Tori’s Dad was really nice as far as Doctor’s go. While I still hated hospitals, I felt a little more comfortable.

Tori’s Dad had given me half of some little white pill. After about half an hour, the pain in my foot subsided to a dull throb.

“You have a fracture in your foot.” Tori’s Dad pursed his lips, obviously eyeing the bruise on my cheek. “Quite a fall you had.”

“Sure was.” I nodded, fighting to keep my voice relaxed and even. “I’m pretty clumbsy though so it isn’t a surprise.”

“Make sure to be careful next time.” Tori’s Dad nodded, seeming unconvinced.

“Will do.” I murmured, “My folk’s are renovating the house at the moment so it’s been pretty cluttered at the moment.”

I was just burying myself in lies at this point. Lying about my relationship with my family. Lying about my house. Lying about my bruises. I reminded myself it’ll all be worth it once I graduate and move the h**l out. All of the lies would be worth it in the end.

“You’re going to have to wear this boot for a few weeks.” The Doctor informed me, wrapping my foot up tightly.

My heart jumped at the thought of wearing a boot. If Melissa noticed it would be game over. She’d assume Frank hurt me, and would know I went to the hospital. But how the h**l was I going to hide a d**n boot? Tori would flip out if she caught me not wearing it. Either way, I was screwed. It was only a matter of time.

Alec, Kade, and Tori filtered back into the room. Each had a strange look on their face that made the knot in my stomach grow heavy. Tori wasn’t stupid, she knew something was up. Pair that with my crappy lying skills and she was almost half way there to figuring out the truth.

It’s not like Frank constantly abused me. It was few and far between. Mostly verbal abuse, which I could take with ease. It was a mistake on his part that caused my face to bruise, and a mistake on my own that led to my foot injury. I’m sure my torso was covered in bruises, but no one would have the opportunity to see those. The porcelain tub left my ribs feeling tender and painful, but I wasn’t about to bring that up.

“So, how bad is it?” Tori grimaced, her face matching Kade and Alec’s.

“Just a small fracture.” Tori’s Dad nodded, “Nothing a boot won’t fix. Just gotta let the body heal itself.”

My visit to the Doctor’s had taken almost all of the time I had. Hanging out with Tori definitely did not go as planned.

Alec and Kade drove us back to Tori’s house. The ride was silent, something I was thankful for. I refused to let either one of them carry me again, choosing to hobble along at an excruciatingly slow pace.

I was officially declaring myself done with the two of them. I’d have to muster up the willpower and hope they didn’t manage to get me alone again.

Kade could have fun with Grace, and Alec could have fun with whoever else. While my insides burned with jealousy at the thought, I wasn’t sticking around as some toy they could s***w with.

have to

small smile, “Mel- My

I just wanted to get home before Frank woke up from his drunken stupor. I’d be safely in my room with

“My Mom isn’t gonna let me hear the end of it once

sleep over.” I grinned, thankful she

to Aurora for a moment?” Kade stepped forward, and I clenched my teeth together

to the side, a really strange move

murmured, “I’ll be right

up for herself. She seemed to do it easily with Grace

you guys want?” I sighed, leaning

antsy with the two of them around. It felt like the two of them were a d**g, and I was just a junkie trying to resist

at us.” Kade gave me a breathtaking smile that

was almost bashful, full of an unspoken apology. my heart lurched at the sight, making it nearly

I growled under my breath, “I can

so hard to stay mad at them? They both looked at me

shook his head, his hand reaching out to turn my face to theirs,

It was a side I had never seen before. But truly, what chance could there be for the tree of us?

wasn’t sure I could handle leaving someone I was in love with behind. I planned on leaving without any notice, sneaking out in the middle of the night. I wouldn’t

my mouth, cringing at how weak they sounded. “I’m not a toy you can just play with

to us, sweetheart.” Kade murmured with his rough voice, his hand reaching

could practically feel my heart splitting in two. “I’m not sticking

to leave, doll?” Alec

matters is I’m done with this.

eyes burned

Alec exchanged a meaningful look, one that made me wonder how many times they had this particular conversation

aren’t done with you beautiful.” Alec

many emotions bubbled in my gut, ones that made me question if

murmured, his dark eyes flashing with concealed

be.” Alec

they could hear my hammering heart. That side of me wanted them desperately, as though my life depended on it. They weren’t just two

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