I wake up and get changed into a navy blue tank top, a gray cardigan and black ripped jeans. I pair it with some high heel boots. I throw my hair into a cute messy bun and do my causal makeup. I grab my backpack and duffle bag that I’m bringing to the Green. The drive to school was happier. I spent the drive listening to music and looking forward to tonight. “Hello Ms. Kisses” Kylie says as her and Daniel walk up to me when I get out of the car. “We are going to have so much fun” Daniel says in a girly voice and throws his arm around me. “Shut up Dan” Kylie says causing me to laugh. “Thanks guys. It’s nice to have friends as inviting as you” I smile at them and Daniel blushes a little. “Eh, don’t thank us. We love you Kiss” Daniel Says and I hug her. “Let’s get to class” I say and we walk to class right in time. I go to my car and follow the Green to their house. Thankfully Mrs.Green taught me how to wrap my side so I can do that on my own now and the bruise on my face has fa
I woke up to someone shaking me awake. “Kiss, you have to get up. Scarlet’s here” Daniel’s says and I open my eyes to see the yellow and white jersey with ‘Green’ written across it. “What time is it?” I scratch my eyes looking at Daniel. “It’s 11. You slept late, Sleeping Beauty” He chuckles while he throws on a shirt over his head, covering the view of his perfectly chiseled abs. “Did I fall asleep last night?” I say blushing at his previous comment and getting out from under the covers. “Yeah, It was no problem. Soon after you feel asleep Kylie went into her room and I felt too bad to wake you up so you just slept in here while I slept on the couch” He says and I nod, feeling guilty. “Sorry Dan, you could have woken me up. I feel bad” I say and he shakes his head. “Don’t be silly. It wasn’t a problem at all. Trust me” Daniel says as Scarlet walks in. “Hey honey, can I take a look?” She says and I nod as she lifts up my shirt to reveal the worsening bruise. “Hi Mrs. Green.
~Fast forward two weeks~ “What’s that from?” Daniel says lifting up my sleeve a little more to reveal the obvious bruise. Shit I forgot about that one, “I bumped into my counter last night. You know me, clumsy” Daniel looks at me knowingly “I have to get to class but I’ll meet you at lunch. My treat” I say running off to class. That was a close one. Daniel and Kylie have been getting suspicious. Tara comes over every now and then and brings Daniel and Kylie but I don’t allow them over any other times. I can’t take the risk. I think they know that there is conflict between my parents and I. They just don’t know the extent of it. My ribs are fully healed thankfully and I’ve been working a lot but making sure I’m home early. Daniel, Kylie and Christine have been amazing friends and I don’t know what I would be doing without them. Kylie took me shopping and payed for a bunch of stuff because I’m low on money. My outfits are now decent and don’t look the same every day. I got some col
“Daniel, I-l”I stutter, too shocked to process anything. “Kisses, I’m begging you” He says, eyes glossy. “I can’t. I can’t put that burden on you, your parents. I can’t do it” I say looking down at my hands. “But you can. My mom has said it, you basically live here. You are like her daughter. It would make her happy to know that you are safe. Please, do it for me, for Kylie, for my mother” He says tilting my head up to look into his eyes. “Daniel, I appreciate it. I love you and your whole family. But I’m okay at home. I’m almost 18, and then, I’ll have no fear of reporting them to the police. I need to go now” I say giving him a hug. “Kisses, I can’t let you go home. Do you know what it will do to me? Do you know what it has been doing to me. From the second I saw you I knew you were different in many ways. When I got to know you I knew there was something you were hiding from everyone. This exact situation had crossed my mind and I pushed it out, in fear of being right. I can’t
~Kisses P.OV~ I find it hard to concentrate on my homework even with the little amount of liquor in my system. I guess I’m a light weight. Soon time passes by and I hear a soft knock on my window. “Kisses, oh thank God you are okay” Daniel breathes out when he finally gets into my room. “I’m f-“ I star to say but Daniel hugs me and that’s when it all goes downhill. “Ugh, I’m such a baby” I say crying. “Sh, no you aren’t” Daniel coo’s pulling me over to my bed. “What happened?” Daniel says as I stare into his gorgeous eyes that I could get lost in, suddenly feeling calmer. “I came home and told my parents about the game and they said I can go if I had some beers with them. I took a sip and absolutely hated it. How can people enjoy that? Anyways, I then went to the bathroom and poured most of it down the drain. My parents made me chug the rest so I had a little less than half of that bottle. Then they handed me another one that is right there actually” I say pointing to the beer
~Kisses P.O.V~ “Mom, Dad? Who is that?” I say confused, seeing a gorgeous girl with my drunken father. “I’m Trisha. How are you?” The lady says and I look at my mother. “Go take the trash out slut. Aka, Trisha” My mother says shoving me towards the stairs. I make my way down the stairs and Trisha follows me outside where I take a seat on the steps. “Honey, are you okay?” She asks sitting next to me. “This is the first time you’ve see my father drunk isn’t it?” I look at her and she nods. “I figured” I say getting up. “I’ll be right back, I need to grab my phone” I say running around back and grabbing my phone off my bed to see a bunch of texts. I decide to call since it’s easier. “Hey Dan, Kylie’s with you?” I whisper cringing at the screams coming from inside my house. “Yes, Kisses what happened? What’s wrong? Do you need me to pick you up?” Daniel says as my head starts pounding. I squeeze my eyes shut, hoping to reduce the pain. “My dad came home drunk, with a girl and
Daniel is standing in the door way with a Jersey in his hand and duffel bag on his shoulder. “Thanks” I say blushing at his comment causing Kylie to wink at me. “I, um. I’m leaving now. Coach wants us there early. But this is my old Jersey from freshman year. You can wear it if you want. You know, with Samantha and everything” Daniel says and I nod, taking the jersey from him. “Thanks Dan. Good luck at your game tonight. You’ll be great” I say kissing his cheek and he walks away. “Oh em geeee” Kylie screeches. “You have got to stop doing that” I say rolling my eyes and sitting on her bed. “He totally likes you” Kylie says staring at me and taking the jersey out of my hands. “No he doesn’t Kyl, I said something to make Samantha think we are dating so we are going along with it I guess” I say shrugging, feeling a little upset. “Daniel never let anyone touch this jersey. Never mind wear it. This is the jersey that got him on varsity. That got his football career started. Go check
Daniel grabs my hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze, noticing my uncomfort. “Daniel, my man. Great save out there” A guy, I’m assuming the one who’s house this party belongs to, says doing a handshake with Daniel. “Thanks Eric. It was all Kisses” Daniel says slinging an arm around me. “Ahh, so you’re the famous Kisses. Daniel’s first real girlfriend and the girl who told Samantha off. You’ve got fire” Eric slurs out causing me to shiver. “Thanks, it’s nice to meet you. And we are actually just fri-“ I start to say but Daniel covers my mouth. “What she means is that we are such good friends that it turned into something more. And we need a drink” He says pulling me to the kitchen. “Daniel, what the fuck? Why didn’t you tell your friend the truth?” I scream over the music. “His brother has a thing with Samantha’s sister. I don’t like her. At all. Please help me out with this” Daniel says and I stare at him. “Daniel, that’s a lot to ask for” I say and Christine runs up to us.