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"he did it again"

@troyesivan: con are you awake?

@connorfranta: i am now. what's up?

@troyesivan: he did it again

@connorfranta: can you call me?

@troyesivan: fine.

[incoming call]

[accept or decline]

[accept]

"Troye, please tell me exactly where he hit you and how hard."

"Well my back hurts along with my head and shins. I can't really remember how hard he hit me. It all happened so fast. One minute I was tiptoeing down the stairs in hope of finding food, and the next I'm on the ground being punched and kicked."

"Did you clean up any cuts?"

"No, not yet anyways."

"Troye, I need you to go to the bathroom and grab a towel. Pour hot water onto the towel and gently dab it on any place there is cuts. It can prevent infection and other shit."

"Okay, I will do that."

"Promise Troye?"

"Yes I promise."

"Good because I can't let anything happen to you. But for now this is out of my hands and I can only do so much. I care about you a lot, Troye. More than you think."

"Connor, I care about you too."

"Is your dad still there."

"No, he went down to some local bar to chug a few beers. Or at least that's what he said."

"Okay good. Your safe right now Troye. Where are your siblings?"

"In the basement. They practically live down there. Since my dad is too lazy to walk down there, that is where they hide. Or where I sent them to hide."

"You mean you take the beating for them too?"

"Almost all, yes."

"Troye, I know you care very much about your siblings but sometimes taking care of yourself is more important. The best advice I can give you right now is to stay strong and to call me whenever."

"Thanks Con. It really means a lot."

"But Troye, this is getting out of hand. I'm going to ask you this right now, but I am not going to push you."

"Ok?"

"Troye, next time he hits you please call social services, the police, a fucking neighbor, or anyone to get help. I live on the other side of the world and can't do much from here. But the police can. Once they put him behind bars, you and your siblings are safe. I know you don't want to but I don't know what else to say."

"C-Connor I c-can't do t-that. I will b-be separated f-from t-them."

"I know, Troye I know. But this is for the best. Imagine a world where you don't have to worry about anyone hurting you or your siblings."

"S-sounds nice."

"Exactly. Please Troye."

"F-fine. N-next time he h-hits me I w-will call the p-police."

"I'm proud of you Troye."

"W-why?"

"You are one brave boy, Troye Sivan Mellet."

"Thanks."

"Goodnight Troye."

"Goodnight Con."