Be Alright • Jariana Fanfiction

~ Chapter 7: Abuse ~

"You've got some explaining to do."

"Shit." Justin mumbles under his breath.

"Justin..."

"I have to go." Justin says.

He walks away but I grab his wrist. "Tell me."

"There's nothing going on." He breathed out.

"Then why'd you mention it?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"Come with me."

I follow him. He goes to the car. I sit down in the car.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"We're staying here. I don't feel safe saying it there."

"Okay. So what's going on?"

"My dad... he used to abuse me. I was actually happy I got arrested so he wouldn't lay his hands on me again. He kicks, punches me."

"Why would he do that?"

"Alcohol. Drugs. The gang."

"What the fuck?! Where's your dad?" I yelled, slapping my thighs.

"Ariana, you can't face him. He's very dangerous. You're small."

I leaned back.

"Fuck." I mumbled.

"Ariana, it'll be alright. I promise."

"Oh, and how did you know where I lived the other day?"

"I went to one of your parties last year."

"Oh." I awkwardly say.

Then, I got a text.

"Sorry." I mumbled, getting my phone out.

Dad: I'm coming home in 5. You better be there.

My eyes widen. "I have to go, my dad is going to be home in 5 minutes." I said.

He nods and says goodbye. I went over to my car and got in. I then sped over to my house.

2 minutes later my dad came home. I ewas acting like I was there the whole time. I was casually taking a sip of tea.

"Hi hun, how are you doing?" Dad asked.

"I'm doing good." I smiled.

"Good. I'm going to take a quick shower." Dad says before walking upstairs.

I sighed and put the tea back. That fucking tasted bad. I took a water bottle and took a sip.

I got a text.

Justin: get home safely?"

Ariana: yeah I'm fine

Justin: ok

Ariana: Are you one of those overprotective friends

Justin: I'm your friend? I thought you hated me.

Ariana: people change. I learned about the real you.

Justin: Well thanks I guess

Ariana: I'm getting weird vibes from my dad

Justin: why?

Ariana: he seems like he's "rushing" Somewhere

Justin: he's probably fine

Ariana: I'll talk to you later.

Dad came downstairs a few minutes later. I was just sitting on the couch watching Netflix. Dad came down and sat next to me.

He mumbled something but I couldn't hear him.

Oh well.