SUP3RFRUIT Imagines

Can't Sleep Love.

Scott

"So, your song, "Can't Sleep Love", what is it about?"

"Well, it's basically saying that someone wants love so good that they can't go to sleep thinking about it. Basically a very happy relationship."

Yeah, that's what it's supposed to mean.

For me, it takes on a whole different meaning.

"Well, thank you for your time."

Everyone seems glad that it's time to go home.

As for me?

I'd rather be homeless.

We all get up to leave.

"We're going to lunch. You guys coming with?" Kirstie asks.

I open my mouth to speak but get quickly cut off.

"We're good. We have some stuff to do around the house."

I bite my lip.

Kirst shrugs. "Alright. See you guys later."

Mitch nearly drags me to the car.

I feel tears feel my eyes. "I'm sorry."

"You were about to speak? Without my permission?"

I nod.

I feel a hand connect with my face.

"Stupid boy."

"I'm-"

"I said don't speak." He slaps me again.

He starts driving home in silence.

We get inside and he goes straight to the kitchen.

I use this time alone to get changed.

He's going to be drunk soon.

He's so much smaller than me but I can't fight back.

I'm scared.

I put on some sweatpants and a t-shirt.

I lay on my bed and scroll through Twitter-

It's like I'm waiting on him to get drunk.

Some time passes and I hear a knock on the door.

Should I let him in?

You love him, Scott. His voice, his kisses, his face-

I open the door.

The smell of alcohol hits me before he can.

"Hey baby. You ready for some fun?" He whispers in my ear.

I nod.

He shuts the door and slams me down on the bed.

"Are you in the mood?"

I nearly roll my eyes.

I'm never in the mood for you.

I feel another sting on my cheek. "Answer me."

"No."

He grabs me by my shirt and slams me against the wall.

I cry out in pain as he throws a first punch.

"I want you now."

"Mitch, you don't know what you're doing. You're drunk. Please stop, I love you. I'll do anything to please you."

He stops. "Anything?"

**

I scream out in pain as he leaves the room.

My hands are shaking as I pick up my phone.

"Hello?"

"Kirstie... Kirstie, help. He- he-"

"Scott? Scott, what's wrong?"

I start crying. "He beat me and he..."

"That's all I need to hear. I'm calling the police. Stay where you are and lock your door."

I lock the door despite Mitch's persistent banging.

I hear a door open and screaming coming from Mitch and Kirstie.

Kirstie finally comes into the room.

"He passed out. Are you okay? What did he do? The police are on their way."

I explain everything to her.

"I'll take you to the doctor."

The police arrive to arrest Mitch.

I have to answer all these questions.

They carry Mitch outside.

I silently watch them drive away.

Kirstie rubs my shoulder. "Let's go get you checked out."

I nod and get in the car.

"What's gonna happen to Mitch?"

Kirstie grits her teeth.

"I loved him."

I see a tear fall. "No you didn't."

"Yes I did."

"He beat you."

"But I loved him."

She nods. "He'll be okay. He just has issues."

I look out the window.

This isn't what Can't Sleep Love is supposed to mean.