Love?

Scared

A/n Hello lovelies i hope you enjoy today's chapter. I'm trying to update at least once a week but have school as well so pleas understand if i forget to update or it takes longer for me to update. Enjoy :)

Mr Rivers POV

When I saw Charlotte my guilt began to rise, my face grew numb with shock. Had I done this to her, had I made her cry. All of these questions running wild in my head. Looking into her eyes reminded me of when we first met; her eyes were grey and empty now their grey with sadness. I don't know why she was causing such an effect on me.

 'Charlotte what's wrong' my voice filled with sorrow. She hadn't looked at me since I came but when she did all she said was 'I'm Fine'.

 I knew she wasn't but should I push it, 'Charlotte I want to help' her eyes of sadness were replaced with anger. 'Well I don't need it!' she screamed as she got up to leave, I grabbed her arm and she stared at me.

 'Charlotte I just want to help' I stated but it must have come out as a growl because seeing in her eyes no longer anger but extreme fear. Her breathing become short and fast.

 'Charlotte its okay I just want to help' She must've heard what I said as she looked towards my arm holding her still and back towards me. I got the hint she was making and removed my hand but as I did she was gone a second later.

 She ran into Main block like she was running for her life. Had I really scared her that much but I had a feeling it was deeper than that. Sitting in my office I went on to the computer to find her timetable.

Charlotte Scott

Tuesday Timetable

Spell 1 Science - S5- Ms Tyler

Spell 2 Art - D6 – Mr Smith

Break

Spell 3 English – E12 – Mrs Jones

Spell 4 Music – P3 – Mr Rivers

Lunch

Spell 5 Math - M1 – Miss Harper

I had to make sure she's okay, so I walked upstairs to her math class. The late bell had rung so she should be in class. Knocking on the door I was let in by Miss Harper. I noticed her start checking me out and I was so uncomfortable but was saved when the class started whispering to each other.

'They would make such a cute couple' one girl said. 'I'm betting that their together by the end of the semester' Some boy at the back said, replies like 'I'll put down 20' and 'That's too simple, how about knocked up by the end of the year' a girl sitting at the front said knowing I could hear her. 

Miss Harper turned bright red 'Back to work all of you' She tried sounding strict. 'What can I help you with Mr Rivers?' 

Looking around the class I couldn't spot Charlotte so I turned to her 'Is Charlotte Scott Here?' 

She looked around 'No she didn't come to class'. 

'Thank you for your help Miss Harper'. Not that it was any my conscience added and with that I left and started searching the corridors. Where could she be? I saw her by her locker this morning, I'll check there. Turning around the corner that leads to her locker I felt someone crash into me.

'Ahh' I tried to catch them but they hit the ground, 'Here let me help you up' offering my hand to the hooded figure. She stood up and that's when I saw who it was.

'Charlotte!' She jumped back in fright and clutched her stomach. 'Shit that hurt' under her breath she muttered. Why wasn't she in class and by the look of it she was in a rush to leave.

'Why aren't you in class' I questioned her, she looked up tears ran down her cheeks, her eyes bloodshot, 'i wasn't feeling well so I've just been to my locker and I'm going home' her answer seemed to be truthful so I moved to the side

'Okay Charlotte, feel better' Walking away I regretted my decision to let her go home but I can't go back now. As her footsteps echoed further and further away; I knew she was gone.  Entering my office I sat down, engulfed with everything that has happened. Becoming overwhelmed in thought i wasn't able to concentrate so i grabbed my stuff and left school

Charlotte's POV

Getting into my car, I didn't know if I wanted to cry or be angry. I ruined Mr Rivers hopes, screamed at him for trying to help and then clumsy me ran into his rock hard chest. Yes rock hard he must work out or something but ugh what am I going to do? After sitting in my car for 10 minutes, I turned on the engine and left behind the nightmare school had become.

 Arriving at home I noticed my Father's car on the drive way. Trying to be as quiet as possible I got out of my car, locking it, opening and closing the front door silently but that didn't help at all. He was right there in front of the door.

'What are you doing home?' he grunted staring down at me; 'I wasn't feeling well' I sounded no louder than a mouse. 

'I don't pay for your education to have you ditch school!'. He was mad, I could tell by his tone this wasn't going to end well. Just as I started to brace myself i felt his fist collide with my jaw. Falling to the ground, I was in shock he never hit me where people could see damage he didn't want people to lurking around in his business.

From the shock I couldn't stop him from the continuous kicks to my abdomen; lying there I just wished I would pass out from the pain. He left me on the ground where I dropped and went out. I'm guessing to a bar or strip club so at least he wouldn't be back for a few hours. Getting up was painful, when I tried standing straight up it hurt really bad; I think he cracked one of my ribs. It isn't the first time he has; I struggled to the bathroom for some pain killers. Looking in the mirror I no longer saw Charlotte Scott but an empty soul.

My phone started vibrating on the sink, looking who it was I was so happy, answering with the first smile I've had all day 'Hey Jords'. It's been like a week since I've heard from him; we talked for 2 hours before he had to go. I didn't tell him what Father did because i barely get to talk to him and i don't need him worrying about me. After the call I walked into the kitchen to grab a snack since I had skipped dinner, walking back to my room I passed the hallway mirror, gasping at the sight of a dark purple bruise on the lower right half of my face. How was I going to cover this up?

Going back into my room I rummaged through the closet till I found a box labelled "Mom" Opening the box, my eyes filled with tears but only one tear fell. She may of left us but she was still my Mom for the first half of my childhood. Everything smelt like her and the colours reminded me of her. Finding her foundation i'm glad that my i got my skin tone from her and I placed it on my bedside table. Closing the box i placed it at the bottom of the wardrobe before lying in bed letting my thoughts wonder. 

All my thoughts focused on a set of hazel eyes and how dreamy they are. No he's my teacher, he would never look at me that way. No one wants to date the broken girl anyway. That night I had a dreamless sleep. 

A/n So will Charlotte let Mr Rivers help her? Will someone actually notice her with the bruise? Find out on the next Chapter of Unexpected Love. Also go check out @Lauratheelen stories. she really has been a great support for mine.