Love?

Alone

A/n Hello my lovely readers , i hope you have had an amazing day or are about to. I hope you enjoy the next chapter :)

Charlotte's POV

Waking up In the Hospital, I realised I wasn't alone. In the chair beside my bed was my father, 'Father?' I was confused why he was here. 'Hey sweet, how are you feeling' still confused by his behaviour I continued the conversation.

Conversation

C- 'I feel really sore'

S- 'I know, I heard about the fight you got into' his eyebrows raised

C- I only told the doctor that to cover up the truth. 'Yeah a fight' I said trying not to sound to sarcastic.

S- 'Good, come on let's get you home into bed' he offered his hand as I rose from the bed.

Conversation End

Every part of body felt numb as I got up. Father helped me to the bathroom where I changed. Leaving the hospital he continued to act strangely (Strange for him at least). Helping me into the house I sat on the couch. The front door shut 'YOU LITTLE SHIT!' 

I knew it he was acting this whole time. I tried to get away, but as my feet hit the ground running my arm was tugged back by a strong force. Hitting the ground made my body go from numbness to pain at its most extreme form.

 I couldn't move so I just laid there and let him scream at me 'Are you trying to get me thrown in jail bitch? Ungrateful little slut, you're going to wish you had never woken up!' 

More and more came until he left me there on the ground. Fighting the pain I walked to my room using the walls as support, collapsing onto the bed, still in pain but after hours my eyes drooped and I was asleep.

*Ding dong, ugh what is the time, looking towards my clock it read 11:15. 'Shit I'm late for school'. 

I leaped out of bed and found myself doubling over in pain 'Ugh' *Ding dong, who would be at the front door. 

After stabilizing myself I walked towards the door. I noticed my hoodie on the couch and put it on to cover the bruise on my face. I opened the front door and there stood Mr Rivers. He looked as though he hadn't slept in 48 hours, I let him in before he had a chance to speak, 'Hey Charlotte'

I didn't know what to do so I just closed the front door and lead him to the living room to sit down. 'How are you Charlotte' he sounded broken,

 'I'm fine' his face turned to sadness. I didn't wanting him going further with the conversation so I cut him off before he continued 

'Would you like a drink?' shaking his head we sat in awkward silence until he finally spoke. 'Charlotte I know it's not my place to ask but why did you faint at school? I've been worried, I didn't know what had happened, one second you're following me and the next you were out cold on the ground' 

I was unsure how to take this worry, he was throwing all his emotions towards me. Not wanting to tell him all the reasons why I had fainted I went with the easy answer 'I was dehydrated' I knew he didn't believe me, I could tell he was hurt that I didn't tell him the truth but I just couldn't. 

He sighed before getting up 'I'm always here if you need someone to talk to' his voice hurt, the guilt built as he slowly walked to the front door. *Click He was gone. 

The only one to actual give a dam about me and I threw him out like the rest. I hate myself, who I've become and that I did nothing to stop it; I let it happen.

Walking back to my room I decided I wouldn't go to school and then I had the weekend to rest. The weekend went by, father stayed away from me which was a great relief. I don't think I could've handled another beating. 

My injuries were healing fast so that was good, I was able to walk around without much pain mostly just discomfort. I forced myself to eat food at least three times a day and drink 3 litres because I couldn't faint again at school. Someone might think somethings wrong, oh how I love my life.

Monday morning

Mr River's POV

My whole weekend was a blur; I couldn't get Charlotte out of my head. I know she lied to me about why she fainted but why should I care she's just another student. I was falling for this girl without knowing anything about her; the only thing I knew was that she sounded like an angel when she sung. "I'm Fine" those words repeated in my head but was she really.

Shaking my head hoping the thoughts would disappear I got in my car and drove work. Opening my office I was faced with mountains of tests. I didn't come on Friday so I just set relievers general knowledge tests and now I have to mark them.

I managed get through 1 ½ classes before first so I was able to give back my 1st spells grades, not really in the mood to give a lecture I allowed the class to have free time as long as they weren't too loud. 

I had a free in second spell so I went back to my office and continued marking, when I finally finished the last paper it was lunch. Stepping out of my office I walked towards the staffroom, I looked out to the courtyard in hope she was here today but no. 

Miss Harper seemed to notice my mood change and she came over and started trying to make me laugh with flirting. Not being amused I grabbed an apple and a water bottle from the fridge and left. Wondering around the corridors so deep in thought I didn't even notice my feet taking me right towards the one I was thinking of, Charlotte.

Charlotte's POV

All day people have been staring at me, some making rude remarks calling me a slut, whore, Bitch; I just took the abuse not having the energy or confidence to fight back. Being shoved into lockers, tripped up and pushed over. I thought my day couldn't get any worse, the only thing worse would be seeing Mr Rivers.

 I still felt like trash for the way I treated him, he was only trying to help. At lunch I sat by my locker because I knew the courtyard would feel to exposing and I just wanted to hide away forever. 

I heard footsteps coming towards me, I froze 'please don't hurt me' I whispered under my breath. The footsteps stopped 'Charlotte why would I hurt you' that all too familiar voice spoke. I was him, looking up I was meet by a very confused and hurt Mr Rivers.

 He sat down next to me 'Charlotte, Has someone been hurting you?' his voice seemed to shatter as he said this. Looking into his eyes I could feel his emotions, Worry, regret, sadness and honest.

'No, I just... 'My voice became lost. My eyes filled with tears, turning away from him in embarrassment I felt an arm wrap around my waist turning me back. Looking into his eyes I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

'What's wrong Charlotte' his voice so soft yet it still had that commanding flare to it. Looking away from his eyes as it felt like he was trying to read my mind,

'I'm fine really' looking away from him I say.  He removed his arm from my waist and when it had gone everything felt cold I missed his comfort.

'Don't give me that crap Charlotte, I know somethings wrong, I want to help' he sounded broken; 'Please' he now had tears in his eyes. 

It felt like a thousand knives to my heart seeing him like this knowing I can't do anything about it. As my silence went on he seemed to give up, just like everyone else in my life. Sighing he got up and walked down the corridor. Looking down into my hands, I let the tears fall. 

A/n Has Mr Rivers given up on Charlotte as well? Can no one help her? Will Charlotte find out how Mr Rivers is feeling or will it remain secret? Find out in the next chapter ;) and please vote and comment what you think so far about the story.