Broken

3.

Izel

Right when I walked into the house, I felt a sting across my face and I fell.

"Where the hell were you?" My stepdad hovered over me.

"I-I stayed at the library for a while." I cried.

"Did I tell you to stay? Answer me stupid!" He picked me up by my shirt.

"N-no, I'm sorry." I screamed and he slapped me again.

"Go to your fucking room!" He pushed me out of his way and kicked me.

I got up and walked in my room and locked my door.

I sat on my bed and cried until the pain went away.

After a few minutes, I got up and walked into the bathroom and saw a ring around my eye.

There was no way I could hide this unless I put on heavy makeup, and if I do that, I'll feel uncomfortable and I know people will question me about it.

I heard a knock at my door and I opened it and saw my stepdad standing there drinking his beer. Probably on his tenth one.

"I-Izel.." he slurred "Get-" He stopped for a second. "knees." He spoke.

I knew what he was talking about.

"Get out" I tried to push him away but he pushed me to the ground and roughly got on top of me.

"Stop!" I screamed and tried to grab something.

He grunted in my ear and I screamed louder, hoping someone would come in and stop him.

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The next day at school, I tried my hardest not to look at anyone but it wasn't working. 

I walked into my first class and I was about to sit in my regular seat until I fell over something.

Everyone started to laugh and I looked up and saw that kid with the last name dick had tripped me.

"A little clumsy new girl?" He questioned.

I got up and sat in my chair and put my head down. I didn't want to be here at all and it would feel great if I could leave and just go somewhere.

I picked my head up and saw August walk in and he had that natural mean look on his face.

"Wassup gorgeous" He smiled at me.

I turned my head so he couldn't see me blush. I don't know why I blush and I don't believe half his compliments.

"Hi."

"You straight?" He asked with a frown.

I looked over at the boy that tripped me and put my head back down.

"What he do ta you?" His frown got deeper.

"Nothing. I'm just ready for the day to be back over." I lied. I didn't want anyone else fighting for me after what happened between Celeste and Jasmine.

I saw August give the boy a death stare before sitting down.

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On our way to lunch, it was kind of awkward because August seemed mad about first period still and he wouldn't talk to anyone.

"Hey baby.." Jasmine glared at me before kissing August.

I walked away and went into the cafeteria and saw Celeste sitting at table already.

"Hey girly." She covered her mouth while eating.

"Hi." I took my bag off and put my head down.

"Why you seem so upset?"