The Badass Behind The Girl: The Choice of Love

Chapter One

My alarm clock went off and I switched it off as soon as I could, knowing that if it went off for another second Jason would walk in and beat me. After last night I couldn't take another round of his wrath. I slowly got up, careful not to rub against the bruises that marked my body.

Last night was not so good. There have been worse but it didn't hurt any less.

I jerked to a stop when a knock came at the door and my tensed as much as it could but soon relaxed knowing that it was my older brother, Jake, at the door. Jason would just barge in while Jake knocked. The door opened and he stuck his head inside and smiled at me. The signs of sleep gone from his face and he was buzzing with energy.

"Hey, besides the usual soreness, how are you feeling?" he asked softly with concern evident on his face. "I'm okay I guess. I'll be well again soon enough. My bruising seems to disappear as fast as it comes which I thank my lucky stars for." my attempt at lightening the mood didn't work and his frown deepened. I sighed and shook my head. I know he has a right to worry because I'm his younger sister but he shouldn't frown so much. He'll eventually look older than what he really is sooner than others.

"Don't irritate it too much, okay? I know some contact is unavoidable but try, please?" he asked and I nodded.

"Yes and please do a favor would ya," he nodded his head for me to go on, "stay at a friend's house tonight I know that you're my older brother but still... I feel like I should be taking care of you for some reason. I don't know why but I'm guessing it'a along the lines of feeling guilty that you have to save me all the time and I want to pay you back for it." Jake closed his mouth when he was about to protest after that and slipped inside my room so that he wouldn't be overheard talking to me. He closed the door then turned around and a sad expression crossed his face. I walked over to hug him. He knows that I just hate to see him so sad. Jake signed and rubbed my back. The simple movement calmed me down.

"Come on, Avita. You're seventeen years old and you've been acting like you're twenty-five for goodness sake. What happened to that girl who went out partying every night not caring that it was school the next day or the girl who absolutely adores fast cars and motorbikes or the girl who beats the shit out of everybody who messes with you and your friends? What happened to her because I think she's locked up somewhere inside a girl that'a as boring as hell." I pushed back at him to get away from him to see the smile on his face. I couldn't help but smile too. I was about to answer when my bedroom door flew open and Jason stood on the doorway looking pissed. His short brown hair was messy and his pajamas were wrinkled.

"You two should be gone!" he roared and I shrunk back behind Jake. It was a reflex I developed over time but I didn't care. As long as I had Jake in front of me I was perfectly safe. It was easy to hide behind him since Jake was built and all muscle and not to mention that she was really tall like six foot five. Jake's body stiffened and he growled at Jason.

"We're getting done. Go back to bed." he said slowly with a threatening tone. Jason's eyes narrowed on Jake and filled with anger but I cold still see the faint traces of fear in them. Good. I want him to be afraid. They stood there and glared at each other with intense anger for a long time when, finally, Jason grunted and walked away. I let out a sigh of relief and walked out from behind Jake to my closet to get my clothes out.

"Let's see..." I thought to myself in amusement, "what to wear... Oh I know! Let's wear black like I always do and look like a target for people to pick on. That souls do it." I laughed silently. Jake walked in and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and rested his head on my shoulder. For years Jake has been my pillar of strength when I needed him whenever I need someone he's always the first person there. I know that if Jake was not with me right now then I would have been dead a long time ago. We stood like that for a minute before Jake broke the silence.

"Wear something different today, please. It would make me feel better." I moaned. There it is.

"Seriously, you're gonna play that card?" I asked and he chuckled. The sound vibrating in his chest. Whenever Jake wanted to get me to wear some brighter colored clothing or as much as he can get he plays the 'it will make me feel better' card and I always give in. I have to. I feel really guilt if I don't.

"Yes, I am. Now get done. We'll leave in five minutes." he let go of me and walked across the room to the door he paused there and called me. Peeking my head out from behind the closet door he said, "By the way...I want you to stay at a friend's house too tonight so pack a bag." I nodded and he walked out. I stood there for a minute thinking about what he said. Could I really afford to let the old Avita out? I signed and proceeded to get done and worrying about what this week has in store for me. I got the feeling that my whole world is about to take a drastic turn for an unknown reason.