The Past

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Shawn's POV

I dropped off Paisley at her house and decided to head home. It was now dark outside and all the stars were out. Paisley is a smart, funny, beautiful and caring girl. Her smile is the best. I can't rush things. I've only known her for a few days but I feel like I have known her longer.

As I pulled into the driveway I saw Aaliyah sitting on the steps with her head in her hands. My dads car was parked in the driveway so he was home. I got out and ran over to Aaliyah.

"Aaliyah what's wrong?" She looked up at me and her eyes were bloodshot. She was crying.

"D-dad h-hit m-mom." I bawled my fist up.

"What? Listen Aaliyah go to Susan's across the street and tell her to call 9-1-1." I ran into the house hearing my mom crying and my dad yelling.
I ran into the living room where they were.

My mom was on the ground. My dad had his hand up like he was going to slap her. I put my hands on my dads shoulders and turned him around.

"Touch her and I swear to God you will regret it." He threw a punch at me and I ducked. He threw another hitting me right in my face causing my lip to bust open. He threw me on the couch and walked over to my mom. He started hitting her. I stood up and punched him right in his face causing him to grown in pain.

"That's what you get asshole for beating my mom!" I looked over and saw my mom crying. It absolutely broke my heart and made me want to go ballistic on him.

I started kicking him with all the strength I could.

"STOP SHAWN YOUR GOING TO KILL HIM!" I blocked out every noise around me. I heard the front door swing open but I didn't care. Tears were streaming out of my eyes.

"SHAWN! STOP!" I felt someone grab my waist and turned around revealing the police.

I laid on the floor crying and pounding the ground with my fists.

"The bastard beat her! HE BEAT MY MOM!" The cop tried to calm me down but I couldn't, I was just so mad and angry at him.

"I know son please calm down." The man helped me up and I walked over to my mom.

"Mom I'm so sorry." She didn't answer me. She was shocked with fear. I kissed her cheek and ran out of the house. I ran across the street to get Aaliyah. My lips and knuckles were bleeding and I had a huge red mark on my cheek that was probably turning purple.

Aaliyah ran out of the house. And I ran to him and hugged him. I started crying again and so did she.

"L-listen Aaliyah stay here for tonight Susan won't mind. I'll pick you up tomorrow I need to get out of here. I love you." She cried and hugged me.

"Please don't leave me." She whispered.

"Im sorry, I have to. I love you Aaliyah." I whispered back. I know she is upset that I left her.

I ran to my car and got in. I looked around seeing all of the cop cars swarming my house and my dad being brought out with handcuffs. He needed it.

I drove to Paisleys not a care in the world of what she thought when I showed up on her doorstep. I won't let her know about my dad being arrested or my mom being beaten. She will leave just like everyone else in my life does.

I pulled in the driveway and got out. I ran up to her door knocking rapidly on it.

Paisleys POV

My mom was working and so was my dad. I just made dinner for Brandon and I , and we are sitting at the table eating dinner.

"Can I go to Matthew's tonight?" I shrugged.