that, it helps her go back to sleep or get rid off the nightmare; that's what she did to Joshua when he was having a nightmare.

I really miss having Joshua here.. He was like my little brother. I miss Josh and he's not even my brother; so how would Crystal feel... Devastated, angry, upset?

She acts all rebellious but I know for sure, she's just a little girl with a horrible past. Most of us at the Dumping Ground has 'okay' pasts... But with Crystal's past, Mike and Gina won't even talk about it as they think it could get Crystal and Josh in danger. I still don't get what's so bad about her past. Is it because of the gangs or something?
I just realised,
we know nothing about Crystal Rae Adams...

I sighed with frustration. Crystal is a mysterious girl. I wonder if anyone knows her past the way she does. I glanced at my phone to check the time. It was 6.50! Time goes really quickly. I checked my surroundings and realised we were still at McDonalds.

I groaned as I was too lazy to walk home. I was about to get up from my seat, when I realised that Crystal was sleeping on my jumper. I grinned at her cuteness.

But I still had one 'small' problem.

How was I supposed to get home?

I can't carry her all the way to the Dunping Ground. Only solution is - call Mike...

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I grabbed my phone and was about to call Mike when a orange hand snatches my phone off me and chucks it at the floor.

I look at my phone in horror. It must have multiply scratches and cracks on it now. As I it wasn't bad enough! My screen is probably ruined now. I glared at the floor before slowly looking up to an orange girl.

She wasn't obviously born orange.. It's just that, she caked her face in foundation and probably spray tanned. She would probably look around the same age as me if she didn't have all the makeup on.

"'Ey yanoe that was my phone?" I snapped furiously.

The orange girl just bit her lip trying to look cute and sorry but it just made her look like a desperate slut.

I gently put Crystal on the seat before running to check if my phone was alright. Luckily, it only had a few scratches. I glared at the girl before returning back to Crystal.

I was about to call Mike again, but this time; the orange girl grabs my phone. (The orange girl is shown above of how I imagine her :D)

"My phone please," I hissed and placed my hand in the air, waiting for her to hand my phone back.

She ignores my comment and says something else.

"So, you're her next victim?" She smirked.

"Sorry, her next what?" I questioned.

"Victim... V - I - C - T - U - M!" She playfully giggled at the end.

I groaned annoyed. Does she not know how to spell? I wasn't going to comment on her spelling as I was more curious about the victim thing.

"What d'you mean victim? Crystal isn't like that."

To be honest, I was kinda confused by what she meant by victim. Does it mean she's a slut who has sex everyday or does she kill people?

"Are you sure bout that honey?" She chuckles while twirling her finger around her blonde hair.

I could tell it was dyed as I could see the brown roots. Am I really her next victim? Surely, Crystal isn't like that but then again, I don't really know anything about Crystal. I look down at Crystal who is sleeping on me. She isn't like that...

"Yes.. I mean n- yes! Who are you, by the way?" I quizzed.

"Riley," She winked seductively.

I cringed at her before realising something. Isn't this the same person who Crystal hates?

"Crystal would never do stuff like that!" I snapped even more angry now, that I knew the orange girl was Riley.

"So I'm guessing you don't know about her past then?" She giggled like a maniac.

I shook my head before asking her about her past. She was about to tell me but then I realised how wrong this was. If Crystal wanted to tell me, she would have.. I have to earn Crystal's trust first! If I get Riley to tell me, I could put Crystal in danger. If Crystal wants to tell me, it's her choice. But I ain't going to force her!

"Actually don't tell me! Just go away please.." I pleaded with guilt.

She just glared at me before waltzing off. She then stops and grabs a piece of paper from a purse and scribbles something onto it. She hands it to me but when she realised I wasn't going to take it; she shoved it in my hand.

I cheered as soon as she left. I looked down to the folded piece of paper and started reading it. The hand writing was quite messy but I could just about read it.

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When u've desided dat u want to now crystal's past, call me <3

07700 900661

Riley xox

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I groaned with disgust and then took out my phone to call Mike. I successfully called Mike after my third attempt of trying. But boyy! He was bare angry!

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"C'mon then," Mike sighed.

I frowned and then gently carried Crystal into the mini van. I slowly placed her on the seat and then I sat next to her. I can't believe Crystal slept through the whole Riley commotion. She's a heavy sleeper!

I decided to keep the piece of paper Riley gave me, just in case. Not to ask about Crystal's past; just in case Riley does something to Crystal.

I know Crystal can take care of her self, but I'm really over protective about people I care about. And I care a lot about Crystal.

I close my eyes and lay my head on Crystal's head gently, and start drifting off to darkness, but the last thing on my mind before I fell asleep was; What's Crystal's Past?

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Crystal's P.O.V

I woke up to see myself in a unfamiliar room. I looked around to see a block, more like a person; right next to me. He looked quite familiar.

I looked around the room again, taking in every single detail. I instantly realised who's room it is. It's Liam's room! It was quite tidy surprisingly. He calls his room, The Pink Palace as this was Carmen's old room. I hate the colour pink so I'm going to be forcing Liam to re-paint his room.

I glanced around and realised it was still quite early to go to sleep. It was probably around 8 or 9 at night. I tried to remember what happened before I went to sleep...

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"It's January 23rd Crystal... Exactly a week before the day.." He sighed.

I gulped, trying to fight back the tears. It can't be close to that date. It can't!

I could feel my self shaking with anger. It was all my fault. I didn't have to do it, I could have just done it to my self! Then it would have been problem solved.

I could feel beads of sweat forming on my forehead while my throat started to get quite dry. I remember seeing his face. He looked so brave even thought he was only 16 years old. He didn't deserve it, nor did Joshua. But if only if I could have done it to myself...

He would have done a much better job of protecting Joshua than I could ever do. If he was here right now, he would be 24 years old. He could be married and have children. He could have even adopted Josh, me and him.

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I could feel tears brimming at the edges of my eyes. He didn't deserve it. If only if I could see him one last time.. Then maybe, my mind would finally be at ease.

I quickly leap out of Liam's bed, which resulted in me landing quite badly on my ankle and waking Liam up.

Liam looks at me confused and then rubs his eyes. I quickly dart down stairs before Liam could stop me and then barge into the office.

I'm pretty sure I always barge into the office...

I look inside and see Mike looking at me sympathetically. Well obviously he would! Especially since he knows what happened. I looked down at the floor; I don't want people feeling sorry for me because I already feel sorry. It's my fault..

"Mike... c-can I p-please go to A-America to visit my brother?" I choke out.

Mike looks at me astonished.

"Which one?"

"U-Uh," I look up at the ceiling and he soon gets the idea.

"Listen Crystal, I'm really sorry but we can't afford to let you go right now..." He says slowly.

I nod my head, understanding what he said.

"But, you can go visit him for his birthday?" He says calmly.

I quickly avert my eyes from the floor and then look at Mike in hope.

"R-really?" I choke out.

He nods his head. I zoom towards him and then hug him.

"Thank you so much!" I muffled into his shirt.

He pats my head,
"Don't blame yourself for it, it will be a'right. He's dancing with angels now," He smiles politely.

I nod my head before looking back down to the ground.

He's dancing with angels now...

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Ahhhhh! So I think most of you know now what happened to the guy - I think its pretty obvious he wasn't just injured.... :(

By the way, Joshua is now played by Jacob Sartorius not Leondre Devries.

Most of you guys will be a bit confused with Crystal's family, but it will be all explained later. The guy shot was Crystal's bro... But you guys still dont know who him is!!!!