Abuse // 5sos (Book 1 & 2)

Chapter 16: Bittersweet Revenge

Emerald's POV

"No one will be able to save you after I'm done with you slut." his deep voice sent chills down my spine.

My breathing grew heavier. Luke will save me.

I felt more powerless than I ever have, ever in my life. I couldn't move my legs, my hands were handcuffed behind my back and I couldn't even speak.

"Time for revenge... sweet sweet revenge."

I knew well what Nick was capable of. A small whimper escaped my lips.

"Don't do that. It makes me feel bad" He sighed, his voice softer than I ever heard before. "Then I'll just have to take it out on someone else..."

I screamed out. He can't hurt anyone I love because of me.

"Shut up. I'm kidding. I won't hurt Luke because then you'll give yourself up to me and that's not fun." I released a breath I didn't know I was holding in.

I looked down. There was no escaping.

"Stop looking so innocent." I didn't move, the gag gripping tightly at my skin.

He slid his belt off swiftly. But not for the reason I expected.

"Don't make a sound or else." I didn't want to know what else.

He swung it back and it make rough contact with my arm.

Without thinking, I screamed into the gag. It came out muffled but it was loud.

"What did I say?" He swung it back and hit me harder, pain filling my body. It took everything I had not to scream.

"How many? I say 30 for telling Ashton and 20 for screaming." And then the tears came. I tried to keep them in, but they rolled down my face.

I shook my head, violently sobbing.

For a moment, I thought I saw a look of guilt on Nick's face, but I knew better.

"Can I make it 10 more for not listening?" I didn't move. "Good girl." He took out a knife.

My eyes closed and I flinched, waiting for the knife to pierce through my skin. But it didn't. I heard the faint sound of ripping fabric.

When I opened my eyes, I saw that I had slipshorts (shorts under a dress) on, but my top half was completely exposed (well, except for a bra). My cheeks flushed.

"Nothing I haven't seen before." he smirked at the ripped dress in his hand. I could feel my blood boil at his words. I knew exactly what he meant.

He lifted the belt again and hit it against my stomach. I made a slight whimper but swallowed most of my pain.

After a few minutes, I lost count, but I felt the pain hitting then going numb. It was an excruciating pain, and it kept coming. My lip was bleeding and my throat burning.

I felt a force pulling my eyes down. "Are you okay?" Why does Nick act like he's concerned?

He stopped for a moment, eyeing every mark he made on me.

I hadn't noticed them until now. Lines covering lines. Blood leaking through every hole. The floor under me, covered in blood. My arms helplessly glued to my back.

How could anyone be this cruel?

"Now to finish you off."

Before I could comprehend that he was going to kill me the doorknob clicked. Nick removed the handcuffs and the gag and covered my limp body with a blanket.

"Let her go." I turned my head to see Luke.

Nick smiled, revealing a mouth full of bright teeth. "Nice of you to join the party Luke."

"Who are you and what do you want with Emerald?" His voice was uneasy, filled with both anger and worry.

Nick's smile turned into a frown before I could blink.

"You know-"

"No... No I don't. Don't make me call the police." Luke's words were confident but his voice was unsteady. Could he have a past with Nick?

"Ok the-"

"Shut up. Emerald, look away." I closed my eyes as Luke punched him in the jaw. I never liked seeing Luke hurt anyone and he knew that. I smiled at how much he has changed in the past few months. I heard Nick groan in pain.

He picked me up, went to the back door and placed me in the car.

Biting his lip ring, he spoke slowly, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," I lied. "Do you know him?"

"Kind of. He's Calum's cousin. When you were at college about 4 months ago, he visited. And long story short, we didn't get along. He probably only wanted you to get revenge on me. Sorry." Did Nick really tell him that?

He asked solemnly, "Do you need a hospital?"

I did, but I was done being interrogated, "No."

"Bu-"

"Please Luke. No. Please. I don't want to go." He gave me his jacket. It flowed down to my knees, covering almost my entire body.

"Fine. Sti-"

And that's when the mob of fans, paparazzi and police surrounded us.

All I could think was, this isn't going to end well.

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OMG ITS GOING DOWWNNN

Next chapter is going to be crazy

Nick is so mean...

And what is going on with Luke and Nick?

Sorry for the small chapter

My cousins are coming soon and I haven't seen them in 4 years wow

No worries, I'll still update

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- Neke