ALEX'S POV

It seemed like I would wake up every hour during the night. Instinctively, I would glance towards the connected bathroom in Andy's room. There was a longing desire inside me to rid myself of the fruit I ate earlier that day. Say what you want, but to me that was way too much. I kept forcing myself ignore the urge and go back to sleep, but after a while the need became far too much. I was weak in that sense, despite the fact that i'd be letting Andy down and bringing more harm to my body, I still gave in and crept my way to the bathroom.

My hands trembled as I stood over the porcelain toilet. I sighed shakily before kneeling and shoving two fingers down my throat, throwing up multiple times until I felt my stomach was empty. I sat on the cold ground beside the toilet and cried. A few minutes passed and Andy's voice could be heard calling my name from the other side of the door. I continued to cry as Andy trudged tiredly into the bathroom.

"Baby, why are you crying?" He asked, his eyes locking on the toilet seconds after. He mumbled 'fuck' under his breath before he scooped me into his arms.

"I l-let you down! I'm so s-sorry!" I cried into Andy's bare shoulder. He shushed me quietly and rubbed my back.

"You didn't let me down, love. It just breaks my heart to find you like this." He spoke softly.

"I'm just so f-fat and disgusting! Half of me wants to g-get better and half of me doesn't c-care what happens if I don't. I can't stop myself!" I exclaimed as the ongoing tears fell down my face.

"You're not fat or disgusting. If you keep this up baby you're going to get really sick. I mean you're freezing cold and white as a ghost! I'm scared you're going to pass out and get hurt. Your body is slowly shutting down, that's not good. If your organs shut down you'll die. I can't let that happen... I won't let that happen." Andy said brokenheartedly. I nodded and managed to stop crying, although my face was still soaked with tears.

"I'm sorry you have to deal with this." I hung my head remorsefully. Andy placed two fingers under my chin and lifted my face up. I looked into his blue orbs and saw the fear and worry that lingered within them.

"I'm not 'dealing' with anything. I want you to get better, to be happy and healthy, nothing is going to stop me from making sure that happens." He said, not breaking eye contact for a second. "Now, lets go to sleep. We have school tomorrow... If you're up for it."

"Yeah, I guess so." I shrugged. Andy removed me from his lap before extending his hand out to help me up. The second we were comfortable in his bed, he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me to his chest.

"I love you." He whispered and kissed the back of my neck lovingly.

"I love you too." I smiled.

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Andy's hand firmly gripped mine as we walked to our first period class together. I was happy with the fact that I could start the school day with Andy in it. We sat down at two seats in the back of the classroom and talked about random things. We got there early, so the room was completely empty.

"You look really pretty today." Andy complimented. I blushed involuntarily at his words.

"Like hell I do." I scoffed.

"I think she looks pretty sexy." Max's voice spoke up from behind me. Andy growled viciously. I froze in place and stared at Andy as I began shaking. Max placed his hand on my shoulder and squeezed hard, most likely bruising me. Andy shot out of his chair and ripped Max's hand off before standing in front of me protectively.

"Although, you look rather skinny." Max pointed out.

"You're the reason why she's like this! She doesn't eat anymore because of you! She thinks she's fat and disgusting now!" Andy shouted, making me cringe.

"Awww, does precious little Alex starve herself? I know just the way to make you feel better." He smirked before attempting to walk around Andy so he could get to me.

In a flash Andy was on top of Max punching him repeatedly in the face. Max got a few hits in, but they didn't affect Andy and the amount of fury that coursed through him. I stood there watching as a teacher rushed into the room.

"Break it up!" He yelled before ripping Andy off Max. It was obvious that he was a vampire by his strength. Andy fought against the teacher until he was out of breathe and couldn't fight anymore. Once the dom felt it was safe, he released Andy from his grip and helped Max up.

Max's face was covered in bloody cuts and bruises. He looked like he was in a lot of pain, yet it was the same look he walked in with just intensified. Was he already injured?

"Go to the principles office." The teacher ordered as he ushered Max out of the room. I stood there, still stunned by the fight that just broke out in front of me.

"Come on, i'm not leaving you here alone." Andy said. I nodded and grabbed his hand which was still shaking slightly out of anger. It was silent the entire way. His anger was radiating off his body so I didn't dare speak up in fear he would snap at me. I know it would be intentional, but it would still hurt. We walked into the principles office and took a seat in the two chairs in front of his desk.

"What was the reason for the fight that broke out in Mr. Rosetti's room?" The principle questioned.

"I can't tell you any details, because it's personal, but Max hurt my mate." Andy motioned over to me. "He came into class today and began harassing her. It's in my nature to protect the people I love and I just couldn't stop myself." He explained. The principle nodded and took in what Andy said.

"I understand where you're coming from, Andy. But you must realize that any sort of violence will not be tolerated in this school. If you have any problems with Mr. Green then settle it after school. I'm sorry, but i'm going to have to suspend you."

Notes

after accidently erasing my chapter 6 times, I finally got it finished for you guys! sorry I couldn't update yesterday, I was at a concert!

Title Credit: James Dean & Audrey Hepburn - Sleeping with sirens.