The Bully falls for his Victim

chapter 4

It's been a month since I last saw Layne. I've been beaten up the entire time and Clayton has also sexually harassed and abused me since I slapped him, so I know he hasn't done what I'd asked him.

I've also moved out of my mums house and now live on my own, in a house I rent off my uncle, in town.

I walked out of the school and went to Layton cafe to study.

-Layton cafe-

I sat in the corner with my graphic design and art work covering the table.

I put my glasses on. The type of glasses that are now considered 'hipster'.

"Zane?" Someone called my name.

I looked up, "Layne?" I questioned, "i didn't think you came here anymore."

"Can I sit with you?" He asked.

"Um sure," I said and moved a few papers.

He sat down, "I've missed seeing you around."

"I've been excused from school for a month now," I said.

"How come?" He asked.

"3 hospital visits for constant violence and a broken wrist.." I held up my hand, "um.. Oh, and 1 attempted suicide."

"Suicide?" He asked. His expression said everything.

"Now I'm stuck on fucking antidepressants and also seeing a therapist," I said with a sarcastic smile, "everything is normal on my end, you?"

"Have you really been like this since you came to this school?" He asked.

"Yep," I said, "kinda sucks finding out that one of your friends victims has ended up a messed up freak, doesn't it?"

"That's what i came here to tell you," he said, "they aren't my friends anymore."

"Who told you I was here?" I asked.

"Sarah," he shrugged, "she loves me."

"Heidi must've told her.. I haven't seen her since I moved out," I shrugged.

"Oh you've moved out?" He asked, "where?"

"Just a little house in town," I said, "my uncles letting me rent it."

"You have an uncle?" He asked.

"Yep.. But we don't mention him much because he's dads twin brother.." I said, "but he's always apologised for what dad did to me.. He's been supporting us for years.."

"Want anything?" The staff asked.

"Refill for me please," I said.

Layne ordered. I wasn't really listening.

"I'll be right back with your orders"

"How long haven't they been your friends?" I asked.

"Who? Oh, a week.." He said, "I've been meaning to come find you sooner.. But I couldn't think of any reason why you'd want to see me."

"Here" our orders were put on the table.

"I'm having Clayton arrested," I said.

"What for?" Layne asked.

"Sexual harassment and rape," I shrugged.

"Oh fuck me," he sighed.

"Buy me dinner first," I said
He started laughing.

"But seriously, my uncle suggested I take it to court ASAP," I said.

"When did he do it? If you don't mind me asking.." He said.

"It's never stopped you before," I shrugged, "last week sometime.. Not sure what day.."

~time skip~

I packed up my work and left the cafe with Layne.

"I want you to move in with me," he said.

"Why?" I asked.

"I'm worried for you," he said.

"To be honest, you shouldn't.." I said, "I don't understand why you're even like this.."

He grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers and said, "I love you."

I tighten my grip on his hand and covered my face with my beanie hat.

He walked me to his house.