The Power Within Memories

How Could She Know?

As I walked to my locker I thought about the mountain of homework piling up on the cardboard box that I use as a desk.

I put my books into my locker and got out my PE kit. I didn't like my PE kit but my "parents" always left marks where they wouldn't be visible in shorts and short sleeved tops. That's one thing I can thank them for.

I trudged to the changing room and as I opened the door I saw her, standing there in only a bra and shorts. Robyn was changing in the corner that I usually do to hide from the other kids. There is nowhere else to change though. I guess I have to change next to her. Oh God, I have to get changed next to this perfect girl!

"Oh, hi Eren! How's your day going?" She says with a smile. Is she... happy to see me?

"H-hi Robyn. I'm not b-bad, how are you doing?" I say with my usual stutter because of my anxiety.

"I'm great! I'm throwing a party later and I'd really love you to come!"

What! No, this can't be happening. Nobody likes me so why would I be invited to a party? I can't go. They won't allow it, I would be beaten within an inch of my life.

"Sorry, I-I can't c-come."

"What! Why not! I really want you to be there! Please, it won't be the same without you!"

What do I do! I can't say no! She's been so nice to me and she actually wants me to be there?

"Don't worry, they don't have to know." She suddenly said.

"W-who?"

"You're parents. If they don't know then they won't hurt you. You can spend the night at my place. I've already asked my parents and they say it's cool if you stay over."

How? How could she know? I've tried to hide it! She can't know! Nobody's ever even seen my scars! What made it obvious?

"Oh, well. OK, I-I'll come."

"Great! I can't wait!"

"Yeah, me neither"

How could she know?

Hi guys. I know it's been a while since I've updated but here's the new part. I hope you enjoyed it. There will be some fantastical elements to this story which will start next chapter but until then have a nice day! Bye *salute*