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» Taylor's POV «

"Hey, kid. Get up." Someone shook me awake.

I quickly sat up and noticed an achy feeling between my hips.

I immediate cringed, pretty sure of what happened. I took a deep breath and went to get dressed. I decided on black skinnies and a black tank top with a purple and black flannel. I buttoned it up and put on my converses. I limped to get my phone and went downstairs. The two guys were in the kitchen eating.

"I don't get what's happening here." I had the courage to speak.

"Basically you parent made a mistake so we have to teach them a lesson. You're just gonna be our sex slave for.... A while." The guy who isn't Bill answered.

I gulped and looked down.

"And what happens if you get caught?" I asked.

"Whoever comes here will be dead. The rules about school are you don't tell anyone, and if you might have a problem with that then don't talk." Bill smirked.

My eyes watered a little and I started walking out of the house, to school.

I quickly got to school and ran to the girls bathroom. I pulled out my emergency blade and rolled up my sleeves.

After I had made a huge mess all over my wrists, I cleaned up the blood with toilet paper and washed my hands.

Quickly, I left for my first class. I got in there and the 4 boys were sitting at the table right beside the one I sat at by myself. My eyes immediately watered a little at the thought of not being able to talk as much because of what was happening at home. I know I won't be able to zip my lips for long and I enjoy talking to these people.

"Hey Taylor!" Michael called.

I just faked a smile and sat down without saying anything,

"Are you okay?" Ashton asked.

"Mhmm." I hummed in response.

"What exactly happened last night?" Calum asked curiously.

"Oh, it was nothing." I shrugged and tried not to show my unsteady breathing.

The guys eyed me curiously and had a silent conversation. The teacher, however, saved me from the awkwardness by starting class.

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The rest of the day was pretty normal. Any time the guys said anything about my home or family I panicked a little and they were all starting to get worried. I had all of them in all of my classes so it was hard to avoid them.

As I was going home, Luke asked me if I wanted to come over. I figured I would just do it and suffer the consequences later.

We just hung out and watched a movie. I don't even know what the movie was because I was too busy thinking. I know that I won't be able to live through everything at my house for long. Plus, I have to see all my old friends happier without me, Penny and John are happier, Melanie's happier, everyone is fucking happier now that I'm out of the picture.

I know the guys are trying to be friends with me but they'd be better off without me.

When the movie finished, I didn't even notice. I just sat, staring at the black screen while thinking. Someone coughed and broke me out of my stare.

I looked over to see all the guys staring at me worriedly.

"Uh Taylor, you've been acting strange today." Luke shyly said.

"What do you mean?" I played dumb.

"You're not here with us. You're always thinking, off in your own little world." Calum explained.

"Oh. I just have a lot on my mind, I guess." Yeah, no shit. "I better get going."

I turned towards the door but someone stopped me. "Wait."

I turned back around and saw Michael standing up.

"You'd tell us if something was wrong, right?" He stared deeply into my eyes.

I gulped and blinked back tears. "Of course." I nodded, adding a small smile.

I turned back around and started walking home. I have a car, I don't know why I decided not to drive it. Oh yeah, my parents took it with them.

» Michael's POV «

"She lied." I told them as soon as she was out of hearing range.

"How do you know?" Ashton squinted.

"She was shaking a little, she had to blink back tears, and she gulped before she answered." I explained and ran my fingers through my hair.

"Something definitely happened yesterday afternoon." Calum said.

"Yeah. And she answered very quickly when I asked her if she wanted to come over. Almost like she didn't want to go home..." Luke spoke.

"We need to figure it out." I stated the obvious.

"Let's give it a few days so she has a chance to tell us herself." Calum suggested.

"I just hope she's okay." I mumbled.

» Taylor's POV «

"Where the hell have you been?!" Bill asked.

"I went t-to a friends house." I said.

"Without telling us?!" The other one shouted.

"I-I just-"

"No! You're under complete punishment now. If we get mad, we're allowed to hit you. We will no longer put you to sleep for anything, and you aren't allowed to eat or drink anything that we didn't give you. We will know because we are going to weigh you. If you even eat the slightest thing different, it will be obvious." Bill lectured.

I felt myself slowly crumble, knowing there's nothing I can do about this.

I was thrown against the wall and I just stayed still, letting them do what they wanted. I didn't struggle, I didn't fight back, I didn't move. I just...

Gave up.