Where it all Started (Complete)

Chapter 43

{Ryley's POV}
The time we had left flew by. Soon it was time for my mom to bring me and Hunter over to Jonas's.
I took a deep breath and headed out to the car with Hunter close behind. Both of us silent, until mom broke the silence.
"So, how are you guys doing? I missed you son" Mom smiled.
"We are actually doing really great mom" Hunter held my hand and turned my head to face him for a quick kiss.
"Awww, young love" Mom made a throwing up noise and laughed while me and Hunter were blushing intensely.
"So mom, what do I say at the dinner? What do we talk about?"
"Well sweetheart, there is going to be a worker there so just tell him what your father has been doing to you and how you feel. Hunter can help too" That took Hunter by surprise but mom still continued,"Hunter, you can add in some of your observations and how much you care about Ryley and how if Jonas gets visitation, it will change everything"
I smiled.
Hunter's going to be there with me.
Oh, this is so great, I have to work something out with Christine about a new tour, Hunter really deserves it.

We pulled up to this broken down house on this really sketchy street.
"This is it?" Hunter frowned.
"Yep. Now you kids go on in, call me when you want to be picked up" Mom gave us both a kiss on the cheek and drove off.
This is it.
I looked at Hunter and took a deep breath.
"You got this baby,"He held my hand tightly" I'm here"
And with that, we walked in.
As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a dog. It looked like the one Hunter got me.
My father stole my dog.
I looked at Hunter and frowned.
My puppy:(
Hunter squeezed my hand and told me he would get me a new puppy, I said definitely not. He told me we'd see. I don't get that boy.
Jonas came over and took the dog, and then looked at Hunter.
"What is he doing here"
"He's my boyfriend, everywhere I go, he goes. Now let's talk"
I walked over and sat down in the living room, Hunter sitting next to me laying his hand on my leg. I looked to the opposite side and silently screamed and then turned back to face Jonas.
"So, right now we are going to hear from your father and then you and your...boyfriend?"
"Yes, my boyfriend and okay"
Jonas went on and on about how "suitable" he is and how he "loves and cares" about me. Then, it was my turn. I wet a paper towel and handed it to Hunter for when I was done the first point.
"I know he shouldn't have visitation. I need him not to.
My whole life I had to take care of him because he's constantly getting drunk and high. I am a 15 year old girl. I can't deal with that,"I started to tear up but Hunter kissed my hand. I took a deep breath and kept going"He has never acted like a Father. You're supposed to gain so much confidence from your father. Compliments, love. But it was never like that. My whole life he has hit me, punched me, kicked me, he has abused me in more way then one. I'm ugly, fat, a witch, and so much more, at least that's what my father told me. Actually, I don't even call him my father, he's Jonas. I wish I grew up without him, I wish he wasn't in my life,"I started to full out cry, Hunter wiped the tears away and then handed me the wet cloth, I wiped the makeup away and said in a cracky voice," This is what that man dose and did to me and I'm....I can't do it anymore" I turned to Hunter and wrapped my arms around him.
The worker didn't know what to say, they just waved Hunter to start.
"Baby shhh, it's okay, it's my turn" He smiled gently.

{Hunter's POV}
I know I have to break the worker, Ryley needs to be as far away from that man a possible.
"I have been dating Ryley for a very long time. He always seemed, rude, a little off. Then Ryley showed me the bruises, the scars. One day I went over to her house and he was completely drunk, like always, so that didn't surprise me. He was being so aggressive. And another time he showed up at my house. He even punched me. Ryley deserves the world, I'm going to give her the world, but how will she ever be truly happy if Jonas is abusing her and bringing her down to the point of self harm or even worse. If anything bad ever happened to Ryley, I don't know how I'd live with myself,"I quickly wiped a tear" Jonas causes harm, and I can't let that happen. He's not a good man, look at him, he's a mess. I care about Ryley more then anything, I would put my life on the line for her, I need her to be safe, with her mom, myself, and my family. Just us."

