Joey's POV:
"M-Meghan I'm scared." I quietly said. My mom could hit me or Meghan! Or worse, commit suicide! She's tried before.
"It's ok Joey, I promise nothing bad will happen to you." Meghan gently placed the hand that wasn't driving onto my shoulder. I smiled at her, and she put her hand back on the wheel. We drove for about 5 hours. Then I saw the terrifying house where I'd been hit before. I shrank down into my seat. Meghan saw and kissed my cheek, trying to comfort me. I immediately felt better. I like Meghan, like a lot. She's so pretty, kind, and..."Joey, do you wanna come out?" Her voice rang into my thoughts. I nodded and stepped out of the car. We walked up to the door and I lifted my hand to knock. I was scared. Warmth spread through my other hand as Meghan held it. I knocked, somehow she was able to give me strength. The door swung open.
"Joey, Meghan." Debbie said "Why are you here?" My mom was drunk, it was obvious. I don't want to answer but I do.
"You need help mom." I said. Meghan hadn't released my hand, I liked it. My mom was staring at our joined hands, then at me, then at Meghan. I shook my head, knowing what she was thinking.
"I-I don't need help Josephhh" She slurred my name "I'm fine" No she wasn't.
"Mrs. O'Connor please let Joey help you" Meghan joined in "We just want you to be happy" I nodded in agreement.
"No, now get out before I get violent" Mom replied . We just stood there. She swung towards my face, but I never felt the contact. Meghan had jumped in front of me and my moms hand struck her instead.
"Meghan!" I cried as she fell to the floor. She quickly stood up and cowered behind me. I grabbed her hand and led her out the door. "Mom, I will never speak to you again." I yelled at Debbie. I saw the red mark on Meghan's cheek and felt nothing but hatred towards my mom. We drove back to my place and I carried Meghan in.
"Joey, I can walk you know." Meghan giggled. I sighed and placed her onto my couch.
"I know but I feel bad" I admitted "You should have let her hit me." She places her hand on my cheek and wiped away my tears.
"No, I promised you that you wouldn't get hurt." She simply stated. I smiled at her and did something I never would have done if it wasn't Meghan. I kissed her. She was surprised, I think, but she started kissing me back. "I like you Joey." Meghan whispered into the kiss.
"You know what, Meghansan, I like you too"
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*ON HOLD* Anna Sun
RomanceJoey has had a crush on Meghan for a long time now, but she was with a guy. Joey knew that he couldn't have her so he pretended to be gay. What happens next?
