Broken No More

Chapter 2

I groan as I hit the button on my alarm clock. My whole body was screaming in pain. And my back...I don't even want to explain. I sat up from the floor and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes. I was tossing and turning all night to find comfort on the hard tile.

 I entered the bathroom connected to my room and took a quick cold shower. I am not allowed to use the hot water, I learned the hard way. After I freshen up I start my usual cover-up routine. I used concealer to cover up the marks on my arms and neck.

I stare at the mirror. My wavy dirty blonde hair and hazel eyes stares at me. There is a faint purple trace of hand marks on my neck, that the concealer could not cover without making it too obvious. I decided to wear my hair down and to wear a turtleneck sweater even though it is hot outside.

 I need a story let's see...I got it! I am anemic and I get cold easily. I smile at my brilliance and exit my room. I make his breakfast. I didn't make me a share in fear of me running into him. I place his bacon and eggs in aluminum wrap and place it on the counter.

 This is day 2 of me not eating. I slowly take the 15 minute walk to school. In a couple of seconds, I was already sweating. When I made it I saw students loitering around the front of the school. This means the bell has not rung yet. School starts at 7. I walk to my locker. Just as I entered my combination I heard several footsteps coming towards my direction. I look at my side to see the 4 boys.

I am literally in pain all over so I really don't want to be annoyed right now. Especially not by Jordan.

" Hey Anna-" Jordans tries to greet me, but I slam my locker shut and storm off to class. Ms. Agatha smiles at me, " No sleeping in my class today?"

" No promises, I didn't get enough sleep last night," I wink at her and sat in my desk which is located in the back corner of the classroom. I look at the door to see Skyler walking in the class. He looks at me and sits next to me. I frown at him and lay my head on my desk to sleep. I barely get sleep at home and the beatings definitely do not help. I know it is bad for my health. To top that I haven't eaten in 2 days. I usually eat once or twice a week. This is why I am underweight. My health is plummeting and I can't do anything about it.

My stomach starts to grumble and I ignore it. I felt a tap on my shoulder and looked up to see Skyler offering me a bar. I frowned at it, then I blinked in surprise that he offered me something. Not even Ella does that. I stare at the bar.

Skyler says, " I know you are hungry. Take it." I change my gaze to him. I look into his brown eyes. If I take it, it could be me accepting their friendship. I don't want friends. The more people I know the more of a chance they will find out what my dad does to me. The more they will catch a slip-up.

Screw it maybe this can be my first step into losing my fear of him. I can eat it and still ignore him. I took the bar and whispered thanks. I ate the bar in seconds and slept throughout the remainder of class ignoring the pain in my back while ignoring the stare Skyler gave me.

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The bell rings, waking me up from my short nap. I felt a tap on my shoulder again. I look up to see Skyler gesturing that class is over. I heard the bell, I just did not care. I slowly got up and slowly walked out of the classroom. I walk to witch #2 class. Luckily I have Ella in this class. Unluckily all the boys have this class and they chose to sit at the table behind me and Ella. I smile at her and she waves at me. 

Ella squeals, " I have a lot to tell you! I made the cheerleading team! Allison personally welcomed me in." I frown at her. What is Allison up to? Last time I checked Allison was the main person bullying Ella.