Kay

“Always, so remember that anytime you feel like you don’t have any friends.” She teased. “I’m happy to have met you and made a new best friend.” Kayley grins. 

“I think that realizing that you need help in order to become better is the first step to getting back on the right track.” She nodded, “And if you ever need a friend to vent to I’m your girl.” She smiled kindly and hugged her new friend. 

Kay wraps her pinky around his, “Pinky promise,” She grinned. 

Kayley smiled, “You’re meant for greatness, Alf.” Even though she had just met him Kayley could see that there was so much he had to offer this cruel world. “We all do stupid things, but some things are more permanent for temporary situations, remember that.” 

A little while later, after searching through the house to find them, then remembering where his oh-so-helpful boyfriend had put them (in the bt bathroom cabinet by the sink), Alfie had sallowed them down with a glass of water and returned to Kayley’s car.

“All better,” he said as he jumped, suddenly in a much better mood and with energy. “Now how about that Netflix? Drive, Kayley, drive!”

“Excellent!” She was so glad he agreed to take his medication. Soon they arrived at her house watching Netflix until they fell asleep and before they knew it the sun was peeking through the living room curtains. “Wake up sleepy head!” She nudged his shoulder. “I hope my couch was comfortable.” She chuckled. “You feeling okay this morning?” she was still slightly worried about him.

“Yes, I’m positive!” She smiles happily he agreed to her plan.  “I assure you that you will not be In the way. Now go get your medicine hot stuff.” She teased.

“How about you go grab the pills and come back to my place to watch Netflix? You can sleep on the couch if you want.” She offered because she didn’t want him to be alone with his thoughts right now. 

“I’m sorry to hear that.” she could tell in his voice that  Alfie was sad. “If you don’t need the closure then you’re are doing the right thing I suppose.” The car came to a stop,  “Is this your place?” She wasn’t sure she should leave him alone right away. 

Kay nods with a small smile but he didn’t have to feel the need to thank her for caring. “Oh. I’m sorry about that. But a handsome guy like yourself has got to have a girlfriend or boyfriend who would miss them as well right?” She hoped he wasn’t completely alone because alone was a scary place to be. “Have you ever thought about telling your parents and letting them know?” What did he have to lose at this point? 

Kay gulps it was hard to swallow even the thought what could’ve happened. “Isn’t that kind of selfish...What about your parents or siblings? I’m sure they’d miss you. And now that I’ve met you I would miss you.” 

Kayley nods, “You should be more careful with your medication,” She advised. “Yes! I’d be happy to.” She took his hand, “Let’s go.” 

In the car things were silent until Kay decided to speak up, “Can I ask you something? Were you really going to jump if I hadn’t come along?” It was a scary thought for her to grasp. 

“What kind of medication? Let me take you home and you can take the medication.” She offered but didn’t know how comfortable he would feel about the idea since he appeared to be going through a severe case of paranoia or maybe something else.

“Where would you like to start?” he asked, a he walked over to a wall to sit against.

“How about the part that led you up here?” She sat beside him ready to listen to what could have possibly brought this young man to his current state of mind. 

“Can it?” Alfie asked, “Clearly you’re new here. This town, it messes with your head. And I can’t-I can’t take it anymore,” he said, still not facing her. He was talking almost as if no one was there, suddenly distressed.

Kay let out a sigh of relief when he did as she said. 

“That might be true, but this town also has so much greatness to offer, you just have to look in the right places.” Kay placed her hand on his shoulder, “Sir please, let’s just talk about anything you want I’m here and ready to listen if you’re willing to talk.”

Kayley had no idea who this man was or if his would be considered dangerous but what this situation looked like to her was that his life was in danger. “Please, don’t move.” She saw the fire escape and made the decision to climb up to him. 

“Hello--” She said out of breath and her adrenaline was pumping big time. “Um, my name is Kayley.” She scratched her head not knowing how to talk this gentleman down. “Don’t do it. Whatever you’re going through don’t let it win.” She shuffled closer towards him.