With You

Moving On

MIKE POV

It's been a few days since that happened. I've been crying ever since. Matt says that I shouldn't let my father's words bring me down but I can't help it. Those words hurt me. They changed me. Now there's nothing I can do about it.

Matt brought me breakfast to bed today to surprise me. I'm really glad he's by my side. I don't know what I would've done without him.

To make things worse, as soon as I finish collage, I'm on my own, financially. Which means, I'm gonna have to get a job ASAP. Although, I've still got like two years left, so it's not bothering me too much.

Even though I tell Matt I feel better, I don't. However, Matt is slowly teaching me to be stronger and to move on.

EMILY POV

I walk into our bedroom to see Jess in her bra and underwear, checking out her scars. Her eyes were watery and her body was shaking. She began breaking down.

Immediately, I run to her aid. Every often, Jess gets these panic attacks. She's still traumatised from what happened to her up on the mountain. The only thing I can do for her right now, is to be there and provide support.

Jessica started calmimg down after a minute.
"Do you think these scars are ugly? I think so." Jess whispered.
"Of course not. Every scar on you makes you, you."
"Yeah, I feel like a big slut. I only got these scars because I was just fucking around!" Jess cried.
"It's not your fault Jess. Don't blame yourself. Do you want to know what I think of you when I see your scars?" I ask.
"What?"
"I see a survivor. A strong, beautiful young warrior, who survived the depths of hell and could walk out with only a few scars."
A small smile lights up Jess' face as she hugs me.

I don't want to see Jess think of herself like that again. I'm just looking out for my girl.

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