Page 51 of Breaking Sanity

“Please drink the water,” He sighs as if saying the word please was going to get him struck by lightning.

I try again to sit up but it doesn’t work. Not having use of my right arm proves more than difficult. The guard and Gunner have a silent conversation ending with Gunner giving a nod. I am not sure how but I am going with that is what they did. Purge mask gently helps me sit and Gunner pushes the straw back to my lips.

“It’s not poisoned, if that is what you are thinking.”

“Just drugged?”

“For fucks sake, Alley. Just fucking drink the water. You have been out for two days and your throat is probably dry.”

I still refuse.

Purge mask puts his hand out and Gunner hands him the glass. The man turns to me and nods, gently putting the straw to my lips. I take a side glance at Gunner and his eyes are practically slits. So just to piss him off more I drink the water. His eyes darken and he clenches his fists.

Suck it, G!!

Purge mask takes the glass away after I have gulped it down, handing it back to Gunner. They nod at each other and purge exits.

“Since I am awake, are you going to take me to my room or solitary?”

“Do you really have to ask Alley?”

“Guess not. Solitary it is,” I smile. I’ll take Solitary for a while just to regain my strength.

“I wouldn’t be so thrilled to go there if I were you,” Gunner says, running his hand through his hair.

“Why not? It keeps you away from me?”

“I’m the one youshouldwant to be around.”

“Why,” I keep my voice low.

“Because Little Devil,” his voice is lower than a whisper and he leans in. “The more you are away from me, the more likely they will get to you. If you don’t back off at least a little, I cannot guarantee your safety. They may not kill you, they’ll do worse.”

“Who? Nik? Vaughn?”

“Just knock off the antagonizing. And stay close.”

“Why?”

“I’m serious, Alley. I don’t want them hurting you.”

“Be Careful,G, you actually might make a girl think you care.”

“That’s the unfortunate part, Alley, with you I do. Even if I don’t want to.” He turns on his heel and exits the room.

What the fuck did he just say?

He’s fucking with us right?

I am not so sure anymore honestly.

What the fuck is going on with these guys?

Purge mask comes in with folded clothes and sets them on the chair. He walks up to my bed and offers his hand to help me up. I take it. My feet hit the cold tile and I slowly move towards the chair. The door swings open behind me and I can feel the atmosphere in the room shift.

“Out,” Nik barks. “I’ll help her get dressed then you can take her to solitary.”

The door closes once again.