The Runaway

Chapter 11

*Perrie's POV*

I stiffly walked with Moe and Kling as we walked toward the lobby doors. I could feel Kling's worried glance alternating between Moe and I. I would be lying if I said seeing Moe look so heartbroken made me feel even worse, but it was like I couldn't say or do much to help, even if I wanted to.

The team did know that I was having nightmares, and flashbacks, but I could never bring myself to tell them what they were about. In all of the nightmares, either the team left me because I was a burden, The team started hurting me like my Dad did, or My Mom and Dad hurt the team and it was all my fault.

I don't know what was worse, getting hurt by my heroes, or being the reason they were hurt or even killed. I guess the most scary thing was the fact that I had started to trust the team so quickly right away. If there was anything I learned from my parents or bullies, it's not to trust anyone.

They hadn't hurt me yet, and they all seemed different, but how am I supposed to know that they'll protect me like they promised, and that they won't get mad or get tired of me and start hurting me too. I guess I'd rather spare what little of my heart isn't already broken the pain. I wish could trust them, but I don't even know if I know how to trust anyone anymore.

I was broken out of my thoughts when I felt myself crashing into someone. I looked down to see a bleach blonde girl on the ground, a spilled coffee near her.

"I.. I'm so sorry. It's all my fault." I said offering her a shaky hand to help her up.

The girl just glared at me, a scowl on her face. As soon as she was on her feet she pushed me backwards.

"What is your problem you stupid bitch?!"The girl screamed at me, making me flinch and back up.

"I'm talking to you moron." The girl growled at me when I didn't answer. She slapped me in the face, and I froze, the flashbacks hitting me. I tried to move as she moved her fist to hit me, but suddenly a hand grabbed hers, and another person got in her face as well.

"Don't you dare ever touch her again!!" Kling yelled, holding Moe back, a Moe still held the girl's fist tight.

"You two are talented champions. Why are you hanging around with trash like her?!" The girl sneered, trying once again to hit me with her other arm, but Kling grabbed that one angrily.

"Don't you dare talk about her like that! She is beautiful, smart, and talented. It's inconsiderate, ignorant people like you that we have no interest haning out with." Moe snapped, using her shoulder to push the girl away as she slung her arm around my shoulder protectively as Kling walked by my other ide, both ignoring the angry comments from the girl.

I felt my eyes widen in shock. They defended me. Nobody has ever defended me. Maybe they were different like I thought. Maybe I could trust them after all.

Suddenly Kling' phone rang. "It's time to go back kiddos." Kling said.

"Hey!" Moe pouted, but not in her usual happy tone. her voice cracked, as if she wanted to cry. And I haven't seen her smile in so long.

I frowned, feeling even worse if that was possible. Without thinking much I half hugged Moe, and mumbled "Sorry."

Moe looked to me, shock covering her face, though I'm not sure if she was more shocked about the fact that I talked for the first time in a week, or that I hugged her.

"Hey what are you sorry about?" She asked, her voice sounding less hollow and dead than it did before.

"For making you sad and making everything so much harder for everyone. I want to trust you all, but I don't know if I even know how to anymore." I said, hanging my head.

"Hey." Kling said, gently tipping up my chin so that I had to look into my eyes. "Never apologize for that kid. None of this is your fault. We're all here for you. We'll never hurt you, and if anyone tries they'll have to go through all of us" She said.

I turned to Moe who had stopped and pulled me into the most comforting and loving hug ever.

"Never apologize for any of that. You're dealing the best you can to deal with things you shouldn't have to. I just hope you know that all of us are here for you, and we just want you to feel safe and happy okay. I... We all love you. Please remember that?" Moe asked.

I nodded, tears pricking my eyes. Maybe I really could trust them after all. Once Kling and Moe were sure I was okay, we started walking again, Moe's hand intertwining with mine. And for the first time I felt warm, and protected. I couldn't help but smile for the fit time in forever as we walked.

Though instead of walking to the hotel, we walked to an old looking building.

"Where are we?" I asked nervously, and Moe squeezed my hand as Kling wrapped her arm around my shoulder.

"You'll see." Kling smiled, and I relaxed slightly as she pushed open the door, and they led me through the dim hallways.

I was shocked when my feet hit turf, and Moe and Kling grinned at me, Moe grabbing 2 pair of cleats out of her bag. My eyes lit up. It's been a while since I could actually play, but I finally got the stitches out of my leg.

I was shocked to see the whole team there, already on the field, seemingly waiting for us. It seemed like they had a speech planned out, but Abby's face changed to concern when she looked at my face.

"What happened?! Why is there a handprint on her face?!" Abby asked, looking at me in concern, and glaring at Kling and Moe.

Hope and Kelly Joined her in running toward us, also giving Moe and Kling her "bitch face."

"This girl slapped me after I ran into her and was saying all this stuff to me, and he was going to punch me, but moe and Kling protected me and defended me. They said that I could trust all of you even though I'm scared to." I defended them quickly, the entire team now surrounding us.

"YAAAS BLING FOR THE WIN!!" Pinoe shouted, and everyone groaned and rolled their eyes.

"Bling?" I asked, confused.

"Oh you sheltered child, that's just Moe and Kling's ship name. They're madly in love with each other." Pinoe smirked.

"Oh." I said, my mood dropping. Why did that bother me so much?