When I got upstairs I peek through Jake’s door and saw Salina tightly holding onto Jake’s shirt rolling on the ground going, “Jake, Jake, Jake! Ahhhhhh!” I got shivered, got scared and speed walked back downstairs.

            “Where’s Salina?” George asked.

            “Uhh… She was too busy…” I replied.

            “Guys please! Stop the flow!  Jake is gonna kill us!” Denny cried with tears in his eyes.

            “Oh shit, I forgot.  He left me in charge! Damnnit Denny! I shouldn’t of let you take a dump!” I yelled, “Shit, we really have to clean this up!”

            I looked over to George, who was lying in a puddle of barf, unconscious.

            “It’s up to you Vanessa.” Denny said.

            “What the fuck! I ain’t doing this shit!  I’ll give you towels or your XXL tshirts to wipe up! That’s as far as I go!” I said.

            “I really didn’t want to result to this, but it looks like I have no choice…” Denny said.

            “Whaaa… AHHHHHHHHH” and the door slammed shut.

            Denny had pushed me into the washroom and slammed the door shut.  I landed on the massive sea of brown water.  It reeked of feces and more feces.  I ran to the door and started to bang on it.  Denny was holding it shut.

            “DENNY! DENNY! LET ME OUT! I’M GONNA DIE! PLEASE! IT’S HORRIBLE, IT SMELLS! PPPLLLLLLEEEEEAAASSSEEE!” I cried desperately, “ARGH THE GERMSSSS!”

            I fainted in the sea of poop and started to foam. 

            “Vanny? Vanny? Vanessa?!?!” Denny yelled.

            Denny bashed through the doors and found me lying in a puddle of brown water, drenched in poop goop while foaming around my mouth and shaking like a scared little puppy.  My eyes were rolled back and was pretty much in the fetal position.

            “OH SHIT!” Denny said and realized what he just said was very ironic. 

            Denny hopped over the unconscious George, ran upstairs and grabbed Salina.  Salina ran downstairs.

            “You idiot! She’s scared of germs! And there’s a massive amount of it!” Salina said

            “Oopps…” Denny replied.

            “I’m back.  Is everything under control?” Jake said as he walked downstairs.  When he got to the bottom, he frozed, shocked at the scene. 

            “She seems ok.  Inhaled a lot of nitrogen due to your mishap, but otherwise, she’s physically ok.”

            “I really didn’t know, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t of pushed her!”

            “Thank you doctor.”

            My eyes slowly opened, absorbing the light. 

            “She’s awake!” the black haired girl said.

            “Who are you?” I asked.

            “Wha?” she replied.

            “It seems that her mishap has traumatized her.  She might be a whole different person for a while…” the man in white coat said.

            “Is there anything you can do, doc?” the fat boy asked.

            “Sorry, only time can tell.  She can go home today actually.” the man said and left.

            “Where am I? Who are you guys?” I asked.

            “You’re at the hospital.  You had an accident… but it’s best you don’t remember it.  I’m Salina, the big guy there is Denny and the black guy over there is George, but he’s asian. We’re your friends.” the black haired girl said.

            “Fuck, I’m gonna die tonight and she goes and forgets everything! We had a plan! We were gonna raid the girl’s apartment and find a way to save me!!” George shouted.

            “Shhhh, this is a hospital!”  Salina said, “Let’s just take her home.  Well, actually, no.  We can’t tell her parents, or they’ll murder Denny. I know just what to do!”

            The three somewhat familiar faces brought me to a black Mercedes Benz, standing beside it was a black haired man.  He was relatively tall, young and looked cool.

            “Uhh… Salina.. was it? Who’s that good looking guy over there?” I asked.

            “What the? Did you just say that he’s good looking?” Salina replied.

            I nodded with a weird look on my face.

            “Oh my god! You never showed any interest in guy’s before! I almost thought you were really a lez!” She said.

            “I don’t get it.  Anyways, who is he?”  I asked.

