Sudden Changes || e.d

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I've never been very popular, but I'm also not the complete loser. I've got a few really good friends, and they're the best people in my life. I have a boyfriend that's always there for me and I totally see a future with him. We've been dating for 2 years going strong. I love him with all my heart.

My parents are both super busy. I never see them. I wouldn't say that I'm "spoiled" but I do have everything I need. I'm lucky if they're home for even 5 minutes. It's a true gift from above if they're home for dinner. I know they love me, but I think they love their work more.

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It's the third week of school, I've been keeping my grades up. I used to be excited to pass a text to show my parents, but that fires burned out.

There's a new guy at school, he's really quiet, keeps to himself. He joined our group by just kind of walking and sitting with us. We welcomed him and now it's just that.

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My friends, Jean and Vi, and my bf, Jack, are a little weird with him around. Jack keeps his arms around me and makes me sit on the other side of him so I'm not close to the new kid. I don't even know his name yet. Jean and Vi keep giving me side looks, I know that sometimes he stares at me, but I don't care.

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Jack: hey do you have a minute?
Me: yeah what's up
Jack: meet me at the park in an hour
Me: ok. Why tho
Jack: you'll find out

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I decide to drive to the park early. When I pull up I fall out of my white Jeep, I go to the swings and listen to music. I don't even realize that another car pulled up.

"Jayden" Jack says as he taps on my shoulder. "Oh hey" I say as I get up and hug him. He doesn't hug back. "Everything alright?" I ask. "Yeah just," he answers "I don't want you around that new guy." "Why. He hasn't done anything? Hell he hasn't said a word to any of us" I argue. He grabs my face and brings it close to his. "You'll do what I say without talking back! Understand?" He yells. I shake my head fast, making him strengthen his grip. I wince at the pain, knowing I'll have a bruise in the morning. "Good" he says as he lets go. "You know I love you, right?" He states. "Yes" I whisper, still shocked that he hurt me. He kisses me and, not wanting to make him mad again, I kiss him back. We walk hand in hand back to the parking lot. I have a fake smile on my face, fighting to keep back the tears.

Once I'm back in my car and Jack drives off, I let the tears fall. I pull down the visor down and look at my chin. A mark is faintly starting to form.

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When I get home my parents aren't there, and I'm actually happy because now they can't see what a mess I am. I run up to my bathroom and turn on the hot water. I strip and grab a bath bomb. When I get into the water, I watch the bomb fall apart. All the bubbles are calming me. I sink lower and lower into the water. If I could I'd go underwater and never resurface.