Before it's too late *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*

Chapter 2

      Once they got to their destination, instantly they hear loud music. "It's about to go down  everyone is here, oh my gosh even Brian!" Brian is a guy Monique is crushing on, and just like the typical teen she is, she's always talking about him and would act all shy when he's around. They got out of the car and started walking towards the front door. A group of boys were sitting on the porch staring, whistling and commenting as they walked in.

There were many people dancing, laughing, talking loudly and although they had alcohol the girls knew better than that. "I'm going to go find Brian." Monique beamed leaving Lanea stranded by herself. She just laughed and said: "Alright girl, go find your man." She didn't mind really, she leaned against the wall watching everyone else, staying to herself. A few minutes later a boy asked her if she wanted to dance, and gladly accepted the offer. He grabs her hand, leading her to the dance floor. His name is Ryan  , he is very handsome, tall, dark skinned, toned, beautiful smile and a great dancer - so was she. They were the center of attention when they danced, she moved swiftly shuffling her feet with ease like Ciara would. To her surprise He kept up with her. After a few dance songs played, the DJ played a slow jam.

"So, do you go to Jamesville high?" Lanea asks him curiously.

"Yeah, I do. I see you around every now and again. Shoot! everyone knows you're the best looking girl out here." He replies with a smirk. Lanea blushes and sucks her teeth. "Boy stop playing." He winks and pulls her close and whispers: "In my eyes you are." She smiles in spite of yourself, and started falling for him instantly. She looks over and see Monique and Brian dancing together nice and close. She had her head on his chest and his hands were on her waist. It was quite obvious that he liked her just as much as she liked him. Lanea smiled at the couple then glanced up at Ryan who was looking into her eyes.

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No......no I don't" she replies shyly.

"oh, okay cool, I'm single too."

Lanea nods and smiles. when the song was over they went to the backyard to sit by the pool to talk and before they knew it, the party was over. They quickly exchanged numbers and said their goodbyes and see you laters.

When she got home it was nearly 2 a.m. in the morning. She didn't really have much of a curfew, her mom trusted her but her dad was a whole other case. She walked in and was shocked to see that her dad was still awake.

"Where in the hell have you been? and dressed like that!?"

"I was out with Monique."

He staggered over to her and instantly she knew he was drunk, he acted kind of funny and slurred his words. She just wanted to go to her room. Suddenly he was just inches away from her face, asking her many questions. She could smell his breath full of liquor, this wasn't a good sign. She answered him quickly and tried to hurry to her room but he grabbed her and slammed her onto the wall.

"You live in my house, you respect my rules!"

"Get away from me! Let me go!" She screamed and pushed him off with all of her might. She ran into her room and slammed the door behind her. "Open the door Lanea!" He yelled, banging on the door. She sat on her bed hoping that he wouldn't burst in. Every time he banged on the door, she closed her eyes wishing that he would stop. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she knew that at this point nothing would change nor get better.

She quickly Packed up some of her belongings and jumped out of the window, luckily her room was down stairs. She ran a few blocks until she reached Monique's house. She banged on the door until Monique finally answered.

"Lanea! what's going on? are you okay? what happened?" Monique asked in concern.

"No!" Lanea hesitated then continued "My dad attacked me! He was drunk....and....and..." She began to cry uncontrollably. Monique hugged her friend and let her in. After Lanea calmed down a bit Monique asked what happened. moments later Sean walked into the living room sluggishly and asked what had happened. She didn't know it but Sean has feelings for Lanea and has had them for a while. He loved everything about her but knowing that something happened to her troubled him. He hated seeing her like this.

Lanea couldn't stop crying and was still in shock. Monique told him what had happened and instantly he was furious. She looked up at him with teary eyes, he pulled her in for a hug he knew she needed, and she knew she wanted it. She cried into his chest, he couldn't do anything but hold her tight, she didn't want to let go. She loved the feeling of being wrapped in his arms she felt secure....better. Everyone calmed down, She was grateful for her friends, she couldn't live without them. She then washed up and fought for some sleep.