Nerd and the beast

Worsened abuse

I've been here for about 2 months. Kid is still a prick. I think him and his girlfriend are having a fight. A couple weeks ago, I had to tutor Kid. So over a couple weeks we've been getting close. My ex had been doing illegal did and threatening to hurt my friends if I tell. I keep quiet. He beats me, drinks, and beats me harder. I shield my brother from his attacks. No one really knows. Hancock found out..I tried to hide my bruises and cuts under wraps and makeup. She popped in one day. She instantly knew. I couldn't be brave enough ans fake a lie. I told her everything. She comforted me and told me how she's been through it too. She encourages me to tell, but I can't. I told her no one's ever believed me when I told.
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I tear up. My hand grip my legs. I feel at a loss for words. "Ebony, you don't have to tell this part" Usopp tries to explain. "I do. It's part of the story". "But it's making you tear up". I nod and wipe my tears. Kid growls at this part. "He can't hurt you anymore". I nod.
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Every day was a fight to survive. I felt weaker. Kid became softer than usual. I felt a growing attraction. I think he deserves better than his girl. He knows she cheats. "So why do you stay"? "None of your damn business". "If it helps, I think you deserve better". "Yeah and who is that person "maybe she might be in front of your eyes and has been". We're leaning in. We get close and or lips clash. I kiss him hard. He backs up. He blushes. "Aww you're blushing". He growls. "So are you". He checks his phone. He stops smiling. "It was a mistake". Those words broke my heart. I genuinely like him.
The next few days, Fred and his friends arlong, blackbeard, and clawhawser were planning something. I don't know what it is. A new guy shows up at my house. He was wearing a funny hat. He was nice. He told me his name was Ace. We talked for hours." "He hurts you doesn't he"? I nod.
For the next few weeks, it gets worse. I could only talk to Ace and Hancock about my home life. I drifted apart from the Strawhats. I felt weaker at practice. I couldn't keep this charade up. After I got home from school, I looked for Austin. I got a call from Hancock. Austin was barely hanging on to life at the hospital. I got there and Hancock and Ace were there. He was going to survive.Fred went too far. I told Ace and Hancock that I would tell the Strawhats what I went through. They supported my decision. The next day, at lunch, I told em.
"So ebony what has been bothering you? You seem, different". I sigh and tear up. "This is hard to say"."c'mon, just tell us". I didn't know Evelyn was standing near. She knew about my home life. She made fake videos to spread lies to everyone. I told them about my abuse and my brother..I thought they'd be comforting. Everyone looked pissed. Nami yelled at me to not make up stories for attention. Zoro and Sanji told me to leave the table. I was shocked and teared up. Luffy the worst of it all. "We don't want to be your friend". They didn't believe me either. As I was walking, I accidentally bumped into kid. "Watch where you're going, liar". "But I didn't lie".."So videos lie". I tear up more. I walk closer to explain, but killer blocks with his knives. I put my head down. I run to Hancock. She looks pissed. I told her and her,sisters what happened.
For the next week, I get thinner. I get stabbed, bruised more. My teachers even think I'm lying. I try to overdose. I failed at that. I felt worthless, alone. Even my job fired me for the lies that were spread by the l others.
Fred told me he's going to be at my school tomorrow. I shrug.
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Kiki and the kids move to me and away from their parents, glaring at them. "Kiki why did you move"? "You hurt mommy, Daddy". He looks down. "It was a long time ago". She sat in my lap and kept glaring at him.