Painfully yours

Destruction.

Arya's P.O.V.
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Flashes of camera. Xavier's parents, Ariana, Katerina, and all of our schoolmates were present. The camera flashes and the whispers filled the room as everyone witnessed me slapping Xavier. The weight of the situation hit me hard as I hurriedly walked out of the hotel, tears threatening to spill from my eyes. Thankfully, my car was already waiting by the porch, and without wasting a moment, I sprinted towards it, calling for Elliot to start the car. My breathing became rapid as panic consumed me. Elliot was startled but he drove me in silence.

Inside the car, I frantically searched for water bottles, desperately needing something to calm my nerves. I gulped down the water in haste, but the rising panic showed no signs of subsiding. I didn't know where I would be safe, so I asked Elliot to take me to the school. As we arrived, I quickly ran towards the school gates, only to find them closed. I pleaded with the guards as they barred me from entering at this hour.

"Please , I- I have my books in there and I have a test! Please let me in!" I folded my hands to show my urgency.

"You can ask your professors to email it you kid." He snarled bored of my excuse.

"Please! I request you! I need them! My notes and everything."  My lips quivered as if my life depended on those books.

They sighed and they made a call to seek permission for my entry. I stood by the large door, leaning against it, trying to gather my thoughts, but all I could see were flashes of the event and Xavier's face.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally allowed me inside. I sprinted towards my art room, desperate for a moment with myself, the sound of my heels clicking echoing through the dark and empty corridors. As I entered the room, the floodgates of emotions burst open, and I couldn't hold back my tears any longer. I crawled under the huge work table, seeking solace in my solitude. The room seemed to absorb my sobs, and it felt as if there was nothing in this world except for my cries. I cried like a baby, questioning why I had slapped Xavier. I knew it was a mistake on my part, and now I feared that the restraining order would be of no use because I knew him. I knew he would come for me, and that terrified me.

For an entire hour, I cried and trembled, my hands and knees shaking with worry for my own safety. The weight of the situation engulfed me, leaving me feeling vulnerable and scared.

I continued to cry under the table, my sobs reverberating through the empty art room. Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching, growing louder and clearer as they echoed through the dark corridor. My anxiety intensified as the footsteps drew closer, and in that moment, I knew exactly who it was. It was Xavier.

I couldn't focus on anything except for the sound of my own heart pounding in my chest. I desperately tried to quiet my sobs and control my breathing, hoping he wouldn't find me. The sound of the door lock being turned confirmed his entry into the art room. Trembling with fear, I hugged my knees and stared at the wall in front of me, wishing it would open up and provide an escape.

My terror grew as Xavier's footsteps drew nearer. I realized that he knew exactly where I was, as he didn't venture in any other direction in the huge art room. He stood behind the table, his presence looming over me. It's fine Arya. Even if he does something, it'll be recorded on the school camera.

"You have five seconds to come out" His voice ever threatening and it shook me in terror.

I sobbed and sniffed louder unable to contain my fear.

"Come out or that's another punishment on cue". My heart beat even faster if that was even possible. My anxiety was through the roof.

"I don't want to come out. Please?" I ducked my head in my knees.