Chapter 29

"Hey." I heard a voice say and I turn around quickly, while my books fell to the floor. I look up into the face of a smiling Carson. "Carson, you moron. You scared me half to death." I scold him. I bend to pick up my books off the floor, then look back at his face, studying him. "Are you okay?" I finally asked. "Yes I am." He answered waving away my concern. "I actually wanted to see you to tell you thanks for what you did last night." He scratched the back of his neck and grin sheepishly. "I don't remember much, but I know enough based on the blurred parts from what I actually remember and also from what Michael told me." "It was no problem." I replied, hugging the books to my chest. I search his eyes again. "What happened Carson?" I asked quietly. He look down at the floor for a second before looking back at me. "I was home and my father was having his usual lectures. I couldn't take it anymore, so I left. I know what I did was stupid, but...I was hoping to drink and forget every