I Won't Give In *a brustoff fanfic*

Chapter 3

Ben's pov

It was Monday morning and I was currently sitting on the steps of the school with Denis. We had hung out all weekend despite my mothers orders of being grounded and not hanging out with anyone. Denis is actually a really cool guy and we get along great.

"Hey, Ben, can I ask you something?" Denis asked.

"You sorta just did." I chuckled. He smiled.

"Okay, well, I was wondering if you wanted to hang out tonight." He said.

"Sure." I said.

"Awesome, we could go to the movies." He said.

"Let me guess, a typical movie and dinner date?" I asked. A blush formed on his cheeks. I smiled. It was really cute when he blushed.

"Well, not a d-date date." He said.

"It doesn't matter if it's a date date or not." I said. He smiled.

"Alright. Then it's a date." He said. I smiled.

"Do you want me to pick you up?" I asked.

"No, I'll pick you up. Just be ready by 8." He said.

"Alright." I said. Sam and Cam walked over. "Hey, guys." I said.

"Hey. What are you doing tonight?" Sam asked.

"Uh, I'm going to be busy." I said. I couldn't say I was going on a date with Denis. No one knew he was gay but me.

"Oh okay." He said.

"Yeah, why?" I asked.

"Oh, just wanted to see if you were up to a band practice tonight." He said.

"Maybe tomorrow." I said. They nodded and walked away. Cam doesn't like Denis for some reason. The bell rung. "Come on, I'll walk you to class." I said getting up and grabbing my bag and guitar. He got up grabbing his bag. We walked inside and to his first class which we had together and we walked in.

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It was lunch time and I was sitting with the guys but I was waiting for Denis to come to the table. But he hasn't come yet.

"Have you guys seen Denis?" I asked.

"His dad signed him out during 3rd." James said stuffing his mouth with a whole bunch of French fries. I got up and grabbed my bag. My guitar is in the band room. I fished my keys out of my pocket and walked out of the school. I walked to my car and got in and threw my bag in the back. I started the car and started driving to Denis' house. When I got there I parked and walked up to the door. I rang the doorbell and nothing. I rang it again and I heard a bang followed by a scream. I turned the knob seeing it was unlocked and I walked in. The sight I saw made me want to cry. Denis was on the floor with his dad on top of him wailing on him. I ran over and tackled his dad off of him and started beating the hell out of his dad.

"B-Ben! S-stop!" I heard Denis choke and that made me stop.  His dad was unconscious so I got up and walked over to Denis and helped him up carefully.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"N-no." He said.

"Come on, we're getting you out of here." I said.

"What about my stuff?" He asked.

"When's your dad at work?" I asked.

"Tonight around 8." He said.

"We'll get it then. For now, pack a bag for right now, you're staying at my house." I said.

"Alright." He said and walked upstairs. I waited downstairs and heard the doorbell rang. I looked out the window and saw the police. Shit. I just stayed where they couldn't see me. Denis walked down slinging a bag over his shoulder carefully. There was a pounding on the door. We moved his dad on the couch and made it look like he were sleeping. I opened the door.

"Oh, hello, sir." I said.

"We got complaints of screaming." He said.

"Oh, we must have had the tv system up really loud. I am sorry." I said. He looked around at the living room of what he could see. Luckily there was nothing broken or blood anywhere.

"Then why is your knuckle bloody?" He asked.

"I had a bloody nose." I said. He nodded.

"Carry on then." He said and then they left. Denis stepped out and looked at me.

"You lie all the time don't you?" He asked.

"Especially when it comes to the cops." I said and shut the front door. We got in my car and I started it driving off.

"You do know school is the other way, right?" He asked. I chuckled slightly.

"Yeah, I know. We're not going to school." I said and after that he was just quiet.

"Are we still on for tonight?" He asked.

"Totally." I said and pulled into my driveway. I saw my mum's car in the driveway. I parked and we got out and walked inside.

"Ben is that you?" I heard my mum's voice ask.

"Yeah, mum." I said and saw her walk into the living room. Denis walked in and I shut the door.

"Why are you boys not in school?" She asked crossing her arms over her chest.

"Oh, Denis wasn't feeling good and he couldn't be home alone so his parents told him to come over here." I said.

"Alright, well, I don't have a shift today. So maybe tonight we could all do something?" She suggested.

"Oh, sorry, mum. Denis and I were kinda planning to do something tonight." I said.

"But we can reschedule it." Denis piped in nudging my arm. I rolled my eyes.

"Of course we can." I said.

"Are you sure?" She asked. I nodded. "Alright, well tonight I was thinking we could go to dinner and then go shopping.

"Shopping for what?" I asked.

"Groceries and clothes." She said.

"Alright, well right now, Denis and I are going to go up to my room and just hang out." I said.

"Alright." She said. Denis and I walked upstairs into my room and walked inside. Once we were both in I shut the door and tossed my stuff to the side and pulled my phone out and texted Sam.

Benj: Not coming back to school today, not feeling good. Swing by late tonight with my guitar? Thanks.

Sam: sure, is everything okay?

Benj: Yeah, everything's fine, Sam. See you later.

I locked my phone and put it on the desk and sat on my bed beside Denis.

"Why didn't you tell me that your dad abuses you?" I asked quietly.

"Because, I didn't want to make my life your problem." He said.

"Denis, I'm in this for the long haul, okay? I want to know everything that happens. You're one of my many best friends, but listen. Whatever you want to tell me, tell me. I won't judge you. Not by a long shot, got it?" I asked. He just nodded and took a deep breath.

"It all started when I was 10." He said.