-AJ POV-
"Dad, need more pain killers." I sighed, walking into the living room showing him my empty bottle.
"AJ those were supposed to last you the entire month. How did you run out in a week?" He looked up from his phone.
"A lot of pain I guess." I shrugged.
"You're taking one a day?"
"Uh..-"
"AJ you could die, that's a high dosage they gave you!" He said in a stern tone. "What you want to have a drug problem like Frankie?!"
There was a long pause.
I glared at him. "I'm walking to school." I picked up my bag, heading out the door.
"AJ you cant-"
"Well maybe if you'd get me more I'd be able to." I sassed as I slammed the door. I pulled out my phone and called Chris.
"Yes love?" Chris answered.
"Love?" I smiled. I like that
"Should I be concerned?" Chris asked. I laughed a little.
"No don't be, I like it."
"It's something new I'm trying." He laughed. "It's working?"
"Duh. Anyways, can you drive me to school?" I ran my fingers through my hair, walking down my front steps.
"Of course."

-Chris POV-

After talking to AJ on the phone, I grabbed my car keys and headed off to get him.

"You know we can't keep doing this." I told AJ as he hopped into my car.

"I know, just drop me off a block away from the school." AJ closed my door as he pulled out his phone.

"So how's everything with you?" I grabbed his hand as I began to drive.

"I think Frankie's going to rehab, and my dad thinks I'm an addict." AJ sighed.

"Is that why you're sober?" I teased as he shot me an angry look. "Okay, I'm sorry I didn't think it was too serious." I rubbed his thumb as he looked away.

"He compared me to Frankie." He mumbled as I sighed.

"He didn't mean it I'm sure."
"Whatever I just want the pain killers." He took his hand away and crossed his arms.
"How's the shoulder then?" I asked.
"Probably would be better if I got a new perscription." I laughed as he quickly turned to me. "What now?"
"Nothing baby I'm sorry to hear that. But hey how about after school you come over?"
"Yea, sure."
...
-AJ POV-
"I'll see you in class cutie." Chris kissed me goodbye as I sighed.
"Love you."
"Dont be grumpy all day its unhealthy." He said as I opened the car door.
"I'll try." I got out and shut the door.
...
On my way to second period someone stopped me in the hallway.
"Hey..AJ right?" This short girl with big poofy hair tried catching up with me. She was very pretty and seemed nice.
"Yea." I stopped walking as she caught up with me.
"I know you dont really know me but i feel the need to let you know what going around school.." She shyly looked down at her feet.
"Everyones talking about me? I figured it would happen.. I mean, i got shot in school."
"No not about the shooting, about you and Mr.Jericho."
My heart dropped.
"Saying?"
"You fuck him to get good grades, the reason you got shot was because of him, and that you get abused by him as well. And I figured that it could hurt you and Mr.Jericho if it gets to the principal."
"Why are you taking our side?" After getting shot the last thing I need to do is trust another student.
"I just wanted to help." She smiled as the bell rang. "I'll keep you posted if I hear anything else." She walked to her class as I rushed to mine.