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4. My "Home"...

I saw Nathan Skykes from the Wanted... I knew that because I saw his videos online at school. He said, "Are you okay?" I just was bewildered and just said, "Why did you save me?" He said, " I wasn't going to let someone be hit by a car and now answer my question, are you okay?" I nodded, said thanks and left, but he caught up to me and said, "Can I know your name, I said, "Lillian Black, but people call me Lilly." He nodded and said, "I'm Nathan Skykes, did you need a ride home?" I shook my head and said, "No thanks" Then, he said, " Are you sure, because I think you might need help dragging these two home." He motioned to my drunk parents who passed out... I knew he wasn't going to take no for an answer and he helped me bring them home. When he got into my house, I knew it was a mess. The moment you walk in, it reeks of beer and smoke and it's really dirty, I try to keep it clean, but  im used to it, but Nathan had to cover his nose. I gave him a mask and he said, "Sorry..." I just nodded my head and said, "Don't worry, I expected it..." He asked, "You live here?" I reluctant nodded and said, "Yes, it's the only place I have..." He asked, "What do you mean?" I look away from his face, "It doesn't matter, anyway, did you want some water?" He nodded and I got him and myself some water, as I was reaching up to get the two glasses, my shirt rose up a bit and revealed my fresh bruises from my beating and rape... I heard a gasp and he went over to me, "How did that happen?" I flinched at that memory. He pulled my shirt up more and gasped, my body is covered in bruises. He cradled my face and said, "I'm sorry... What happened?" I wiped my tears and said, "I'll sorry, I can't tell you..." He pleaded, "I know we just met, but please..." He paused and said, "It was them wasn't it..." I said, "Not mostly..." I pulled away from his grasp and sat on the couch. He pulled me into his lap. My back was against his chest and he whispered, "Please..." I shook my head and said, "Get out of my house Nathan, Im sorry....." I ran up to my room, I knew, if he respected me at all, he would leave. I heard the door slam and I figured he left...