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Neko Chan's POV:

The cold water hit my back and soothed me. Things had been so stressful and awkward. I let my mind wonder as I scrubbed my body with my kiwi scented wash. Soft suds ran down my body as the water gently washed it away. It had been a couple days since Delirious' outburst and I had made myself scarce. I never really hung around anyone anymore, including Hannah since the group seemed to accept her more than me now. I guess it had always been that way.

I listened to the lyrics playing from my phone and thought.

I told you.

Take my hand through the flame.

I told you.

I'm just a slave to your game.

I'm just a sucker for pain.

How relatable, I thought to myself. I listened to the rap as it played and closed my eyes. It was just like me. Or rather, how I used to be.

I used to love people torturing me. I loved to prove that they couldn't get to me. And when no one would do it to me, I would do it to them. And that's how I met Delilah. In the same circumstances.

Anyway, I finally felt I was clean enough and shut the water off; only turning the cold since it was all I used. I preferred cold water. People would assume that cats don't like cold water, or water at all, but I loved it. I stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel.

It was a large green one with blue accents here and there. It was soft, but I didn't really think of that as I wrapped it around my body. Pinning the fabric with one hand, I wrapped the towel loosely around my body. I stepped out of the bathroom into the bedroom I was using.

"I'm just a sucker for pain," I sung softly as I approached the bed. I sat down only to discover the weight of somebody else already on the bed. I turned my head and almost flung myself off the side of the bed. "Nogla?!" I hissed in shock. He turned his head, face flushed with embarrassment, and looked me sheepishly in the eyes.

"Hey..." he muttered. I gripped my towel tighter, but it was still so loose around me.

"What are you doing in here," I settled myself into a more comfortable place to sit on the bed. Nogla rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

"The others were all outside and didn't know where you were," he said and I felt a small bit of warmth inside of me,"Granted some of them wanted to know where you were so they didn't have to be around you..." And that small bit of warmth disappeared. I guessed no one wanted me around anyway.

"Well, after a minute of silence I offered to go see where you were. When I got Inside, I heard your phone playing and followed," he continued, "It led me here and I heard water running, so I just assumed you were washing your hands or something. I sat down for a second and that's when you came out. I got nervous seeing as you just got out of the shower and looked away. I guess I forgot to tell you I was here..." he concluded. I nodded.

"Understandable. I guess no one really likes me, huh?" I asked.

"Well, Evan feels bad for what happened the other day. And Brock and Lonnah have been worried about your whereabouts, but other than that, no one really has asked. I mean, I worried too. But you probably don't care for me that much." he answered. I looked at him, surprised.

"Why would you think I don't care about you? You're amazing! In fact, the whole reason I'm here is because I heard about what was happening with Delilah. The only reasons I cared were that I have to make it up to Delilah and I have to protect you guys." I stated.

"Why protect us?" Nogla cocked his head to the side a bit.

"Because I watched you guys' videos. You guys are so awesome and funny! And you guys made me laugh and smile and feel, when I thought I had lost that. I couldn't just stand by and let the people who I care about so much just get hurt... It's happened to many times before for me to do it now." My voice had lowered to a pale whisper by the time I was finish. I looked somberly into Nogla's eyes and sighed. I looked away. Nogla must have sensed the depression I was feeling because he wrapped me up in a hug. Even despite the fact that I was in a towel. The act was so simple and kind. It made me even smile a bit.

"I like you Neko Chan. You're cool." he smiled at me. The way he pronounced my name was so funny to me. His Irish accent made it sound so different and unique compared to how it actually was. I let myself relax into Nogla's arms.

After about an hour talking with Nogla, even continuing our chat when I went into the bathroom to put on some clean clothes; him staying in the room of course; Nogla rose.

"I guess I should probably get back to the others. The're probably wondering what the fuck is taking me so long." He sighed and I nodded.

When Nogla was gone, I continued to sit on the bed.

I'm just a sucker for pain.

The lyrics ran through my head once more. And I decided something. I wasn't going to care if some of them didn't like me. I wasn't going to hide myself from them. Especially the ones that I guess did like me. I stood up and walked out the room. When I found them all, they were all outside eating. I grabbed a plate while everyone stared at me. Nogla even smiled at me. I strutted over to the tables and sat down right in between Nogla and Evan, earning a glare from Delirious.

I looked back at him and I guess he could see the 'go ahead and glare, I ain't fucking movin.' look in my eyes because he turned away with a frown. I let a content and victorious smile slip onto my face and I turned to Nogla. I started talking to him and Evan and Brock and Lonnah even joined in our conversation.

We laughed and joked so much that I'm pretty sure we were the loudest people out there. I even think we started to annoy some of the others. I could tell Delirious was pissed because he stood up and stormed inside; not even bothering to throw away his food. None of us cared as we continued laughing and talking away.

Evan POV:

Eventually, I decided to stand up from the table and make my way outside, knowing exactly where Delirious would be standing; he always stood there whenever he was upset.

I was already prepared. I could beat Delirious when it came to having a fight physically; I could just pick up his petite self and throw him over my shoulder. But when it came to verbally, I practically had no chance.
It was as if he were waiting for me to come after him, because I caught him looking at the door frame, (expecting me to walk out of it,) but he looked away quickly. Sneaky little bastard. Sneaky little bastard.... that I love.

I sighed and put my hands in my pockets, walking over to him.

"Babe..." I said.

"Evan." He said.

Shit. I'm in some bad mojo.

"Y-Yes?" I asked, trying not to show my nervousness.

Shh, Del can sense fear. And horniness.

"How can you guys just laugh and joke around? I don't understand. We're going to die. I'm surprised we haven't already. Yet you guys are just brushing it off, acting as if it was a little bump in the road. She's still after us. And we can't get the police, Ev..." He told me.

"I know..." I said, sighing. I sat beside him.

"Then why is Neko here? Why is Hannah here? I don't understand why you guys are trusting Terroriser. Macie is probably dead by now, and God only knows where my baby cousin is. That little bitch took her away from me. And Lonnah is all I have left. I can't lose her." He said, sadly.

I grabbed his hand. "I know, Jonathan. But we'll get through this, I promise. I don't care if Marilyn holds a gun to our head or you fall into another coma. I'll always be beside you, holding your hand. I won't ever give up on you; I won't give up on us."

He smiled. "It's amazing how you say it, because you've actually done it already."

I laughed and kissed his cheek.

Then I leaned back and sighed. "I trust her because she knows Delilah. So does Hannah. And if we don't have any hope with the police and all," He put his head on my shoulder.

"Then we still have two people who can at least make her stop and think, you know, make her hesitate long enough to even save a life." I told my fiancee.

He sighed. "You really do trust them?"

I nodded.

"Okay then," He sighed.

"Let's just see how this goes."