just another teenage love story

Four

I rode my board home. The cool wind blowing my blonde hair everywhere. I listened as my skateboard ran over small bumps on the sidewalk. I was disappointed when I got home because I saw uncle Ricks car in the drive way. He always finds a reason to be mad at me, even when I have done nothing wrong. I picked up my board slowly opening the front door. My attempt to go unnoticed failed. I heard uncle Rick call out my name and I froze my spot. "ELLIE GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE RIGHT NOW!" I never really liked when he yelled, I went anyone yelled for that matter.

I walked hesitantly over to the kitchen where he was. "Care to explain the dirty kitchen and where the fuck is my lunch?" His tone was so unpleasant it made me cringe. "I I just got home" I stuttered trying to explain. "THAT IS THE SAME EXCUSE YOU USED YESTERDAY" I was surprised at the sudden change of his voice causing me to jump. I wanted so desperately to say it's no excuse. To say it's the truth, but when I open my mouth no words came out, this happened so much around uncle rick. He scared me so bad that I lost my voice. He violently grabbed a fistful of my hair yanking me toward the stove. He brought his mouth to my ear. "If I don't get my food in under five FUCKING minutes a few strands of missing hair will be the least of your worries" he spoke lowly yet his voice was full of anger. He exaggerated the word 'fucking' giving my head a yank as he said it.

He released my hair angrily walking to the living room. I needed to make something fast. But a sandwich won't be enough. Tacos. I'll make tacos. I quickly started to cook the meat and as I let it sit I grabbed lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and taco shells. Once those were all laid out on the table the meat was perfectly cooked.

Exactly five minutes past and uncle rick strode into the kitchen with a smirk on his face almost as if he was planning on my failure so he could beat me. Once he saw the food that smirked washed away and a hint of anger replaced it. "Where's my beer" he quickly said furrowing his brow trying to find a slip up. I slowly lifted my arm revealing a freshly opened ice cold beer. I set it by his plate and wanted to smirk so badly and rub it in his face that he was wrong. But I knew oh I knew that would leave me with a black eye or a bloody nose.

Uncle rick sat down taking a swig of his beer and setting his plate. I stood there watching. When his eyes darted up to me I slightly jumped. "Aren't you going to eat" he was still angry but not as much at the sight of food. "N-no I'm not h-hungry" I lied. "Whatever fat ass if you're not gonna eat leave". I ran upstairs to my room. My alarm clock told me that it was 4 pm. Shit. I looked at the address niall had given me and noticed if I left on my skate board it would only take about ten minutes. I pulled out my phone and punched in his number.

E- it's Ellie I'll be there shortly.

N-shit that's right your ass is coming

E-?

N-ugh. You can't come

E-what why not

N-I have plans.

E- but our project??

N-wtf fine you're coming with me. And don't wear those baggy ass clothes wear a dress and heels.

E- can you please explain to me what's going on.

N-I swear if you don't stfu and hurry your ass up there's going to be a problem.

That text alarmed me and I quickly listened. I got out of ricks beating I'm not going to risk nialls. I walked to my closet grabbing the only dress I owned. I saved up for it when I wanted to go to a club but uncle rick was there and I had to leave before he saw me. I grabbed the tight black depress that was slightly higher than mid-thigh and shoved it in my bag along with the silver sparkly heels I bought with it. I never wear make up but I have some. I put on eye liner and mascara. I did my eye shadow and was somewhat pleased. Next I put on foundation to hide any blemishes and the bruise on my jaw. I grabbed my favorite perfume that I rarely ever used due to it's price tag shoving it in my bag as well. I slipped on my vans and grabbed my skateboard. "U-uncle rick I I'm going to a friends house we have to w-work on a project" I stuttered nervously thinking he would be angry with me. He always is. "Oh look at that it has a friend" he laughed sickly. I decided that was him giving me permission and I left.

The sound of my board hitting the ground made me hop on and start gliding down the street. I made my way to nialls house that was surprisingly close to mine. Closer than I thought. It was maybe two and a half blocks away. Once I arrived I kicked the end of my board making it bounce up catching it with my hand. I raised a shaky hand and mocked twice on nialls door. When he opened it his face showed anger. He grabbed my wrist harshly pulling me inside. "I thought I told you to fucking dress nice" he said through clenched teeth making him sound like a whisper. "I I can I use the bathroom" I asked not able to get my words out. He let out an angry frustrated sigh shoving me in the direction of the bathroom. I'm pretty sure he was to angry to notice my make up. I slipped out of my clothes grabbing the dress from my bag. When I put it on a small smile crept to my face. I don't have a chest yet it somehow made them look bigger and it made my arse look amazing. I put one hand on the sing in order to balance myself as I put on the heels. Once that was done I shoved my clothes into my bag and sprayed myself with the perfume. I picked up my bag and slowly opened the door.

I slowly walked to where I left niall trying to silence the click of heels on the wood floor. I was nervous suddenly feeling my insecurities come back. I tugged at the hem of the dress trying to pull it down a bit. Niall turned around at the sound of me. His face looked like it was ready to yell but it quickly changed. I had never seen him with this expression. His eyes trailed my body making my even more insecure. I tugged at the hem once more but was stopped. "No no leave it" his words were soft not harsh. "D-does th-this work o-ok?" I asked gesturing to my outfit. I saw him gulp slightly as he walked closer to me. "It works perfectly fine now come on Elaine we are going to be late. " he grabbed my hand, not my arm or my wrist, but my hand. It shot a sensation up my arm. Kind of a burning sensation but tingly. My stomach churned and my cheeks grew red. But I wouldn't let him know that.

"Don't call me that. " I said dully. I immediately regretted it. He spun around causing me to flinch expecting a slap. "Call you what?" He was annoyed I heard it in his voice. "I I I go b-by e-ellie" I hate my stutter it shows I'm nervous or scared. He didn't seem to care for the fact I had stood up to him or the fact I stuttered but instead he proceeded to his car unlocking the doors.

(A/N hope you guys like this I'm not sure if ima continue it cuz I don't think it's really good. Love you my koalas 🐨)