The bathroom

Nates ears start to ring, his heart racing. Harry hangs up, putting his phone back into his pocket, he smiles. Placing both his hands on Nates shoulders. which are collecting droplets of blood. Leading Nate into the bathroom, the door locking as Harry leaves his brother alone, as they bleed.

It is only now that Nate realises what his brother has done. Hot tears mix with the blood streaks on his cheeks. Pulling himself up, looking into the mirror. Turning the tap, and wetting his hands. Rubbing his eyes.

His hair is now stiff, the red liquid covering his head. After seeing no change in his reflection, he collapses to the ground pulling hid head between his legs, attempting to stop the room from spinning. The ringing in his ears deafening him.

His vision blurs red, the blood pouring into his eyes. Lime a filter on a photo. Right minutes pass and nothing changes, until he starts to hear footsteps. Loud and fast paced.

The other sounds turn to a hum around them.

Nate doesn't lift his head as the door creaks open. Officers storm in, Harry stays in the doorway. He watches as his brother is walked out of the apartment.

Thomas' body stays in the doorway, his eyes rolled back, body gone stiff. Tears trickle down Nates face, his legs go weak, he is dragged down the steps his legs hitting each step. Nine steps in total, nine potential bruises for his nine mistakes.

Cameras flash in his face, he looks around. His mother stands to the side. Harry runs past the officers, running up to their mother, who stands in shock, hand covering her mouth. Harry hugs her shivering body; her knees buckle and they both fall to the ground.

Nate is pushed into the car. He closes his eyes, falling out of consciousness.

He is wakened when they arrive, the officers stare as he is carried through the station. He looks up at the ceiling l, his eyes still blurred.

He sees a flash of white, he blinks. The face of a young girl flies past his face. A gasp escapes his mouth. The officer slaps him on the back of his head. 'You alright their buddy?' He nods his head.