Peace of Mind{18+}

Five

You learned to run from what you feel,

and that's why you have nightmares.

To deny is to invite madness. To accept

is to control.

Sabrina POV

*Flashback/Dream Begins*

I was sleeping in my bed when I heard the door slam. Jake just got home and I knew he was drunk. I roll over to the other side. I was determine to try and get some more sleep. I had a very important test tomorrow and I won't miss it. My eyes were slowly drifting back but my door flew open. I forgot to lock the door because I was so tired.

"Bitch wake up."Jake voice booms and I sit up.

He would go away if I do whatever he wants.

"Why is your teacher blowing up my damn phone? Who told you to give them my number?"he yells.

"Why don't you answer and see what they want."i say and he slaps me hard.

"Don't talk back to me."he says.

"I wasn't I-"

He wraps his hands around my throat and I claw at him.

Tears fall down my eyes as I struggle to breathe.

"I hate you. You ruined my life."he yells while tightening his grip.

"I won't have to deal with you anymore if you just die."he yells as I scratch at him but he wasn't letting go.

"Jake stop."I manage to get out but he didn't. I dig my nails in his skin but he was moving.

His grip tighten even more and I couldn't fight anymore.

I couldn't breathe and my eyes were getting heavier.

Someone knock on the door and he finally lets me go.

"You lucky bitch."he says.

I immediately go into a coughing fit while clutching to my bed.

He leaves and I use the strength I have to get up and lock the door.

I slide down the wall and cry my eyes out.

He was going to kill me.

He almost killed me.

He could've killed me and no one would notice I was gone.

I have nobody.

Nobody but myself....

I thank god for that stranger.

They saved my life without even realizing it.

I crawl to my bed and cry myself to sleep.

He tries to open my door and I scream.

I put the cover over my head to ignore his shouts and threats.

*Flashback/Dream Over*

I jump out of my sleep gasping for air. Ryan runs in and hugs me. I cry into her shoulder.

"I'm so sorry Ryan. I didn't mean to wake you up."i say.