"I see through those silent lies of yours, Liv."
𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, the girl who's known to be mute in school. No one knows why though, and she doesn't want anyone to know either. Only her best friend and this certain boy want to know why. S...
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I ignore my leg bouncing up and down when I pull in front of Olivia's house. It's Monday. I picked her up for school today, along with Danny and Ashton as usual, not missing how nervous she seemed.
I know why she was nervous, now. I know she was more than likely scared of her dad seeing. I know I probably shouldn't have insisted on picking her up, but I know she's in no condition to keep walking to school. Especially with it getting cold outside.
And now I've driven her home again. The car is completely silent, shockingly. Ashton knows about Olivia, and not because I told him, I'd never just tell someone's business like that. Especially not that kind. But he's been figuring it all out himself, he knows the signs after what I went through.
Danny though? He's still catching on. He's constantly oblivious to everything and everyone around him so it's expected. But I can tell he's worrying.
I told Olivia about the dude mom used to be with. My ex step dad. I still can't believe I did, even if I had mentioned him at the cliff that day. Even Ashton was shocked when I told him I told her about him.
I just needed her to trust me more. I still do.
"Happy Halloween, Liv." Ashton smiles at her as she gets out of the car and she waves back at the two, I get out of the car also.
We all forgot it was Halloween. With it being a Monday and too busy with school, of course we did. Plus, the holidays don't even feel like holidays anymore.
I see Ashton's worried look towards Olivia as she turns towards the house. I think he thinks of her as a little sister. And I know that that'll mean he's very protective of her, especially after her...
"Hey," I catch Olivia's attention. "Are...Are you going to be okay?"
I've asked her this a million times since Saturday, I know I'm more than likely annoying her. But I can't help it.
Especially not today.
Something's telling me to not let her step foot in that house. Yesterday I felt the same, but today? It was unbearable.
Always trust your gut instincts.
She nodded but she seemed to refuse to meet my gaze. I frown. "What about you come hang out with us?"
She gives me a look that just screams 'You know damn well I can't do that.' At me.
"I can't just let you go," I admit and now she's the one frowning. "Please..." She shakes her head as usual. "Please just let me take you away from here, Liv."
I step closer to her, but she still shakes her head. I know I can't force her to come with me. I know she's doing what she thinks is best for her for now, so she doesn't get taken into care. But something tells me to force her to come with me.
"Liv-" She just shakes her head, not letting me try anymore. I blow out a breath and accept it, knowing something's telling me I shouldn't. "You text me the second it-" She nods quickly already knowing what I was going to say.
