Invisible

Chapter 22

Brandon's POV

I sprinted out of my house, ignoring my mother screaming at me to stop. I needed to get to Mackenzie's house as soon as I could. I couldn't think about anything else.

This can't be happening.

This is all my fault. I shouldn't have let her leave school. I knew it was a bad idea. I should of ran after her to stop her, this would have never happened.

I keep running, making sure that I look out for her street. My heart is pounding in my chest, and my breathing is heavy. I don't think I've ever ran this fast in my whole life. Geez I need to get into shape.

I turn onto her street, trying to remember which house is hers. I remember when we went to the coffee shop down the street, and I took her home. I smile at the memory. I had my heart set on kissing her that night, but I chickened out and hugged her instead. I thought it was too soon to kiss her, and I honestly thought she would be uncomfortable.

I get to her house and pray that her door is unlocked. I run up to the door, and open the door with my shaking hands. "Mackenzie!" I shout.

When I don't hear anything, it makes me more worried. "Mackenzie!" I shout again, running into each room looking for her. I walk into the kitchen and I see her laying on the floor. My heart drops down to my stomach, and my throat becomes dry. Tears start to come in my eyes when I see her. It just breaks my heart that someone would do that to an innocent girl.

I run over to her as quickly as I can. Her face is covered in blood, and she has a bloody nose. I lift up her shirt a little to see that she has bruises all over her stomach, and ribs. She just laid on the floor helpless. I pick her face up in my hands and look at her bruised face.

"I'm so sorry. This is all my fault, you don't deserve any of this." I said, as I scooped her up and took her to the bathroom.

Once I was in the bathroom, I laid her on the floor so I could clean her up. I found the first aid kit in the cabinet, so I used that to clean her wounds. I can't believe that someone would do this to her. It makes me sick just picturing her getting beaten on the floor, and her trying to call for help.

After she is all cleaned up, I take her to her room, and set her on the bed. She looks a lot better then before, but you could still see the markings on her face.

I go to her dresser and pick out some clean clothes for her to wear. I didn't want to undress her, because I know she would feel uncomfortable but I had to. She is always self conscious of herself, but I don't know why. She is probably the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I know that sounds really cliché but it's true.

I like the way she does her hair, it's like she doesn't even have to try, and her brown eyes. I could stare at them forever. Every time she smiles, butterflies erupt in my stomach, and the way she giggles gives me goosebumps. I want so badly to tell her how I feel, but I know that it would be too soon. She is too stressed right now to have a boyfriend. It's killing me inside that she can't be mine, well at least not yet.

I don't want to leave her here alone, fearful of her mother coming back and hurting her. So I decide to stay with her, I don't want anything to happen to her. I am already beating myself up for letting her walk home alone from school.

I lay down next to her, and put the covers over us. My hand stroked her cheek gently, my thumb rubbing slow circles. She looked so peaceful while she was sleeping. I pushed some hair behind her ear, and kissed her cheek, sighing as I laid back down.

"Good night beautiful." I said, as I put my arm securely around her waist. I couldn't think of anybody else but her, as I slowly drifted off into a deep sleep.

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Mackenzie's POV

I woke up startled to find an arm wrapped around my waist. I don't remember anything that happened up until I passed out. My head hurts like hell, and my stomach and legs are sore.

I turned around to see Brandon laying next to me. I don't remember Brandon coming over. I think to myself, as I try to think over the events that happened the night before.

Thank god that today is Friday. If I had to go through any more days of school, I would die. I detach myself from Brandon, and head to the bathroom. My legs are very weak, so I limp to the bathroom door as quietly as I can. I try not to wake my mother up because if she knew Brandon was here she would ground me forever.

I turned the light on in the bathroom, and looked in the mirror. I gasped at my reflection as I saw all the bruises, and cuts on my face. I quickly get my makeup bag out, and put makeup on all of my wounds.

Everything was such a blur yesterday, I can't remember what exactly happened, but I do know that it was stupid of me to leave school. I should've known that my mother would be mad, and punish me. But I guess I was just so mad that I couldn't even finish the school day.

After I finish hiding my wounds, I go back into my room. I noticed that Brandon was up, stretching and yawning.

"Good morning." He said happily, as he smiled at me.

"Good morning." I mumbled, staring at the ground.

"How are you feeling?" He asked, getting up from my bed, and walking over to me.

"Fine, but I'm a little sore." I said, looking up at him. His eyes were sparkling, like he was a kid on Christmas. Even though it was early in the morning, he still looked perfect.

He looked down at my lips, then back up at my eyes. This is it. I thought to my self as he moved closer to me. I could feel his warm breath on my cheek, which sent shivers down my spine.

He leaned in, as if signaling me to do the same. I leaned in and crashed our lips together, sparks shooting through my body. The kiss was gentle and needing, like in that moment we needed each other. He pulled me closer, so that my chest was touching his. I put my hands around his neck, and lightly pulled at his hair. He placed his hands on my cheek, and we pulled apart.

We just stood there, both staring at each other with passion. I never would have thought that this day would come. It feels like a dream, and that the kiss was all in my head. It was perfect.

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A.N/ Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't updated in forever. But I hope you like this chapter! I made it really long, and changed the POV so it was even better. Please comment, and vote! Okay thanks! Bye! ❤️