Finding My Place (Pierce the Veil fanfiction)

Chapter 12: Pain

Lily's Pov

            It’s been two weeks since the boys slept over and its Thursday now.  We haven’t had much time to talk lately with all the work we’re doing. We’re getting an early start on senior projects. At least Vic and I are since I skipped a grade. I’m actually only 17 still and I should have been in Junior year but I skipped 6th grade.  Vic’s starting at a catering company outside of town so he leaves a lot. I’m starting in an art studio for clothing design and I’m there half the time now. I get home late and the boys are in there PSSA testing week so they’re busy. It sucks not having sleep overs anymore but it makes it easier for me. Lately I’ve picked up smoking since it helps with my stress. The boys would kill me. Tony found a pack before but I told him they were my neighbors and they must’ve dropped them..

            I was headed to the design center when I was pulled back into the bridgeway.

            “what the fu-“

            “Shut up.” He put his hand over my mouth. “I was waiting for you to come to your senses but you don’t seem to be able to do it on your own.” Next thing I knew he was pushing himself on me and kissing me. I tried to scream but he punched me in the stomach. It hurt like hell but I didn’t let him see. I knew who it was. Only Josh would be this violent towards me except for Him. I fell over holding my stomach trying to breathe properly. “Meet me in the park tonight around eight. Wear something nice. If not you’ll regret it. Or I could just go after your little friends. Your choice.” He kicked me once more then walked away.

            When I calmed down I got up and walked towards the design center holding in tears. I would NOT cry for him. I didn’t before, I won’t now, and I never will. After I got there I acted normal and did what was asked. When I finished my shift I lit a cigarette and began the walk home. My stomach was killing and I knew I’d have a bruise. I stopped in Hot Topic at the mall and bought a skull dress and some leggings. I don’t want him hurting the boys and I know he’s psycho enough to do it.

            When I got home I showered and changed. Before putting the dress on I lit up another cigarette and stared in the mirror. I had a bruised handprint on my neck and a huge bruise on my stomach and side. I moved to the window and thought about what I was going to do. 7:15, I should finish. I spaced out staring out the window until I heard shuffles in the hallway.

            “What’s that smell?” Tony asked..

            “Not sure. Hey RUBY!” Before I could grab my dress and put out my cigarette They were in the doorway.

            “Fuck!” I scrambled dropping my cigarette and wrapped a towel around myself. Well.. at least I had underwear on.  “Uh. Hey guys? What brings you here?” I smiled.

            “What the fuck was that.” Mike said sternly.

            “A cigarette. Just wanted to try it out don’t worry.”

            “Not that.” He said while I put sweats on under my towel. Before I could grab a shirt he pulled the towel away.

            “MIKE!” I tried to cover myself and he grabbed my hands.

            “Dude Mike what are y-“ Tony walked over and stopped, staring at me.

            “Shit..” I mumbled.

            “Who did this.” Mike demanded.

            “It doesn’t matter but I have to go. So if you cou-“