Secrets

Chapter 6

A young girl was knocked to the ground, her amber eye danced with fear as sweat beading on her forehead, she curled herself in a ball hoping it would promise escape. "Get up." A deep, male's voice growled, his tone was threatening as a large shadow loomed over her.

"Dad, stop! She won't do it again, just leave her alone!" A young boy with amber eyes, looking to be about eight grabbed onto the man's arm before being shoved to the ground.

"Quiet Damon, your sister's arrogance has gone too far." The man responded as he yanked the girl up by the arm forcing her to stand, her legs were wobbly. "If she wants to learn so badly, she has to learn how to take a punch." The sound of a fist hitting bone along with the sound of cracking echoes across the room, however the girl refused to let out a scream despite the pain as she glared up at the man.

The man's eyes made contact with her own before he turned away, "Now leave. I'm sure you learned your lesson." The girl quickly scurried out of the room, to where her mother was discussing something with an older gentleman. She clung to her mother's dress, burying her face into the fine silk.

"Apologies." Her mother spoke to the older gentleman before crouching down to the girl's level. "Honey what's wrong? Are you alright?" The woman spoke softly, pushing the girl away gently, as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

"All I did was ask my big brother to teach me some moves so I can defend myself a little." The little girl spoke in a shaky voice, tears still dripping down her cheeks. "But daddy was in t-the room and I didn't see him." The mother immediately grabbed her daughter gently as she lifted up her shirt, finding a large swollen bruise on her side causing her to gasp. "Why ... why did you marry a man like him?" The little girl questioned, a guilty look flashing over the woman's features.

The woman then placed a hand on her daughter's cheek, "I didn't have a choice sweetheart." She then pulled the little girl into a tight hug. "I am so sorry (Y/N)." Tears fell from the woman's eyes, "I am so sorry."

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I waited at Zack's side with my (f/c) suitcase right next to me as I chewed on the gum in my mouth looking around as all the departments waited by their designated buses. I wore a simple white T-shirt with dark jean shorts and light blue shoes. Something simple as I didn't really see the need to show off my fashion sense, we are just going on a little trip.

I was snapped out of my trance as Jay tapped my shoulder before gesturing to where Daniel was as he walked over to our group. "Oh! Hey Daniel!" I greeted, it was nice seeing everyone in normal clothes other than school uniforms all the time, despite the fashion department being able to wear whatever they wish.

We then began to pile on the bus, I noticed Jay sitting next to the teacher. I grabbed his arm, yanking him out of the chair and dragging him away. "We are seat partners therefore we are now bus seat partners." I stated as I dragged him back to sit with the rest of the group close to the back of the bus.

I sat down beside the window as Jay sat down next to me. It wasn't too bad of a bus ride, I placed my earphones in my ears as I chose a playlist to listen to my gaze drifting out the window, getting lost in my own little world as buildings and trees rushed by in a blur. I then jumped slightly as I felt a tap on my shoulder looking up to find Jiho. I took out one earphone letting out a small hum in question. "Wanna play with us?" Jiho questioned to which I tilted my head in confusion before looking at Jay who just shook his head.

"I think she will join!" Daniel put in from the back of the bus. Daniel explained the concept of the game, it sounded very similar to rock paper scissors but a bit different and you have to slap the person's hand if you are out.