Beautiful Mistake

Chapter 21

I sat at my desk scrolling through Tumblr. Everyone was busy today, including Destery. I sighed, bored out of my mind. I closed my laptop and headed for the door. It was nice outside so I decided to take a walk. I stepped outside, getting gooses bumps from the cool breeze. It wasn't summer quiet yet but it was close. I walked along the sidewalk, not sure as to where I was going. I walked through down town, even here, it wasn't so busy. I walked to the skate park and sat on the swings. There were a couple of kids skating but other than that it was sorta peaceful. I sat there swinging a little, back and forth, my mind filled with thoughts. I thought about when me and Haley first met, when me and Kayla met, and how me and Nathan met. We were all so young and how we stayed best friends through all these years was amazing. We had good times and bad times yet we were still here. I thought about my mum and my dad. I felt a single tear roll down my face thinking about my dad, I quickly wiped it away and blocked back the other tears. I thought about my future, cringing at the fact that soon I would be out in the world by myself. Though I wasn't quiet all alone it was still frightening. I had no idea what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be. All I knew is that Destery was going to hopefully be there. I smiled to myself at the thought of Destery. It's crazy because just months before I wouldn't have even worried about having a boyfriend, just finishing school, helping my mum, and getting out of here. He changed everything once I set eyes on him.

I kept swinging back and forth for while until I was interrupted by someone. I went to turn to see who it was when a fist came into contacted with my face. I yelped in pain and fell to the ground, holding my face. I felt a kick to my stomach, making me gasp for air.

"This is what you get for messing with the wrong girl, bitch."

Stephanie.

Another blow to the stomach, tears rolled down my face as the pain continued. I felt helpless, pain taking over me so I couldn't do anything but lay there and get hit. She hit me in the face again, then pulled my hair making me scream in pain. Her face was inches from mine as she snarled, "Hit me again and I swear to God it will be worse next time."

She threw me to the ground, making me hit my head and blacking out.

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I didn't know how long I was blacked out for but when I woke up, I was still in the park and it was dark out. My head was pounding and everywhere else hurt as well. I yelped in pain as I tried to get up, tears falling down my face again. I pulled out my phone and called Kayla.

"Hello?"

"Kayla... can you... pick me up?" I gasped, the pain in my stomach unbearable.

"Bay is everything all right? You sound terrible. Where are you?"

"In the park. Hurry please."

I ended the call, sitting on the bench. I began to cry, holding my stomach and my head. For a dumb girl, she knew how to hit. I saw head lights and slowly got up. I saw Harry run out of the car as I got to my knees, the pain taking over me. He grabbed me before I could hit the ground.

"Holy shit, Bay what happened to you?" He asked, panic filling his voice.

Before I could say anything, I gasped in pain, crying into his shoulder. He helped me to the car. I saw Kayla in shock, hands over her mouth.

"I'm driving. I think we should take her to the hospital to get checked out."

All Kayla could do was nodded, sliding over to the passenger seat.

I didn't know what happened after that, I black out because of the pain.

I woke up a little while after in my bed. I checked my clock, 3:40. I tried to sit up, only to lay back down due to the pain. It wasn't as bad as it was before, but it was very uncomfortable. Something shifted in my room, making me stiffen.

"Honey? Are you awake?"

It was my mum, she was sleeping in the floor.

"Mum what are you doing in here? You almost have me a heart attack." I joked.

She turned on my light, God she looked so tired. She came over to my bed, handing me two pain killers and a glass of water. I swallowed with some difficulty but managed to swallow them down. I looked at my mum and smiled weakly. She tried smiling back the best she could but failing, a single tear falling down her face.

"Bay do you know who did this to you?"

I didn't know what she was talking about as first, then I remembered. Stephanie attacked me in the park, leaving me bruised up and in pain. Thankfully when I fell it didn't do anything other than leave a bump on my head. I didn't want to tell her, it wasn't the fact that I was afraid Stephanie would come after me if I told because she would. It was the fact that I didn't want Destery to know. I didn't know what he would do if he knew, and I certainly didn't want to be in court for any of this. I don't do good under pressure.

I shrugged my shoulders, "I don't know, I didn't see the face." I lied, swallowing the guilt.

My mum sighed, "Okay, well get some rest. Are you sure you're okay?"

I nodded, not wanting her to push the conversation further. She kissed my forehead and turned out the light, going to her own room. I laid back down, falling into a deep sleep, with no dreams.

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Destery's POV.

I got home from visiting my parents only to get hit with terrible news about Bay. I wanted to go see her but she refused to see anyone. She had no idea that I knew for she didn't want me to know. I paced the living room, eager to just jump in the car and drive to her house. I didn't care if she didn't want to see anyone. I wanted to barge into her house and up to her room, but I couldn't.

"Dude if you keep pacing you're going to leave a rut in the floor." Nathan joked.

He hated seeing me like this, knowing he couldn't do anything about it.

"I just want to see her."

"I know bro, but give her time. She's probably embarrassed that she couldn't hold her own. She's stubborn like that."

I nodded. It sorta bothered me that he knew Bay better than I did, but he's known her all her life so I couldn't really complain much. I decided to sit on the couch and turn spongbob on. Haley came into the room and sat down next to me, squeezing my shoulder.

"Don't worry Des she's fine, she just doesn't want you to worry or see her all beat up and bruised."

"I don't care how she looks, she'll still be beautiful to me. I just want to see her."

I hid my face in my hands, trying to blink back tears. I failed at protecting her, and she got beat up. By who? I didn't know, she couldn't remember. I wasn't there for her and I failed her. I began to cry softly into my hands, Haley rubbing my back.

"Des, you didn't fail her, things happen. You can't protect her from everything. You're not Batman." She joked, trying to make me feel better.

I chuckled a little in response. I knew I couldn't protect her from everything but I sure am gonna try. I'd take a bullet for her. I was in love with her, and I'd do anything for her.

For the rest of the night it was quiet. Haley went to work and Nathan went to bed early. I was left on the couch, pondering if I should text Bay or not. I decided I should, so I took my phone out of my pocket and texted her.

*To: Bay- Hey baby, just wondering how you're doing. I miss you.*

She took no time to reply, probably feeling lonely.

*From: Bay- I miss you to! Come see me tomorrow? I'm feeling better and I'm getting really lonely. Pick me up? :)*

*To: Bay- I'd love to come get you! What time?*

*From: Bay- As early as possible? I'm so tired of being here.*

*To: Bay- Okay :) see you at 10 xoxo*

*From: Bay- Haha oh god I've missed you :)*

I smiled and put my phone away. I turned off the TV and went to my room. I laid down on my bed, eager for tomorrow to get here already. I fell asleep in no time, not realizing how tired I really was. I had a smile plastered on my face as I dreamed away.