Protecting Amy

Chapter 17

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE! CAUTION TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE SWEARING

A/N

Had to finish this before I fell asleep. Sorry for the late update. Enjoy! Love ya guyyys!!!! Love, Smallnugget

Sarah's POV~~~

He's back.

My jaw hit the floor and a surprised gasp escaped my mouth. I stepped back quickly, bumping into yet another body. I screached at the sudden presence behind me and spun around, coming face to face with my best friend.

Zayn met my gaze and I saw the rage burning in his unique eyes. My mind instantly led my feet, acting on instinct. I moved to Z's side, feeling comfort when our shoulders brushed. My best friend and I stood our ground just like we did when we were still in school.

Erik stared at me, frowning even though he knew exactly why we were so defensive. Zayn and I remained in our position, standing with our shoulders back; eyes narrowed as well. Just as I was about to walk away, Erik spoke up.

"Sarah?" He whispered, his lip quivering slightly.

I grimaced when he said my name, his voice sounding so broken. Zayn tensed by my side, but before I could speak Erik continued.

"I'm sorry for everything that has happened to you. Even though I can't trust you yet, I do know that you don't deserve any of this." He moved closer, but Zayn stepped in front of him to block his path.

I was absolutely enraged. I shoved Z out of the way, making him stumble; but he soon realized that I was not happy. I walked towards Erik, getting in his face and I'm positive that he flinched back. Zayn moved closer to me, knowing that I was about to explode.

"Sarah calm down. You've got to stay calm." Z insisted and placed his hand on my arm as if trying to sooth me.

I flinched away from his touch, but kept my glare on Erik's scared face. Being one of my old friends, he could easily tell that I was going to do something bad. I stared at him for awhile, waiting for the perfect time to strike.

Erik opened his mouth to speak, but as soon as he moved I attacked. I swung my fist with all my might, knocking him in the jaw with enogh force to make him stumble. I kicked at his legs until he was on the floor and I had him pinned by his wrists.

That's when I started screaming.

"You're sorry?! You can't fucking trust me yet?! Do you not remember all of the bullshit you made me out up with!?! Do you even remember why you bullied me?! You were pissed because I didn't fucking tell you about the abuse! I didn't 'trust' you enough to tell you about what my father did to me! Does that ring any fucking bells in your thick skull?! Huh Erik?!" I screamed each word, venom laced in my voice.

Erik opened his mouth to respond, and I could tell that he was going to tell me to get off. I slapped him.

"Shut the hell up! You deserve every single bruise I gave you today. You deserve more pain because you should know what I went through before you broke up with me. It multipled when you ended it because of trust issues. You are an irrogant asshole who used me and then cast me aside the moment I didn't tell you something." I paused, standing up and backing down the hallway.

"You're just like my father." I said as I spun around and walked down the hallway. I stopped suddenly.

"Oh and Erik? Stay. Away. From. Me. And. My. Family." I flipped him off and finished walking to my room.

When I opened the door, I ran over and grabbed my phone. Zayn texted me, simply asking to open the door. The lock clicked as I unlatched it, and my best friend stepped into my room. He smiled sad;y at me, but I could see the happiness in his eyes.