I got in my car and drove off. I looked up where the Uppercrust estate would be and just drove. I knew Bradley was going to be mad at me. I knew he was going to hate me but I couldn't let him rot in prison and ruin his name? I just got him back there is no way!

Of course my anxiety didn't seem to cease knowing that I'll be driving all the way up to the man who tried to murder me previously. I had to stop this before it gets too out of hand. It already has gotten out of hand but.. fuck I can't even put my thoughts together anymore.

When I arrived to the estate I pressed the intercom button on the gates. It buzzed and Bradley's father answered. "Hello?" As I quickly replied "hello sir, it's Max Goof. Your son is in trouble, he's in jail and he seriously needs your help man- I mean sir!" I corrected quickly. He shouted into the intercom " WHAT?!" ... he sounded really mad. My heart dropped for a moment as I replied "sir please he needs your help!" I begged as I saw from far off the door opening from the estate. A driver opened the car door for his father as he got inside the car. There wasn't even an explanation needed I guess? As he drove but then stopped next to my car. He opened the door with a look of annoyance " get in now" he demanded. I flinched and just silently listened as I hopped in the car next to him and the car drove off.

"What happened? Why is he in jail?! Did you influence him to do something?" He started accusing me as I flinched "no no sir! Nothing like that at all!! He um.... He might've murdered someone though..." he said laughing nervously. "It's Claire isn't it?" He asked and scoffed. I was kind of shocked. I thought he would've been more mad but he wasn't? "Yes?" I replied.

He went silent the whole rest of the ride. He didn't even look at me. He got the answers he wanted and I well... I think I'm getting Bradley free hopefully. Oh god I hope I didn't fuck up...

Bradley's father is just so intimidating I didn't know how to approach this guy, at first you think that oh well Bradley is 22 and his father is an older man he should be okay sees he's an adult and he can fight back his dad easily but no. His dad was his manipulative sociopath with a fuck ton of money to do whatever he pleased. He had an army of bodyguards, security guards and if I'm not mistaken he has the money to order assassins if he pleased. This guy was cunning and smart, just sitting next to him makes you feel like your life is in his hands and he can do whatever he want with no consequences. There was genuinely nothing protecting you from this man.

What I cant wrap my head around was the fact that how can a man be so fucked up in the head like that. I just didn't understand. Regardless we eventually made it back to the prison and Bradley's father paid the bail without even batting an eye and paid a little extra to keep his sons record clean.

When they released Bradley I smiled softly at him, I was happy he was free even though his face was tear stained and red. What I noticed was that he didn't look at me at all. That struck a cord with me. I was concerned as I reached out and grabbed his wrist gently as I called his name "Bradley?" I tried to be gentle but he snatched his hand away from me and replied angrily "don't touch me..."

My heart stopped for a moment... he was mad.... There was no other option than to tell his father though I had nothing else I could've done! "Bradley please just-" he then ignored me as he looked at his dad. I felt like I had been punched in the face by that. His dad nodded "let's go" he said walking out with Bradley. I watched them leave only for the dad to stop before exiting as he looked at me " I appreciate you telling me this information. I ordered a chauffeur to come drop you off to your dorm and a driver has dropped your car back to your dorm as well. I hope you get back safely" he said. But all I could think of was how angered Bradley looked at me. Like I had betrayed him....

I watched their car leave as I waited for the chauffeur to pick me up. I couldn't help but feel l this pit in my stomach as I sat on the curb silently... what a mess everything has become... I hugged my knees and placed my forehead down as I felt myself attempt to not cry. Why did he even get caught in the first place? How? We were so careful!

When the chauffeur arrived I silently entered the car and told him where to go as I stared out the window the entire drive. All I could think of was why did it have to come to this? All I wanted to do was help and this was the only option we had left....

I hope Bradley is okay... I hope he doesn't hate me...

When I arrived to the dorm I silently exited the car and walked inside. I tried to wipe away my tears in case Bobby and PJ were there. When I opened the door I didn't just see them but I also saw Stacey. "Hey Max!" PJ greeted " wanna join?" He asked offering a console " no I'm good guys." I smiled softly "I think I'm just gonna finish up some homework..." I said softly. They shrugged seemingly not noticing I had been crying thankfully.

I sat at my desk and pulled my homework out to work on it but my mind was so clouded by the events of what happened today and... Bradley's face when he walked out crying. The fact he didn't look at me.... Fuck I did something wrong didn't I?

I put my head in my hand as I bounced my leg and tried to finish any bit of homework to distract myself but I just couldn't and if I talked to the guys I would've been noticed immediately. They don't know anything about what happened. I don't even think they know that I got back in contact with Bradley. I didn't want to tell them because I was scared that they were going to look at me differently and my relationship with Bradley. I was scared that they were going to hate Bradley for murdering Claire even after he had worked so hard to change himself. Could you blame me? I had everything I wanted and in just an hour things had changed rapidly.

All I wanted was to help Bradley and because of that I screwed up and I'm not even sure if I'll be able to see him. Is he even back in the Gamma house? Is he with his father? I had no clue. All I knew was that he was out of jail.

I was so spaced out, I had my hand clamped over my mouth as my leg bounced and tears falling down my eyes I didn't even realize I was shaking. I didn't realize Stacey walking over and gently placing a hand on my shoulder " Max?" She called as I flinched "what?" I said softly as I looked at her. She looked shocked before her expression softened and she asked me "are you okay?"  No I'm not okay. Not after everything that just happened. I nodded and sighed though "yeah yeah I'm fine" I said softly. "Are you sure?" She asked again "I said I'm fine just leave me alone" I said a little more irritated now. She sighed and leaned against the wall with her arms crossed "you're not fine at all but if you don't want to talk about it you don't have to" she said before pulling something out from her back pocket. I didn't look at her until I noticed she tossed me a box of matches and a cigarette. I looked at it confused before looking at her.

"You look like you need it skater boy"

Hiiii I know this was a stressful chapter so have some hurt/comfort Maxley as an apology))