{Ryley's POV}
I was bawling at this point. That was so sweet, I can't believe he cares that much. I love that boy so much.
The worker said they'll call me tomorrow to tell me the results so with that, I called my mom to pick me and Hunter up. I sat on the floor, in between Hunters legs, playing with the puppy. My mom honked to say she was here so we stood up and headed for the door, but before we got there, my dad jumped on Hunter and knocked him to the ground.
"JONAS!!DAD!! GET OFF OF HIM!!" I tried to pull him off but he pushed me off to the side.
I sat down by the table and started bawling again.
"Hunter" I put my hands on my face.
Hunter held Jonas's fists kneed him in his no no square (😂😂)
Jonas stopped for a second and then swung at Hunter. He got him right in the eye.
They both stood up and started fighting.
"HUNTER PLEASE!"
"I love you baby but this has to be done. I'm not letting him hurt you anymore"
Hunter maybe got two punches in but Jonas had the upper hand, Hunter was watching me to make sure I was okay because I was still bawling my eyes out.
Jonas got Hunter on his stomach multiple times and then Hunter was down on the ground.
I leaped up and went over to Hunter. He was so busted up, his eyes, his lip, his stomach and so many scratches. I saw my dad was about to kick him so I curled up in front of him and held onto him.
"Stop Ryley, STOP!! MOVE!" Hunter tried to move me but I didn't budge.
"Hunter, I'll be fine, you don't deserve this"
With that, Jonas kicked me three hard times and then mom came rushing in.
I helped Hunter up, I'm used to the pain but my baby, he was buckled over and bleeding so bad. I helped him out to the car and sat in the back seat and laid him out laying down, his head on my lap.
Mom came out soon enough and we drove back to my house.
It was already pretty late but Hunter wanted to stay with me and honestly, I can't go tonight without him.
I brought Hunter into the house and laid him down on the couch. I ran into the kitchen and bathroom, I got bandages, rubbing alcohol, a wet cloth and ice. I knelt down next to him and started to clean him up.
"ow, Ow, OW OW" I held his hand
"I know baby, it's okay"
I finished and put some ice on his stomach and knuckles and then brought the supplies back out to their spots. While I was in the kitchen I collapsed to the ground and started feeling this really big weight in my chest. But I was okay for now.
I went over and knelt next to Hunter, I held his hand and just broke down into tears.
Hunter opened his eyes and mumbled something
"Hunter I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry" I laid my head on the back of his hand, still crying.
"Shh, it's okay, it's not your fault baby" He looked down at me and gently smiled, flinching a little bit from the pain.
"It's all my fault, it really is. If I never would have came to your meet and greet you wouldn't have gotten tangled up in my crazy life"
"I wouldn't want it any other way. Baby, you need ice" He tried to stand up but he winced in pain and stopped.
"Hunter, I'm fine. It's really okay" I continued crying.
"No, no, shhh baby, baby, please don't cry. Go get some ice for yourself, I'll be here when you come back" Hunter was talking at a low, shaken whisper because of the pain.
I couldn't cause him anymore pain so I got up and got some ice. I went back over and laid on the floor.
"No, no, come up here"
"Hunter I can't, you're hurt baby"
"You're hurt too, you need me"
I smiled at how true that was.
I gently and carefully climbed up next to him.
"OWWW"
I started crying again
"No shhh, I'm okay. I'm joking" He wrapped his arm carefully around me.
"Hunter, you need to get some rest"
"Ryley, you need to stop crying, it's not your fault. I love you, I'd fight anyone for you"
"Go to sleep"
"Shh, I'm not tiredddd. Aren't I sexy? Don't you want to hear this voice and touch this body" Hunter smiled
"I do, but you need rest. Oh and your mom will be here tomorrow to see you"
"Goody"
And that was the last thing he said because he drifted off to sleep.
I still had that pressure in my chest, it got a little lighter after I laid down with Hunter but I think something bad is going on with me.