Sanders Sides HighSchool

4

WARNING: this does have mentions of abuse, beatings, abandonment and other sad stuff like that cause why not. So if anyone may be triggered by that then just skip this chapter and know that roman had come from an abusive household and his mom left him :)

"I actually don't want to sound over dramatic.... I guess it all started when I was a little kid...." Roman began, hanging is head low as he spoke, after taking a deep breath, he continued on.

"When I was about three years old, my mum left my dad and I. I... I don't really know why she left. I mean, now I know why.... but I don't know why she would leave without taking me I mean. I only really remember my mom singing a dream is a wish your heart makes one night to me, it was after I had gotten a nightmare and had ran over to her room. A few weeks, or maybe a few days later,she packed all of her bags and left. I can't blame her for leaving, heck, every day that I stay at my house is enough time for me to realize exactly why she left. But she never left anything behind. Its like she was just erased from our house. It's like she was trying to erase herself from our lives, from my life. She never left anything. Anything that would let me know that she still cared for me....but there was nothing left of her but a few photos shoved away in draws or tossed in the garbage can by my 'dear old dad'.". Roman explained. He looked around the room, and then looked at me in the eyes for what felt like hours, but merely seconds. The prince like character then continues on." I don't have any memories of my mom and dad together though, it makes sense, I was only 4 years old, but my first real memories with my dad where never good. I remember the first time I picked up a Disney princess doll, my dad looked mortified and had ripped it out of my hand and gave me a slap. I was only about four or five at the time. If the TV wasn't quiet enough and he could hear it, I would get beaten until I couldn't stand up, if I was singing or gardening, unmanly things like that, I would get hit. I had to download Disney songs and movies on my phone and always make sure I have headphones on. I-I tried to get away, but I know that he'll just find me and then I would just get hurt even worse than before. One time in middle school I had gotten all of my stuff in a bag, I then walked downstairs around 2am to sneak out. Well, my dad caught me. Lets just say that I had to call in sick the next day cause of what he did to me. All those times I lifted weights, ran laps, tried to get strong enough to stop him, somehow I just know that I'll never be strong enough. I'll never truly be strong enough. I never thought about telling anyone else about it though, when I was still in elementary school I told someone that I thought I could trust about this. And....well...you guys know how it is with me and D now....I'm s-sorry that I never told anyone about this....I...." Roman began to sob, holding his face in his hands before he continued, "I'm just...I'm sorry that I never....I'm just....I'm sorry. I learned to act like a ghost in my own house. If any of you ever wondered why I never invited my parents to see any of my plays, or musicals, this is why. I...I know that I have a big ego, I'm over dramatic, I don't blend in as much as others do, people have asked me about my family, my perfect family, wanting to know about them because they think that my family is w-wonderful to have given me these clothes, my bold character, or even my ride to school... But everything that I have comes from me, I have to work three jobs to buy me things, but also to have time to get away from my house. I'm truly sorry that I never told any of you, even you Logan, you s-showed me kindness and you've helped me even when I act like a drama king all the time.... I.....I'm s-sorry. " the short, blue eyed man mumbled. In a second, maybe less, Patton ran over and gave Roman a hug, I stood up, wiping my eyes, and gave Roman a hug as well, soon Logan came running and tackled us all with a hug, causing us all to fall down.

Logan then stood up and fixed his glasses, "I had assumed....but this....I'm sorry, but you can't stay there, that's child abuse at it's worse!" Logan yelled. Patton stood up and nodded, placing his hand on Logan's shoulder. "He's right, you can always report him! You shouldn't have to stay there on more day!" Patton's voice cracked, I could tell that he was taking this to heart. As usual .I realized that I was still holding onto Roman, who was still laying on the ground, I quickly sat up, feeling my face turn red, as I then stood up with Patton and shoved my hands in my pockets. "You can stay here for as long as you need to.....my parents would let you stay, we even have an extra room here..."I offered, holding out my hand, which Roman looked at then took happily. "Thanks....but I don't know....If I tell someone then they might make me leave to go to a foster home or something..and then I wont get to see any of you guys again." Roman explained. Logan tilted his head and then smiled, "Maybe not. I've interned at many places and I've meet someone who can help us...but that's only if you feel up to the task Roman. If you for any reason do not want to do this, well, it is your choice after all. But I will always be here to help you." Logan claimed. I looked over at the smartest of us all, his eyes where filled with tears, and he looked more human now than he has in all the years that I've known him. I then started connecting the dots between Roman and D, not to mention why Roman didn't want to see me, assuming that he was in fact, hit by his dad again. "Does...Does he still hit you?" Patton asked as if knowing what I was thinking. I looked at Patton now, tears spilling out of his eyes and over his freckled face, I took a step over to him and placed my arm around him for support. After all the years of helping me, it was the least I could do for Pat. Roman wiped his eyes, "I've been working out, but Jacob is strong. I've been able to get out of some situations but he still can land one on me, not to mention throw things..." Roman answered slowly.

Patton let out more tears along with a sob, placing his hand over his face as he cried. Patton's always been the heart of the group, when one suffers, he suffers to. Roman walked over, as did Logan, and gave Patton a hug. The three of us just stood there hugging Patton, I don't know how long we all stood there, but after a while, my phone buzzed, pulling it out slowly I read it and then told the others the news, "My parents will be home in ten minutes..." I stated as I then answered back OK to them. Patton wiped his eyes and then looked around, "Should we all just sleep over? There's no school tomorrow and I really don't want you to go back to that home" Patton claimed as he looked over to Roman.

I looked at our group, usually I would hate to be around people for this long, but with them...

We're like a weird family

"A sleepover sounds great" I whispered. I pulled out my phone and asked my parents who of course said yes. This is going to be a good time.