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--- You took a deep breath, leaning on the car window as you watched cars and buildings pass by.

It was your mother's birthday and your step dad decided to surprise her with a new home in a different town, and that's exactly where you all are going.

You looked over at your mom who was sitting at the passenger seat, she was laughing with him as they both listened to old love songs in the radio. She was so happy.. you couldn't help but smile.

Your then attentions shifted into your sister, she was playing something on her phone. "What are you playing?" You asked, grinning at her. She just glanced at you for a second before answering. "None of your business?"

You let out a quiet 'oh' before your eyes flickered back at the landscape before you. The lively city and the various buildings were replaced by tall trees.

You watched through the glass, feeling an unfamiliar sensation rising up in your chest. Why did you feel so intimidated by just watching those trees? It seemed like they were all watching you.. standing tall, looking down at you.

You let out a small gasp when you saw a figure, it wasn't just any figure of a tree-- it seemed like it was a shadow, a shadow of a tall person-- according to what you believe. You frowned, squinting your eyes, trying to process the sight infront of you, but it was soon replaced with a disappointed look when the car already passed through that sight.

You closed your eyes, leaning back at your seat. Maybe it's just something, maybe it was a strand of your hair that accidentally appeared in your sight or just a shadow of a very tall tree and maybe your mind is just playing tricks.

Minutes and hours have passed, you finally reached your destination. You went out of the car. You looked around in awe.

Before you stands a two story family house, color peach and around it was a huge fence. Your mother wrapped an arm around your shoulder, "this is so exciting! A new chapter of our lives." She exclaimed with a cheerful smile.
"It's nice." You spoke, grinning at her.

"Oh wait, i gotta help your father with something." Your mother hurriedly and went your father's side, helping him pick up a huge luggage. You watched as the entered the house with your sister. She was still playing something on her phone.

You raised your hands up in the air and streched it, you took a step about to follow them but suddenly a concerning noise catched your attention.

You looked at where the noise was coming from, revealing two young boys picking on someone. They were laughing and kicking him.

You looked back at your family and again at the scene before you decided to take some action. You gotta admit-- the two male looked intimidating, with their evil laughters and those mischievous smile, like a villain. But your attention was focused on the boy, who was laying hopelessly in the ground. You were determined to help him.

"Hey!" You shouted, catching their attention. They looked at you with a frown that soon turned into an amused look. You stopped on your tracks, infront of them. "Hey girly, what ya doing here?" The blonde male asked, approaching you. He then grabbed some of your locks, twirling it around his fingers. You slapped his hand away-- making him glare at you.

" Leave him alone!" Your snapped, pushing the black haired male. That one looked a little chubby and he was taller than the blonde male and it looked like he was more capable of hurting you. The guy you pushed stumbled a little feet away. He groaned then grabbed you by the collar of your shirt.

"You little bitch, i bet you're a newbie here, huh. Is that you're little house over there? Only if you knew that you're messing with the wrong person slut. If you give me that attitude again.. then that little house of yours will be burned into the ground." He whispered in your ear. "With that little family of yours." He added.

You shuddered in disgust when you felt his hot breath hitting your skin. He smelled like cheetos and a bunch of junk foods in a bad way.

"Fuck you.." you whispered back before you hit him in the groan with your knee. The male grunted in pain while he held his genital area.

You snickered before you look at his blonde friend who was already landing a punch in your face, not giving you enough time to react.

You were sent flying on the ground beside the bullied male who was just watching the whole scene play by.
You held your cheek, glaring up at them. "Have fun with ticci Toby boy here, bitch." They said before they left you alone with this so called 'ticci Toby boy'.

You let out a sigh, standing up.
You offered a hand to the male which he accepted, you patted his shoulders as if you're brushing an invisible dirt away. "You okay?" You asked. He nodded, looking down and averting eye contact. You tilted your head in confusion, all the time he was having these body jerks and letting out a weird noise which you found questioning but interesting.

"If you say so." You shrugged, before you turned your back against him, walking away.

When you finally entered the house, you were greeted by your mother abd father. Looking at you worrily, "(Y/N), what happened? Why is your cheek bruised?!" Your father asked, gently toucking your cheek.

"It's nothing, something just happened-- nothing serious." You replied, wincing in pain from your father's touch. "Nothing?! Who did this?" Your mother gripped your wrist tightly. "It's nothing mom, you're hurting me." Upon realization, your mother released your wrist. She then guided you in the sofa.

"(Y/N), i swear if i catch that punk." Your mother seethed, sitting beside you. "It's fine mom, atleast i was able to help someone." "Yes! You helped someone but look at yourself!" She scolded, staring intensely at your bruise.

Hours have passed and your mom continued to scold you and ask you about this person who punched you but you kept saying that you didn't know them, she would just end up sighing loudly and will be muttering random curses about this person.