Erika's p.o.v.
I sat in the waiting room in front of the psychiatrist's office.
Alone.
The nurses thought it would be a good idea to give us time apart for an hour or two a day.
"Erika Daniels"
I walked into the room just to be met with Dr.Finch's familiar smile. Immediately, a frown drew across my face as I sat in the chair on the other side of his desk.
"Hello Erika, I'm glad you agreed to speak with me today"
"I had no choice. If I didn't, they'd throw me in solitary again"
"I see"
He opened up the file with my high school photo on it. All I am is merely a shadow of my former self; I used to be so vibrant and full of life- I didn't even look like the same person and it was only a few months ago.
"This states you obtained those bruises while resisting restraint. They had to put a muzzle on you, Erika"
"Yeah they doped me up for no reason"
He sighed heavily and scratched his chin, setting down the file flat on the table while still open.
"Do you know what happened to a Brandon Marcowski?" My heart dropped and I shook my head.
"Are you sure because we saw Kage enter and leave a few moments before he was found unconscious with a broken nose"
"I thought I came here to talk about me-"
"I think you know what he did and you're protecting him because you two are more than friends"
I looked at my lap, the way Dr.Finch raised his voice made the anxiety in my body raise to dangerous levels.
"I think you would do anything for him..." he said, standing up from his desk. His voice now sounded strangely calm as he walked over and squatted behind my chair. I stared straight ahead at his degree in the wall and tried to ignore the fear that was stirring in my stomach. He placed his hands on my shoulders and gripped them tightly.
"But of course no one would believe a crazy girl..."
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I sat in the tub hugging my knees, a nurse sitting in a chair beside it reading a book. We had to be supervised while bathing.
I repeatedly scooped water into a cup and poured it over my shoulders and hair, trying my best to wash away the memory of what just happened.
Just a little over an hour ago, in that room, I was given an option:
"Do what I say and Kage won't get in trouble or.. refuse and risk him going into the Danger Ward for almost giving another patient brain damage.."
The Danger Ward is where all the murderers and really violent people go. Kage is a good person and doesn't deserve to be put in there with those other people.
Realistically, Dr.Finch could say anything about Kage, and they'd believe him because he's a Doctor.
"All teens to Activity Ward" The intercom said. I got dressed and pulled my hoodie on and started to the ward. As I got there, everyone turned to look at me because I was the last one to walk in. As my eyes landed on Kage, he ran over and gave me a hug.
"I missed you so much" he mumbled into my head. I just nodded and hugged him back, not squeezing him like I usually do.
I looked up at him with a small smile, turning my head toward Maddie running over.
