Unbroken

Chapter 10; Warrior

Juliet’s p.o.v

“You don’t have to stay.” I said to Justin as we walked into the studio together.

“I know, but I want to. Besides I know more about producing than you.” He laughed.

“That’s true.” I smiled.

“Go ahead. I got this.” He smiled, gesturing for me to start singing. I found myself caught under the spell of his smile.

I walked into the booth and started to set my stuff up.

“You ready?” He asked into the microphone. I shook my hood, and he gave me a thumbs up for me to start.

“This is a story that I have never told
I gotta get this off my chest to let it go
I need to take back the light inside you stole
You're a criminal
And you steal like you're a pro

All the pain and the truth
I wear like a battle wound
So ashamed, so confused
I was broken and bruised

Now I'm a warrior
Now I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me again

Out of the ashes, I'm burning like a fire
You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar
I've got shame, I've got scars
That I will never show
I'm a survivor
In more ways than you know

Cause all the pain and the truth
I wear like a battle wound
So ashamed, so confused
I'm not broken or bruised

'Cause now I'm a warrior
Now I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me

There's a part of me I can't get back
A little girl grew up too fast
All it took was once, I'll never be the same
Now I'm taking back my life today
Nothing left that you can say
Cause you were never gonna take the blame anyway

Now I'm a warrior
I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me again

No oh, yeah, yeah

You can never hurt me again” I sang. I walked out of the booth to grab a bottle of water, before turning to Justin.

“Juliet…that was really good. You are an amazing writer and singer.” Justin said standing up he walked towards me.

“Thanks.” I said looking away.

“What is it about?” He asked.

“I would rather not talk about it.” I said sitting down on the chair by the sound board.

“I understand…just know that if you put it on your album people might ask the same question.” He said sitting next to me. 

“I know…” I sighed. I knew he was right, but I wasn't sure how I felt about opening up to him yet.

“Do you want to talk about it?” He asked. I let out a sigh and turned to face him. I was scared of how he was going to react. 

“When I was fifteen, I was raped.” I said looking away. I had never fully opened up at anyone the way I was opening up to Justin.

“What?” He asked shocked.

“It was after a big home coming game at my high school. I was walking home by myself…when one of the football players who was drunk attacked and raped me. He told me if I ever told anyone he would come after me.” I looked at his eyes; they were full of compassion and sorrow.

“I am so sorry.” He said hugging me. It was the first time he even touched me. My heart fluttered at his touch. “Why didn’t you tell anyone?” He asked as he pulled away to look into my eyes. 

“They wouldn’t have believed me. My uncle would have, but nobody else. He was the towns star football player. He was powerful, and I wasn't” I rolled my eyes

“What’s his name?” He asked looking at me.

“Why does it matter?” I asked puling away.

“I will find him.” He said sternly.

“And what? He has a life; last I heard he was married. Its fine Justin, I have moved on.” He looked me in the eyes then pulled me back into his arms. “I should get going.” I said pulling back.

“Okay, well tomorrow I was wondering if you wanted to come by my place so we could work on a song or something.” He suggested.

“Yeah sure. Here is my number, just text me whenever.” I gathered my things and left. Justin walked me to my car.

“Bye Juliet.” He smiled. I smiled softly back and got into the car. 

It was weird…he was acting different towards me. Maybe he liked me? I should really listen to my gut and stay away…but I just can’t. There was something about him that drew me closer to him, and I wanted to get to know him more.

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