Beaten, Bruised, and Kissed

Chapter 7

"Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people, brings happiness." Harold Kushner

(unedited)

Tiana's P.O.V

"You're not going," Lexus says simply without a second of hesitation. I'm not surprised by his answer, but I still decide to ask the pressing question of "why". "Let's see...one, you're under age."

I roll my eyes, "What does that have to do with this?"

Lexus points to the address written down on the piece of paper, "This is an address to a club. Clubs need ID's aka identification that you're over 18, which, need I remind you, that you are not." That does make me question why Matchitehew would ask me to meet him at a club. Now that I'm thinking about it, is Matchitehew over 18? Does he know I'm not? Why WOULD he even ask me out in the first place?

"Two-" Asher continues, "-you're not allowed to drink. Even if you find a way to obtain a fake ID, we-you're loving, caring brothers-will not allow you to and do everything in our power to keep our little sister innocent."

I give him the raised brow.

"In other words, to paraphrase and reform shakespeare to this situation, you must keep your head of the maids or maidenheads as you will," Zakia adds on in a shakespeare esk accent. Typical Zakia: quoting and rearranging quotes to match situations. Little do they know my maidenhead has left the station recently and left me headless. Lucky for me, I know how to lie like a deaf person can read lips-easy after years of practice and a lot of skill. "Three, what about school?"

"What about it?" I ask, not getting his point.

"You have to go tomorrow."

I scoff. Fuck school. I don't tell them this, but instead just shrug my shoulders.

"Four, we're your brothers and we say so," they say in unison. That gets creepier every time.

I turned around and began walking to my room. "Where are you going young lady?" Lexus asked.

I scoffed, "What are you, dad? Just because you tell me not to do something, doesn't mean I have to listen to you guys. I love you all very much, and please don't take this the wrong way. So in answer to your question, I'm going to go change for my date tonight." By this time, I arrive to my room, and before any of them could try to stop me, I close the door on all of their faces. Because of past experiences, all doors in the pack house is bullet-proof and also wolf-trying-to-knock-it-down-with-their-body-weight proof. The last part mostly happens with arguing mates but is convenient for situations like this.

My closet doesn't really have a plethora of choices, so I decide to go with a short black dress that doesn't completely flatter my curves, but oh well. It's an over the shoulder sling with a black and gold clutch to match, an black high heels. I left my red hair naturally curly since no air style will work with it, and top everything off, I add shadow eyeshadow, pink lips stick, and a little bit a blush. I can mostly cover up my ugly freckles with the foundation which is good. My leather jacket doesn't really go with the outfit so I decide against it.

Now for how I will get a fake ID. I remember that Persephone usually has the goods, so I send her a quick text.

Tiana: any fake ids??

MY GURL: you knows it!!! :P

Tiana: hook me up??

MY GURL: when where???

Tiana: i'll send you a pic of the place and asap plz!

(picture sent)

MY GURL: omw!

Tiana: ???

MY GURL: on my way duh

I roll my eyes at her silliness. Her name in my contacts is "MY GURL" because I'm not about to name her "my drug dealer", because what if my parents look through my phone. Also, I'm my not going to call her "my guy" since she's not a guy, so therefore, "MY GURL" was invented.

I run out of my room as fast as a girl can in high heels in a dress, but I am met at the door by my expecting brothers. All of their mouths were wide open. I think that's a good sign, right?

"You're definitely not going," Lexus states. "You look like a fucking whore, Tiana."

"I have to agree with Lexus on this sis. You are like a carbon copy to one of those pack sluts, and where did your beautiful freckles go? This isn't you. You're sweet and innocent, not slutty and desperate," Asher says. I'm taken back by all of this, and I suddenly feel a pang in my chest.

"So I'm desperate now, huh?" My voice cracks at the end of the question.

Zakia gives me an apologetic look, "That's not what they meant and you know it." I do know this, but that doesn't mean it won't sting a little when they say it. "We just want what's best for you."

"I love you guys, but I will do everything in my power to go on this date and you all know it." They know I'm referring to the time I wanted to meet up with Ryder in 8th grade, but they wouldn't let me, so I jumped out the window and broken my right leg. Everyone cringes from the memory.

They all hesitate for a long second before stepping aside with pained looks on their faces. No one wants me to repeat history, but I understand how hard it is for them. They're my brothers, my protectors. Even if that's supposed to be a certains someone's-who shall not be named-job.

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"You look fucking sexy babe," Matchitehew humanly purs. I met with Persephone a few minutes before a little ways away. I walked the short distance to the club that apparently is called "Dragon" and saw Matchitehew waiting there for me.

He's wearing a plain white shirt with black, leather pants that look very uncomfortable. "You don't look too bad yourself," I say as seductively as I can. He puts his arm out for me to take so he can lead me to the front of the line. When we arrive there, he tells the bouncer his name and is informed that he's on "the list". How is he on the list?

"ID please," the bulky man gruffs. I know immediately that he can and will break every bone in my body if this fake ID doesn't works. I shakily take it out of my clutch, and Matchitehew does the same. I can see over his shoulder what it looks like, and I notice that it's actually real. The inhumanly buff man barely glances at our cards and lets us in. That was easy. We're in.

A/N:

Sorry it's short. I'm going to stop promising longer chapters because I obviously can't deliver this. I will only promise to try my best. I have a crap load of homework, but maybe during the summer I can update more. Hopefully. I've never been to a club. I only know information about them from reading. That's basically my source for everything-reading books. Great source right? Not going to add a mini convo because I'm lazy. This was mostly just for character development. Hopefully you guys are starting to see the similarities and differences between all of the brothers now. Let's try for 4K. Goodbye fellow readers and have a tuna Tuesday.