Naïve // Trixya

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TW: again heavy topics with Dane and Trixie's mom. And Trixie's past. ( I'M SERIOUS) I don't want to spoil the chapters with the warnings but if they're to vauge I can put more specific one for sure.

TRIXIE POV:

We pulled up into the driveway and were immediately greeted with an angry Dane stomping down the driveway followed by my mother. She looked scared not mad. She knew what he was going to do , or at least try to do.

He walked up to my window and knocked on it sharply. I just looked at him and then opened the car door stepping out. He gave me one of the most sinister glares I've ever seen. He was about to tear into me but Judy quickly clambered out of the car and hugged his waist distacting him from me.

" Dad! We're back!" She said squeezing him. She looked over his shoulder and gave us a look. I of course wanted to stay but Katya lightly grabbed my arm and pulled me up the driveway.

My mother followed behind us closely and pounced on us once we were inside.

" Trixie that was so stupid ! Why would you do that! You know how he is are you trying to make things worse." She cried the bags on her eyes standing out.

" Mom please, he's awful I wanted to get her away for awhile." I said looking at her.

" Beatrice Joanne Mattel you are an awful big sister you basically kidnapped your sister!" She shouted looking at the doorway. Dane and Judy walking in.

" Mom I-"

" meet me outside on the back porch at 11:00." She whispered patting my shoulder lightly before putting a fake scowl on her face.

" now now Val she was just trying to give Judy some fun no need to fuss." Dane said walking over to her and gripping her shoulder roughly.

" of course." She smiled wearily as Dane roughly guided her to the kitchen.

Once they were gone Judy, Katya and myself all shared a look of worry. Katya ushed Judy and myself upstairs and we all gathered in my old room.

Judy and Katya sat on the bed playing around with her new phone. They seemed entertained enough so I slipped outside. I tiptoed through the house avoiding my mom and Dane and headed to the backyard. I sat on the back porch and leaned against the wall brushing some snow out of my way.

I pulled out my phone and pressed Amy's contact, I dialed her number and held the phone between my ear and shoulder as I lit a cigarette from the pack Katya bought today.

" Trixie." Amy's voice sounded from the other end of the line.

" yea." I breathed smoke billowing out infront of me.

" is everything okay ?" Amy asked sounding worried.

" yea I- I don't know why I called, its- nothing is wrong I guess I just didn't want you to worry." I fumbled out getting frustrated with my inability to talk.

" oh Trix you scared me for a second, I'm just glad everything is okay." She said sounding less worried.

" Well like its not great but its okay , Dane isn't hitting me or anything but he is hitting my mom again and he cut the land lines to the house." I sighed ashing my cigarette.