Trust Me (a Percico Fanfic; Sequel to Letters to Nico)

Chapter 16

PERCY'S POV ((THIS IS A FLASHBACK SO FIRST PERSON POV))

I walked into school, the cold December wind biting my frail skin. I flinched as I looked around. I knew that they'd be there, waiting.

6th grade. Quentin Elementary. This school would be the last school I went to before I started getting kicked out at school after school.

Then I spotted them. I cringed, looking for a way to escape. My search came up empty. The kids snickered and walked toward me. I looked desperately at the people around me but they just looked down or gave me sympathetic smiles.

Nobody helped. Nobody ever did.

"Hey, Jacksass, lets take this outside, shall we?" Dexter, the biggest one, said to me with a malicious grin. I shivered, knowing I had to do what they said. So, with tears in my eyes, I followed.

"What's the point of all this?" I sobbed, my voice tight with fear. Dexter, Pete, Simon, and Fiona all laughed. That's right, there was a girl among them. Dexter's girlfriend.

"You're gay, faggot. You don't deserve to live. Gay people are horrible and need to be wiped off this earth. That's what my dad said to me, anyways," Pete sneered and shoved me. I stumbled back, not falling. Dexter, Pete, and Fiona all surrounded me. Simon, the more skittish of the three, stayed back.

"Simon, get over here and help us!" Dexter yelled at him. Simon met his gaze bravely.

"No," Simon snarled quietly. Dexter's eyes widened.

"WHAT!?" he screeched angrily. He completely forgot about me. I tried to scramble to safety, but Fiona held me down.

"We aren't done with you yet," she hissed in my ear. I swallowed nervously.

Dexter grabbed Simon by the hem of his shirt and beat him. Simon let out strangled cries as he was beaten. Soon, Dexter stepped back.

"Okay, now it's his turn!" Dexter crowed, standing over me. I felt myself shrink inwardly. I shut my eyes as he dealt blow after blow. My bruises from the day before cried out with pain as the were punched again and again. I curled up into a ball letting their punches hit me over and over again. They were always so merciless.

Then, the bell rang. The gang ran off, leaving me and Simon curled up. Simon crawled over to me and shakily got to his feet.

"Oh God... Is this how it feels everyday?" Simon said, wincing as he stood. I glanced up at him.

"Why'd you do it?" I snap. "Now they're just going to come after you." Simon shrugged.

"I couldn't stand them beating you every day. You don't deserve it. Sure, you like guys, but there's nothing wrong with that. It's your life," Simon explained. He held out his hand. Nervously, I took it and he hauled me to my feet.

"Let's get cleaned up," Simon said. I leaned on him for support as we limped to the bathroom.

For the next few weeks Simon and I got closer. We had sleepovers and hung out at every given opportunity. I even started having a crush on him.

One day, we were sitting on his bed. He was smiling and laughing that cute little laugh. He turned to me and gazed into my eyes. I gazed into his and leaned in. I kissed him gently then pulled away. His eyes widened with shock.

"I-I'm sorry!" I squeaked.

"FREAK!" he screeched. "YOU LITTLE SLUT G-GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!" I whimpered and jumped off his bed and grabbed my backpack. My mom was supposed to pick me up, but instead I walked the 10 mile journey home. The whole time, my heart ached.

That's when the voices started.

"Freak..."

"Kill yourself.. You never mattered anyways.."

"Slut."

"You don't deserve to live."

That night was my first attempt at suicide. After that, I switched schools for the first time. From then on, I plastered a fake smile on my face and never told anyone I was bi. I kept getting bullied worse and worse throughout the years. It was like this for years.

Until I met Nico.

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Okay sorry it was so short! I didn't have much time to write but you guys deserved an update so here you go! Expect another update soon.

***OKAY QUESTON TIME: SOLANGELO OR PERCICO?*** ((I really need to know so tell meh!))

Until next time,

-Callie