Can't

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Iowa's POV:

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My thoughts are cut off by a noise.

A door slam.

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I feel my entire body lock up at the noise. He's here. We have to go. Don't let him see you. I feel like the world around me is moving yet somehow I'm not.

"-ve to go. Iowa!" I hear someone whisper-yell in my face. I try and get focused but the world is hazy. I can feel my chest tighten. Panic attack. My vision focuses a little more and I see Hikaru holding me and I feel Kaoru rubbing my back.

"It's gonna be okay. Breathe. In and out. Your going to be okay." Hikaru whispers in my ear. I try and get my breathing under control before the attack goes further and luckily I calm down fairly quickly.

I open my eyes not realizing I closed them and I look around. Mori and Honey are looking out the window. Kyoya and Tamaki are talking. And Haruhi is looking out my bedroom door.

I compose my self and get their attention. "I will distract my father. You guys climb out my window." Tamaki goes to object but I hold up my hand to stop him. "No. I got you into this mess and frankly I don't want you guys to see my dad." Kyoya starts writing something but I just role my eyes at him.

"You guys start climbing as soon as I leave." Everyone nods except the twins. They look very hesitant. "I'll be fine." I reassure them. "Your dad is not a kind person Iowa." Kaoru states. "Why can't you just climb out the window with us?" Hikaru finishes for him. "Because my Father was bound to see the limos.... You literally can't miss them." They sigh knowing I was right. "Just text me when you guys are all down." They nod and the twins grab 1 suitcase each.

I look to everyone and nod, then make my way out the door, shutting it behind me quietly.

As I'm walking downstairs I can hear things moving around in the dining room so that's where I walk to.

I walk in and see my dad working with paperwork.

"Where have you been?" My dad spits without even looking up. I mentally hope the hosts get out quick. "I-I am staying at a friend's house." He looks up, putting down the papers and looking me dead in the eye.

"No you are not." I gape at him. I muster all my courage up and say sternly "Yes I am." Rage fills his eyes and he stands. "What did you just say to me?" He says quietly..... Murderously quiet.

"I said yes I am.... I'm tired of the neglect and abuse. So my friends are offering me to stay with them until I can make it on my own." He goes to yell but stops himself with a smirk.

"How old are you Iowa?" Wow don't even remember that my 17th birthday was a few months ago.... Why didn't I notice this earlier.

"I'm 17. What's important about that?" I sass. He raises his hand but takes a deep breath and puts it down. He smiles solidly before saying. "You are underage. You can't leave this house until you are 18. I have custody of you until then. I mean I am a lawyer so go ahead and argue." He says the last line with such venom I flinch back.

"You thought you had this l planed out. You staying with your friends, getting away from the 'abuse' but no... Here you are. Stuck. And speaking of friends. Where are they? .... Hmm. I saw the limos." He asks with a smirk.

"T-They were leaving when you came." I say quietly. I feel my phone Buzz in my pocket but I don't pick it up. "Good. I don't want them comming over anymore. And you are staying here no matter what. You can't leave. So clean up the house and make supper before you clean up. And MAYBE I will spare you tonight."

With that last smile he leaves the room and I can feel myself slowly breaking down.

What about the twins?

I quickly pick up my phone to see Hikaru Texted me through the twins and I's group chat.

Hikaru: we are out. Hurry up and get out of there.

I take a deep breath, feeling the tears and panic in me. I shakily type him a response.

Iowa: I can't.

Kaoru: What do you mean you can't?

Iowa: I mean I can't leave. My dad said that I can't legally leave. I'm 17. He has custody until I'm 18. And I can't legally move out.

Hikaru: Can't you sneak out. We can get kyoya's dad to help out.

Iowa: No. I'm okay. Just leave me here. You can leave my stuff by the door if you would like. I will see you at school tomorrow.

Kaoru: Wait! Isn't there anything we can do?

Hikaru: Iowa just get out of there we aren't leaving without you. We can help.

Iowa: You can't. Bye..

I put my phone down on the counter and hear it buszzing non stop. I sigh and grab the cleaning supplies.

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(You thought I was gonna end this hear? Ha nope)

I'm half way done cleaning when I here a knock on the door. I sigh to myself and make myself look presentable.

I run to the door and open it, seeing a man in a suit.

"May I help you?" I ask curious. "Yes you can. I'm Roger Dilly. I'm from Child Protective Services. I'm hear to speak with the parents of the household." I nod quickly and lead him inside. I look to the driveway and still see the two limos. I thank the gods that this man came.

"Come with me." I say as I walk up the stairs to my fathers study. I knock on the door and am immediately asked what I want. "Roger from CPS is here." I smile to myself when my father opens the door shocked. "Are you Mr.Motanata?" My dad nods slowly. "I am here to inform you that you no longer have custody of Iowa Motanata due to physical and mental abuse." My dad rages. "He is my son." He yells.

"Not anymore. He will go to the custody of the Hitachian family." I cheer inside. Thank yooouuu guys!!!

*time skip*

The man talked a little more with my father before bringing me outside. As soon as I step into the lawn I'm brought into a hug. I giggle and pull away from the two intruders. "Thank you guys." The twins smile. "We told you we could help." They speak in unison. I smile and kiss both of their cheeks causing them to turn a Scarlett color. I giggle again and start walking to the limo.




I'm free.

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Word Count: 1154

A/N hey guys!!! How did you like that little chapter? I hoped you enjoyed it. If you have any ideas on what should happen next please comment. And I will write you next time!

Song: Idea of her by Whitney Woerz

~Bella

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