Fresh Start

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Aria

"If there are any drugs or alcohol, text me and I'll pick you up right away. We don't want you to get in trouble if the police show up. You're under the age of 21. Drugs are also dangerous and damaging. Please make smart decisions. Also, remember to always say "No!" I know you're a good kid," my dad lectured me over the phone as we were about to leave for the party.

"Okay, dad. I promise," I laughed. "I love you, too. Bye."

"¿Que mamá?" Mariana picked up her phone. "Me estoy quedando en casa de un amiga otra vez."

Ava gave us a confused glare and Maddy and I just shrugged, gigging. I have no idea what Mariana is saying but I'm used to her speaking Spanish in front of me. I know French and sign language because of classes I took in school. I know some Spanish but not a lot. I only understood "house" and "friend" in Mariana's sentence.

Her mom barely knows any English. Mariana and her brother translate for us. Mariana has a brother named Juan and he's two years older than us, in college. Mariana's mom is a single mom and raised Mariana and Juan by herself. Her dad left Mariana, her mom, and Juan for a much younger woman when Mariana was five and Juan was eight. Mariana's mom does so much for her kids. She's also currently seeing someone and whenever she talks about him to Mariana and I, her eyes light up. I'm so happy for her.

"Estoy bien, mamá. Solo estamos pasando el rato... Maddy, Ava y Aria. Te veo manana," Mariana ended the call. "I hate lying to her but I had to or else she wouldn't let me go. She only lets me drink once in awhile and with her only at our house."

The party (mature content and trigger warning. Read at your own risk!)

My girls and I parked on the side of the road and there are so many vehicles and people. Loud music was booming and the lawn was already trashed with red plastic cups. Some humans were outside but most of them were in. As we made our grand entrance, the place reeked of alcohol, sweat, and sex. Colorful lights were flashing and games were being played. Teens were grinding, twerking, taking body shots, laughing, and talking up a storm. I spotted a few funny drunk people and shook my head, snorting.

"Hiya, ladies. Glad you could make it. Snacks and drinks are in the kitchen, grab whatever you'd like. Don't be afraid to be freaky and have a good time," Jackson acknowledged. "I'm sorry by the way, Aria. I was totally out of line and disrespectful. I'm trying to change and treat girls the way they should be treated. It won't happen again."

"I don't trust him," I scoffed. "His apology was so phony. I'm not falling for it."

"Chill, Aria. He apologized. Just move on and let it go. Don't be a child," Maddy gave me her unnecessary input that I did not ask for.

"Come on, let's dance and drink already!" Mariana acclaimed.

We stepped towards the table and snatched beverages and food to munch on. There were different chips and dip, cookies, and trail mix. I got some fruit punch while my best friends were chugging beer. The faces they made were priceless. Their lips were pursed, their eyes wrinkled, and their eyebrows were creased. I cackled at them as they shrugged it off and took more sips. Before leaving to dance, I grabbed a handful of potato chips because I'm a fat ass on the inside.

"Wanna hit?" Isaac held out weed in front of Maddy, Ava, and I.

"I'm good."

Maddy and Ava said "fuck it" and inhaled and exhaled the blunt, coughing up a storm. They took turns back and forth until they were high. I watched in disbelief because I've never seen them do this before. I guess it's all apart of growing up and being a teenager. They also continued to drink and dance on Elijah and Gabe. Caleb grabbed my waist and pulled me close to him. I took advantage of it and showed him a great time. I just wanted to entertain him for a bit. His "little friend" grew excited as my cheeks blushed, turning a rosy pink.

"Guess who just had fun in bed with Jackson?" Ava nudged me and winked.

"Gross. Where is he now?"

"He told me he would get us some more drinks... You and Gabe, huh?" Ava smirked as Gabe made his way to the bathroom.

I rolled my eyes and watched Ava wave as she went over by Maddy and Mariana. I felt a strong, powerful grip around my wrist as I was abruptly turned around. I was face to face with Jackson, his hot breath fanning me. His eyes were blood shot red. He pulled me upstairs as I tried to get free from his hold. I tugged and tugged but he was too tough. He opened the door to a random room and threw me on the bed.

"Get off of me! Let go! Let me go!" I screeched at the top of my lungs. He just let out a laugh and covered my mouth.

My cries for help became muffled. I kicked and squirmed but nothing worked. I couldn't smack him because he was firmly holding both my hands down with just one hand. He uncovered my mouth and undressed me as I demanded him to stop. Tears were streaming down my eyes and my heart stopped. He took out handcuffs from his nightstand beside his bed. I tried to push him away before he cuffed me to the bed so I could not get loose. I began to tremble in fear as he undressed himself in front of me. He was already hard. He then slapped me for being "relentless" because I was trying to get loose. I yelped from the pain. I swear he broke my face.

"Help! Someone please help me!" I kept repeating until someone could finally come in and save me. Nobody did.

"Just g-give up, baby girl. You're too weakkk and paaathetic. You're mine right noww and you're gonna do w-what I say," Jackson's eyes turned an inky black as he slurred his words.

This is it. It's going to happen. Something that I thought could never happen to me. Ever. My body became numb and salty water was no longer falling down my cheeks. I could no longer speak or feel anything. I just let it happen. I didn't want to but I gave up. I had no chance. It was useless. He was right. I felt so insecure and violated. I'm nauseated. I didn't know Jackson was capable of something like this. He just kept going in and out until his body grew weary. The torment was excruciating since I was a virgin. I couldn't breathe from his weight on top of my petite body, as well.

"Fuck, you're tight as hell," Jackson moaned and then finished in the rubber. "This was nice. Let's do it again sometime."

Jackson then aggressively smashed his lips onto mine before walking out of the room, leaving me on the bed. There was a force holding me down, I couldn't get up. It wasn't allowing me to. My whole body crumpled down inside as my breathing pattern became heavy. My head was spinning and I refused to believe what just happened. My area was also in agony. This is so embarrassing. I'm ashamed. I need to get out of here. I threw on my clothes and sprinted down the stairs, but was stopped when my friends and Jackson came into my view.

"You slut!" Ava's hand came in contact with my face. I put my hand over my cheek that now stung. "How dare you force my soon to be boyfriend to have sex with you knowing he is drunk!?"