Take Me Away

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER 7

Andrea's P.O.V

I hate seeing my best friend like this, it hurts me. I really wish I could beat this kids ass. I'd do to him what he did to her, the difference, you ask, I'd do everything 10x worse. He needs to pay. If karma's a bitch, then my name's Karma.

"Andi, you're thinking out loud again." Miranda giggles quietly.

"Oh, I was? Him, oh well. It's not like you didn't already know. I mean, it is me we're talking about.

She nods in agreement and continues talking to Mason. I should probably introduce myself. My names Andrea, but all my friends call me Andi. Miranda and I have been best friends since freshman year and I'd do anything and everything for her. So would Daniel. You see, Danny boy is a freshman and he likes to make sure no one hurts miss Miranda. Its like she's his baby sister, even though she's older. It's kinda cute, if you ask me.

Miranda's P.O.V

I look over just in time to see Danny walking up and I run to him. He doesn't ask, he never does, he just opens his arms wide and returns my hugs. He's the only guy other than Mason that I can tell my darkest secrets to and I love that. He's like my brother.

"Are you okay, Meerkat?" He asks softly.

"No, not really. But don't worry, I'll be fine. Eventually."

He pulls back and looks into my eyes like he's staring into my soul. "You're not okay and you're going to tell me what happened, okay?"

I nod slowly and sigh while pulling up my sleeves to reveal my bruises. "Jack came over last night. It wasn't pretty. I'm scared."

He holds me close to him and rubs my back, "That's my girl. Let it all out."

I take a deep breath, "It's just, I, I'm scared of him. Terrified, actually. I'll never be able to escape the pain he puts me through or the nightmares he creates. I feel like at any moment he'll snap me in two and just stand there and laugh. He's cruel and I'll never escape this demon he's created in my mind."

He looks at me with those beautiful, welcoming eyes and holds me tighter, "I know, baby. Listen to me. You have me, Mason, and Andi protecting you. Jack can't hurt you anymore and if hen does, he'll have to deal with all three of us, at the same time. You're loved, cared about, and wanted here. We won't let anything bad happen to you. I love you, beautiful. Keep your chin up."

"I love you too, Danny. Thank you."

He smiles from ear to ear, "You're so welcome."

I believe him. I'm safe. He won't get me. Not again. Never again. At least, that's what I told myself.