Jealousy: The Full Series - An Andi Mack Fanfic

6x04 - Abuse

No control at all. I'm fighting back, but nothing happens. Tears stream down my face as I wrap the rope around my neck. I don't want to jump! Please! Don't make me jump! Too late. My feet move off the stool, and the rope tightens around my neck. SNAP!

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Tyson's POV: 2 Years Ago...
Alright. Today's the day. I'm finally going to come out to them. I'm finally going to tell them I'm gay.

I catch my parents in a very good mood. They're snuggled up on in front of the TV, watching their favorite show together.

I sit next to them. "Mom. Dad. I have to tell you something."

"Yes, Tyson?" my mom says sweetly. "What is it?"

I take a deep breath. "I'm gay."

Both of their expressions turn to frowns. My dad stands above me. "What?"

I get nervous. "I'm gay."

"No, you're not."

"Dad, I've had a crush on a boy for months now. Why can't you guys accept it?"

SLAP! My cheek turns bright red. My entire face stings. Dad raises his fist as if he is about to punch me. "I will not have a gay child." He stomps away, without looking back.

I turn to my mom, who's glaring at me. "Mom, please."

"Don't even talk to me. You're a disappointment to the Hendrick family."

I ran to my room and curled up in my bed. Tears flooding down my face, sobbing heard across the neighborhood. One sentence. One sentence is all it took to ruin my life.

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It's been months since I told my parents. The abuse never stopped. I've been beaten and neglected by my own mom and dad. They don't love me anymore. No one does.

I'm walking to school, too weak from the injuries. 8:10. I'm already late for class. I reach the empty schoolyard. My legs start wobbling. Everything goes black soon after.

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Ugh. My head feels like it got split open. I look around the small room, and a woman looks over. "Thank goodness you're alive."

"What happened?" I asked.

"You collapsed in front of the school. One of the students was running late, and he saw you there. He informed us immediately, and we brought you here."

"Who found me?"

"A boy named Cyrus Goodman." The name echoed through my head. Of all the students to find me, it just to happens to be the one I have a crush on.

"We examined your body. Don't worry, we didn't invade your privates, but we noticed a lot of bruises on your face, legs, arms, and chest. Could you please tell us what happened?"

I start crying. "My parents. They've been abusing me for months. All because I'm gay."

The nurse put her hand on her chest in sympathy. "You poor thing. I don't care if you don't want this, but I must inform the authorities about this."

I nod my head in agreement. "Go ahead."

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I was doing homework when the doorbell rang. I opened it, and a police officer stood in front of me. "Hi. My name is Officer Liam. Are you Tyson Hendrick?"

I nod my head. "Yeah, I'm Tyson."

My dad storms in. "TYSON! What did I say about answering the door, you brat!"

He turns to the officer. "Oh. Uh, hello officer. Is everything alright?"

"No. I'm going to need Tyson to pack his things."

"Tyson, what did you do?!"

"Uhh, actually. The problem was you and your wife."

My dad gave me a death stare. "I don't know what you're talking about." he lied.

The officer sighed. "Sir, earlier today, your son blacked out at school. We found bruises all over his body, and Tyson told the nurse that you and your wife were abusing him for months now. We're going to put Tyson in the foster system, so that he may be safe from further abuse."

"This is an outrage! I'll sue you."

The officer ignored dad and said, "Tyson. Do you need help packing?"

I happily reply, "Sure."

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I spent about a week in a orphanage, so that the foster care could find the best parents suitable to take care of me.

Finally, I got called down to the lobby. A couple was talking to the owner of the building, when they saw me. "Is this him?" the woman said excitedly.

"Yes it is. Tyson, meet your new foster parents."

I didn't know what else to do, so I just ran and gave them both hugs. A girl walked into the building. "Dad, when am I going to meet my new foster brother?"

The man chuckled. "He's right here, Taylor."

Taylor started to smile. "It's so nice to meet you.

I gave her a hug as well. The woman held my hand and tears of joy dripped down her face. "Welcome to the Vermont family, Tyson."