𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢'𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮

chapter 5 | scarred

m a c k e n z i e

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johnny helped me out of the pool and wrapped a towel around me. currently his arms were wrapped around me and my head was leaning into his, while standing up. he started rocking me back and forth. "are you trying to dance?" i questioned laughing. "you know i was just trying to be cute and romantic but if you don't like that then fine." he said backing away, holding his hands up. i shook my head and smiled. "no that's not what i meant." i said laughing again. i walked over to him and we both sat against the wall. he looked over at me, staring into my eyes.  "if this is too personal, you don't have to tell me." he started. i know what he was going to ask. "why did you react very sensitive when hayden made that comment and bit his lips and stuff. you acted like you were terrified." he said calmly. i didn't want to tell him, but i did. i trusted him. it's so weird how i can trust someone so fast, like we were meant to be. "i um. well i move a lot, because of my sister getting acting dancing jobs and opportunities." i start. he nods, indicating for me to continue. "so i moved to this one place. Violet Grove, in Florida. there was this one guy. he was a player, i could tell. but i was caught under his spell, i tried to fight it. i knew he was trouble, however my friends encouraged me. saying he was perfect for me. then one night, at a party he dragged me up the stairs. he threw me on the bed.." i finished, i couldn't say anymore. i was choked up in tears but i didn't want to burst out crying. i didn't want to seem weak in front of him. i physically and emotionally could not speak. "kenzie." he said. he wrapped his arm around me  and comforted me.  i sniffled, still trying to hold back the tears. "did he..." johnny managed to say. i just nodded my head and looked over at him. he looked at me with sympathy. "i promise that will never happen to you again." he said very protectively. i gave him a weak smile. "i'll be back, i'm going to make some hot chocolate." he said smiling at me. before he left, he pecked me on the cheek and got up and exited.

i sat there silently for about 5 minutes till hayden came in. "mackenzie ziegler. why did you kiss johnny?" he said sounding slightly pissed. "why is it your business." i said standing up. "because you will like me. no matter what. i will destroy your relationship with everyone at this school." he said demandingly. my heart dropped. was he serious? he was going to ruin my life, i need to leave town. "now kiss me." he said. he grabbed my shoulders and forced me toward him. i tried to fight back, but it reminded me too much of my past experiences that i felt weak. like i couldn't do anything to help myself. he forced his lips against mine. it tasted sour and bitter. i tried to push him off of me. instead he let go and pushed me to the ground with a thud. i started breathing heavily and felt tears filling up my eyes. i put my head in my knees and sobbed. "KENZIE!" i heard lauren's voice scream. she ran toward me and embraced me. "what happened?!" she said worriedly. i opened up to her about everything. the raping, then hayden. "he's such a bastard i'm so sorry." she said sympathetically. i just nodded. "don't worry, i'll be here for you." lauren told me. i put my head on her shoulder and tried to wipe my tears away. this is going to be a wild ride.