(FIRST BOOK for Kingdom of cards)
While on tour with the band, Noah struggles with depression and is constantly making bad decisions. He eventually starts to feel that pain on a whole other level... mean while he finds himself wanting to be with his...
Eleanor's POV I held Noah's sleeping body against mine for hours, but he really needed it and I'm happy to be the one he ran towards.
I was gently running my fingers through his silky chocolate hair as Folio came walking down towards us. "What's going on? " he asked laughing. "Shush! He's sleeping " I giggled as he sat in front of us on the opposite side. "Really though, what's happening here? " he smiles waiting for me to respond. "Well... he's not doing so well today and just needed to feel the comfort of someone else again. " I said looking at his sleeping body.
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"Is he sick?" Folio asks now sitting with his elbows on his knees. "No.... depressed. " as soon as I said that, Folio's eyes ruptured in worry.
Has Noah done this before? I questioned myself as Folio spoke up. "He slit his wrist again didn't he? " yup, he's done this before. "Yeah, oh my God Folio... how long has he done that?" I asked feeling my eyes starting to tear up. "From what I know, it's been going on for years. Why do you think he's covered in tattoos? " He had a good point.
"Folio? How do I help him." I whispered while tracing Noah's jaw. "Stay." My sadden eyes meet with Folio's worried ones. "I can't believe he'd..... I just thought he was being honest with us, and Nick! If he finds out then there's gonna be a fight. Nick has been Noah's best friend since they were in school. He'll beat his *SS if he commits suicide. Eleanor? This is serious. " Folio's firm tone showed how serious he was about this.
"I have to do this without my dad knowing which is nearly impossible, but I really care about Noah, as much as you guys do too. We're the only ones who can help him and we will....."
Noah's POV I woke up feeling fingers running through my hair, Ellie was still here holding me. I slowly opened my eyes and could see that she was talking to someone, "He's been through a lot " I heard the voice that belonged to Folio say as Eleanor nods above me. "I can only imagine " she whispered as a tear fell down her cheek. I slowly lift my hand up and wiped it away.
"Hey! Hi Noah " the biggest smile appears on her beautiful face. "Hey" I mumbled with a lazy smile sneaking up. "Hey bro" Folio comes to sit beside Ellie so I can see his presence. "Hey Folio " I think he knows about my latest actions, plus he doesn't sound all bubbly and happy like he usually does.
"We're not here to judge you Noah, but we need to talk about this. " he and Eleanor nod at each other before looking back at me. "Does Nick know?" I questioned sitting up straighter. "No, not yet" "Don't tell him. Folio, please don't tell" I begged as Ellie rubbed my back soothingly. "I won't Noah, you will" I was shocked by his words, I can't tell my best friend about this! "Are you kidding Folio! No f*cking way" I raised my voice. "Hey hey hey! It's okay Noah, it's Okay. When the time is right." Eleanor pulled me back to relax against her body again. "Noah, I think we should postpone the last few tours, just so you can take a break Okay? " it wasn't a bad idea to be honest. "I don't even think I can perform tonight. " I rubbed my eyes trying to figure out what to do. "I can talk to my dad and push them off a month or however long you guys need." Eleanor suggested. "Yeah, Noah I think this is what we have to do." I nodded at both of them in agreement. "Okay, let's do it."
A few minutes later we stopped at hotel, we've been in Ohio for a few hours now and it looks like we'll gladly be staying for more. I thanked Eleanor for all she has done for me today before letting her go talk to her father, I'd go too but don't feel like dealing with him right now.
Folio walked up with me while Jolly and Nick rode together to their room. We usually do a two and two deal when it comes to sharing rooms.
"You wanna hang with me since the other two don't know? " I looked at Folio while setting my suitcase down. "Yeah. I can't tell them right now, especially Nick" I felt bad about it, but I just can't not yet. "I understand, just don't hide it forever. " he smiles at me before walking into the bathroom to shower.
I climbed into bed before putting my headphones on and falling asleep. I'm so exhausted and need to rest for a while.....
