Hidden Bruises [Completed]

[chapter fourteen]

Avery jumped into my arms out in the parking lot and I steadied myself from falling over in front of everyone. I held onto her then smiled once she pulls away. "I'm so glad to be back in class. I had an ok break but it's good to be back." She smiles as she moves her strap on her shoulder. "How was your two weeks? I'm sorry I didn't get to come see you."

"It was ok." I smile as we walked towards the building. "I figured you were busy doing family things."

She nods. "Yeah," She sighs as we walked inside. "it was fun but I miss being back here. I want us to hang out after classes. Maybe get some coffee? Dinner?" She smiles at me. "What happened to your face?"

I chuckle. "I was wrestling with Sandra. We got a little rough and I ended up falling off the couch."

"Damn." She chuckles. "I miss seeing her. How is she?"

"She's good. Our two years was Friday." I smiled over at her as she did the same thing.

We walked into the classroom where people were already piling in. I walked to the back with Avery right behind me as we both sat down at the table. "I want to come over today. Is that ok?"

"That's totally fine." I smile at her. "I want us to hang out. It feels like we haven't did that in a while."

She nods then sighs. "Yeah. College life gets to you. Even though we're almost in every class together. Our life outside is just hectic. You have work. I have work. Our schedules don't line up, which is dumb." I chuckle as I watch her. "It's just stupid."

"Yeah." I pull my notebook and folder out before the instructor comes in. "I'm ready to graduate."

"Girl, me too." She smiles as the instructor starts talking and everyone starts being more quiet. "I'm coming right over after classes. Wait for me outside in the parking lot." She whispers.

Nodding, I look over at her and smile. "Ok. I can't wait."

As the instructor was talking, I was listening as I was writing notes and looking up at the board as he was explaining things. It definitely felt weird being back here after two weeks, but I knew it'll get more easier for me to adjust once the day goes on.

I honestly love college and I couldn't wait to start my journey once I graduate. I knew that I wanted to be a professional mechanic, so I had to graduate with that certificate in my hands and I was free.

Avery isn't taking mechanic courses like me, but we do have the same classes. We have the basics together like writing, math and all that junk. I'm glad we have the all these classes together cause I love hanging out with my best friend.

College wouldn't be the same without her here.

This is the only place I can escape from reality without being dragged back to hell. I can stay here and not have to worry about Sandra coming after me for not being home.

Ever since Saturday, I've been back dealing with the shit. I broke down crying Sunday morning after Sandra left to go somewhere and I was alone. I cried so much, asking myself why I can't just leave her and not worry about anything else.

She's always pulling me back. Making me believe her dumb shit. Manipulating me to stay with her. It's the same shit every time when I try leaving.

That's why I can't leave.

This morning, Kendall called and asked if I was getting ready for school. She made it seem like I was going to grade school again and she laughed, telling me to have a great day.

I told her that I wanted her to come back so bad and after I said that, she started asking if anything was wrong. I told her the truth and I cried to her, telling her that I didn't know what to do anymore.