The Broken Ones | ✔

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VERONICAS POV

When I got home it was the usual screaming, punching, slapping, kicking and blood. They left me go and I ran to my room and into the bathroom. I cleaned up and didn't bother with makeup because I was going to get ready for bed.

I put some shorts on and a simple black tank top on. I fell on my back onto my bed and just stared at the white ceiling that had a poster of The Fray.

Questions kept popping into my head about today. Would he actually say something? is he going to tell the every student about how horrible my life is? Will he torture me? Who am I kidding he's the 'bad boy' of the school. He doesn't have feelings. And worst of all he's my partner for the damn project, and who knows how long it is.

I closed my eyes and brought the blanket closer to me.

I wish I was someone else. Someone who had a perfect family, friends, and a dog. Not a boyfriend because I don't need one of those, and also a perfect life. And that's when my eyes closed.

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Today has been better than I expected. Well, for now I guess.

First of all, I woke up great. It was raining and I got to wear my new beanie and a new black sweater. I walked to school today because John had a hangover and wouldn't come to school until between break. He actually came during second period because Lauren had to go somewhere and couldn't leave him all alone or in his words 'I just really wanted to come learn'. I couldn't stop laughing for about fifteen minutes.

Then in launch surprisingly no girls had come talk to me about John. No one bothered me. They didn't even spare me a glare behind John's back. John has been kind of distance but I think it's because he's still mad about Toby knowing about my bruises. He didn't know about him being my partner or that he got a show of my dad, and mom.

The best part is that no one has talked to me or said anything about what Toby saw yesterday so I might actually thank him for keeping his trap shut. I also haven't seen him the whole day. That's even better but he is in my next period. Well, that is if he decides to show up.

The p.e teacher finally let us go change in the locker rooms. I went inside and changed as fast I can to my ripped jeans and a plain black tee. I put my shoes on and then my sweater. I got my brush and brushed my hair really fast before putting my beanie on and running to the bathroom. I got the make up out of my bag and I applied it to my face and wrist. I left the bathroom and found some blond cheerleaders in front of the mirror copying barbie's face.

One of the cheerleaders turned around and smirked at me.

Great. and their goes a record.

I just looked at her and turned around to walk away but she spoke before I could take a step.

"No wonder he unfriended you. He's right, you are just a waste" She smiled and then turned around to keep dipping her head in paint.

"yeah, Like totally, I don't even know what he saw in you in the first place. You're too much of a....like nerd" another cheerleader said, as she looked at me through the mirror. The other two just laughed along with their friend before continuing.

I walked out of the bathroom and made my way to my locker. I put my stuff away and grabbed out my English stuff.

What were those barbies talking about? Could it be about john? No, he would tell me if it were something. He couldn't possibly be talking about me behind my back would he?

As the bell rang I made my way to English passing a make out session between Dash and Melissa. That is disgusting.

I made my way to the back of the room and sat in my spot. I took out my stuff and kept my eyes on the board. The teacher is always about 5 minutes late so it's not much of a surprise. I took out my Outsiders book out and read ahead of the class. The chair next to me made a horrible sound and when I looked up I was surprised to see Toby there. That I've known of he never comes 2 days in a row to school or a class.

When he looked at me he gave me one of those 'I'm too lazy to speak so i'm just going to give you one of those manly nods' things. I also nodded and got back to my book.

When Mr. Nathan came he smiled and started to talk about the project.

"ok, so I guess you guys-" he didn't finish because a student thought their rudeness was more important than hearing about a 'big project' that we have to do. Call me a nerd, I don't care I love this subject and hate it when people opened their damn mouth.

"and girls" A blond girl said. The students just laughed and I saw the teacher give her a 'shut up' look.

"As I was saying. The Project will be about trust. As you can see I picked people that I see that you never talk to. You will have to earn their trust and they have to earn theirs. You will have to be going to each other houses, hanging out. You will also have to record yourselves when you're doing something together. At the end of everything we will ask you things about your partner and you can't lie because then will ask your partners if it's true or not" some people had their mouths hanging and others were groaning. And me? Well, I would rather be locked up in a cemetery for 100 years then do this. This doesn't seem like a project it's more like a death trap. Toby already saw a small part about my live. Only a smidge. And I can't trust him. I mean yeah, he's kept his mouth shut but maybe he's just waiting for the right moment for this to happen.

"How long does it last?" a kid asked.

"it's a 3 month project. I know it seems like a really long time but you get to know your partner like the back of your hand" The teacher said with a huge smile. I swear he is my favorite teacher but I feel like killing him right now. " i'll be passing around a packet that you and your partner must have done by the end of this week. They're just simple questions that you have to ask your partner. So we have about 45 minutes before the bell rings and I expect you to have at least 2 pages done." He finally said and started passing the packages out.

i still had my mouth open wide enough that I think even a bear can fit in it.

I heard a sigh come from behind me so I turned around to look at him.

"thanks by the way" I whispered to him. He looked at me with a questioning look. " About yesterday. Thanks for not telling anyone" I whisper again and turned back around to face the face in front of me.

I guess they are just simple questions. What's your full name? How old are you? What's your favorite? and so on and so forth, those types of questions,

"it's not my job to tell people about your life so I didn't say anything" he said with a shrug once I look at him again. I nodded and said another thanks before starting on the paper.

"What's your full name?" he asked. I guess he doesn't really care about this project. So I just answer honestly...only to some.

"Veronica Jade West" I said and he wrote it down on his paper. " and yours?" I asked.

"Toby Matt Crater" he simply stated. "Favourite colour?" he asked.

"black, and before you say anything no I'm not goth or emo-I dont like those words- but i'm not one of those I just really like the color" I stated before he questioned me. "and your's?"

"dark blue, almost black" he said and I wrote it down.

We did this until the end of class. I learned that his favourite food is spaghetti, he has a dog name Edger, likes to play basketball but never joined because John is in it, and that he also plays the the drums, and guitar.

I told him some stuff about me but when it came to siblings I was about to say i'm an only child which is a lie but got saved by the bell either way.

"give me your number so I can tell you where we will be meeting" he said taking his phone out and handing it to me. I give him mine and we both wrote our numbers in.

We said our awkward goodbyes and I headed out to the front of the school and into the direction of my house because John had told me that he was 'busy'.

So I left and took my time to get to my house. I just hope he wouldn't come to my house.