Behind Closed Doors [A Shoey AU]

Chapter 12

*Shane's point of view*

Everything was blank. Then out of no where came a giant black figure. I couldn't figure out who It was. They started hitting me I was about a quarter of there size. I felt every punch. I winced in pain after every hit. I tried focusing on who it was and finally figured out. It was my dad. I remember this. It was one of the worst times he had beaten me. It didn't feel like a flash back. It felt real. I tried moving my arms to protect myself, I tried running away, I even tried fighting back but I couldn't move. I was frozen soled. Taking every hit. I started crying.

With a full body jolt I woke up on the couch and Joey was lying behind me. I quickly sat up. I started crying for real. I couldn't stop. I could still feel every punch. I was terrified.

"Shane what-what happened? Are you alright?" He sat up beside me and put his hand on my back.

I looked at him with tears in my eyes and feel into his chest. I was sweating.

He wrapped his arms around me and put his left hand on my head. His fingers ran through my hair.

"Shane it's alright. I'm here to protect you. I'm always going to be here when you need me. Anytime you're scared or alone."

I let out a sign In between my cries. It felt good to hear that. It felt good to know somebody would always be there. It felt good to know that somebody actually cared about Me.

My mom walked in the front door. I guess we were asleep for a long time. Actually come to think of it I don't even remember lying down. Maybe Joey carried me in.

My mom put her groceries on the table then came over to us. She saw that I was crying. I tried not to ever cry in front of her. I didn't want her to know how weak I actually was.

She ran over to us. "Shane what's wrong Hunny?"

I didn't answer so she turned to look at Joey.

Joey looked at her. "I don't know. He jolted up from his sleep and started crying." Joey continued to hug me.

My mom knew I was gay. I guess she knew me and Joey had a thing to.

I removed my head from joeys chest and looked up at him. He moved his hand off of my head and down to my back. He kissed my forehead. "Everything's going to be alright."

My crying had almost stopped. I just had little gasps now. I was almost all calmed down. My sweating had stopped and my heart has slowed down.

My mom moved her hand on to my back right below Joeys hand. "What happened Shane?"

"I just had a night mare. I'm alright." I lied. I wasn't alright. I was terrified still. I didn't ever want to see my dad again but I knew he would come around sooner or later.

My mom stood up. "Okay, I'm going to make super now. Joey make sure he's alright and just call if you need anything. I'm so thankful for you being here for my son." She smiled at us and walked into the kitchen.

"What happened in your nightmare Shane?" Joey asked while looking into my eyes.

I couldn't lie to him. Those piercing green eyes were so hard to avoid. "I had a dream about-about my dad."

"What did your dad do to you that would make you have such terrible night mares?" Joey look worried.

I didn't say anything. I lifted my t-shirt sleeve up my shoulder to reveal a bruise.

*Joeys point if view*

He lifted up his sleeve and revealed the top of his arm. There was a bruise in the shape of a grab mark. I didn't notice it when we were in the hospital. Did his father abuse him?