Once Upon A Benkro

Get out.

I glanced at the time, it was almost 8 and I was supposed to be home by 5.

"Thanks for the ride." I muttered as I tried to open the door but it wouldn't unlock.

"Cap got put in the hospital you know." Damiar told me, not sparing a glance in my direction.

"Im sorry," I said quietly and looked around anxiously for a way out. "but what Toler does has nothing to do with me."

"Yeah and it had nothing to do with Cap either. It was between me and Toler, I'd only be making it equal." Damiar said then started up his car again and started driving.

My anxiety kicked in, I felt like I was being choked and suddenly it was hot as hell in here. "But- I- I-" I struggled to find anything to say. I just whimpered still trying to open the door.

Then he looked at me. I looked back at him with fear written all across my face.

He sighed in defeat and faced back towards the road, laying his head on the steering wheel as the car came to a stop. I heard a click and the door unlocked.

I quickly opened the door and jumped out of the car as fast as I could. Luckily we only made it a few houses away from my own so I just walked quickly to my house.

I felt eyes on me but kept walking.

I finally made it to my house and opened the door, and there was my dad. Sitting on the couch with empty shot glasses scattered around on the coffee table along with empty bear bottles and cigarettes.

He was mumbling something until he noticed my presence. We made eye contact for a split second before I started quickly towards the stairs, alas, I was stopped my him grabbing my arm tightly.

"Yn, where the fuck have you been?!" He yelled in my face and I closed my eyes tightly. "I was just out with some friends-" "It doesn't matter, you know your curfew!" "But I didn't do anything wrong" I mumbled as I tried to back away from him.

"What the fuck did you just say?! Speak up!" He yelled and before I could say anything I was struck hard in the side of my face by his fists. Tears welled in my eyes from the sharp pain but I held it back. If I didn't he'd call me weak or a pussy.

I tried to say something but then there was a knock on the door. "Go get the door." He said coldly before letting me go and pushing me towards the door.

I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand before opening the door.

I couldn't believe it. It was Damiar. "W-what the hell do you want" I said with a sniffle. "You left your bag in my car. And I just wa-" "Thanks. Now please leave me alone," I said cutting him off and taking my bag from him. I tried to close the door but he put his foot in it.

"What happened to the side of your head?" "Nothing!" I shouted aggravated and slammed the door shut.

"Who the fuck was that?!" "My friend giving me my stuff. I accidentally left it in his car."

"I'm about tired of those dead beat friends of yours-" "They didn't do anything!" I snapped. Then before I could even catch my breath, I got a swift knock in my jaw. I winced as I looked at him and then ran up the stairs.

I woke up the next day before anyone else had. It was 6:00 and Mr. Finn had wanted me to come in early to talk about the assignment I had.

I got dressed and ready for school but my hoodie was no where to be found. Where could it have gone? I left it on my bed yesterday so it should've still been there.

"Looking for this?" I heard and I instantly turned around to see my dad. He was standing at the door with my hoodie in his hand. I nodded calmly, not wanting to cause any problems.

"Well if you come home on time today you can have it." He said coldly.

"B-but it's snowing and I have to walk to school." I pleaded quietly.

"Speak up and stop stuttering all the damn time!" My dad yelled then slammed the door shut causing me to flinch.

I sighed and waited a little bit for him to calm down before I left. Once again I had to walk to school in the snow without a jacket.

As I began it was clear it was way colder than yesterday and the wind was so strong that it was constantly knocking me off balance.

"Hey dumbass! Need a ride!?" I heard after I'd been walking for about 15 minutes. I turned to see Damiars car. If he was so mad at me then why did he keep giving me rides? Why did he randomly act nice to me even though he was pissed?

I couldn't deny it this time, if I walked all the way in this weather I'd probably give out only half way through.

I opened the door and weakly got inside the warm car. I let out a breath and curled into a ball to get warm quicker although it got some snow on the seat.

"Why the fuck do you keep walking places in this weather without a jacket?" He asked me but I didnt answer, I just laid my head against the seat and stared down at my knees.

"Hello?! I asked-"

"I know. I don't have a jacket right now, okay?"

He felt him glare at me but then look away and focus back on the road.

"If your mad at me then why are you giving me a ride?" I finally asked him after 10 more minutes

"Just because-" He began then it looked as if he'd seen something. "Nevermind, get out." He told me and unlocked the car.

"I- I'm sorry." I apologized confused and sat up.

"Get out." He repeated a bit angrier. I stared at him for a second then got out of the car.

He drove off immediately then I saw Toler, that's why he want me to get out.

I started walking, I could see the school from here but that didn't change how cold it was. I got there and I'd forgotten I needed to go to Mr. Finns class.

I went straight to the library, it was always the warmest in there. As I walked in I saw Damiar and Kai laughing and talking.

I glared at them and just went to my normal spot without giving them any more of my attention.

I sat at the window, slipping my backpack off of my shoulders. I pulled out the book I'd gotten yesterday then got into my normal position and started reading.

I couldn't really focus at all, I'd gotten maybe an hour of sleep last night. There was too much on my mind and my thoughts wouldn't go away.

Before I realized it I'd fallen asleep right there.