Jordan's Pov

I walk in the lunch room alone. Tom didn't show up for school and he left some time last night.

I didn't want to come but mom made me. She's real big about me getting a scholarship.

I sit at a table near the backmost corner. Wonder what Tom's up to? He couldn't have done anything....bad....from the time he left my house till now. No way.

"You look lonely." Martha says and I smile at her. "You probably shouldn't be over here. Last time that didn't wind up to well." I joke with her. Capsize joins us.

She looks shaken up. Her eyes big and tear filled. "I just got a call from Tom's sister. Apparently there was another incident at the park last night around 5 a.m. and Tom is being questioned."

My heart drops. I can tell myself Tom isn't a murderer but can I tell everyone else that?

"He was at my house all night. He didn't-"

"You don't know him Jordan. He can be so sweet and innocent then go on a tangent! I loved him once I would know." Capsize snaps.

Its going to be okay my love

The female voice says. I'm not sure why I keep listening to her but I guess I should.

"Listen Capsize and I are hosting a party tonight. We were wondering if you'd like to attend. You have both our numbers so if you need-"

"Martha I would love to come." I say and both girls smile.

Time Skip

I'm panicking. I said I'd go but I don't want to leave mom and Ash. Especially after last night.

I pace back and fourth in front of my bed. I can't go but I w-

"Jordan what's wrong?" Mom asks and sits me down on the bed.

"I wanna go out tonight but I-I'm not sure I wanna leave you two....." Mom looks me dead in the eyes. Her sea blue eyes are sad and tired.

"I was down at the police station with Bradley today. You know who I ran into?"

"Tom." I mumble not breaking our stare.

"The questioned Brad and I instead of questioning you. They questioned all three of us together. I tried not to say anything about Bradley's behavior but Tom told him everything." Mom pauses and looks away from me.

"Bradley got arrested Jordan. Tom may just be the best thing that's ever happened to his family. I want you to go have a good time tonight."

"Mom I d-" she stops me by pulling me into her arms.

"We're safe now. Go out and have some fun."

"Mom what happened to Tom?" I ask and she rocks me back and fourth.

"I'm not sure son. The kid had cuts from his wrists to his shoulder. He blamed it on some fictional character. I highly doubt he was convicted." Mom pulls away from me when Ash runs in.

"Mommy the cops came to my school today! I forgot to tell you." She says and my heart stops. They questioned her! Why?!

"What'd they ask Ash?"

"If Mr. Syndicate ever hurt me." Why's she calling him that? Tucker called him that.

"Ashton its Tom. Not Syndicate or anything else you hear got it." Mom says and Ash nods.

"What'd you say?" I ask, mom swats my arm. "That he pinky promised never to hurt me."

I smile and Ash leaves mom trailing slightly behind her.

Tom's Pov

I climb into Steve's truck and we speed to Martha's. This party better be good. I snuck out to go!

There's a way to familiar black sports car parked in the drive. "What is that little bitch doing here." Steve says and in his voice.

"Lets go in." I say and get out of the car. I walk to the front door and before I can open it Jordan does. He wraps his thin arms around me and I hug back.

"Thank you!" Jordan sounds so happy. I just did what I thought was right and to make the cops forget why I was in that room.

Jordan lets me go and we all walk in. Martha amd Capsize are both in crop tops amd shorts.

If only they knew Jordan's little secert.

Expose him!

Please don't he really cares about you!

A girl?! Whoa!

I'm Ianite your lords sister and Jordan's goddess.

Oh that explains why I couldn't identify him.

"Tom? You ok?" Jordan asks snapping me out of my trance.

"Yeah sorry I was thinking. Anyways I'm assuming, Martha, you have drinks." I say and watch Jordan go pale.

"Of course Tom!" Martha giggles.

Time Skip

Jordan's Pov

"Another buttery nipple Jardon?" Capsize asks the shot already in her hand.

"Why not." I reply and she sits on my lap. 'I loved him one' her words echo throughout my mind.

She's trying to make Tom jealous! I take the shot and Capsize claps.

The room goes silent for a split second. "We should play truth or dare." Martha says her eyes wide.

Of course we all end up sitting in a circle. Capsize still claims my lap as her seat.

Tom rolls his eyes as she pecks my cheek. I think I'm the only one that's not totally wasted.

"Okay Syndy you start it." Steve says and Tom tenses up.

"Jordan I dare you to kiss me." My jaw drops. He must be really drunk.

"I uhhh-" Capsize moves from my lap with a frown.

He doesn't think you will.

The female voice says. Time to show Tom I'm not a little bitch.

I grab the back of his neck and press my lips to his.

After a brief moment of shock he kisses back. I pull away but I really wish that could've lasted longer.

"Anyways moving on....."

Rachel's Pov (Jordan's mom)

I sit on the couch channel surfing when I get a text.

Its from a good friend of mine named Chandler.

Its a picture of Jordan and Tom with three other people I don't know.

Jordan's holding a beer bottle in one hand his other is wrapped around a girls waist.

"Are you aware of this?" The text reads. But that's not the part I care about.

Tom has a knife. What if he did murder those people at the park! My Jordan is possibly drunk and is with someone who may be a murderer!

"Mommy I'm scared." Ashton says and sits beside me.

"Bubbas gonna be home soon." I say and dial Jordan's number.

He picks up on the second ring. I can hardly hear over back ground noises.

"Jordan I'm coming to get you. Don't try to drive." I say

"Tell her to fuck off!" A male voice that isn't Tom's yells.

"Hi! Jordan's mom!"

"I just wanna kiss ya Sparklez!" Tom says and Jordan hangs up.

I run Ashton and I out to the car. I speed to the location of Jordan's phone.

The bunch are running around past curfew in very little clothing.

Jordan is the only male left with a shirt on. His eyes widen when he sees my car.

"Jordan Maron! In the car now!" I order and Tom takes hold of Jordan before he can move.

"HE'S MINE!" Tom yells hugging Jordan tighter.

"Mr. Syndicate!" Ashton yells causing drunk Tom to release Jordan.

Jordan pulls Tom to the car with him. The two lap sit in the front.

"Tom I'm taking you-"

"No. He's staying with us tonight." Jordan says leaning deeper into Tom's chest.

He sounds just like Brad. What have I done to my poor boy! This is all my fault.