Behind the mask (Liam Payne Fanfic)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Kaylinas pov

I walked back to Liam. Not wanting to alarm him, I faked a smile.

"Who was that?" He asked as his fingers twirled in my hair.

"Gaby....she uh wants me to help her with something." I lied. I didn't want to but I couldn't have Liam mixed into this mess.

"Okay well I'll drive you home then." He said. I nodded and helped pick up the half eaten sandwiches. The car ride back was silent. I could tell he was disappointed. We pulled up to the house.

"I'll walk you inside." He offered.

"Uh no I'm good." I quickly replied as I kissed his cheek and walked out. I waved my hand as I closed the door behind me. The house was silent. It was as if no one was home. I tiptoed upstairs. Gaby was asleep in her bed.

I let out a small sigh of relief.

*crash*

I got chills down my spine. The crash came from downstairs. I froze. The memories came flooding back.

*flashback*

"Richard...I-I love you please p-please." I begged as I latched onto his leg.

"You little bitch." He slapped me across the face. My head slammed against the table. The blood trickled down my cheek as everything went black.

*flashback ends*

I slowly walked down stairs. I quickly grabbed an umbrella that was next to the steps. I peaked my head into the kitchen. A dark figure hovered over the sink. I lifted the umbrella over my head.

"Kaylina?" Gaby's voice said. I turned my head to look at her. I quickly turned back and the figure was gone.

"Are you okay?" She asked. There was a sense of concern in her voice. I nodded and walked back upstairs.

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A week had past since I last heard from Richard. He hasn't called. I've been on my toes, waiting for him to attack.

I sprung out of bed. Today seemed like a good day. The sun was out and Liam was on his way to pick me up for school. I threw on some jeans and a blouse. I still haven't told Liam about Richard yet. The thought lingered in my head as I heard the door bell ring.

I scurried down the stairs. I opened the door....it was Jai. His hair was a mess and he was wearing a black sweater.

"Hi um....you look nice." He nervously said.

"Thanks." I nodded. The silence soon became awkward.

"Um well.....I was driving by and I was wondering if you needed a ride to school.."

"Thanks. But Liam is on his way."

"Oh yeah of course. See you at school."

He clicked his tongue before walking away. He's a sweet kid. Within seconds Liam pulled up. He got out of his car. A cheeky smile was plastered all over his face.

"Good morning beautiful." He whispered in my ear. I giggled as we got into the car. His fingers intertwined with mine. We pulled up to the schools parking lot.

I kissed Liam on the cheek before rushing to class. My morning classes went by fast. Before I knew it the bell for lunch rang. The halls filled with hungry students. I pushed past the crowd to find Liam. He was waiting by the trash can. He smiled when he saw me walk towards him. He wrapped his arms around me. I received nasty stares from the cheerleaders.

He kissed my forehead. We walked towards the line for food. I backed up and bumped into someone. I quickly turned around to apologize.

"I'm so sorry." I giggled at my own clumsiness.

"Yeah pay attention next time." The boy said. My smile faded. Liam tensed up.

"Hey she said she was sorry." Liam stepped in.

"It's fine." I said to Liam.

"Watch where you're going." the boy spat at me.

"Hey apologize to her." Liam said as he shoved the boy against the counter. I've never seen Liam act like this. I tried to pry Liam off of the other guy but he brushed me off. The chatter stopped and now everyone was staring at us.

"Get off of me dick." The boy growled as he pushed Liam off.

"Liam lets go." I said.

"Yeah listen to your little bitch." The boy mumbled.

Liam's face was red. He clenched his fist. He swung. The boy fell to the ground. Liam was on top of him now. The swings didn't stop. Liam kept punching him. By now everyone was out of their seats. They crowded around us chanting "fight,fight,fight.".

"Liam!" I screamed as I pulled his shoulder. He pushed me to the floor. My eyes watered as he turned his head. He stopped punching the other guy.

"Kaylina....I-I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm so sorry." He said. His voice was soft and gentle. The blood dripped from his fists. I quickly stood up. I bit my bottom lip to keep myself from crying as I ran out.

The flashbacks came back.

*flashback*

"Bitch! Get up! You made me do this!" Richard screamed. He pulled me by my arm. He dragged me towards the kitchen where the shatter glass was.

"I didn't mean to break it." I cried. He slapped me once more. He eyes watered as he realized what he had done.

"Kaylina....I-I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm so sorry." Richard said in my ear.

*flashback ends.*

I pushed open the girls bathroom. I hit the wall as slid to the floor. Tears streamed down my face. The door opened soon after. Liam hovered over me.

"Kay....I I'm so sorry. I don't know what got over me." He said.

My vision was blurred from the crying. It sounded like something Richard would say to me.

"Please go. I forgive you please just leave." I said.