8

After waking up with a major migraine this morning I decided to have a few more hours of sleep, hopefully it would disappear quickly so I could actually do what I wanted today.

I seem to get migraines all the time, a side effects for being on the pill. My dad got me on the pill ever since he found out I was having sex with my boyfriend at the time.

By the time I woke up it was already 2 in the afternoon.

I felt super disgusting so I took a hot shower if I was going to look somewhat presentable. The shower is where I did a lot of my thinking so my mind drifted to Alex. Seeing him go with that girl last night took a real beating.

I wish I never saw it.

I decided to get ready and do some groceries for the house, since were completely out of food, well except from the bloc of cheese that's probably out of date by now. I know its fucking disgusting.

Remi was doing her laundry when I was leaving the house, she was trying to avoid looking at me but I think she knew I'd be asking a lot of questions when I get back.

Her and joe seem to be getting really close and I'm happy for her I wish she would tell me more about it since you know I am her best friend at all.

I managed to grab all the food we would need for the next two weeks, there was a lot of tempting sales on today so I didn't get a few extra things such as some chocolate fingers and a lot of them.

I happened to bump into one of my course friends and managed to waste hell of a lot of time which is why I'm now getting a bus back to the house.

I bought all the shopping from Iceland and they were gracious enough to deliver it to the house so I wouldn't have to carry it back.

When I saw my stop approaching I raced down the stairs since I was at top deck and I got off the bus in time. The driver was just laughing at me, but to be honest it was quite funny.

Walking home alone from the bus stop only really takes 10 minutes but believe me when I tell you it's the scariest 10 minutes of your life.

I did what I always do, I pretended to be on the phone with someone, that way if someone does try to attack me they might think twice since id be on the phone with someone. I mean I'm 85% sure this plan works.

I rounded the corner and thank fucking god my house was in sight. I could literally sprint now and be safe and out of the darkness but a figure on pathway got my attention.

As I got closer to it I soon realised it wasn't a creep on the side of the road but rather a little girl. Tiny, she looks about 6 years old.

"hey there, is everything okay" I whisper to the girl whilst looking around for anyone else.

She had her knees up to her chest and she was opening and closing her eyes.

She didn't say anything to me, all she did was stare at her shoes. I was never going to walk away but we had to get out of the streets.

"sweetie why are you out here alone, it's very dangerous" I tell her crouching down to be level with her.

When I get to fully look into her eyes I'm suddenly aware of the scars on her face and red colour in her yes.

"I'm scared" she mumbles over so quietly but loud enough for me to hear.

"whys that, where's your parents honey they must be worried" as soon as I said that she flinched slightly. Was it because I was asking or the fact I said parents.

Automatically I'm scared for this child's wellbeing.

"I don't feel good; mama and papa won't listen to me" she says covering her mouth quickly. My eyes widen slightly before she's being sick in the palm of her hand.

I'm too scared to even say anything else. She looks unwell, like sick in the 14 most worst way. I placed my palm against her forehead and she was seriously burning up. Fuck I need to get her either inside of to a hospital this is dangerous.

With a heavy sigh I quickly dialled my mums number. She is a doctor she would know what to do.

"what are the symptoms" my mums tired voice says through the line.

I grab the little girls hand whilst I tell mum the symptoms. I quickly add on that she is weak because as I tried to pull her up she stumbles and falls to the ground.

"I can't" she says tears falling from her bright hazel eyes.

"are you sure honey" mums tender voice breaks through the phone.

"positive mum, what do I do" I ask her hoping that she will give the answer that I want her too.

"take her to the hospital, it sounds like she may be suffering from malnutrition she needs to get checked on asap" mum says, I hear her loving around a bit.

The nearest hospital is 15 minutes away by car how am I going to get there. None of my flatmates have their car with them this week so that's one idea out of the window.

When the idea popped into my mind I wanted to ignore it, Alex has a car I'm sure of that I could ask him to give us a lift.

With that in mind I lifted Emma into my arms. She told me her name thankfully I didn't want to keep referring to her as a little girl.

She was really light, almost too light for a girl of her age. I climbed up the stairs to Alex's flat and knocked on the door. God, I hope Hes in or someone is otherwise id have to go knocking on random people's doors.

My mind was acting crazy at the minute thinking about my next step. Luckily the door swung open and I was graced with a girl who I recognise, I think she lives here.

"what do you want" she says with a snap in her voice. Wow okay hello to you too.

"is Alex in I need to speak to him, or you know use his car" I say rather quickly my eyes going back to Emma who now is closing her eyes tightly.

"oi, Alex your bitch is here" she shouts into the house. I she fucking blind does she not see the sick girl in my arms.

She simply moves away from the door and walks back into the house. She brushes past Alex in a way that doesn't sit well with me but rather than being jealous and pity I'm more worried about the sweet innocent girl currently in my arms.

Alex stands at the door pulling on a t-shirt, I managed to have a sneak to the delicious abs of his. Focus Freya.

"shit Freya, what's going on" he steps forwards looing at Emma with worried eyes.

"I found her alone down the street she's really i'll Alex can you drive me to the hospital" my voice practically breaks at the end.

He gazes at me before quickly grabbing his keys from the side table behind the door. He barely had time to say anything else because I was already rushing over to his car.

"where are her parents?" he asks as we start driving. I could tell he was rushing, luckily there wasn't much traffic out tonight.

"I don't know she said they wouldn't listen to her so I'm guessing they don't really care" and that's the sad reality of it.

I was sitting in the back, Emma had her head buried in my chest. I was able to use a jumper of alex for her to wear because she was freezing. I wonder how long she was sitting out there in the cold.

Parts of me want to beat the shit out of her parents for being so careless. But I'd get arrested for that so right now I just have to make sure this girl is okay.

"fucking hell" he mumbles as he pulls into the hospital. I felt suddenly relieved when we entered the hospital. Alex just randomly parked his car before listing Emma in his arms and running to the entrance. I followed them opening doors a what not.

I explained everything to a doctor who was passing by when we walked in. he immediately went to us observing Emma and her current condition.

I watched the doors close when the nurses took Emma into a private room.

That just left me and Alex now.

Alex took my arm and lead me over to the waiting room. I was silent, I was scared for Emma even though I didn't know her I wanted her to be okay.

Alex respected that I didn't want to speak he just sat next to me, his fingers tracing my arm giving me comfort.

"what you did could save her Freya, she's going to be okay," he says pulling me into his side. I exhaled his scent as I placed my head on his chest.

I really fucking hope so. When I saw her on the street I was scared but when I was able to look at her for real I automatically wasn't worried about the possibility of being attacked on the street.

I felt like I had a responsibility to make sure she was safe but also that she would be better. I'm glad I didn't just take her home otherwise we wouldn't have known. I'm glad I didn't just take her home otherwise we wouldn't have known