- Chapter 3

'' Behind every beautiful thing , theres some pain.'' 

 - Michael's P.O.V - 

Another ordinary day in this big white room of mine. Although it wont just be mine in a few hours apparently i am being forced to share since im the only one without a room mate the new person has to join me. I told the doctors it wasn't a good idea and they should know that , thats the reason i've been alone in here for 2 months already. I would of had one of the boys moved into here if i could but they insisted i stay on my own now they want to dump a stranger in here. Well good luck to them.

They think that this new person can help me and i can help them which i think its complete bullshit just to shut me up. I shouldn't even be in here in this stupid place , i need to be back on stages with my three best friends living my dream but no i'm stuck in this mental institution. Or how they like to call it 'Southgate psychiatric hospital''

- Charlotte's P.O.V -

I sat inside my mum's car and took a deep breathe. She had just parked outside the clinic and i really didn't imagine she would go through with it. I'm scared no. I'm terrified what is going to happen in there. I could end up coming out even more crazy then before. 

''I can't believe your making me do this.'' i rolled my eyes.

''This isn't a punishment Charlotte.It's a place for you too go to get help and help you talk about it.''

''I don't wanna talk about it.'' i interrupted

''Then don't talk about it just listen.'' she paused 

''We can't pretend this didn't happen. It happened and you need help there's nothing wrong with asking for help!...'' she said another long pause of silence took up the car.

''It's really hard to see you in this much pain! I am scared your going to try this again.'' her voice cracked and i could already tell she was holding back the tears.

''You put so much into your life. Your life is so precious.'' she explained , i let out a deep breathe.

''Please...'' she said letting out a small sob

''Fine okay i'm going!'' i grabbed my bag and opened the car door getting out and slamming it shut. I took one last look at my mother who was having a breakdown in the car and turned around walking up the steps and through the door. I was greeted by the women from yesterday Melissa , she shook my hand and gestured me to follow her. 

The first thing i noticed about the place was that is was so white. It's kinda funny because its so stereotypical but i guess white is a calming colour. Melissa took me down a hallway where a sign caught my attention 'Adult psychiatric.' Well i guess i'm here. We walked until we were stood outside another two doors. The sign above it reading 3 - South. Melissa knocked on the door and it was opened by a security guard. The door was slammed shut behind me making me turn around and widen my eyes in a bit of shock i suppose. I really am locked up in here. I was taken into Melissa's office and i sat down on one of the chairs opposite her.

''Welcome to south gate Charlotte.'' she said

''Thanks.'' i rolled my eyes and let out a deep breathe.

''How come i'm in the adult Psychiatric. I'm only seventeen.''

''Our teen facilities is in the works so all teens have been transferred to stay with the adults. We also expect you to act like one. Follow your schedule with meal times , sleeping times , activities and counseling sessions..'' she said handing me a sheet of paper.

''Nurse Rosalie will take you to your room.''

''Do i have to share with anyone? ''

''Yeah , its a young male. Michael Clifford. He's a good lad just going through a bad time.''

''Oh no i can't sha-''

''Look , Charlotte i really believe you can help each other. Thats the only room free just see how it goes okay?''

''Fine.'' i said and pulled my backpack up and followed the nurse down the halls towards my new room.

''Hi Dr.Broke , this is the new patient Charlotte.'' the nurse said to a women standing at the front desk.

''Hello Charlotte , how are you?''

''I'm ... um... you know.'' i shrugged awkwardly , she nodded and gave me a sympathetic smile.

''We'll talk later go settle in first.'' she smiled and i followed on  Rosalie.

****

''Luke.'' Rosalie called , a tall blonde boy turned around and gave a smile walking over to us.

'Will you take Charlotte on a tour while we sort out her room and Michael please.''

''Sure.'' he smiled and gestured me to walk in front of him which i did.

''Don't worry i won't hurt you i'm not mental... yet'' he chuckled

''How come your here then?''

''I'm here too support a patient here. Help them get better i supose.'' he shrugged

''Okay that makes me feel a bit relaxed'' i chuckled

''I'm Luke and you are?''

''Charlotte. I'm not mad either jus-''

''Misunderstood?'' , i nodded and carried on following him. He pointed out various of bathrooms , bedrooms along the way and pointed to the chill out room and canteen like place. Everything was very white and it was started to annoy me.

''So this is where we hang out.'' Luke said diving onto one of the sofas. I stood there awkwardly and he rolled his eyes getting up and looking around. There was a few people in here not to many. A elderly man standing and staring at a plant in the corner of the room. A tan skinned lad sitting down on one of the beanbags a book in his hands.

''Ah thats Ashton and Calum.'' Luke grinned grabbing my arm and pulling me over to them.

''Cal this is Charlotte. Mike's new room mate.'' Luke announced , the boy turned around and nodded to me then took a double take and widening his eyes looking up and down my body.

''Hey no staring!'' Luke chuckled , the other boy laughing too and me just looking awkwardly at my feet.

''Sorry  didn't expect such a beautiful girl to be in this place.'' the tan skinned one said , causing me to blush. He held out his hand and i shook it carefully.

''I'm Calum .'' 

''Hi.''

''Okay on with the tour.'' Luke sang in a overdramatic voice , pulling me away from the two boys.

''Right this is the shower room , it has no lock you gotta drag this thing to in use when your in there so people know your in there.''

''Bu-''

''Nobody knows why.'' he answered my question before i could ask it.

''And this is the phone , where you make calls etc.'' he said picking up the phone and placing it to his ear.

