Escape // Marcus and Martinus Story ❤️❤️

Chp 7

It was the morning. Wednesday morning, which meant it was only two days until the trip. I had only two days to get my place back. My chances of that were extremely limited and I was well aware of that but I had to at least try.

Last night may of been the worst experience of my life but it was certainly a wake up call. It's made me realise that this is my life, my story, my book and I will no longer let any one else write it ; nor will I apologise for the edits I make.

This includes Joel. I'm so fed up of him and his controlling ways. I'm planning to go to the head teacher today, not only to ask for my place back in the trip but to tell him about what Joel has done to me. As terrified as I am of what Joel may do to me, it's the right thing to do. I can't let him boss me about any longer. It's not healthy for me.

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Harper : what made you change your mind?

Sam : I guess just hearing you talk about it, I realised that it was stupid of me to throw such an amazing opportunity away.

Harper : maybe it was you falling off your bed this morning that made you come to your senses.

She laughed. I raised my hand up to the scar on my cheek. I hated lying to her but I didn't want her to worry about me.

Sam : maybe

Harper : well I'm happy for you, but you do know that there's not much chance of getting back in. I wouldn't get you're hopes up.

Sam : I know, but I'm willing to try.

Harper : fingers crossed.

We walked through the doors of the school.

Sam : have you thought anymore of telling your parents you're gay?

Harper : shhh!

She pulled me behind a quiet corner.

Sam : sorry, I thought I was being quiet.

Harper : I'm just not ready yet, I'm so scared of what they'll do. You know what they're like.

Sam : yeah, but it's who you are. You shouldn't have to hide it.

Harper : I know but I don't have a choice. Who knows what they'll do to me if they find out.

Sam : I wish I could help

Harper : you're the only one I've told and I'm planning on keeping it that way until I'm certain that I'm ready. You could help by keeping your mouth shut.

She laughed.

Sam : you can count on me.

Harper : I knew I could.

Suddenly, Joel appeared from round the corner and kissed me on the cheek as soon as he saw me. He then stood there, waiting for Harper to get the message to leave.

Harper : I'll leave you two to it then.

Joel : ok, bye Harper.

Harper : bye.

She walked away even though it was the last thing I wanted her to do. I looked up at Joel who was smiling at me.

Sam : stop it.

Joel : stop what?

Sam : smiling at me like that when you know what happened last night.

Joel : why don't we just forget about last night will we? We can start over.

Sam : no! I'm not just gonna forget!

Joel : why not? It was nothing really.

Sam : Joel! You slapped me!!!