Point Of View 2 [*Do not read until you've read the same chapter of ATW]

Chapter 100 Here And Now

"Yeah," I say softer now. "She's been through a lot."

"Anyways-" Evan's go-to word. "You know you want to make me pancakes."

"Is that why you came in here? Typical." I laugh a little. "You don't know how to make yourself pancakes??"

"I do. But I like em better when YOU make em." Evan flirts. He is like Nate. Relentless. And a little like James- he knows I'm with Paul. He just doesn't care.

"Fiinnee." I huff. "I'll make you your stinkin pancakes."

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*James*

After Dr. Tremont goes over Julia's sleep study with us all I feel even worse for Julia. She's been through so much. She may never fully heal from some of that stuff. Especially the rapes. Just to see the brain wave charts Trevor showed us when Jeremy walked into the room is insane. I've never seen anything like it.

Julia feels a little hopeless right now. She knew her results would be a mess but she didn't think they'd be that bad. Bad to the point even the doctor said he's never seen anything like it.

Julia is extra quiet getting me ready for the day and even more so once we are in the cafeteria for breakfast. But she still helps me with everything and never complains. That's the thing with Julia.... No matter how many times she gets knocked down she tries to get up. Life has just been really shitty for her.

"Hey Sunshine, looking for your prince charming?" Mike slides his tray onto the table and sits across from me and Julia."You look like shit."

"Gee, thanks." 

I study Mike's face for a second. Something is different with him. He's fucking high! Shit! How the hell do you get high at The Avalon? Did he steal someone's meds or something?

"Where were you all night? You missed game night in the rec room." Mike scoffs.

"Game night?" I raise an eyebrow then roll my eyes. "Seriously? They think this is pediatrics or something."

"Who knows. No one wants to play Monopoly and detox at the same time, I can guarantee it." Julia answers and helps me open my yogurt, putting the spoon in my hand for me. This is one of the more difficult things, yogurt, and I'm surprised she put it on my tray. She knows I love yogurt, but my coordination doesn't really let me scoop it very well. Once I have a good grip on the spoon and she dips it for me I can get it to my mouth most days, but it's still a pain in the ass for anyone caring for me. But Julia smiles and helps me without any hesitation. I love this woman so much. She'd do anything for me and never makes me feel embarrassed. She's very patient.

"So you actually go to those things?" I ask while finishing my yogurt.

"Not a shot in hell." Julia laughs.

"Nah, we go back to "my place" and fuck." Mike adds and my eyes widen. Yep. He is certainly high. He's acting pretty obnoxious. I already knew how Julia uses others to forget shit. This doesn't surprise me.

"You're something." I laugh at her.

"Says the one who's yearbook quote was probably 'if it feels good and you want to forget shit for a little while go for it..." 

"Touche. You've got me there." I smile and nudge her a little, making her chuckle. She knows I don't care who she fucks...so long as she doesn't get any STD's. That would be a game changer.

"Ugh." Mike takes a deep breath. "Incoming."

Jeremy waltzes in and eyes Julia but checks a few patients. He NEVER does that.