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Nikki

"You're safe now,"

I looked up at Camryn, my sister and only friend.

"But he's not,"

"Who's he?"

"The one who called the police,"

"How do you know it's a he?"

"I was on the phone with my new found friend and that was when Jason came home and he heard the name Ashton and flipped,"

"You need to break up with him,"

"You don't think I know that! He's ruining my life! He hits me every time I do something wrong!" Of course I want to break up with him, but if I say something he'll kill me!"

"Oh come on, Nik, you know I won't let that happen,"

"Then how the fuck did this happen! You swear you won't let him hurt me, but don't you see the countless scars!"

"I'm a horrible sister...I-I'm sorry,"

She ran out of the room crying. I sighed and sat up on my bed as well as I could. I honestly couldn't care about my own well being; I just wanted Ashton to be safe. I'm so glad he didn't know where I lived. That would only make things worse.

"I'm so stupid,"

"Then you're lucky I'm smart,"

I looked up and saw Ashton. I cupped my hands over my mouth, about to cry.

"I thought you'd be happier to see me,"

He looked at me, worry filled his eyes.

"You're welcome by the way...I heard you scream and I just coul-"

"Ashton, you need to leave,"