Judy

chapter 23

Everyone's life isn't perfect. Everyone has their share of struggle either rich or poor. But for me it felt like I had it the worst. I look up at the couple sitting across me. When did they order? When did I order? My mind was running wild with this thoughts. First Alex telling me he has to date Lola like he has no choice and just a few hours ago finding out it was true. Then Jack who tells me Alex's called dibs on me well...maybe not dibs but still everything was confusing me. I looked up at Debra she was so happy it could have been me but why now why regret helping her? No it's not regret I would do it over and over again if I had to. Then what could it be. Why did I say yes to Jack when he asked me to the dance? Why are all the question coming now out of all the days.

"Judy"

Debra shook me. I looked at her they were done eating and my food was still untouched.

"Sorry...what did you say."

I gave her a reassuring smile. She looks worried and she shouldn't be right?

"I said it's getting late we will have to come another day."

I just nodded. We walked out toghter in silence. I climb into the car and the engine roared to life. The drive seemed longer but I didn't mind. The sky was dark and in a blink of an eye I saw the house. My head turned as we drove passed it. At that moment I wanted to tell him to stop but I knew that would lead to more people being concerned. All I needed was some rest the day was to long. Cal dropped me off and by instinct I turned my head he was there watching me. Is that all that his going to do watch me. Doesn't any of this bring him pain just like it does to me. I waited for he to leave like he always does but he didn't. He stood there like he was waiting for something to happen. Well there's nothing that is going to happen with that thought I turned around and got inside. The house was quiet but that wasn't going to bother me for long. I took off my shoe and went to bed. I couldn't sleep everything was keeping me awake. I turned on the light and my eyes caught something. Dirt...? I don't remember taking my shoe of in here. Could I just be overthinking again, no I'm not. Taking a deep breath I went to my closet door slowly but I couldn't open the door. The fear was already making some of my body parts numb. I'm just overthinking this. I left the door and went to sleep.

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I woke up tired but ignored I couldn't help but look at my closet door it was clean no dirt in site. I let a out breath I didn't realise i was holding. I got myself ready for school before leaving I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked a lot better than the previous day's. I took the bus to school watching the beautiful day. Maybe today isn't going to be that bad.

As I stepped into the school ground i saw Alex. But for some reason I wasn't angry or anything. I walked passed him without him noticing me which was a good thing. The started of well everyone was happy and no trouble seemed to occur but I was to quick to think that.

"Hurry up or we will miss the fight."

Debra said pulling me into a crowd.

Who could be fighting on this beautiful day? I squeezed into the crowd following Debra until we stopped me bumping into her of course.

"Oh sorry I should have warn-"

She said not being able to finish her sentence. Her hand quickly went to her mouth and my head turned. This can't be. Why are they fighting well it stopped but by the bruises on their face.

"Jack?what's going on here."

He was on the floor while Alex was being held back by Cal. I don't even remember when the crowd disappeared. I stood there waiting but no one gave me an answer. Sam came to pick all three the boys Debra and I included. The car ride was silent but when we reach our destination that changed.

"What happened "

Sam asked her eyes looked worried but she also seemed tired.

"I don't know I came too late."

She looked at the boy and her look alone could kill. I saw how the boys looked at her it was like their being scolded without any words.

"Sort this out now!"

Her voices was low but they just nodded and she left.

"I think we should also leave."

Cal told Debra. She just agreed and left without question. As soon as the door closed all hell broke well not really.

"Why are you going to the dance with him?"

Alex said pointing towards Jack. I thought I felt something snap in me and a humorless laugh escaped my lips.

"You have got to be kidding me."

I looked at him and he looked shocked and a little confused.

"Don't give me that look you don't seriously think I'd put my life on he until you feel like it's time to tell me. I don't know what secret it is but you've made it clear to me that it's much to important."

I said in a calm voice. I was just tired so so tired of all of this.

"I.. I-"

I rolled my eyes at him.

"You nothing. Jack is my friend too and he knows that what ever got you two to fight better stop."

I sighed today was to good to be true. They both kept quite and that was my que to leave. Thankfully no one was there while I left. I entered the house going straight to my room. Looking out of the window I saw the the sky and it's was beautiful. I turned around opening my closet door before I could scream my mouth was covered by a big hand in a black glove. This day really had to turn out like this?I thought as I kicked and scream before being knocked out.