Running

Home Not so Sweet Home.

Once I get home from my anxiety filled day, I go right up to my bedroom. My mother and step-father weren't home thankfully.

The thing about them is that they don't care about me. My step-father is abusive to me and hates me for some reason so I just stay clear of him. My real dad died when I was young and now I'm forced to live in a household full of pain.

After I changed into some athletic clothes I grabbed my iPod and headphones, tucked it into my sports bra, I went outside.

As I started my 5 mile daily run, I thought about my day.

Why did this guy even come over to me? Did he want to make fun of me?

All of a sudden I slammed into something and fell onto my ass.

What the....

I looked up and there was Mr. Aldaine. Well this is akward... "Hjsjdoifjsoijfp" he says grabbing my arms and helping me up.

I rip out my earbuds blasting Breaking Benjamin's "Diary Of Jane". "What?" I say.

He laughs. "I said I'm sorry Ash."

"That's okay I wasn't looking. See you in class..." And then I put my earbuds back in and start back on my run, glancing back once to see him staring at me.

Hmm.. didn't know he lived near me.

Once I get home, I see that my step-father, Rowen is home.

"Hey, bitch get over here." he calls to me.

I sigh going over to him. What he'll be like today, I don't know. Some days he's in a good mood some days not.

"Why don't you kiss your dad when you get home like a good girl?" he says once I get over to him.

I kiss him on the cheek quickly, I don't want him to be mad. Apparently this is not what he wants though as he pulls me to him and kisses me full on the mouth.

So far his abuse has all been emotional and physical. It has never been sexual and I don't want it to come to that.

I wriggle away from him. He slaps my cheek.

"You'll be a good girl and do as I say. Your mothers not home for once." he says. I'm disgusted.

I run upstairs and lock myself in my bedroom.

After about two hours of me pacing and trying to do some homework he comes up to my door.

"Your mom's away for a week. That means I still have time." and then I hear him walk away.

I make sure to put stuff in front of my door that night.