Secrets | 5SOS

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Meet us by the park after school tomorrow. Be there or you'll regret it.

i cursed when i saw that text message. I was not ready to face Clarissa and Jake, but i knew the consequences if i didn't. Calum couldn't find out about my scarred wrists, not yet.

"Hey Cal, I'll be home a bit late from school tomorrow. I'm hanging out with some friends at the park after school."

"Okay, Luke, Ashton and I are home from work tomorrow. Text us if you need a ride!"

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The next morning.

School just seemed to drag on and on. I had all my least favorite classes annnnddd i found out i had failed my math test. Calum was surely gonna kill me.

As the bell for hometime rang, i sighed and headed towards the park, dreading what was about to come.

I sat on one of the swings, lightly swinging as i waited for Clarissa and Jake, hoping they had forgotten.

I spoke too soon, for a hand clasped over my mouth and dragged me into the abandoned shed that sat nearby. Why did a park even need an abandoned shed?

⚠️SA WARNING!!!!⚠️

"I'm gonna have my way with you today.", Jake spoke as Clarissa tied me up.

I closed my eyes, fearing the worst to come. Clarissa brought out her phone as she started recording, Jake placing a piece of tape on my mouth.

He started kissing me again, ripping off my shirt from my body, as he grabbed my chest. Squeezing hard. Tears rolled down my cheeks, my cries muffled by the piece of tape.

His hand reached down to my shorts, and i panicked trying to fight him off as best as i could, but i clearly failed since i was tied up.

"You shouldn't have done that!!" Jake spoke angrily as he took off his pants, along with mine.

I was a virgin, i was only 16.
It hurt so bad

SCENE ENDED!!

They untied me and took the piece of tape off my mouth. Leaving me lying in the shed. I felt so dirty and disgusting. Scrambling around i put on my pants and hoodie, glad that atleast he didnt rip up my hoodie.

I slowly limped home, i could already feel myself starting to bleed. I didn't know how i was going to face everyone at school tomorrow.

Opening the front door, i silently walked up the stairs to my room where i quickly showered and changed my clothes. I rubbed my skin raw trying to get the feeling of him off of me but i just couldn't, i still could feel him on me.

"Bella, come downstairs please! It's time for dinner." I heard Calum call me.

I couldn't eat, but i didn't want him to worry so i headed downstairs trying to think of a good enough excuse.

"I'm not really hungry. I ate with my friends, but I'll sit with you guys." I spoke as i limped into the living room where the guys sat, unpacking boxes of chinese takeout.

"Honey, why are you limping? Are you hurt? What happened?" Ashton walked over to me, guiding me to sit down. His concern was evident in his eyes as he carefully helped me to the couch.

"I'm fine, Ash, I just fell," I lied, hoping he would drop the topic. I lowered myself onto the couch next to Calum, seeking the security his presence always brought me.

Calum immediately noticed my discomfort. "Bella, you don’t look fine. What’s going on?"

I forced a smile, trying to act normal. "It’s nothing, really. Just a little stumble."

But Calum wasn’t convinced. His eyes narrowed as he scanned me more closely. "Take off your hoodie, Bella. It’s warm in here."

How did he even notice?
I was only sweating a tiny bit.

My heart raced. "I’m fine, really. Just leave it."

"Isabella," Calum said, his voice firm but gentle, "take off the hoodie."

With shaking hands, I slowly unzipped my hoodie. As it slipped off my shoulders, I saw Calum’s expression change from concern to fury. His eyes locked onto the marks on my neck—bruises and scratches that I couldn’t hide.

"What the hell is this?" Calum's voice was low, controlled, but I could hear the anger simmering beneath.

I looked down, unable to meet his gaze. "It’s nothing. Just some messing around."

"Messing around?" Ashton echoed, disbelief in his voice. "Bella, this looks serious. Who was this with? Was it consentual?"

I stayed silent, tears welling up in my eyes. I had hoped to avoid this confrontation, but there was no hiding it now.

Calum stood up abruptly, his fists clenched at his sides. "Bella, you need to tell us the truth. Who were you with?"

I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. The fear and pain were too overwhelming. I couldn’t tell them what really happened.

Calum’s anger flared as he misinterpreted my silence. "So, you were out with some guy, huh? And you lied about going to the park with your friends? I can’t believe this, Bella."

"Calum, no—" I tried to explain, but my voice cracked, and the words got stuck in my throat.

"You're grounded," Calum said, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and disappointment. "No phone, no going out. And I don’t want to hear any excuses."

My heart sank. This was exactly what I had feared. Without another word, Calum stormed out of the room to cool down.

I couldn’t hold back the tears any longer. I turned and bolted up the stairs, running to my room and slamming the door behind me. I collapsed on the floor, breaking down.
I felt so alone.