Calum
As my alarm goes off, sunlight beams through my window on to my face causing me to wake up. It's Friday. Just one more day and school is done for two days. As I got up and walked to my bathroom, I almost scream at my appearance but soon realize what happened. A drunk came in and tried to beat me. I look at myself in the mirror, disgusted with the image reflecting back. I just can't believe that he is my dad.
Without giving my subconscious a chance to speak, I grab a blade that I've hidden away and cut. I let the blade dance over my wrists leaving a red streak behind it. One cut, two, three, ten, fifteen. I stop and look at my blood dripping wrists. The thick red liquid slides down my wrist and drops to the floor. Drip, drip, drip onto the floor. I can't handle this anymore. I sit on the floor and begin to cry. Why does my life have to be like this? Why me? After 10 minutes, I get up and begin to clean myself up. The blood soaked cloth is thrown into the trash and I get ready for school. I put on my black skinnys on and a grey sweatshirt with navy blue sleeves. I debated bandaging it up or not but decided to anyways before it got infected and put bracelets over the bandage.
As I pulled into the parking lot, I heard the bell ring and waited till everyone was in class before heading in. I haven't had the best two days and I don't wanna deal with stupid people. I head to class and sit down next to Michael. He turns to smile at me but stops and his eyes go wide at the sight of me. I forgot about my busted up face.
Michael
I see my best friend walk in a little late and take a seat next to me like always. As I turn to give him a smile, I'm shocked by his appearance. What happened to his face? Its all busted up.
"Calum what happened to you?!" I ask
"Nothing..." He says. Oh please...does he really think I'll believe that?
"Oh don't give me that bull. What happened?" I ask lifting his face to get a good look at him. When I do, his eyes are glossy and a tear escapes his eye. I wipe it away with my thumb.
"...my dad came last night and...." He starts but bursts into sobs before he can finish.
I can't take this anymore. "Mrs. Quin, can me and Calum be excused for the rest of the class?" I ask pleading in my head that she will let us. She turns from the book we're reading to look at us and sees Calum crying and his face all mest up and nods. "Thank you." I say and help Cal up to walk out. As I grab his arms he winces and I already know why he winced. He cut again didn't he? As we step out into the deserted hallway I turn him to face me.
"Cal, did he...." I say not wanting to finish the sentence.
He sniffles and nods. "He shoved my mom against the wall too." He tried to stop crying but cried even more.
"Come here." I say opening my arms and holding him. "Everything's gonna be OK. He's an ass hole. You won't turn out that way. I promise." Tears appear in my eyes but I don't stop them. I cry with him.
"Michael, why did this have to happen to my family?" He says to me. His face still buried in my shirt and sobs escaping every 2 seconds.
"I don't know Cal. But you won't end up like him." I say knowing I won't let it. "Now let me see your wrists." I say letting him go.
He sniffles a bit before saying something. "You always know when I do." As he says those words, he pulls up his sleeves revealing a big bandage. He takes it off and shows me his scars. I always knew he did but he never wanted my help. My poor best friend is in pain but I can't do anything.
"Are you mad at me?" He asks
"No Cal I'd never be mad at you. But I am sad that you did this again." I say still looking at his wrist.
"I....." He starts but burst into sobs. "I'm so sorry Mikey" he says sobbing into his hands and I pull him in again.
"Its ok Calum. Its OK" I say trying to comfort my best friend. "I'm here for you. So is Luke and Ashton." I say to him. Rubbing his back.
"Thank you. I love you Mikey. Thanks for being there for me."
"I love you too mate. You'll be alright. Hey isn't your sister coming in from New York tomorrow?" I say trying to change the subject.
"Oh yeah! I'm so happy to see her. I haven't seen her in a few years." He says wiping away his tears. " I can't wait to show her around LA."
"That's good." I say as the bell rings.
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Calum
As I walked to my 4th period, I could hear people talking about my appearances. Like always I ignored them and kept walking. I sat in my seat and waited till class started. Luke came in and sat next to me but I didn't pay attention.
"Cal? You OK" I hear him say.
"Yeah.....well.....no I'm not." I say I can't do this.
"Baby, look at me." He said and lifted my chin. "What the fuck happened?" He asks wide eyed.
"Can we talk about it later? We can all hang out after school. My mom said I should go out today anyway." I say turning my face back down.
"Oh, uhm...OK" he says and turns away from me. I know he cares and I love that but I just can't relive that right now. Its too much for me. When I've regained some of myself back, I'll tell them. I just need to relax and clear my head.
Well there's this chapter! Not much happened sorry!
Writers block sucks! But I'll get back on my feet!
-Soph
