Alice, Simon, and Josh spent the day at a mall in downtown London. Simon and Josh needed a few things for a football video they were recording the next day.
By the time thy got home, it was nine thirty, and a few hours past Alice's 'Joshua Zerker-over protective brother-curfew.' But Josh was with her, so it was "okay."
Alice was forced to head straight to bed as soon as she stepped foot in the door. She didn't mind though, she was exhausted. She'd had a fun day with her two favorite boys.
Alice Zerker @omgitsalicez:
Fun day with @zerkaaHD and @miniminter7! I love my boys<3
After she typed out that tweet, she realized she hadn't talked to Ethan in a week or so. She decided to text him and see how he was doing.
Alice: Hey Bog. How's life been? I miss you.
Ethan: Awe, I miss you as well. Life's aight, how about my favorite girl?
Alice: Everythings all right over here. I'm actually really surprised I haven't been kicked out again.
Ethan: You weren't kicked out, Josh just wasn't sure how Vik would react to you.
Alice: I guess.
"ALICE!!!" Josh called from the bottom of the steps.
"WHAT JOSH?"
"MEDS, TAKE THEM!"
"CANT I JUST SKIP A DAY?"
"NO!"
"FINE." Alice yelled back, sighing. She hated taking her pills. They made her tired.
Simon: Skype with Ethan, Jide, and I?
Alice: Mkay. Add me to group. Have to go take pills:-/
Alice stood off her bed, walking over to the door and grabbing her pill bottle before heading to the bathroom. She opened the bottle and took two pills out. Quickly, she downed them and followed them with some water.
After closing the bottle, she wiped off her mouth and headed back to her room. She opened her laptop, turning it on and logging in.
Simon called her seconds later.
"Hey."
"Hi Alice."
"How have you been?" Ethan asked, smiling into his camera.
"I'm alright. Just took my pills so if I fall asleep, no screenshots!" She giggled, turning her camera on.
"I promise!" Ethan smiled.
"I don't." Simon giggled.
"I don't want pictures of Alice on my computer, are you crazy?" Jide laughed as he typed something, looking focused.
"What are you doing, Jiddle?" Simon asked.
"Nothing." JJ continued to type rapidly on his keyboard.
"You have to be doing something?"
"No-not at all."
"Okay... Anyway, how's everyone's day been?" Simon asked kindly, picking up a cup from his desk.
"Great." Ethan replied, not saying anything more.
"Mine coulda been better..." Alice shyly answered.
"What was wrong with your day?" Sons face changed.
"Vik. He looked at me like I wasn't really me. Like just the thought of me hurt him." Alice sighed, looking down at her lap. What had she ever done to him to make him make her feel like she was nothing? If anything, it should have been the other way around.
"Josh had told him to distance himself... Maybe he was just following orders..." JJ chimed in, "I don't see why else he would make you feel like you were inferior."
"I guess, yeah. But Josh was in the room? It's not like Vik could have hurt me with him in the room?" Alice looked back up at the group. All of them had puzzled faces.
"I don't know. Josh is pretty strict." Ethan said.
"Tell me about it. I lived with him for almost all my life." Alice scoffed, yawning. Somehow she'd become tired.
"I really thought you guys loved each other..." Jide spoke, shaking his head.
"I know, it was such a sad day when we all found out. Especially for Jess or whatever her name is..."
"How do you know how Jess felt?"
"Vik put us in a group chat... All seven sidemen, plus all of the pack and Jess... I can send you the screenshots if you want to look at them." Simon picked up his phone.
"Sure..." Alice, looking puzzled, searched for her phone. She found it under her keyboard.
"Right. Give me a second."
"I'm not going anywhere."
A few minutes later, Simon sent her a few screenshots. Alice opened them and began to read.
Vik: Guys. It's about time I told you that Alice and I are no longer going to be married. Her brother and I think it is best we divorce. After causing her so much pain, I don't think I'll be able to even look at her anymore without feeling like I let her down. I love her, and I always will. But it's for the best. She'll always be my soulmate. Thank you guys for all the support. I love you all.
Josh: I'm sorry buddy.
Simon: Awe, I hate to see it end like this...
Ethan: Alright bud. Thanks. Stay safe<3
Tobi: We still love you, Vikram. Keep that smile.
Vik: Thanks.
Mitch: So sad to hear. I love Alice and you with all of my heart. Skype me soon?
Vik: Will do, Mitchell!
Jessica: Vik! This is so sad! How could you hurt my best friend like that?! She's in the hospital because of you!
Vik: Jess I'm sorry:'(
Jessica: No, don't even say your sorry. You broke her heart, and now your breaking mine.
Mitch: Jess, come on. Calm down babe.
Jessica: I'm sorry Vik. I'm sorry.
Vik: It's okay, I understand.
Rob: I miss Alice. Tell her I said hi.
Preston: Yeah, same^^^
Vik: I'll make sure to tell her. I have to go guys... Bye.
Vik left the chat
Josh left the chat
Jessica left the chat
Mitch left the chat
Simon left the chat
Alice began to cry, she hadn't talked to Jess in weeks. No one probably even told her how Alice was doing. She'd called her her best friend, and now Alice wasn't even talking to her. How rude.
"Well... I-I best be going to bed. Simon? Will you come to my room please?" Alice wiped a few tears off her face.
"Sure, I'll be right over..."
Vik still loved her, and there was nothing she could do about it...
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Not Even Once//PT2 of Just Once Series
FanfictionAlice Zerker had everything she needed in life. Her brother, a husband, the best friends she could ever have asked for... But what happens when she has to go to America, and leave them behind. A/N story contains suicidal thoughts and triggers, self...
