Monster
Chapter sixteen part one
Being addicted to Crystal Meth was a feeling I had never experienced before. I felt great when I was high. But when I was crashing, it wasnt the best feeling. My hands shook from withdraws, my body ached. All I wanted to do was sleep for hours upon hours. Even spending the entire day in Jessie's arms couldnt cure the the feelings of crashing.
   "are you cold?" Jessie asked as my body shook in his arms. "Here, put your clothes on." He reached over me to grab my shirt and shorts.
   "I-Im not cold." I objected. "I'm just crashing." We were laying on the beach in each others arms. Jessie had been talking softly to me, his delicious words filling my mind.
   "Babe, I dont have any more Crystal in my car. We should probably get you home." He pulled his arms away.
   "'Kay." I didnt argue. I felt horrible even though this day on the beach with Jessie had been magical. It was time for me to crash, and I needed it. I hadnt slept in three days, and was beginning to feel it.
  I slipped on my shorts slowly, yawning as I did. Jessie laughed as I struggled with my shirt, to tired to really care if it was on backwards or not.
  "Here." Jessie's cold hands slid the shirt over my head and he smiled. "Your so cute when your tired." He kissed me gently on the lips and then began to put on his shirt.
  I bent down and picked up my silver gladiators and the blue blanket. Slowly, I began to walk towards Jessie's car. He followed close behind.
  I threw my shoes and the blanket in the back as I sat down in the passenger seat. I buckled my seatbelt and laid my head against the cold window.
  Jessie slid in the drivers seat, starting the car and heading off. He glanced at me and grabbed my hand.
  "I know it feels bad." He said, his eyes intent on the road. "But you will get used to it. Its just a small price to pay for feeling so good."
  "Yeah. I just feel bad that we had to leave so soon." I replied with a yawn.
  "Ah, its okay. Ill see you tomorrow anyway." He looked at me and smiled. "I can even pick you up if you want."
  I lifted my head up. "Yes!" I replied a little too enthusiastically. I winced when my excitement made my head hurt.
  "Just try not to move your head too fast. It helps." I rested my head back against the window. For the rest of the ride home we were silent.
   I was glad that I had Jessie now. I was glad that he was here with me. When I was with Jessie, I felt safe. But for some reason, I had a nagging feeling that that was about to change.
  "We're here babe." Jessie's sweet voice invaded my thoughts. I lifted up my head as he pulled into the driveway. Ryan's car wasnt there and neither was mom's. Good, then I wouldnt have to explain Jessie to them. 
  He parked the car and I began to unbuckle my seatbelt. Jessie turned around and grabbed my shoes out of the back seat and we both got out of the car. 
  Jessie put his arm around my waist as I tiredly walked up the path to the front door.
  "Thanks." I mumbled, taking the spare key from under the mat and unlocking the door.
  "Any time." He kissed me gently. He put his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. There we stood, making out on my front porch. I wonder what the neighbors thought.
  I pulled away, breathless. "I would invite you in, but I'm too tired to party right now." I shot him a flirtatious smile.
  "But I do all the work anyway." He smiled back, kissing me again.
  "Mmm, I'd love to put you to work. But really, I need to sleep."
  "I know. Well, I'll see you tomorrow." He kissed me once again before retreating to his car. I turned to open the door.
  "Amy," He called. I turned back around. "I love you." My heart squeezed as he said those three little words.
  With a huge smile, I replied, "I love you too, Jessie." And then he got in his car and drove off. 
  Still smiling, I opened the door and walked inside. I dropped my shoes at the bottom of the staircase and headed into the kitchen. Missing lunch and making love to Jessie really worked me up an appetite.
  I was rummaging through the fridge, looking for something decent to snack on, when there was a knock on the door. I smiled and shut the fridge door.
  "Jessie, I told you, I'm too tired to play anymore." I called as I headed for the front door. I opened the door and my smile vanished.