Saving Souls

Chapter 4

Melly's pov

School the next day was slow and rough. Apparently over night everyone grew balls and started pushing me around. Everyone said since we weren't at school yesterday everyone came up with the idea that we had a fuck fest together.

Daniel's daily beating got worse too. I stood up with him for almost every beating. He's had five beatings so far and I've taken four of them. I don't fight back even though I would love to slit someone's throat at this point, but I stay stong for him. I don't cry out in pain when they hit me.

I knew Daniel had this problem but I don't know why all of a sudden it's gotten worse.

I just got done taking my fifth beating in Daniel's place today. I'm walking away, or rather limping with Daniel's support, with only a lot of bruises, a busted bottom lip and probably a mild concussion.

The world was spinning as Daniel helped me walk away.

"Daniel, I need to sit." I told him and he led me to a bench outside the bathroom. My head started to droop. I was so tired and it was only lunchtime. Three more classes left.

"Hey, hey. Don't fall asleep. We don't know if that's a concussion or not yet. I need to get you to the nurse." I tried to stand but ended up almost hugging the ground if Daniel hadn't caught me. Maybe my injuries were more severe than I thought.

Daniel picked me up bridal style and carried me to the office.

"Oh my god ! What happened to her?" The nurse yelled when we walked in. Or rather I was carried in.

"We'll some of the students used her as a punching bag about five times today." He said in the coldest tone I've ever heard come from his mouth.

"Come on. You can lay her down in here and you can explain what happened." The nurse said as she regained her composure.

The nurse looked me over saying that I didn't have a concussion just a lot of bruises, a sprained ankle, and a busted lip. Otherwise I would be ok.

"May I take her home for the rest of the day so she can rest?" Daniel asked.

"I think that would be the best. I'll have the principal talk with the students you named and let him decide their punishment." The nurse said and walked out.

Daniel slung both our bags over his shoulders and grabbed me bridal style again so he could carry me to the jeep. I went to protest but he shushed me saying I was in no condition to drive. Which I had to agree with.

The drive was quiet. Daniel kept stroking the back of my hand with his thumb. It felt good to have him hold my hand. I guess I was use to him doing it but it always felt right some how.

When we got home Daniel carried me to my room and layed me on my bed. He went straight to my dresser pulling out a baggy T-shirt and some sweat pants for me and himself. He changed quickly and then helped me change since my balance was so off with my bum ankle.

I guess some would say it would be wierd to have your guy friend help you change, but for us it would never be that way.

I sat back down on the edge of my bed and Daniel ran to the bathroom and came back with a wet rag. He gently wiped at my lip to get the blood off then the rest of my face. I hadn't worn any makeup today so it didn't matter.

"I'm sorry." He whispered and looked down. I hugged him to me tight not caring how much it hurt. He started to cry and I stroked his hair trying to comfort him.

He lifted me up and crawled into bed with me so he was laying beside me on the pillows. He kissed my head and I snuggled deeper into his side.

My eyes drooped close and Daniel squeezed me gently.

"I love you." He whispered and I fell asleep.