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Emptiness
I have to see her.
I have to find out what he’s done to her.
Why was she so afraid?
The look of terror in Lacey’s eyes had haunted Ike for the rest of his sleepless night.
And he had vowed to help Lacey, even if against her will.
Mark saw Ike striding towards him and scowled.
What did he want?
‘Mark! I need to talk to you.’
‘What is it? Make it quick. I have to go see Lace.’
‘Actually, that’s what I want to talk to you about. Lacey came to see me last night and she was pretty upset.’
The anger in Mark’s eyes chilled Ike to the bone.
‘Oh she did, did she? And what did she say?’
‘Something about not wanting you to see her.’ Ike spat. ‘What have you done to her Mark? She’s scared shit-less all of a sudden! What have you done to her you faggot?’
‘It’s none of your business and I’d appreciate if you’d keep your pansy ass out of my life!’ Mark’s eyes flared and he pushed Ike hard before storming off down the path.
Ike was momentarily stunned but realized Mark was heading towards Lacey’s house.
He had to get there first.
Lacey saw Mark and knew what was coming.
He’d seen her that night.
She was dead.
‘Mark! I’m sorry! I, uh, just had to give him some milk!’ Lacey pleaded.
‘Shut up you stupid bitch! Just shut up! You owe me! You owe me big time!’
Lacey watched in horror as he raised his arm.
Ike, filled by some unknown force, leapt onto Mark and threw him to the ground.
‘You leave her alone faggot! You hear me! Or I’ll pound you to within an inch of your worthless little life!’ Ike smacked him hard in the mouth then pulled him, groggily to his feet.
‘Now get the hell outta here before I call the cops!’
Mark held his face and backed away,
‘You’re going down Hanson! You’re going down.’ he spat before fleeing down the street.
Lacey watched as Ike smacked Mark in the mouth.
She was shaken but aware enough of her feelings to be able to feel a great gratitude towards him. And that niggling weird feeling was back.
One thing amazed her, why, when she was an absolute bitch to him everyday of his life, was he so concerned in sticking up for her and finding out what was wrong?
It didn’t make sense.
Ike saw Lacey sitting in the pavement watching him with a strange look in her face.
Ike went to approach her but then turned away sadly.
He didn’t need her to tell him to butt out of his life again.
He was as much out of it as he could be, despite what had just happened.
‘Ike!’
He turned. Lacey looked up at him.
‘Thank you.’ he heard Lacey whisper, a tear trickling down her cheek.
His heart melted and he walked over to her.
‘That’s not all that’s wrong, is it?’
She shook her head sadly.
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