Breaking Night

Chapter 11

I woke up to the sun shining through the window. I instantly felt pain course through my body for yesterday's events. I looked to the side remembering that I slept next to Niall, but he wasn't there. I got up to use the bathroom. When I finally got the chance to look in the mirror, I almost gasped. I looked horrible. A black eye, a severely bruised cheek bone, a bruise on my forehead. I lifted up my shirt to see that my ribs were bruised really bad.

I could see Niall standing in the doorway through the mirror. He grimaced at either how ugly I am or my bruises. I didn't think it was the second one though. He has Kennedy. No one wants you idiot. That is probably why Matt did that.

"How are you feeling?" His accent flowed perfectly. It was definitely different from everyone around here. Besides my American accent. I stared blankly at my reflection thinking of a reply.

"I'm fine. Just sore." I lied through my teeth while I smiled. I was good at lying so of course he bought it. In reality, I was sore, but my emotional pain hurt way more than the physical pain. I couldn't really think straight.

"Hey, uhmm... I know you are going through a hard time, but could maybe be your best guy friend?" He asked. Instantly tears welled up in my eyes as memories of him flowed through my mind. I quickly stood up.

"Uhh.. I kinda... have to.. uhmm go! I-I'll talk to you... uhh. later." I stammered before I raced out the door and back to my dorm. I quickly slammed the door shut. I nearly forgot that Jose and Em would be home in a few hours. I have a lot of explaining. But before I could even think of am explanation, my mind drifted off to my childhood best friend.

****FLASHBACK****

I heard yelling downstairs. My dad got home. He was screaming at mom, but that was usual. I just didn't want to get hit because he was slightly abusive and a really big alcoholic and druggie. I waited to go downstairs until it was dead quiet. My mom and dad were passed out from heroine. I swore to myself that I would never be like this to my kids. I quickly bolted out the front door before dad woke up. I walked a few blocks until my best friends house stood right in front of me.

My 13 year old self was shocked when he opened the door before I even knocked. He quickly ushered me in because he knew what happened. I always come to him when stuff the this happens. He was the easiest to talk to. I loved when he spoke because it would calm me down with his accent. No I did not like him. He's my best friend. Gross. He is cute but he is 16 and I am only 13. He will only ever be my best friend.

He just sat on his couch while holding me in his arms while he sang softly in my ear. He didn't try to converse with me. He knew that I just needed to calm down. I always come to him because he doesn't want me to run away forever. I couldn't leave my mom though.

"Are you okay Brinny?" He asked after I was completely calm.

"Yeah. I'll be okay. I just don't like when dad comes home and him and mom starts fighting. It scares me. I don't want him to hit her, because we both know he won't hold back if he does. But they are both passed out. nothing really new.." I replied. he just squeezed me into a hug that made me smile.

"I love you Brinny. As a best friend of course. It hurts me to tell you this, but I have to move. I know we have been best friends for years and I don't want to leave you, but my parents said I have to... I don't really have a choice. I'm sorry beautiful..." He said while tears started rolling down my cheeks. I was going to be alone. He can't leave.

"Don't leave me, Zayn." I whimpered before I fell asleep from exhaustion.

***FLASHBACK OVER***

I didn't realize I was crying. I never got to stay in touch with him because I didn't have a phone. I miss him.

Zayn Malik.

Childhood best friend.

He was two and a half years older than me. I miss him like hell.

"WE'RE HOME!!!" I heard Em yell as the door slammed. They walked into the living area to see me and they instantly dropped everything they had. They both rushed over to me and threw questions at me.

"What happened?"

"Who did this?"

"Are you okay?"

"Did you fall?"

"God Jose you are stupid. How could she get that beat up from a fall?" Emily scolded Jose for her stupid question.

"You never know. It could happen!" Pheenie defended herself before they both turned to me and waited for me to explain, and I did. I started from when I left our dorm to waking up in Niall's bed. I told them every detail. I just failed to mention anything about Zayn.

"I'm so sorry hunny. I ought to kick his ass!" Emily was fuming. Come to think of it, so was Pheenie.

"Can we just forget about this and go cuddle up on the couch for a movie night? I would enjoy that." They both nodded and Jose grabbed a blanket for us while Em put a movie in. We were watching Catching Fire.

Halfway through the movie, Jose spoke up to tell me something.

"Oh. Tomorrow we are going to meet up with our friend Perrie and she wants us to meet her boyfriend too. So tomorrow should be fun." She smiled at me which I did in return. I nodded acknowledging the information.

"I am going to bed. I love you guys. Goodnight." I walked to my bed after hearing their goodnights and drifted into sleep.

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A/N💕

Sorry I didn't update in a while. I was just really busy. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Comment and Vote! love you guys (:

~Kelcie~