Y/n's POV:
I look from Ryder to Xavier, the two came over and are just sitting in front of me on the ground playing with Holly. "Why are you two here again?" I ask leaning back on the couch, crossing my arms across my chest.
"You're being mopey. So we came to try and help." Ryder looks over at me as Holly nips at his hand playfully.
"You guys aren't helping much." I roll my eyes looking off towards the stairs.
"Well you haven't moved! You haven't even been outside in days." Xavier squints his eyes at me grabbing hold of Holly.
"Yea because the last time I did, I got glares and whispers. People calling me vile names that aren't even accurate. I'm scared to go out with Lizzie because who knows if someone might try something" I put my hands over my face and let out a long groan.
"You can't isolate yourself forever. We will-" Ryder starts but I quickly interrupt him.
"-Find a way to fix it. I've heard that 10 times a day, every day." I lean forward and rest my arms on my knees. "This is stupid. She's the one who abused me. I'm the one who has scars on his back, threatening text messages, trauma. Not her." I let out a heavy sigh keeping my eyes on the floor.
There's silence for a few moments, I look up making eye contact with Ryder. He gasps and stands up abruptly, "That's it! Come here." He grabs my arm yanking me up to my feet.
"Ow! Hey! What are you doing?!" I look at him confused as he drags me off towards the stairs. I turn to look at Xavier who is just as confused as I am.
"We need to talk, and Lizzie needs to be apart of the conversation." He states walking towards Lizzie's bedroom once we are upstairs.
"Hey wait don't just-" Before I can finish my sentence he pushes open Lizzie's door where she was at. Lizzie looks up from her phone as she sits at the edge of her bed confused. "Hey! What if she was changing?" I rip my arm away and smack him on the back of the head.
"Ow! I didn't think about that." He huffs pushing me away and walks over to Lizzie.
"What's up you three?" Lizzie asks standing up to her feet while shoving her phone in her pocket.
"What if Y/n tells his side of the story? He has proof of him being abused! Can't he go on Jimmy Fallon or something and do that?" Ryder asks her as I stand there awkwardly.
"That could work. We could set him up an interview, he could bring proof, and tell his side." Lizzie nods in approval of what he was saying.
"But.. but no one's going to believe me! You know people say men are more likely to abuse women not the other way. They'll take her side like they already have." I object, putting my hands in my pockets frowning.
"Then we have to make them believe. Because we can be abused too." Xavier chimes in, "Anyone can be bullied and abused." He smiles slightly at me nudging my arm with his elbow.
"Exactly! And if you show your scars real time on your back then that's unarguable proof!" Ryder turns to me with a wide smile on his face. I listen to their plan, I can feel my face drain. He must've noticed my face as his smile dropped and he spoke softly, "What's wrong? Don't you think it'll work?"
"I... I" I start taking deep breaths trying not to freak out. Suddenly Lizzie walks up and wraps her arms around me tightly. I instantly feel safe as I wrap her up in my arms resting my head on hers. After a moment I look up at Ryder and Xavier who are still looking at me with concerned eyes. "I don't like talking about it. I'm.. worried to tell the world about what I was out through. Fuck I was scared to tell Lizzie."
"And look now she's pregnant with your baby! If you tell the world the same thing will happen!" Ryder says with more energy in his voice.
"What? I'll get the whole world pregnant?" I query raising an eyebrow.
"Ew what? No! That's not what I meant idiot." He rolls his eyes as me and Lizzie laugh and Xavier chuckles. "I mean then everyone will accept you!" He exclaims as I look at him with an unamused expression. "Ok maybe not everyone but over half the world! They just need to hear your side of the story. They need the truth."
I sigh then look down at Lizzie who now has her hands on my cheeks. She smiles and kisses me softly while rubbing her thumbs softly against my cheeks. "He's right my love. This could be good. I'll be there with you, I was a witness to her threatening you. Ryder and Xavier will be there too. So will Tom, Scarlett and everyone else. We are all behind you darling. Please... I know it's scary." She frowns as her eyes drop downwards.
I move her chin up so she's looking at me and kisses her gently. I take a deep breath then slowly exhale. "Alright. Fine we'll try it. Knowing you and everyone else will be there to support me... makes me feel a lot better." Lizzie smiles quickly wrapping her arms around my neck hugging me tightly.
"Yes! See we did come up with something!" Xavier laughs as him and Ryder join in on the hug.
"Yea, I guess Ryder has some good ideas." I laugh hugging them back tightly.
"Thanks. Hey wait" He looks over at me in offense.
"Take the compliment." I hum happily as he rolls his eyes. Then the three of them let go of me and take a two back. "I guess I'll call my manager and set it up for as soon as possible."
"See everything will be fine my love" Lizzie giggles kissing me lovingly again.
"You're right.. and.." I squat down placing my forehead against her stomach. "Then you won't come out with everyone hating your dad my little one." I chuckle kissing her belly gently then look up at Lizzie who's look back at me with tears in her eyes. "I love you"
"I love you more." She wraps her arms around my neck again as I stand up and kisses me passionately.
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Finding You
عاطفيةY/n is a British actor who had been in a relationship causing him to pull away from Hollywood for a few months. That was until he got offered a role in the newest Marvel movie, which prompts him to come back. There he meets Elizabeth Olsen, who quic...
