whisper in the dark

Hiding

I awoke the next day from my alarm going off. I got up from the floor to turn it off. After I took a shower and got my makeup out I covered up my bruises that couldn't be covered by clothing and I looked at my face I had a dark purple handprint and I couldn't cover it with makeup. I groaned because Zach would probably notice even though I'm going to avoid him as much as possible which will only be possible lunch and 4th period. I got changed and headed to school wearing a hoodie with the hood up to try and cover my face I kept my head down until I got to class. As I predicted Zach came in and sat right next to me I turned my face so he couldn't see it. "Hey Lyra!" He practically yelled making me jump still looking away I waved at him. "Lyra...look at me please." I put my hand over the handprint and turned to him making it look like I was resting my head in my hand. "Yeah Zach?" He frowned and moved my hood down and still couldn't see the handprint thank god. "Hey what's up." He asked. "Oh nothing" I replied waving my other hand. He looked at me weirdly. "Why are you being weird?" He questioned me. "I'm not." I replied still not moving my hand. He furrowed his eyebrows and then moved my hand I tried to pull my hood up but he stopped me. His eyes got so wide. "L-Lyra w-who d-did this to you?" He stuttered. "Um um well.." I trailed off. His eyes filled with anger. "Did your dad do this after I left? You told me he would be sober and you would be safe. Was that a lie because of what happened yesterday?" He asked I was going to answer but the teacher walked in yes I didn't have to answer. After class I tried to run out before Zach could catch up...unfortunately he caught up and grabbed the hood of my jacket and pulled me back. "Lyra I'm not done with you, you have to answer my question-" He was interrupted "Zach baby come her my feet are tired and I want a ride." His girlfriend whined. I sighed of relief and he groaned. "Coming babe." He yelled back at her she smirked at me and I looked at her confused but when he walked over to her she kissed him and I felt...jealous? No no yep it was jealousy. I didn't show it and smiled innocently and walked away to second period.

The rest of the day went by slow. When the bell rang I rushed out of class and ran out of the building. I ran all the way home to discover Zach was sitting at my door step. "Zach listen I was scared and I called you because it was you or the police and he's my dad I couldn't get him in trouble but now you know why I wouldn't let you touch me yesterday. It was spur of the moment and I didn't know what else to do but from now on delete my number don't come over and let's act like we never met you gave me a tour around school and we never spoke again." He looked hurt and I felt bad but I can't have feelings for him it doesn't work. He nodded and walked off. I walked up to my room and as soon as I laid down I was asleep.