You woke up in Annie's arms but noticed we were in her room. Annie looked down at you. You pretended to sleep so you didn't have to explain just yet. "I know your awake Char" She said. You pulled back to look at her. "I'm so sorry, they would hurt me if I didn't do their work and there was just so much I'm really really sorry. Please forgive me." You rambled tucking your head in her chest. "Char... why didn't you say something before. What your not doing isn't healthy and your getting bullied." Annie said. "I'm really sorry" She sighed and hugged you tightly stroking your hair. "It's okay I'm not mad I just wished you said something. Can I trust you to tell me when something happens next time?" She asked you gently. "Yes I promise Annie." She smiled.
Later in the day Grayer went out with Annie to go shopping. She told you to stay and rest. But as soon as your head hit the pillow, the front door slammed open. I looked up to see my father furious as ever. "WE HAD TO PULL YOU OUT OF SCHOOL. ALL BECAUSE YOUR A LITTLE WIMP! COUDNT YOU JUST FIGHT BACK FORGODDAKE!" He screamed at you. He got closer every time causing you to shake in fear. "I'm sorry" "SORRY DOESNT CUT IT" Then you felt a stinging sensation on your cheek. He slapped you. It cause you to fly back and bump your head of the side table. That's gonna leave a bump.
He stomped out and went to his office. You shut your door and locked it. You cried and cried. The tears didn't stop coming. He hit you. He has never done that before. My head hurts a lot. Like a lot. I looked in the mirror and there is already a bruise. And it was gonna be a dark bruise alright.
He was storming about the house. You could hear glasses breaking and him shouting out curse words. You hid under your bed in fear.
About 20 minutes have passed and you heard the front door open. You heard your father say goodbye then someone shout 'OMG' you were frozen in place. "CHAR?!" Someone banged on your bedroom door. You didn't move. "Please let me in sweetie it's Annie." You still never moved. She ended up picking the lock. "Char where are you?" She heard a whisper from under the bed and she grabbed your arms and gently pulled you out. "He-he h-hit me Annie an-and I hurt m-my he-head." You stuttered out. "Oh my- come on sit up for me." You did as told.
She sorted you out and lifted you up into a hug. You wrapped your arms around her neck and legs around her waist as she carried you through to the living room. "You stay here and I will clean up." "Please stay" you whimpered, grabbing her hand. "Hun I'm just gonna be 5 minutes okay?" You nodded and stared of into space until fingers were clicking informs of your face. "Anything hurt sweetie?" You shook your head. "Want a hug?" You nodded and leaped into her arms. "Everything's gonna be alright." She reassured you.
Later in you were going to sleep but you couldn't. I checked Grayers room but he sound asleep. How? I don't know. You felt a hand in your shoulder. "Want to sleep with me?" You nodded.
Annie led you to her room. She sat up in her bed and gestured for you to come. You sat in her lap. I know a bit babyish for me but bear in mind I didn't have a good childhood. She read to me and I slowly shut my eyes. But they quickly shot open when they started a screaming match. "Will Grayer be okay?" You asked. "He is a heavy sleeper Char, now you try to go to sleep." You obeyed and slowly closed your eyes again.
