He loves me, I think.

8

My morning went by but I really wasn't down to earth. I felt numb and tired. I didn't get much sleep, all I did was this and turn. I got ready for school. I made sure I covered up my face, neck and arms with make up.

I dragged myself to my car. I was early by 20 minutes, so now I sat here waiting for my sister.

I let my tears cascade down my face. I wiped them away quickly as my sister got in the car.

"That's like the first time you're early. What's gotten into you?" She applied makeup and took out her eyeliner and did her perfect wing. She was really good for a 16 year old.

"Nothing just nothing." I mumbled as I turned the car on and pulled out of the driveway.

"Jasmine you have to tell me what's wrong." She tugged on my arm. I wish I could tell her but I can't.

"Nothing is wrong. I'm fine." I choked out those words.

"You sure? Sis it's okay you can tell me."

"I wish I could tell you but it would be no use Jackie. There is nothing you can do." I'm going to tell her. I need her to know.

"Tell me sis!" I parked in her school parking lot. I wiped my nose with a tissue and prepared myself to tell her mostly everything.

"Okay, so I met this guy and he was-"

"Oh my god! Finally you met someone! I thought you would never meet anyone. Is he cute?" She was literally jumping in her seat but I don't think she'll be that happy as soon as she knows how he really is.

"Yes he is cute but he is very ugly inside." The memories of last night came flooding in and I wanted to badly cry but I held back my tears.

"Jasmine, did he do something to you?" Then her eyes went wide. "Wait! That bruise on your cheek! Did he do that!?"

I nodded. She quickly fell back in her seat and shook her head at me.

"He's no good Jaz. Leave him." She grabbed my hand and gave a gentle squeeze. I looked at her and smiled.

"What did you say when hit you? Did you try to fight back?"

"I couldn't do anything, he's too strong." Even if I tried I would end up more beat up, that's why I didn't even try.

"Well sis I would love to stay here with you and talk but I have to go now. We'll talk later, okay?" She stepped out and I gave her a nod.

"See ya later alligator!" I yelled at her as she walked away. She laughed and waved goodbye.

I dreaded to go to school today. I was scared to see him. I wiped my sweaty palms on my pants and grabbed the steering wheel.

"Just avoid him Jasmine." I told myself as I parked my car. I grabbed my bag and stepped out. I started walking to the school. I glanced around to see any sign of him but I saw him no where. I relaxed just a bit.

I was almost to the front doors when I felt someone grab my arm. I turned and feared for the worst.

"Jennifer! You scared me!" I pulled her into a big hug.

"I didn't see you yesterday. I was pretty sad and lonely knowing that I don't have any classes with you since I didn't see you in any."

"Yeah I know me too. What lunch do you have?" I really hoped we had lunch at least together.

"The second one."

"Yay! Me too! But I didn't see you yesterday there." We walked through the front doors and headed for our lockers.