Lies

Chapter 2

My lungs felt like they were on fire as I ran home as fast as I could. My heart was pounding. Not only from running, but in fear of what was waiting for me at home. 

"How could I be so stupid," I whispered, shaking my head.

As soon as reached my house I rushed up the stairs. "Not so fast!" I turned to see my dad in a drunken state.

"D-D-Dad. I-I'm s-sorry." My whole body was shaking in distress. "I lost track of time."

"The school called! I know you skipped, so don't try me with any pathetic lies!" My dad yelled with rage in his eyes. "Get down here. Now!"

I tiptoed down the stairs biting my nails in terror of what was about to happen.

"Please," I let out a shaky breath. "D-Dad. Please." I didn't notice that tears had been falling down my fair skin.

"If anything I should be the one crying. With you as my child." He spat "I should have gotten rid of you the day you were born." 

He walked towards me shouting, "What are you going to do next, drop out?!" He punched me in the nose. Hard. Then backed up throwing his beer bottle at the wall. "Clean that up. I'm going to sleep."

I walked into the kitchen still shaking from fear and pain. I felt the blood rush out of my nose and thought, 'Great. Another mess to clean up.'. I quickly grabbed a few Kleenex's and wiped everything up while holding my nose. I winced in pain. I grabbed the dust pan and broom and started cleaning up the grass shards until one poked my finger. "Ouch" I cringe. After I was done cleaning I grabbed what was left of the ice from the fridge and ran upstairs. 

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I sunk into my foam mattress. Uncomfortable, but my safe space. I got up to grab my headphones from my desk when I heard a tap on my window. I turned around to see Eli. I walked over to the window and slid it open. "Eli? What are you doing here? How did you find my house?" I moved back to let him in.

"I have ways." He said with a wide smile.

I let out a light laugh until I remembered I was in my pj's. I instantly felt self conscious over my ugly body. I looked down and crossed my arms over short crop top. 

"Lets sit" I said gesturing over to my bed. We both walked over and plopped down. "You never answered me, what are you doing here?"

"Well to be honest I couldn't stop thinking about you" He said softly making me blush.

"Hey are you cold?" He said taking off his light grey hoodie passing it over to me.

"Th-Thanks" I said. The warm fabric hugged me as I slid the ball of softness over my head.

"Are you okay?" He said with genuine concern.

"I-I-I'm fine,"

"Are you sure? You seem sad. You can trust me, I wont tell anyone. Y' know. It's okay to ask for help." 

I laid down and tugged the covers over my small body. I tied my hair up in a messy bun and rested my head on the soft pillow, then turned to face Eli who also got under the covers. 

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We talk for what seems like all night and eventually drift to sleep.

In the middle of the night I woke and felt a strong arm wrapped around my shoulders. I immediately tense up. 

After a few moments I let my eyes flutter shut.