It never goes right.

Chapter 7.

I was shaking and didn't know what to do next. I tried to stop the blood with one of my t-shirts. I sobbed and sobbed until I heard footsteps.

I quickly got under my duvet and pretended to be asleep.

"Laura? You awake babe?" My mum whispered.

I just lay there with my eyes closed. I felt a little peck on my forehead and she left my room.

I cried myself to sleep yet again.

A few weeks passed and my wound slowly started healing. I didn't want anyone to know what I did so I started wearing bracelets to cover it up.

We had p.e at school and my teacher informed no jewelry was allowed. I politely asked if I could keep them on as they were special to me and she just laughed and told me to take them off or face a detention.

I took them off and tried to keep my wrist hidden. The lesson was soon over and the first thing I did was put my bracelets back on.

I hated school and everyone in it but it was the only place I could get away from what was happening at home.

My teachers started to notice something was wrong. "Laura is everything okay? We've noticed that when it gets close to home time you become very unstable and almost seem like you don't want to go home." My form tutor asked me. We were sat alone in the room and she seemed concerned.

I was unsure whether to tell her or not. I decided not to and spouted some lies. "Everything's fine I'm just still settling in and trying to get use to everything. I promise I'm okay just need a bit more time to get myself used to it all" I smiled at her and she smiled back and patted my knee and sent me away.

I got home and mum was at work yet again. i quickly went upstairs and heard David tell he was off to work.

Before I could ask who was looking after me he slammed the door.

Did he really just leave me on my own? What was I supposed to do? I didn't know how to cook, what did I eat?

I made a sandwich and watched some TV. It got late and no one was home yet. Our house phone rang. I answered, it was mum. "Hey Hun just wanted to let you know I've been asked to do a sleep tonight so won't be home until tomorrow. Will you let David know for me? Can't talk for long so will see you in the morning. Night love you."

I hung up and started to cry. I didn't want to be left by myself. What if someone broke in the house and hurt me? All I had eaten was a ham sandwich. I was starving.

I made some more sandwiches and took them upstairs, making sure everything was locked and turned off.

I snuggled under my duvet and watched TV. It got even later and still no one was home. I started to fall asleep.

Still alone.

Still scared.