''That is the t.v room where you go watch t.v , thats why its called the t.v room.'' he said , i noticed there was a blonde kid sitting down at one of the tables drumming his hands on the table.

''That's Ashton.'' Luke said and i nodded.

''Who are you here to help again?'' i asked

''Michael.''

''Wait Michael? Thats the kid your trying to help.'' i asked

''Yeah...''

''It don't make sense, Dr. Melissa said i was suppose to help him but it looks like he already has a good support system. Ugh i knew she was lying just to keep me quiet.'' i rolled my eyes

''Hey. She said that? Wow , maybe you can help him. I am  clearly not doing much.'' he shrugged

''Let's go see if your room is ready.'' he said spinning around and walking back the opposite direction.

****

- Michael's P.O.V -

''Hey Michael. Your new room ate is here.'' Luke said , i could tell it was Luke's voice. I didn't say anything i didn't wanna see the new freak i am stuck with for god knows how long i just rolled over on my bed and faced the wall.

''Uh Your bed is the top bunk.'' he said to the new person. 

''Okay.'' a small fragile voice spoke , i turned around and was surprised when i was face to face with a teenage girl about my age with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She stepped back a bit and looked around throwing her bag on the top bunk.

''Hi I'm Charlotte.'' she said , i didn't say anything i just nodded.

''I'll leave you too it. See ya later Mike , see ya Charlotte.'' Luke said and walked out of the room. 

- Charlotte's P.O.V -

I climbed up onto the bunk bed and let my legs hang off the side swinging them slightly. Is this Michael kid a mute or something? He hasn't spoken a word to me since i arrived. I let out a sigh and opened up the covers sliding underneath them.

''Do you not talk or something?'' i asked , there was no reply and i sighed closing my eyes and blocking out all the thoughts inside my head. 

After what seems like days happened to be minutes i feel a nudge on my shoulder. I ignore it once , i ignore it twice , the third time i open my eyes and let out a scream. Michael's face is close to mine and i shot up looking around the room. Michael's standing up looking up at me with a confused facial expression.

''You scared the shit out of me.'' i gasped holding a hand to my chest.

''Sorry.'' he mumbled

''What?!''

''You heard me'' he said 

''I know but... you can talk! I thought you was mute.''

''Sadly not... we have lunch now.'' he said and walked out of the room.

I pealed back the sheets from my body and swung my body around and jumped off the bed landing on my feet thankfully. I walked out of the room and pulled down the sleeves of my t-shirt. I looked around automatically forgetting where Luke said the canteen was.

''Hey Charlotte over here.'' I hear a voice say i turn around and nod to the tanned boy Calum i think it was and follow him into the canteen like place. I line up next to everyone and take a slice of pizza and a bowl of salad then sit down at a table at the back. Four trays are placed down before me and i look up to see Luke , Calum , Ashton and Michael sitting there munching on there food.

''You didn't have to sit with me you know.'' i rolled my eyes

''We didn't , you just sat in our seats.'' The curly haired kid Ashton smiled nudging me slightly. I rolled my eyes at him and took a bite of my pizza and watching the boys argue over which pizza was better cheese or pepperoni.

''So how did you guys get in here then?'' i asked , i was interested and wanted to know how these guys got admitted into here when they seemed so normal minus Michael. The table fell quiet and i looked from face to face. Michael stood up pushing his tray further to the middle of the table and walked out of the room. I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out.

''We're all here to help him.'' Calum said , my mouth made a o'shape i guess bringing it up knowing that your the reason your best friends are trapped in this place is because of you is a bad feeling i stood up and excused myself from the table.

''I'm going to go apologies.'' i said and walked out of the room , i looked outside to the garden part. The pink haired kid was sat on the grass looking up at the sky. I walked outside and carefully and quietly walked up next to him taking a seat a few meters away from him.

''I'm sorry. I didn't know.'' i whispered , Michael didn't move nor speak he just sat there staring at the sky.

''This is a nice place. Not so white.'' i said , earning what i thought i heard to be a chuckle from Michael's mouth.

''How was that even funny?'' i asked raising my eyebrows. Michael looked over to me his green eyes staring into my boring brown ones.

''It wasn't funny.'' he rolled his eyes looking back up to the sky. After awhile of silence Michael spoke up breaking the awkward tension.

''Why are you here?'' he asked.

''I tried to kill myself.'' i shrugged like it was no big deal because it wasn't.

''Why would you do that..'' he spat at me standing up. I looked up at him and raised my eyebrows.

''I really don't think thats any of your business.'' i said standing up and folding my arms.

''DON'T YOU REALIZE HOW LUCKY YOU ARE WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO KILL YOURSELF. YOUR SO FUCKING SELFISH!..'' He shouted , i backed up against the wall getting scared by his tone of voice. Luke and the other boys ran out into the garden trying to pull Michael away from my face. Ashton and Luke eventually got him to sit down on one of the chairs and all i could see was Michael with his head in his hands crying?. 

I looked over to Calum who gave me a sympathetic look and gestured me to follow him inside , i did and i let out a deep breathe as soon as we got inside.

''Are you okay? Did he hurt you?'' he asked , i shook my head no.

''Good. Uh what was you talking about may i ask?''

''How  i tried to kill myself.'' i said 

''Oh. It makes sense now.''

''What does?''

''I can't tell you. Um i'm sorry it's Michael not me he has to tell you. Ugh bye.'' he said running back outside to the other boys. Okay now i was defiantly confused and scared.

A/N

Sorry chapter filler and sorry i haven't updated any of my stories. I've been revising for exams

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