The Peaches and the Thorns

Chapter 5

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Drews Pov:

I awoke with a throb in my head. Migraines were the worst. I push my dark coloured comforter off me and roll out of bed. I turn my head to look at the time, 8:00am was pretty good, considering I'd go and get ready for the competition today.

The competition starts at around 12, so I would make sure to be ready... NOT for Jake, but for Sean I would be there. Yesterday I got his number and I vaguely remember him saying, "contact me anytime!"

My finger hovered over his contact as I decided to message him.

You: Hey Sean, it's me Drew, I was just wondering what time the competition starts and what the theme is.

Sean: Oh hey man! It'll be good to get here by 11:30 and the theme is fancy I'm pretty sure, anyways gtg do final practice, cya!!!

My closet doors creaked when they slid apart, I looked through the countless outfits that hung from a metal rod. A suit, a suit, my eyes came across an amazing suit for the occasion. It was a white undershirt, black pants, a navy blue vest and a black and extremely dark grey striped tie.

I took the clothing items off the hanger and laid them flat on the foot of my bed. I stripped fully before popping into the shower. 

When I got out it was around 9:30, damn I take long. I quickly slip on some other clothes which included a band t-shirt and sweats. The stairs squeaked with my weight on top of them as I descended.  

Once I stepped into the kitchen my hunger immediately shouted at me by giving a loud grumble. I open the fridge and take out the remaining two eggs, I would have to go out and pick up some groceries later.

Taking out a non-stick pan and spraying oil on it setting it on the burner as I cracked and whisked the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper.

I pour in the egg mixture and wait until it's cooked on the bottom before flipping it over. Now that my omelette was ready I doused it in hot sauce and picked it apart with a metal fork I grabbed from the dishwasher.

My breakfast was gone in seconds as I nearly ate it whole. I walk back upstairs and check the clock once again. 10:30 it read, I went to relieve myself then came back and threw on the chosen suit for the day.

It was now 11 and I had decided I'd scroll on GachaTok for until it was time to leave.

The time rolled around quickly as I rushed down the stairs and slipped my feet into black dress shoes. I snatched up the pair of house keys resting on the side table and made my way towards the theatre where the competition would be held.

As I walked nearer there were many cars parked all over the block. People walking up to the doors, smiling, laughing and enjoying themselves. I made my way up the stairs, pulling open the heavy doors. The theatre was packed, friends, family, peers and others all vacated every single seat in the room. 

I chose to stand near the front on the side, leaning against the wall. Liam and Henry wouldn't be here because of what happened and I'm so FUCKING thankful that Zoey isn't here either.

The lights started too dim as one by one everyone quieted down.  Three judges sat in fancy chairs that sat front row giving a close view of each performance. The judge in the middle called groups up, one by one.

I'll admit, these people were pretty talented, then the middle judge called "The Music Freaks, you're up." In a very stern voice might I add.

They chose their band name to be the name I bullied them with? Huh? I guess that works. They made their way on stage, I noticed Hailey looked like she was about to faint. Meanwhile Jakes eyes were scanning the entire room. 

I quickly glanced down for him not to catch my face, I looked back up, Jake looked pretty devastated that he couldn't find the thing he was looking for.

Jake was kinda handsome right now, the spotlight glistened on his face like he was born for fame. The shine of his beautiful golden curled locks with that infamous peach fade. He wore a matching jacket to the rest of the members. Silver necklace across his neck, bellow his adams apple. A chain dangled from one hook on his jeans to another, he looked really nice.

The mic was positioned to his plush pink kissable lips. He was like a dream, like a prince or an angel. "Begin," said the middle music judge. Jake gulped hard, and each of them took a very big deep breath.

Once the music cued each member started to play their part. Jake opened his mouth and it was the most angelic sound I think I've ever heard. He sounded at peace with his life, he looked genuinely happy. Probably happier than he's ever been with me.

They continued on until Hailey was supposed to start, she tensed up but gave in, and I'm not gonna lie she sounded like... absolute garbage, if it weren't for my self control I would've started booing.

The end of the song slowly neared, Hailey and Jake faced towards each other as they sang the final note of their hard worked performance. Then in a flash Hailey pulled Jake close and gave him a passionate kiss.

What. A. Cunt. 

Jake looked absolutely mortified as he pushed her off, Hailey displayed a clear expression of confusion. Everyone in the auditorium clapped, because I doubt they could see the two teenagers faces right now.

I could feel something warm drip down my face. Oh. It was a lot less tears this time as one slowly rolled down my cheek. I can't believe I was crying over this, I mean I think I might've had feelings for Jake for awhile but he was always a simp for Daisy.

I only started dating Zoey because I had no chance with him, and also my Father wanted me to get  girlfriend at the time.

For a second I froze, Jake saw me, how vulnerable I was, a visible tear that streamed down my face. I pushed open the exit doors, a loud screech and the shutting of the door could possibly be heard throughout the entire building. I ran, wiping my face with the sleeves of my shirt.

How could I have been so foolish, I shouldn't have come. The final exit was in view and I heard a familiar voice behind me, far behind me, shout "Drew!" It was Jake. My immediate impulse led me to pushing open the doors and sprinting towards my house.

I walked up the steps, my sight in a blur as I gathered myself, taking deep breaths to calm down. After a few minutes I felt well enough. I fished into my pocket and took out my pair of house keys. As I entered and turned the lock behind me and I took off the black dress shoes from earlier.

Next to my old sneakers was a pair of unfamiliar shoes, until I looked closer. I turned slowly as a voice called..."Andrew!"

The man came at me and slammed me against the door, beating the crap out of me. "Do you know, what it's like, to get a call from the school... telling me my son has been skipping!?" His punches got faster and stronger, spit splattered on my face from his close yelling.

I held my arms up to block his hits but eventually my knees buckled and I covered my head while my Father kicked and screamed at me for being ungrateful and calling me slurs. It had been bad before but this was getting a little out of hand.

He kept going and going, my vision  started to collect black blobs. The man kicked my stomach, I coughed up blood. He stepped on my arm and I heard a crack. He sent a kick up to my face and I was certain he had broken my nose. Blood rolling down connecting my nose and upper lip, the metal taste on my tongue. 

Tears exited my eyes from the immense pain, once my Father noticed this he picked up the entire side table and smashed it over my body, multiple more cracks could be heard. My head throbbed from the sudden impact. 

My head spun and spun as my Father continued to hit me until black clouds took up the entirety of my vision and my body went limp. 

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Authors note: im gonna do some shorter chapters since its easier and uh i have literally no motivation anymore unless im bouta put smut in it WHICH IM NOT (yet) uhhhh i think ill post a couple new chapters this weekend bc i feel bad so expect atleast 1 or 2 more chapters!!!