Trapped

Chapter 4

"He doesn't love you."

I went to Tweek bros, for a nice, hot coffee. After ordering my drink I saw butters at one of the tables with an iced mocha. My face began to flush. I made my way over to him to see he had a black eye and a busted lip.
What the hell.

"Butters.. what happ-"

"I ran into the door way." I didn't even get a chance to finish my sentence before he stopped me. I know he's lying. When Leo lies he starts twitching his left eye...

It was twitching like crazy.

"Leo, did Eric do this?" I sent down my drink, sat next to Leo, and lifted his chin. I saw his face grow red as his eye twitched and he stuttered the words, "He didn't."
"Leo don't lie to me. He can't keep doing this this isn't love Leo!"
"YES IT IS."
People began to look our way. He covered his mouth. "I'm sorry for shouting Kenny it's just... Eric loves me and he hit me yes but... it's because it was my fault.. please don't tell anyone I'm begging you they'll think wrong and call the police and Eric will be so furious." "Leo I can't stand by and watch you get the shit kicked out of you everyday by the fatass. He doesn't love you-"

Slap.

My cheek burned I looked at Leo only to see a look of rage on his face. I've never seen this look before. I felt tears sting my eyes.
"He loves me Kenny and just because you're jealous that I have someone and you're alone doesn't mean you have to let your anger out on me." Leo huffed.

I loved this innocent boy... but the innocent boy I once knew was gone.

"Leo."
"Yes Kenny."
A single tear streamed down my face.
"He doesn't love you."
Before I knew it he swung at me hitting me square in the jaw. I stepped back and held my chin.
It hurts.
But I refuse to fight back. I would never lay a hand on Leo, no matter how mad or upset I was.
But I couldn't let him ruin his life.

"TAKE THAT BACK!"
People were already looking but now the whole shop had eyes on us.

Blood came down from my mouth as I picked up my coffee. I felt an enormous amount of tears form into my eyes.
I couldn't take it any more.
"You know what Leo? I'm sorry. I'm sorry I care about your well being. I'm sorry I didn't stop you from dating that asshole who beats you and hurts you. I'm sorry that I want the best for you. I'm sorry that I love you."
Silence.
Leo stared at me.
"Ken.."
I turned around threw my coffee into the trash can and went on my way.

Who needs love anyways.

I give up.