Dear Niall,
July 12
I know I haven't come by your house the past couple of days.
I've had a lot going on, I guess, and I think I'm ready to tell you what happened.
Louis hit me, Niall.
Long story short, I went to his house, like I told you, and he hit me. I don't know why, exactly, but he wouldn't have done it without a reason. He apologized afterwards. He held me to his chest and I could feel his heartbeat against my head and he whispered "I'm sorry." a thousand times and I felt teardrops go plunk on the top of my head and I believe him.
I do believe him, honest. I'm just kind of in shock, still. I mean the way his hand connected with my cheek was really sudden and it sent jolts of panic through my body. I stumbled backwards, fell on the floor, and I just looked up at him. My mouth couldn't seem to form any words or even a scream, and my eyes refused to cry. My mind could barely process what had happened.
I just don't know what to do.
Love,
Elle
Dear Elle,
July 12
Are you okay, Elle? You haven't come by my house for almost a week now and I'm worried.
I don't know if I should go to your house or not.
Love,
Niall
