The Parker Boys

Chapter 11

A/N

Picture of Nicole

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Chapter 11

The dance was in full swing by the time we entered. There was Cole and I, Cody and the most  popular girl Nicole Williams, Conner and a girl named Jessie, Caden and a girl named Autumn, And Tori and Natalie with their dates Daniel and Kaleb. We each took our couple photos with the photographer at the entrance to the gym.

Cole instantly swept me to the side to the dance floor. I fumbled on my feet for a few seconds to get my hold but instantly stepped into it after. Cole looked down at me and showed me his signature smirk, I simply brushed him off. After dancing to a few song of dancing and laughing I excuse myself to the drink table.

I make my way to the punch and I’m offered a drink. Don’t they spike this stuff? I thought to myself and decided what the hell. I downed the drink and instantly felt the sting in my throat and slight fuzziness. Damn they don’t play around, they really drown these punches. I walk steadily over to our group.

Nicole pipes in, “Kat let’s go to the ladies room”  Before I can even reply with a simple ‘No’ she links her arms with mine and drags me away. I glance back to see Cole watching me and Cody slightly glaring. Wait what? Why would he be glaring?
 
Nicole pulls me into the bathroom and shoves me off her like I’m some disease. Where did that change in attitude come from. First she was all smiles and now she’s looking at me like I’m the worlds abomination. “Stay the hell away from my Parker boys, Do you understand?” she seethes at me in barely controlled anger.

I’m taken back by her sudden change in attitude. I stare at her in shock before I compose myself. “Excuse me? Your Parker boys? Since when did they become yours?” I hiss right back at her. Now feeling anger bubble up inside me.

Who the hell does she think she is telling me to stay away from them? She has no idea what the hell I’ve been through. Then again no one does. I feel guilt seep in but I push it away to face the dumb blonde bimbo in front of me (Not trying to offend any blonds out there, for I am one).

Nicole steps right into my face, “You heard me, Mine. I don’t know who you think you are but around here your nothing. You come to school and can act however you want, but we all know that your just after the Parker’s money and popularity. Why don’t you go back to your trash town where you belong, you’ll fit right in there. Because here you mean nothing to no one. To the Parkers your nothing more then just a waste of space they can’t wait to get rid of. Oh yeah, Cody’s told me all about you and what him and his brothers think of you.”

I struggle to hold back the tears forming in my eyes. As much as I want to say what she said didn’t affect me, I would be lying. What she said hurt like hell. Is that what everyone really thinks of me? That I’m just some troubled nuisance out to cause them more trouble? Nicole smiles that sickly sweet smile because she knows she’s hit a nerve. With success on her side she strides out of the bathroom and back to the dance.

I don’t know exactly how long I’m in there for before I decide it’s better that I go home. If I can even call it that. It’s more of a temporary living unit to me. Like she said, No one wants me there anyway. I make my way out of the bathroom and towards the exit.

 I’m staring at the ground when I run straight into a solid chest. I look up and expect to see one of the Parker’s staring down at me, but what I find is worse, much worse. Whats standing in front of me makes my blood run cold and my breathing stop.

There with a knowing smirk stands Adam, one of the schools top football players, also known as the guy who probably would have raped me if Cole hadn’t shown up. A feeling of anger and guilt erupt inside me when I think about him. Before I have time to adjust my thoughts back onto what I should be thinking about Adam swiftly grabs my arms and starts pulling me down the corridor.

I freeze up in fear of what’s happening, My rational thinking is telling me to scream for help. Right as I’m about to open my mouth a hand clamps firmly over it and an arm encircles my waist. I start kicking my legs trying to get free. Tears start flowing from fear that’s building inside me.

I luckily land a good kick and that causes Adam to loosen his hold, I pry myself loose but before I have time to run a hand grabs my ankle tripping me and making me land on my tail bone wrong. I whimper in pain, but I’ve been through worse. I try to stand when I’m hauled up and pushed against a locker. His lips attach themselves to mine.

I find my footing and I bite down hard on his lip. He shouts in pain when I feel a sharp pain to my cheek and realize I’ve just been slapped. I don’t let it faze me  as I attempt to push my way past him. He throws his fist which connects to my stomach and I’m left fighting for air. I bring up my knee which hits  my designated target and I make a run for it.

I’m still fighting to breath but the will to get away is stronger. I pump my legs making them run faster and faster. After a good 15 minute run I drop in front of the door to the house. My breathing is coming out strangled and harsh. I barely hear the slamming of car doors and the rushing of feet as my vision blurs and I pass out into darkness.

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I wake up to hush whispers surrounding me. I don’t open my eyes I just listen. I hear voices that I now recognize and can tell who is who. Cody’s voice rings through, “What the hell happened?”

“I don’t know Nicole took her to the bathroom and came back without her. So I went to find her and I couldn’t that’s when I came to you.” Cody said with worry lacing his words. Why would they be worried about me? It’s like Nicole said they could care less about me.

Caden’s whispered voice comes in, “Did you see it?” I barely made out his words by how quiet he was. His voice almost sounded pained. After that question was voiced the entire room went silent. I was scared to wonder what exactly it was.

After some quiet time Conner spoke, “Yes Caden I’m pretty sure we all did. And knowing Kat she’s not gonna talk about it” Just then I understood exactly what they were talking about. I could feel the bruise already formed on my midsection and I could just guess what it looked like. It was a worthy blow.

Why would they care though? Then again why would they not? That first week I was here when they found out about my bruises they all seemed angry but not with me but with the reasoning behind them, even when they didn’t know what happened. Maybe Nicole was wrong, maybe they do care. Then again I could be over thinking this whole situation.

I decide to make my awaking known as my eyes softly open to find a room with worry eyed boys. One set of eyes caught mine though, Cole’s eyes held more then worry they had a pained look along with, Guilt? Why would he be feeling guilty? What for?

As my eyes continued to look around at the boys surrounding me one quesion remained in my mind, “What happened?”

Cody spoke softly as if to a cornered animal that might be scared easily, “We were hoping you would tell us that.”

I glance down as my fingers and played with the freshly cleans bed sheets. What was I supposed to say? That Adam found me and kisses me then physically abused me? Like that's gonna go down well. “I uh...I don’t remember” my voice came out shaky. None of them looked convinced and I don’t blame them. I wouldn’t believe me either.

Cody sighs and lets me off the hook, “Okay, you need to rest. Dinner will be brought up to you soon.” and he quietly exits my room followed by the twins. Leaving only Cole and I in my room, alone.

After an awkward amount of silence Cole finally speaks, “Are you gonna stick with that bullshit line, or are you going to tell me what happened?”

I tense slightly at his harsh tone and cold voice, but I can’t blame him. It’s not like he wants me here, he just has to deal with a girl living in his house that has a load of crap always being drug behind her. He takes my silence as that of I’m not telling him. He then stalks out of my room less than calm and down the hall to his room.

I hear the harsh slam of his door and I jump slightly. What am I gonna do?