Stay Home (Machine-gun-kelly)

7

"They don't have a cheaper option"? Colson asked.

I shook my head. Even before the pandemic my money wasn't good enough. I couldn't afford it then and I can't afford it now. I sat on my bed as Toby sighed and walked out of my room. I glance up to Colson and he sat next to me.

"I can help you. Just let me know". He spoke and got up and walked out.

Help me? How?

*

Three days since my episode and so far I was okay. I got to leave the house today and go pick up supplies, only because Mitch is allowing us. I sat in line and waited, my mask up above my nose, my gloves on and my sunglasses coving my eyes.

"Lilly, hi"! I heard someone say. I turned around to see Leo. His bright green eyes shimmered in the light as he pulled his mask down showing his pearly whites.

"Hi Leo". I nodded and handed my papers to one of the guards.

"How are you? I haven't seen you". He asked and handed me my bags.

"I'm okay. Just trying to live life". I joked.

Leo was always a friend to me. Even though we barely talked.

"Well, if you aren't doing anything tomorrow night I'm planning on going into the city to see the fireworks for the winter party, if you wanna come with me". He smiled.

I dreaded things like this. How do I let him down slowly?

"Oh. Fireworks. I'm not sure". I said and started to walk, as he followed.

"Cmon, it's just fireworks. I'll pay". He said again, this time keeping pace.

"Can I let you know? Toby and I usually watch them together". I lied. Toby and I do nothing together.

"Oh. He said he was coming so thats perfect. Just tag along".

Now he was just being annoying. Sweet, but bitter.

"I'm okay. Thanks for telling me though".

I went to walk off but he grabbed my bags, pulling me to him. "I'm trying to be nice". He whispered, trying to laugh it all off. I wasn't laughing.

"Please let go of my things". I whispered back and he didn't comprehend.

"Just say yes. You don't do anything anyhow". He smirked.

That didn't sit right with me.

"And that's my business. I said no Leo". This time pulling my bag from his grip.

"You're just a tease. It's pathetic". He said, stepping closer to me.

Don't think that just because im five foot five that I can't stand up for myself. News flash, I'm not considered 'short'.

"Quit bothering me." Why start something that he couldn't finish anyhow.

"I'll stop bothering you all right. Right after you tell me what's in it for me princess". At this point two other guards came over, antagonizing more of what Leo was doing.

"Is this that girl you told us about"? The one asked. He was a bit taller, black long hair and brown eyes.

"No fucking way. It's what's his faces sister". The other tall blonde spoke."I was told to leave you alone". He smirked.

I rolled my eyes and turned away but they stood infront of me again.

"Come hang out with us. You know you want to". One whispered, grabbing my hand.

"Please stop". I begged, they weren't letting up.

"How about I carry those home for you. You can give me a nice tip". The long haired one said and pinched my ass.

"Oh there you are". Someone said from behind us.

Colson had a smile on his face when his eyes met mine, but dropped when he looked at the others.

"How about you go home Baker. Nobody needs their supplies from you today". Leo smirked akd wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

"I actually came to gather up my date here. We're actually running late. If you don't mind". Colson said walking up to all three men.

He was super tall.

"No problem man. She's all yours". The blonde spoke, shaking colsons hand and let go of my arm.

Leo pushed me into Colsons chest, his arms wrapping around me instantly.

"Fucking tease". He mumbled and walked off with the other men.

I turned to look up at Colson as he kept his stance on the others, then quickly dragging me with him down the small allyway next to the old train station.