Pulling my bag on my back, I walk down the wooden steps of my old, small house. I've lived here for all my life and it has been through a lot. Oh yeah, I'm Alexis, 16, long blonde hair down to my waist and dull brown eyes. I got them from my father. I didn't know my father for a dead 5 years of my life, but then he decided he needed us and came back. Only to take my mothers money to buy cigarettes and drugs.
He'd come home every night and beat her whilst I hit under my bed covering my ears and squeezing my eyes shut.
This went on for 8 years, by then I was 13. Depressed, alone, anorexic and had attempted suicide 3 times. All in the time of 7 months.
---------------Flashback-------------------
I sit on my bed reading, it was around 1am and my mom was downstairs. My dad stumbled in the front door slamming it loudly behind him, causing me to jump. He's not normally home this early, its usually around 3am.
"I need more moneyy." He slurred,
"I-I don't have anymore.. You took it all." My mom stuttered, worry in her voice.
"Let mee rephrase that. Give me money!" His tone deepened as his voice rose. She spoke silent. I heard a harsh slap, my dad's hand making contact with my beloved mothers cheek.
I closed my book and placed it down quietly. Slowly, I walked to the landing and looked over the wall, having full view of what was happening.
Hit after hit after hit. He wasn't stopping, her screams got louder as his fist got harder. I slid down my back against the wall and brought my knees up to my chest. Hugging them tightly, tears streaming down my face.
But then her screams were no longer, and the beating stopped. I heard his heavy foot steps walking out of the house. It was silent. I shakily pulled myself up and walked to her limp body. Getting one last glimpse of her beautiful sea blue eyes before brushing my fingers gently over her eyelids.
-------------End of flashback--------------
My dad went out last night, and is crashed out on the sofa. I don't take a second glance at his sleeping body and make my way to the door. Limping, from where he beat me yesterday.
I walk through the street, keeping my head down. I try to cover up the bruises on my face as much as possible with foundation and concealer. For my Arms, I just wear long sleeve and lie.
---------during lunch---------
I don't get much attention by anyone at school except my best friend Leah. She has beautiful brown hair and amazing blue eyes. She's popular and every guy likes her. It's weird because we are the exact opposites but I've known her since I was little and she is like a sister to me. Her Mom, Holly, is like a second Mother too me. She's been there for me through everything, and has always understood.
"Oh, my friend Ashton and his mates are picking us up after school by the way." She says looking down at her phone.
"Us?" I ask.
"Yes us, because you need to meet them, and make new friends." She smiles nudging my shoulder. I laugh
"Well you know I have to be home..." I say quietly, my smile suddenly fading.
"I know." She sighs and hugs me.
----------------After school----------------
I stand at the lockers watching everyone walk past. Laughter filling the corridors. Jack, the most popular guy on school walks past, not giving me a second glance. We dated for the whole of primary school but then he dumped me when we started secondary school. I was heart broken, but he obviously wasn't. Now he's the 'heart breaker'. I don't take notice and wait patiently for Leah.
Finally she walks past and we wait outside the school gates for... oh what's his name?
A silver Aldi pulls up in front of us, a mousy brown haired boy is sitting in the driving seat a cheeky grin on his face. Deep dimples showing.
"Ladies." He grins, sorting out his bandana. He's Australian? I love their accents.
"Hiiiii ash!" Holly exclaims, jumping in the front seat. I stand their awkwardly.
"I think I'll start walking." I mumble turning around.
"Noo c'mon love! There's room in the back." Ashton says. The door beside me opens revealing three teenage guys. A blonde quiff sits furthest from me. His lip piercing is so cool! The guy next to him in the middle has dark brown hair and is looking me dead in the eye. Finally the guy closest, his hair sticks out like a needle in a hay stack. Bright pink. Honestly I'm jealous.
"There's only three seats." I say. All three squeeze closer together so there's a small gap. Just big enough for me. I cautiously sit down and pull the door shut.
"This is Alexis guys!" Holly shouts.
"I'm luke." Says the blonde one.
"Calum." The middle one.
"I'm Michael." Says the one next to me. I look up at him, and he's looking already. I look back down and mumble.
"I like your hair.."
"Why thank you." I hear the smile in his voice.
I stare out the window and start to tell Ashton directions.
"Aww can't you come to our place for a bit?" He complains, sticking out his bottom lip.
"Yeah c'mon Lexi..." Leah says.
"I... Okay." Even though my dad my probably kill me, I honestly have nothing to lose. The car fills with yays and woos. I nod looking back out the window staying silent for the car ride.
When we get to their place, Calum and Michael head for the xbox while Ashton and Leah go to the kitchen. I sit on the edge of the sofa and watch the guys play FIFA 14.
The sofa dips beside me and I turn to see Luke.
"Hey." He says.
"Hi." I say quietly.
"Why're you so quiet?" He asks.
I don't reply and shrug.
-------------a few hours later--------------
*ring ring* my Dad won't stop calling because he's probably ready to kill me.
"Are you gonna answer that?" Michael asks curiously. I slowly shake my head and put it on silent.
They all decided to play truth or dare and I opted out and sat in the corner.
Calum and Michael keep looking at me and then whispering, I'm feeling really self conscious here.
"I think I'll go." I say standing up. Leah quickly stands up, and pulls me into the kitchen.
"Please don't go, me and Ashton are really hitting it off and I need you to stay."
*in the lounge*
"So what do you think of Alexis?" Ashton asks them.
"She's quiet."
"She seems sad, why?" Asks Calum. Ashton sighs.
"She's been through a lot. Don't bring it up okay? It's hard for her. She really needs to trust you if you want to know."
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FanfictionAlexis was the quiet girl in school. Always reading with her head down. One day after school she gets a ride home with Her best friend Leah and her other friends. Ashton, Luke, Michael and Calum.
