CONNOR ✔️

[Chapter-XXVIII]

                            C O N N O R

It was a Saturday morning, meaning- no school. I was happy about it. I was the last one during lunch, as everyone was already done. Elliot is in the living room doing something with a balloon.

Thibbault is in his room, while Maverick has gone out to buy drinks for the huge party they have planned to throw tonight. They've invited everybody from school. I already know, they're so popular, unlike me.

I was playing with my food, turning the fork round and round the plate. I told Elliot that I wasn't hungry, but he ended up forcing me to eat.

I used to get food three times a week but now, I get food thrice a day. In all honesty, I'm not used to it. I'm not used to people worrying about me. Mom never worried about me. Riley and Kyle never worried about me. The only person who did, left me.

Everything has changed.

It has changed so much.

"I'm going to beat you up if you don't finish your food." Elliot threatened, eyeing me.

Gulping, I started eating my food, even though I wasn't feeling hungry.

I took up my plate, and put it in the dishwasher as quietly as possible.

"Did you finish your food?" Elliot asked, curiously.

"I did." I answered, honestly.

"You didn't throw it away, did you?" He asked, cocking his eyebrows.

"I didn't." I assured him.

"Liar." He grumbled.

"I'm not lying. You can check the trash can. I swear, I finished my food this time." I stated truthfully.

"I can tell that now." He chuckled. "I'm going out for a while." He told me, leaving the room.

I was going to tell him not to leave me alone with Thibbault, but decided against it .

Connor doesn't argue. He's worthless and deserves to only obey.

I shuddered at the voice, which has been saved inside my head for the past nine years.

That's what Kyle said and that's what I do.

I turned on the TV and started watching some show, as there was nothing to do. My battery is low because I was talking to Destiny, and forgot to charge my phone last night.

A few hours passed, and I was lying down, scrolling through my phone.

Saturday is such a boring day. I couldn't even meet my friends because Thibbault told me not to leave the house.

Later on Elliot entered my room along with Maverick.

"Hey." I said, placing my phone down on the table.

"The party is going to start in a while so lock your door and go to sleep. You, my little friend, are not allowed to party." Elliot said, poking me in the chest.

"Okay." I mumbled.

I felt my arm being yanked by Maverick as he looked at me with pure hatred. "Don't you dare leave this room. No one should know of your existence. Got it?" I gulped, and nodded meekly to him.

I locked my door as they left my room, and I let out a sigh of relief.

CONNOR

The loud music was blaring through the house. I pulled the drapes of my window only to see the bunch of people dancing and laughing.

They seemed to have so much fun.

I got off my bed and opened the door to get out but not before scanning my surroundings. I silently made my way downstairs.

The living room has been turned into a dance floor and the music was too loud, causing me to cover my ears. The living room was a complete mess, and teenagers were singing, dancing, and drinking like there was no tomorrow whereas some were passed out.

I felt like puking as the disgusting smell of alcohol reached my nose.

That smell.

I felt thankful, I didn't get to see any of my brothers at the sight. I decided to go back to my room as quickly as possible.

I was going to unlock my door when someone grabbed my arm. With wide eyes, I was met with a drunk girl. She had black makeup all over her face.

I'm not going to lie, she looked like a ghost.

"Come on- dance with me." She slurred, grabbing my hand.

I tried to pull my hand from her grip but she only smirked at me. "Come on, you'll enjoy it kiddo."

My breathing quickened as I whispered desperately for her to let me go.

I was terrified.

What if my brothers see me?

Why did I even think about leaving my room?

Elliot was right, this party is not for me.

"Let me go." I said, when someone pulled my arm from her tight grip.

I looked up to see the one person, I didn't expect to see.

Thibbault's eyes were enraged towards me, anger written on his face. I definitely wasn't supposed to be here. No one should know about my existence.

"What the hell are you doing here?" He questioned angrily, pulling me to his side.

He gave the girl his best death glare, and dragged me back to my own room. My body felt paralyzed for a moment. Just seeing Thibbault's scary face, made my anxiety skyrocket.

Stupid Connor. Stupid Connor.

Did you forget that you're not allowed to disobey anyone?

I don't know what I was thinking.

That was the place where you belong.

"What the hell were you thinking? Leaving this room when strictly told not to!" Thibbault yelled out, glaring at me with livid eyes.

I stayed silent, trying to control my fear and keeping my eyes glued to the floor.

"Answer me when I talk to you." He grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him.

"I-I..." I stuttered, trying not to break down at his scary look.

Staring at his eyes, caused me to remember those dark black eyes. I felt my eyes watered at the thought of Kyle's merciless expression, and uncontrollable anger which he used to take out on me.

That's what you deserve.

"Don't get so scared. It's not like I'm going to kill you or anything." Thibbault left my chin, taking a breath. "You shouldn't leave your room. You could have gotten drunk or something."

"I-I'm sorry, Thibbault." I mumbled, fixing my stare to the floor. "I don't know what I was thinking. I'm r-really sorry."

"I know you didn't mean to, but listen to me when I tell you something." He said sternly, eyeing me.

"I would never do that again." I frantically nodded.
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