When I woke up, I felt cold. Weirdly cold, like something was missing. Something was missing: Ashley. I sat up suddenly, noticing his absence, a felt an immense pain in my bottom. Oh yeah. I blushed bright red and gradually arose, heading into the main area, expecting to see Ashes sat there watching Hello Kitty or something. He wasn't there, he was gone. I started to worry; it wasn't like him to just walk off. Panicking, I started searching through the hotel room, looking for some sort of note or sign as to where Ashley was. Nothing. At that moment all I could think was what if he's with CC?! It was wrong of me, I knew I should be able to trust him, but I couldn't help myself. I felt guilty for assuming, but that didn't stop the anxiety and worry that he was with CC. Was he? Could he really be with CC? Did last night mean that little to him that he was off with someone else the next day? I knew he wasn't like that, but I had somehow convinced myself he had gone off with C, and it was too late.
It's not like I could blame him, I was worthless and pathetic. I could never be enough for him. But that didn't stop my heart breaking into a million-no, a billion-pieces, every part of me was shattered. I don't know why it was called heartbreak when it felt like every part of your body was broken. The tears spilled over and poured down my face, leaving trails of makeover left on from yesterday. It was only a matter of time before he left me for someone better. I was just some scrawny, pale kid. I was ugly, I was worthless. He was the most beautiful and amazing man I’d ever met, funny, clever, gorgeous and just incredible in every way. I had struck lucky with him; he was way too good for me. I guess he just finally realized that.
Or did he? I was just jumping to conclusions here. This is Ashley we’re talking about. He liked to seem tough, but deep down he was the sweetest guy ever, surely he wouldn't just leave me? It just wasn't like him; he’d be too worried about hurting everyone else. I had to know for certain where he was, to find out if something had happened to him. I wiped my eyes, smudging my remaining makeup even more, and started hurriedly getting ready. The fastest shower in history was quickly followed by throwing on anything I could find, not caring what I looked like. I rushed outside and down to the tour bus where I knew the guys would be. OK, compose yourself, Andy. He’s probably in there, it’s probably nothing and you’re going to look stupid bursting in there screaming about him disappearing. One deep breath and I opened the door and stepped inside.
I was hit with the cool air of the aircon the second I entered. I hadn’t realized how hot it was. There, sat on the sofa watching TV, was Jake and Jinxx, cuddled up rather suspiciously. They turned to face me and quickly slid away from each other, both looking rather guilty. I refrained from making a comment. “Hey, have you guys seen Ashes…” I began slowly.
Jake shook his head and Jinxx replied “No, isn't he with you?”
“No. I woke up and he was gone, no note nothing. I thought maybe he’d come down here but…” suddenly I felt my blood run cold as it hit me. CC wasn't here either. “Uh, a guy…where’s CC?” Jinxx looked at me and realized where I was going with this, worry crossing his face.
“Relax guys. He’s out with some girl. Laura or Lauren or something.” Jake cut in.
“Oh, yeah, I know her! She seems pretty nice. CC totally has a thing for her!” Jinxx smiled at me. “I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about.” I just nodded and turned to leave.
So, if he wasn't with CC, where was he? I slowly trudged back to the hotel room, worrying like crazy. What if something happened to him? What if he ended up in trouble? What if he was lying somewhere, beaten up? I couldn't stand the thought of it, and I didn't know what to do. I decided to go and see if he was back in to hotel room, and if not, make a plan from there.

When I arrived back, everything was a mess. It was a dump, someone had got in here and trashed the place! But how? Only me and Ashley had door keys, and no damage had been done to the lock, so what had happened?! As I slowly walked through a pile of smashed-up hotel furniture, I noticed a note on the coffee table. I grabbed it and began to read in a hurry.
Biersack,
I assume by now you realize that your boyfriend has gone…missing, shall we say? And your hotel room is a mess? I’m sure you won’t have a problem footing that bill, seeing as you are rich and famous now…
So back to the point. I am an old acquaintance of yours, I knew you many years ago. And you see I have some unfinished business with you. I also have your precious Ashley, and if you ever want to see him again you best do as I say. Do NOT tell anyone, you lover will pay the price if you do.
If you care about him then you will come and meet me by town centre at noon. If you’re not there, not only will Ashley pay, but so will more and more of your loved once.
Hoping to see you soon,
J.

J? Who was J? And what did they want with me? What did they want with Ashley? A million thoughts zoomed through my brain, a million possible scenarios, each with a million possible outcomes. Someone had Ashley, someone had taken him. But how? And what were they going to do to him? I couldn’t stand the thought of anyone hurting him, just the idea of it made me feel sick. I wanted to collapse, I wanted to curl up into a ball and die. But dying wouldn’t help Ashley, dying wouldn’t save him from whoever this…this…monster… was! I checked the time, 11:30. I had half an hour to sort myself out and get to the town centre.

~Time Laps: 30 minutes@

I rushed down the road towards the fountain in the middle of the square, the middle of the town centre. There were too many people here for me to start looking for people I might know, people who might know me. Suddenly I felt two large, clammy hands cover my eyes and pull me backwards. We were in a public place, so I knew better than to make a fuss, I just went with them. I have no idea where they took me, it was all just twists and turns until suddenly the hands were removed from my face and he stood before me. It took me a second to realize who he was, to recognise his face. But when it came to me, my God I couldn't believe it.
Standing before me, a blank and emotionless expression on his face was my tormenter, the man who’d hurt me, beat me and made me want to die. He was my worst nightmare, he was the reason I had hated going to school, the reason I feared being alone at night. It was as if seeing his face brought it all back. It was almost as if I could still feel the bruises all over my skin, see the blood dripping from the deeper wounds he’d made. I remembered them laughing at me, kicking me in the guts over and over as I lay on the floor crying. Him shouting names at me. “Faggot! Emo! Pussy! Freak!” Telling me to go die, making me wish I could. Chasing me down the road late at night with his bull dog snapping at me ankles. He made sure everyone hated me, if someone started to get too close, he'd give them a hard time until they backed off and abandoned me. I stared into a pair of brown eyes, not warm and welcoming like Ashley’s, but savage and malevolent.
“Jonathan.” I breathed. I was frozen to the spot, unable to move. I didn't understand how he had found me, how he knew about me and Ashley or what he wanted. I didn't understand anyone of it. All I knew was that when he beckoned me to follow, I did, because it would end badly for me if I didn't All I felt was the hope that Ashley was OK and that Jonathan hadn’t hurt him. All I wanted was for this to be a bad dream. So as Jonathan led me through a disgusting, abandoned prison towards wherever Ashley may be, I felt all hope of a happy-ever-after fade away with every footstep I took further into this rotting hell…

Title: Lyrics from Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spC4n_10gVA)
Sorry (again!) that it took so long to upload! My internet has been playing up and I don't understand why. Sorry!!! :(