Breaking Free

Disappointment

Tim's POV
I'm started to get really worried about lucy. she's lost a little of wait, too much. it's starting to look a little unhealthy. i noticed bruises all over her body, some look fresher than the ones at the hospital. their was a scar in her leg that i've never seen before, it doesn't look too old but she's never mentioned hurting her leg before. she still hasn't answered my texts so i started to drive towards her apartment.

Lucy's POV
i haven't brushed my hair in three days, im too tired to do anything. i managed to get up and put in some grey sweatpants and a black long sleeved top. i felt the top clung to my skin. i usually hate when i can feel my clothes but this is comforting. i put my knotted hair in a messy bun, brushed my teeth, and made a pot of coffee. i took a weight loss pill with my cup of coffee along with my other medications. i placed all the medicine and weight loss pills back in the bathroom cabinet. i laid down in my bed and just stared at the ceiling. aching, i got up again and grabbed an ice pack. i placed one on my stomach and then grabbed another. i placed it on the back of my neck when i laid back down in my bed.

Tim's POV
I arrived at the apartment building and debated whether i should go in or not. i turned the key to the shop and turned it off. i headed inside the building and knocked on her apartments door. no response. i knocked again. i heard something fall inside.
Tim: Lucy??
I heard the lock unlock and there was lucy standing infront of me. she blocked my view of the inside of the apartment with her frail body.
Tim: hey, just checking up on you
Lucy: uh, yeah, come in
Tim: thank you
i did a quick scan of the apartment and everything looked normal. i saw an empty mug in the floor, tipped over. that probably made the noise.
Lucy: sorry, i'm clumsy
she said as she noticed i was staring and the mug. she picked it up and walked to the kitchen placing it in the sink.
Tim: so how are you feeling?
Lucy: fine
Tim: on a scale of 1-10 how sore?
Lucy: a 4

Lucy's POV
that was a lie. it was more like an 11.
Tim: not too bad, take some ibuprofen, it'll help with the pain and swelling
Lucy: ok want a cup of coffee?
Tim: sure
i handed him the mug
Lucy: we can sit if you want
Tim: thanks sounds great
we sat down next to each other on the couch
Tim: are you okay?
Lucy: i'm fine
Tim: not just physically, Luce, mentally too
Lucy: i said i was fine
Tim: okay i believe you, but if you ever aren't, please talk to me
Lucy: i will
Tim: okay, i should get going now, after all, i am doing a welfare check on you
Lucy: are you sure you can't stay a little longer?

Tim's POV
she said while grabbing my arm. her fingers were cold and soft against the skin of my arm. her touch sent a small shiver down my arm, i looked her in the eyes and she seemed vulnerable and scared. this is the first time she hasn't been so dry with me the past few days. I'm obviously happy to stay with her
Tim: i guess i could stay a little longer
i said sitting back down in my spot. when she grabbed my arm, she moved closer to my spot. now that we sat back down, we were sitting shoulder to shoulder. she grabbed a blanket and placed it over herself. she leaned more into my shoulder as we watched some tv.
Tim: you okay luce?
Lucy: i'm fine
Tim: okay
she snuggled more into my shoulder
Lucy: how's you and rachel
Tim: um, we're good
Lucy: you sure?
she said with genuine concern
Tim: can i be honest?
Lucy: of course
she said still laying on my shoulder
Tim: we broke up
Lucy: what?? when?! why?? how??
Tim: okay, first of all one at a time
i said lowering her head back into my shoulder gently.
Lucy: okay okay
Tim: well basically she was a jerk to you, she was jealous for no reason, and i just don't see myself with someone like that?
Lucy: who was she jealous of? if you don't mind me asking
Tim: well um, you i guess
Lucy: me?? what because your a boy and im a girl??
Tim: a very handsome boy
Lucy: oh gag
Tim: hey well, what's in the past is in the past
Lucy: nice motto
Tim: thanks, now let's just watch some tv
Lucy: works for me
she fully relaxed herself up against my side. she had a crime show on. after around 30 minutes i turned down to see her eyes shut. she had fallen asleep snuggled into my side.