Unbreakable Love

Chapter 7- Like a slap to the face, or punch.

I woke up to the light shining through my window. As I looked at my alarm clock I saw that it was ten o'clock in the morning. I got up and walked downstairs, putting my hair in a ponytail as I walked. I walked into the kitchen only to find my brother sitting at the dining room table, deep in thought. Well the morning was nice while it lasted.

I went to the cabinet grabbing a mug and pouring orange juice in it. I was about to go back upstairs when my brother finally noticed my presence and spoke.

"Sam, where were you last night?", he asked.

"Here.', I said.

"Don't lie to me. Where the hell were you?"

"I was out, okay? Problem?", I asked getting more upset by the second.

"Your curfew is at midnight. I thought we had an agreement.", he said spewing venom with every word.

"Why does it even matter? So, I was a little late, cut me some slack considering its my first offense, officer.", I fought back.

"I was worried that something happened to you.....", he said before I cut him off.

"Yeah sooo worried that you got drunk off your ass and passed out on the couch. So worried that you haven't even noticed my cuts and bruises yet. You know, the ones I got after I was nearly beat and raped! You're just oozing with concern, Justin.", I yelled.

"What's your problem? Is someone on their period?", he asked in a mocking tone.

"You would know! From the looks of it, someone shoved a tampon up your ass this morning!", I yelled. Okay Sam, calm down, count to three and breathe. One.........Two..........Three. Breathe.

"I just want someone to care, because you obviously don't give two fucks about me....... I'm leaving, I'm going to meet someone who actually cares.", I said calmly.

"I'm trying to care Sam! I'm trying to be there for you!", he yelled.

"No you don't! I don't even see you half of the time! When I do you're drunk, beyond belief, and you fuck any girl that is willing! So, do NOT give me that pile of bullshit!!", I began to raise my voice.

"You're not going anywhere. You're staying in this house unless I need you to do something.", he said sternly.

"You cannot dictate what I can and cannot do!", I said, my blood boiling.

"I just did"

"Screw you! You're not dad or mom! When they died, I was supposed to go to Lianne's, but you had to swoop at the last minute and tell them that you could take care of me. If only they knew you got drunk of your ass and fucked any girl in sight every single night. Then what? I bet those nice government checks would stop. You know, the ones you use to pay off the alcohol and prostitutes? The ones that should go to me.", I said.

"Shut the fuck up Sam!", he yelled before his fist made contact with my face. I held my cheek in pain and as soon as my eyes met his, they went from anger to worry.

"Shit", he whispered. I felt the tears brimming in my eyes, but tried to fight them from falling.

"Sam, I didn't....", he said before I cut him off.

"Didn't mean to? Like last time, right? Yeah, I know.", I said flatly.

"Go to hell Justin.", I said looking straight into his eyes, my voice cracking. I ran to my room and when I got there I shut the door and locked it. Immediately falling to my knees. I began crying suddenly feeling so much pain course through my body. Everything suddenly began hurting; my bruises and cuts, throbbing in pain. And then my mind felt like this dark forest that had no end. I felt so lost, I felt like a prisoner in both my head and reality.

"Mom, please help me. Help me get to the light. Please mom, I'm lost", I said my voice cracking. I stared at my ceiling for a while hoping something, anything would happen. But it felt like no use. I wiped my tears and began getting up. I walked to my mirror and saw my reflection. I looked like a mess. My face red and puffy, a bruise developing on my cheek from Justin's punch, bruises along my arms and legs, my lip purple, a cut on my temple, hair frizzy and make-up smudged.

I walked into my bathroom, washed my face, brushed my teeth and my hair, taking it out of the ponytail and letting it hang over my shoulders. I proceeded to my dresser and pulled out some skinny jeans and my nirvana t-shirt. I threw my clothes on very quickly and sat on my bed. I decided to tell Mike that I couldn't go on the date today.

To: Mike

"Hey, sorry, but can't make it to the date. Maybe another time?"

Not even a minute later I received a response.

To: Sam

"Why not? :("

To: Mike

"My brother is on his man period"

To: Sam

"Are you sure you can't? I had a surprise... :("

To: Mike

"What is it?"

Suddenly I heard a small tapping noise. When I turned around i saw Mike standing on my patio with a carnation in his hand. I looked at him in shock for a second, but went to open the door.

"What are you doing here?", I whisper-yelled.

"I came to surprise you.......surprise", he smiled. He pushed a piece of hair behind my ear and placed the carnation in my hair. I smiled, letting everything else melt away.

"Defiantly a surprise, but if my brother finds out, he will be even more pissed and then we are both screwed.", I said giving him a small smile.

"Well then we can't let him find out", he said cheekily.

"Wait, why is he pissed?", he asked concern suddenly flooding through him

"u-um um", I said my voice cracking and my stuttering taking over.

"And what happened to your cheek, that wasn't there last night." He asked quizically. Shit.

"Um n-no reason", I said my voice cracking again. He looked at me for a second.

"Sam.....", he said looking deeply into my eyes. No no no no

"He hit you didn't he?!", he asked suddenly looking enraged. I didn't answer.

"Sam.", he said. His eyes pleading that I tell him.

"Maybe..", I said almost inaudibly, looking at the ground.

"Has he done it before?", he asked concern and anger filling his voice. Shit, I thought he didn't hear me. He pulled my face up towards his. I nodded slightly, but that was enough for him to go off on. He stormed out of my room as I trailed behind him. When he spotted my brother he walked straight up and sucker punched him. Not the first impression I was going for.

A/N

Sorry for the late update guys, I had major writers block. I know this chapter might not be what you expected considering I said I would do their date, but I think I had to develop Sam more as a character before I wrote any further romance. But there was still some romance in the middle and kinda end. So I didn't completely forget about my promise. Well I no longer have writers block and might update tomorrow. Depends on my chores for the day, but I will try. Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I think I did pretty good. Their date might be two or three chapters from this one. I don't know yet. Please don't hate me for holding off their date. Like I said I think I just need to develop Sam's character. Okay, well comment your thoughts and vote. I really appreciate when you do. Thanks guys. Stay Beautiful.

Love, Abigail