            “That’s Jake.  He was a cop you met on the streets!” Salina replied.

            “Huh? Was I a bum or something? Why would I meet random people off the streets?” I asked.

            “Long story.  Let’s forget about that and just focus on your recovery, ok?” Salina said.

            “Wow, we get to go in that car! Jake’s driving… wow”

            “You really did a 180… it’s kinda scary.” Salina commented.

            “Shotgun!” I called.  I ran over to the car.

            “Nice to see you energetic once again.” Jake said.

            I looked at his handsome face with wide eyes and I couldn’t stop staring.

            “Hhhhhhh…..iii….I’m Vannnn…eeeessss…..saaa” I stuttered.

            “Uh… I know.  We’ve already met… Salina, what’s going on?” Jake asked.

            Salina whispered into his ear.  His eyes widened.

            “She’s that scared of germs huh…” He slowly said.

            Salina nodded.

            “Let’s just get back to my house first.” He said.

            We all got into the car and Jake drove off.  I sat in the car facing Jake the whole time.

            “Ummm… Vanessa, is there something on my face?” Jake asked.

            “Hnnnn…. No.” I said, leaning a little closer and started madly batting my eyes.  Jake took a glance.

            “Is there something in your eyes?” he asked.

            I stopped blinking.

            “Haha, no, not at all,” I replied, “Jakeeee… has anyone ever told you that you have a really pretty face…”

            “…. Yes.. a few times…” Jake replied.

            “Salina, I’m scared…” Denny said.

            “Me too.” George added.

            “So am I… so am I…” Salina replied.

            We got back to Jake’s home.  His house was rather large and it suited him.  Inside his house, everything was in place. 

            Denny ran downstairs and stood there, shocked.

            “The washroom… it cleaned itself!”

            “No, I got a few cleaners and the plumber to clean it! You really did a number on it. It wasn’t cheap and I think my reputation was tarnished.  Next time, make sure you flush the toilet a couple of times during your… emptying…” Jake said with a stiff tone.

            “I’m so sorry, I’ll pay you back. I swear. I really didn’t mean to.” Denny said.

            “Please… no more…” Jake said.

            “Jake, I need to talk to you alone.” Salina said.

            “Huh… uh… ok.”

            The two walked off.  I couldn’t help getting a little jealous, especially when there were two ugly boys beside me admiring the bright, white washroom.  I personally don’t understand why it’s so special.  However, I was scared to go in.

***

 

            “Ummm… Jake… sorry to trouble you but I have to leave Vanny in your hands for a while. The rest of us are going to the apartment and Vanny is in no condition to hang around us.” Salina said.

            “You can’t go there by yourselves, I’m coming along. This is too dangerous. As a policeman I can’t…” Jake replied.

            “No, please, this is our problem.  I’m begging you, please.  We have to do this on our own.  Even if George doesn’t make it, or any of us.  Vanny can’t come.  She isn’t ready.  You have to understand this…” Salina said, tears starting to form.  She started to sob.

            “… I understand… I obviously can’t stop you guys.  The only thing I can say is... be careful…”

            Salina nodded. “Thanks.  And do me a favour.  When all of us are gone and please don’t try and deny that, hand this letter to her.  It’s just something we made up after we realized that we’re not gonna be around forever.  I’m counting on you.” Salina said in between sobs.

            Jake nodded, “Don’t worry about it.”

“Alright, let’s get go back.” Salina wiped her tears.

***

           

            “Hey, are we leavin’ now?” George asked.

            “Yeah.” Salina replied.

            “Let’s go.  I’m ready.” Denny said.

            “Where are you guys going?” I asked.

            “Oh, just paying a visit to someone,” Salina said with a smile, “Don’t worry, you’ll stay with Jake in the meantime!”

            My eyes widened and a smile formed. 

            “Awesome! Bye!” I replied.

            The three waved and left.  I felt a rush of emptiness inside me.