Love is in the air ✔️

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Freddy's POV

NY was so fun! It was the best trip ever!! Zack and Tomika confessed, and now they are dating! What makes me and Summer both third wheels, but still.
Summer and I had the best time while in New York. Since there's Lesme and now Zomika, we were together almost 24/7. I feel like we're becoming closer and closer. We're the best of friends!

We're now at the bus, on our way back to Austin, Texas. Summer is sleeping and I'm just checking on Instagram (an: me all the time 😂), when she woke up.
"Sum! You're awake."
"Yeah. How many hours till we get home?" She asked.
"2 or 3, I guess. We're almost there."
"No! I don't wanna go home..." She said, a sad look on her face.
"Why not?"
"I'll have to spend this whole week at my father's. It's the deal he and my mom made. One week on every year, I have to spend at his house. The bad thing is, it'll be the first time, and I don't wanna be alone with him." She said, her voice cracking up.
"But why?" I asked, now starting to get worried.
"Let's just say he is complicated. He get's drunk all the time, and violence sometimes takes over his mind when this happens. I guess I'm..."
"Afraid?"
"Yes. I'm afraid to be alone with him. I'm afraid he's gonna hit me, or something. He has done it before." She said, whispering the last part.
"WHAT?!" I said, almost screaming. I was shocked.
"Shhhhh! Please, don't scream. Nobody knows that. I haven't told anyone, not even Tomika."
"So your dad used to abuse you?"
"Yes. Please don't tell anyone!"
"I'm won't, I swear. But Summer, you have to promise me you're gonna tell me if he does something to you. And you'll give me his adress, just in case something happens."
"Alright. I promise." She said looking down, as a tear rolled down her cheek.
"Oh, Sum..." I said, giving her a big hug. "Please, don't cry... It's okay, I'm here for you. I'll always be, I promise you."
"T-Thanks..." She whispered, between sobs.

When she calmed down, we listened to music and talked until we were finally at school, our parents waving outside the bus. I saw my mom there, but couldn't find any of Summer's parents.
"Where are you going now? I mean, who's house?" I asked her.
"My father's."
"Is he gonna come to get you?"
"No, I'll go by walk."
"Summer. It's almost midnight!"
"I know, but he's probably at a bar right now. He would never come get me when he could be drinking."
"I'll give you a ride, then."
"What? Freddy, no. You don't have to. It's not that far from here."
"I know, but you are 13. It's dangerous for a girl your age to walk alone at night."
"Freddy..."
"Sum! Please..."
"Okay. Thank you." She said, giving me a smile. I smiled back, of course.
We got out of the bus and entered my mom's car. She was quite happy Summer was with me.
We left Summer at her dad's house, and I silently prayed for her to be okay during the night.
"So..." My mom said. "What's happening between you too?"
"Who?" I asked, even knowing it's me and Summer.
"I know you know it's Summer."
"Nothing's happening. We're just friends!"
"You like her." She blurted out.
"No, I don't!" Yes, I do...
"Yes, you do. I know you, Freddy."
"Okay. Maybe I have a tiny crush on her..."
"HA! I knew it." She said, happy she won this.
We got home and I went straight to bed. I was really tired!

When I woke up, I got dressed to school, ate some toasts that my father made me, grabbed my skateboard and went to school.
When I passed by Summer's locked, I saw her there and decided to talk to her.
"Morning, Sum!"
"Morning." She replied, looking really tired, and a bit upset.
"Are you okay?" I asked, a bit concerned.
She looked like she was gonna cry. So I did the first thing that came to my mind.
I grabbed her hand and dragged her to the back of the school, where only a few people were standing.
"Spill." I said, facing her.
"Last night, I was already sleeping when my father got home. I woke up with he screaming my name, telling me to go downstairs. When I got there, he started yelling at me, that I didn't wait for him and didn't make him dinner. I apologised, and started walking to the kitchen to cook something, but he pulled me by the arm really hard, and started hitting me, telling me how stupid and useless I was. He pushed me to the ground and started kicking me on the stomach so hard that I threw up. That just made him angrier, because I was 'infecting his floor'. He told me to clean it up and go to my bedroom. I did as I was told. Today, when I woke up, I was so afraid to meet him that I got out by the window... Freddy, I don't think I can handle this the whole week. I'm scared." She said, already crying. I hugged her really hard this time.
"You're gonna be okay, Sum. You can handle this, I know you can. It's just 6 more days." I whispered in her ear.
"Freddy, I'm scared." She said, sobbing.
"I know you are, Sum. But I also know that you are strong. I know you can do this. And I'll be right here if you need me."
She hid her face on my shoulder, and I know she was crying way harder than before.
I hate to see her like that. She's always happy and cheerful, always making us laught. Seeing her sad makes ME feel sad.
When she stopped crying, she pulled away from the hug, whiped away the last tears, gave me a smile, and said:
"Let's go to class. We can't be late."
"Yeah. Let's go." I said.
While in class, we just rocked out. Me and Summer shared a few glances and smiles during the songs, and I saw her happiness slowly coming back. Thank godness.

This is probably going to be the worst week ever. I know Summer's father is gonna hit her again. I have to find a way to take her out of that place before he starts doing it, I just don't know how. But I'll figure it out. For Summer. She's my sunshine, she's the one who makes me smile when I'm feeling bad.
And I'm not gonna let anyone take my sunshine away.

Hey, guys!! I'm really sorry for not updating for a few days. I've just been really busy with school and dance. But to make it up for you, I made this chapter a little longer! Hope you like it 😉
And Summer will be fine. Freddy will save her from her father. So don't worry!
Also, thank you so much for 3k reads! But thank you even more for all the nice comments. You guys are the best!
Bye, love you all 💕❤️