People Aren't What They Seem

THREE

*Grace's Pov*

I sigh as I climb out of my car. I was too lazy to walk today and I also had a massive headache and didn't want to be here but I promised Cameron I would sit with him during our breaks so nothing bad would happen.

I make my way over to Ethan, Grayson and Caitlyn with a frown on my lips.

"What's up?" Ethan asks as he gives me a hug.

"I woke up with the biggest headache" I groan as I hug the others.

"Go home then, school hasn't started so it won't matter" Caitlyn says.

"No, I promised Cameron is sit with him during our breaks today because I don't want him getting hurt again" I explain leaning against the wall.

"Oh" Grayson says.

I roll my eyes as I look at the school doors.

"Oh shit" I say as I see Shawn making his way over to us.

"I'm going to go look for Cameron guys, I'll see you later" I say before I walk off in the opposite direction.

I make my way through the double doors and begin looking around for the familiar face that belongs to Cameron.

"Hey Cam" I smile as I finally find him.

"Cam?" I ask as I tap his shoulder lightly.

"What?" He shouts as he turns around making me flinch.

I gasp at the sight of him. More cuts and bruises on his face, dry blood on his knuckles as well as cut on his hand.

"Cameron, what happened to you?" I ask looking at all his new wounds.

"It doesn't matter" he says through gritted teeth.

"You know what Cam, we are going home, I'm cleaning you up and your telling me what happened" I say as I grab his hand.

He follows behind me slowly obviously not liking one bit of this.

I push open the big double doors and walk towards the parking lot.

"Gracie" I hear someone shout but I ignore it.

I continue leading Cam to my car and once I finally reach it I open the door for Cam after taking his backpack. I then place our bags in the trunk and close it before making our way to the drivers side.

I start my car and make the short drive to my house.

"Cameron" I sigh as I turn my car off once we have reached my house.

"It's fine" he mumbles before he gets out of my car.

I get out and grab mine and Cams backpacks before heading to the front door. I un lock it and walk in leading Cam to the bathroom like yesterday.

After cleaning his cuts we make our way into my room. I sit on my bed as does Cam.

I turn on my tv, and play whatever movie happened to be in the dvd player which was The Maze Runner.

"I'm getting abused" I hear Cam whisper.

"Wait what?" I ask paying full attention to him now.

"I'm getting abused by my step dad" he whispers.

"Cam" I whisper sympathy lacing my voice.

"Who's hurting you at school?" I ask.

"Um, uh, Shawn and his friends" he rushes.

I shake my head. Why didn't I talk to Cam sooner.

"I'm going to help you" I say as I look at him.

"No please, I deserve this, I'm useless no one needs me, I'm going to end up dead one day and everyone will be better off" Cam says as he shakes his head.

"Cameron no, you don't deserve this, what am I saying? No one deserves this I'm helping you Cam, I'm going to help you become a stronger person that I know is some where in there" I say as I give him a hug.

After a few seconds he hugs back and that's when I hear him let out a sob. My heart shatters at how broken this poor boy is.

"You're staying with me for the week okay? Tell your mom and I'll try and figure something out" I say as I let go of him.

"Thank you" he mumbles.

I smile before standing up to walk towards my door to grab something to drink and a snack for us.

"I'll be back in a minute Cam, I'm just going to make us some hot chocolate and grab some snacks" I say.

"Okay" he smiles weakly as he rests his head on my pillow.

I make my way downstairs and I grab some snacks and make my hot chocolate before I walk back up stairs.

"Sorry I took so long, I-" I stop mid sentence as I see Cameron fast asleep on my bed.

I smile softly before I gently take his shoes off and place them on the floor before pulling a blanket over him. I then close my curtains before sitting down quietly next to him and put my attention back on the movie after starting it from the start again.

I take a sip of my hot chocolate as I focus on the movie. I look down as I feel a hand wrap gently around mine to see Cam now facing me.

I smile softly and continue watching the movie.

*4 hours later*

I smile as I place a new movie in the dvd player. I then sit back on my bed gently trying not to wake Cam.

I'm now watching Monsters Inc. which is my favourite movie from when I was young.

After a few minutes I feel Cam begin to stir in his sleep. I smile as his eyes open and he stretches.

"Good afternoon sleepy head" I giggle.

He smiles and rubs his eyes gently.

"That was the best sleep I have had in forever" He sighs.

"Aw, well get used to having a good sleep because I messaged your mom and she wants you to stay here, she thinks it's for the best" I smile.

"Really?" Cam asks.

"Yeah" I smile.

He smiles and looks down before looking back up.

"I'm scared Grace" he mumbles.

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