motorcycle $ jjk

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After driving in silence for a short while, dad stops the car beside the sidewalk and jumps out, slamming the door behind him. We're parked outside of a pharmacy which tells me he's going to treat his wounds. I don't know exactly what happened whilst I was in the car but him returning with his face so messed up suggests he got in a fight with one of the boys. I remember Jungkook's fists tighten in anger so it most likely could've been him?

I sit patiently as I fiddle with my bracelet that hugs my wrist until I'm alerted by a notification from my phone. I stare at the screen that displays Yeji's contact and the text 'im so sorry maeve' underneath. I don't know whether I should respond or not, I mean after this I'm probably not going to be allowed out ever again which isn't really fair since I'm old enough to take care of myself now. I leave my phone untouched beside me. Letting out a stressed groan, I roll my head back but I jolt back up when dad climbs into the car again.

"Dad are you okay?" I finally ask but I receive no other response than just a hum.

"Please tell me dad, please tell me what happened," I start again and he tucks his upper lip in.

His eyes fall as he gives in, "I pushed one of the boys backwards because I was so angry. He wasn't very happy with that obviously and he began to punch me repeatedly. That boy has some strength so if you do ever fall into a serious relationship with him, I know he'll protect you for good."

"Wait dad.. So you're not going to stop me from seeing them?"

"No I am," he heartlessly answers and my face that was just then lit up with excitement turns into downheartedness.

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We finally arrive home to where mom isn't, I notice the note stuck on the fridge which reads 'at the store'. Dad falls onto the couch and I take a seat next to him.

"Maeve I didn't want to have to do this," he suddenly speaks up which catches my attention.

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm not letting you out by yourself until you finally move out."

My lips part in shock, "Are you serious!? I still have years until I move out! I haven't finished my studies neither do I have a job yet."

"Your fault."

Hearing his words angers me to the max, my eyebrows furrow deeply and I stand up to face him completely, "My fault? Are you mad!? I'm not a child anymore dad, I actually want friends and to experience a proper teen life than to be locked away or set up with random girls to become best friends with!"

"Don't raise your voice at me young lady!" his voice raises to the same loudness I spoke.

I feel my eyes become wet as tears are on the edge but I quickly blink them away to hide my weakness, "Then don't stop me from living a normal life! I'm not a celebrity's child, I don't need to be hidden away. You've been keeping me away for so long and I'm so grateful that you've allowed me to be friends with Annalise and that I actually go to a public school but I don't want there to be limits to what I do anymore because of you."