Tables Turned || 5sos

Chapter 5

Tuesday

Avery's POV

"Bye Dad! I'm leaving for school!" i said while kissing him on the cheek. He gave me a quick hug before i headed out the door. I met Michael and Cally at the intersection like every morning to walk to school. I actually wasn't feeling well when i got up this morning, so i took an Advil and topped it with a banana and some orange juice. Cally, being the best friend she is, always knows when i'm upset or something is bothering me. As if planned, i get a text from... Cally.

Cals- okay tell me everything i need to know, to help you through whatever it is that's making you all gloomy.

Me- meet me in the library before 1st period. xx

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When we get to school there is a purple sticky note stuck to the inside of my locker. I didn't bother to read it, seeing as i have to go meet my best friend. I slammed my locker, not caring how loud it was and began my way to our library. I kept my head down to avoid seeing the ugly stares i get from the popular kids and or anybody who is better than me, which is pretty much everyone in the entire school. Even the teachers treat me like shit. This one time i was walking into class and the first thing that happen was...

"Get the fuck out of the way!" someone said, pulling me out of my memories and knocking all my stuff to the ground. I look up with anger in my eyes to see Calum. "Calum what the hell do you want?" i huffed while reaching down to pick up my books. "So i heard you and my boy Lucas have been getting pretty cozy?" he scoffed shoving me into the janitors closet. "Let me show you what happens when Luke steals the girl I've had my eyes on." he said aggressively, taking off his shirt. He turned around and locked the door, ensuring i cant escape. "wait you like me?" i asked in confusion. "Yeah, i have for awhile and then Luke noticed you." he said while connecting our lips. I almost threw up at how gross he was being. I tried to push him off but he was too strong. He kept discarding clothes along with my shirt and pants. I was left in my tank top and thong. I felt a tear slip down my cheek, "I'm not gonna hurt you baby girl." he said softly but i knew he shouldn't be trusted. "Damn right you aren't!" i heard a voice yell and Calum was ripped away from my body and the tears fell even harder. I couldn't believe it. I, Avery Brooks, was almost raped by one of my bullies. Through my tears, i saw a blurry Michael shoving Calum into the hallway with nothing but his underwear. I felt two arms wrap around me and a face cuddled into my neck. "I'm not letting you walk the halls alone anymore." he said pulling away and kissing my head. "I love you Aves." he smiled. "It's not the same way i love you." i said barely audible. "what?" he stared holes into my eyes. "I said, you don't love me the way that i love you." he looked confused. "I don't love you like a sister. I don't love you like a friend. I love you like i want to be your boyfriend." I nearly fainted at his words. "So, Avery Danae Brooks, will you be my princess?" Michael asked smiling like an idiot. "Yes." i hugged him so tight i thought he would burst. "But um... lets get some clothes on you."

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After i got dressed, Michael and i walked out, hand in hand earning many stares from people. I made my way towards the library but soon realized that i was going to talk to Cals, about Mikey, meaning that he shouldn't be there. I saw an old friend of Michael's and decided to try and pawn Mikey off to him. "Hey James!" I smiled widely as James pulled Michael into a bro hug. They got into a deep conversation about soccer, and i took my opportunity to escape. I ran up the stairs to the main library and saw my best friend at a small table in the corner. She ran up to me, "oh my God, what happened?" I told her everything from this morning to, almost getting raped, to now. "Whoa." was all that she said. I nodded and she pulled me into a loving hug. "Oh by the way, I'm dating Michael." she threw her hands in the air and started dancing around, singing, "I knew it was gonna happen, yas."

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After School

Mikey and I walked Cally home and then went to my house. I stuck my key into the door and unlocked it, smiling at Michael when he kissed my forehead. I set all my stuff down and went to the kitchen to get my bae, aka, FOOD. I pulled out two Mountain Dews, leftover pizza, and a bag pf chips. I flopped on the couch and turned on the t.v. "Wanna know the best part about dating you?" Michael asked as he pulled me to his chest. "what?" i hummed. "I don't have to hide my feelings for you." I felt him smile against my neck. I turned around so that i was laying half ontop of him and half on the couch. "Kiss me." i blurted out. "Don't have to tell me twice." he whispered before placing his lips on mine. Our lips moved in sync and this was becoming a heavy make out sesh. Knock Knock. Great someone's at the door. I hopped up and ran to the door. I swung the door open and mentally cursed myself for forgetting. Luke, Michael, and I had to work on our History project. "I suppose you don't have your book again?" i asked and Luke smirked. "well you can have mine and i'll share with ol' mike." i sassed and laughed and Luke's jaw practically hit the floor.

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Studying/project making was over and Luke left about 30 minutes ago. Now it was just me and Michael until my dad got home at 12. Of course i would make Mikey leave an hour prior to that just so my dad didn't get any ideas of what we were doing. Which all we were doing was cuddling and watching movies. It was 8 o' clock now and Michael was fast asleep next to me, on the couch. I felt my phone buzz and looked down to see a text from Luke.

Luke- I thought you weren't dating Michael, but everyone at school said you guys are.

Me- Michael asked me out after he saved me from when your best friend, Calum, tried to rape me in the fucking janitors closet.

Luke- CALUM DID WHAT?!?

Me- you heard me right. He said you "stole" me, from him

Luke- I'm gonna kill that skinny ass bastard.

I got scared because i didn't want anyone getting hurt because of me. And Luke sure as hell wasn't gonna kill anyone. I started breathing heavy and panicking, which in fact made Michael wake up. He shot up and flung his arms, in which one smacked my thigh. I winced in pain because he had just hit my freshly sliced skin.

No, Michael does not know that i cut. I've only told one person, she is the one i trust the most with any and every secret, Cally. She's know since last year, Freshman year, but I've been cutting since 8th grade. I've also tried to take my life, but only once. This happened the summer before freshman year. Bullying got so bad at school and i had no friends. I went home one day and drank bleach, i felt so bad that i thought i was sure to die. Cally found me and rushed me to the E.R and they immediately pumped my stomach clean from that horrible liquid. I was sad, because i DID want to die, but also happy that i didn't.

"Babe, what's wrong? Why are you panicking? I didn't mean to hurt you, by accidentally hitting you." Michael also panicked but in a much more calm way. He handed me a glass of water and kept telling me to breathe. I calmed down and told Michael about Luke but he just told me not to worry about it, and then he asked me a question... "Why did it hurt you so much when my hand hit your leg?" I bowed my head in shame. "Avery... you don't, do you?" I had a big lump in my throat from trying not to cry, making it hard to talk. I just nodded my head and let the tears fall. "I'm sorry, Michael. I really am." I said looking into his, also, tear filled eyes. "Promise me..." He said sternly. "Michael, i can't make promises that i can't keep." He got up and walked to my bathroom, grabbing my blades. He came back to the living room and hauled me upstairs. He dropped every blade in the toilet, one by one, counting each time.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Flushed. They were gone, completely.

I fell to the floor crying, with my back against the wall. "Baby, it's for the best." he cried beside me. I leaned my head on his shoulder and asked, "Will it all be okay now?" He stroked my thighs, "I hope so."