Mystic Legacy (BOOK 1)

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*Warning: The following chapter contains strong language that might upset some readers

Benny's Backstory

My past wasn't the greatest. I was humiliated, harassed, bullied, all because I was gay. I knew I liked boys when I was younger, just denied it because I was "confused". I lived in Luna Falls practically my whole life. I realized I was gay around middle school and I kept it to myself because at the time, it was seen as "sinister".

I came out to my parents on my senior year of high school. They're accepting and still loved me no matter what and I couldn't ask for better parents.

Apparently, word got out that I wasn't straight and these boys came up to me and pushed me around and put their hands on me.

One of them threatened to kill me, all because I had a preference, being into the same sex.

This happened after I graduated high school and was trying to find a place to live. I was walking down a street in the city, by myself, which was the biggest mistake of my entire life.

But if it never happened, I wouldn't be where I am today.

I was on my way to a small shop to pick up some snacks when two guys from my school turned in a corner and slowly approached to me.

"Well well well, if it isn't the boy lover." One of them said. I backed away slowly, asking them to please go away.

"Why should we? We're about to have some fun." The other let out an evil laugh and threw a punch at my face.

My frame is small. I'm lanky with no muscle so there's no way I'll defend myself in the situation.

"Please leave me alone." I cried out, begging with hysteria.

"Yo! Leave him alone!" A female voice called out. The two turned around and saw a woman wearing a hoodie, with her hood up so we couldn't see her face, walking towards us.

"What the fuck are you doing to the poor fawn! You want me to kill you huh?" She threatened them.

"You're a girl, you can't do shit." One of the laughed.

The girl dropped her hood and exposed her sharp facial features and stared down of them down.

"Oh look, it's Jess Swift."

"Nah shit Sherlock. I thought you're stupid." Jess rolled her eyes.

"What the fuck are you hurting him for?"

"We're beating the shit out of him because he's gay."

"Oh really? Is that what this is about? If you don't leave my face, I'll slit your throats." She threatened the two, both of them began to laugh.

"Why are you defending him? Do you know him?" One of them asked, pointing at me.

"No, but being gay isn't something bad. It's his life, he's born this way, and if you have a problem with that, go get a therapist because you should worry about yourself and how you'll never get bitches for being a piece of shit!" She spat at them. I just stood there, hand on my face where I was slapped, shocked.

No one has ever stood up for me like that.

"Well, what are you?"

"I'm Pansexual."

"What the fuck is that? You fuck pans or something?"

"No, but I'll fuck you up if you don't leave my face, you broken condom."

"Ohh no, a girl threatened me. Help me please." One of them said in a mocking tone. Before he could continue, Jess stabbed him in the cheek with her pocket knife.

He pulled away and screamed as he fell on the ground, trying to stop the bleeding.

The other guy looked at Jess, with her knife still in hand, shocked. He looked like he shit in his pants right there on the spot.

"You want some?" She asked. He shook his head no and ran away, with the bleeding dude running after.

"Hey, you alright?" She turned and asked me, wiping her knife and putting it away in her pocket.

"Yeah, thank you for stepping up for me." I thanked her as I rubbed my cheek.

"Hey, if you want, you can move in with us. If you don't have a place yet." She offered me.

"I just graduated high school and I've been looking for places to live, you really have an extra spot for me?"

"Of course, I see potential in you." Jess smiled at me and right there, I started to feel appreciated for who I am. She defended me when I was in danger.

She mostly saw me as a kid that needs help, not just because I'm homosexual, but because she never liked anyone being treated differently.

Jess, she's a handful, but she saved my life, and I love her for that. We got a strong bond after that.

We're both the only ones in the house that isn't straight and that made our connection stronger because it's something we can relate to.

     Ariel's POV
"Whoa, that was a bumpy road you guys had there." I looked back and forth to them and saw the sorrow in both of their eyes.

"Yeah but it made us more stronger. If it wasn't for Sam and Jess." Stella gave me a warm comforting smile and placed her hand on top of mine.

"Hey, speaking of Jess, none of you guys have no idea where she is?" I finally asked. The both looked at each other and shook their heads no.

"I honestly thought that she stayed at your place and slept over. I mean, either way, she should've came back home." Stella spoke with a hint of worry in her voice.

"She did say she's not going to celebrate Halloween with us-" Benny said but was cut off by Stella.

"Ok I know, but like I said, she should've at least came home first before leaving the house so she can keep herself company away from everybody."

Then, it hit me. Lora hasn't returned home either. Why? Just like what Lisa said, Lora would never stay over at the station for whatever reason. Did she do something to Jess on her way back home? I mean, let's be honest, Jess is in big trouble for committing a murder, but it's not her fault. She was forced to for whatever reason it is.

I realized that Lora had something to do with it and I stood up from the rock I was sitting on and walked away from the pair.

"Wait, Ariel where are you going?" Benny called out to me. I didn't respond and began to sprint all the way home.

Lora you're a bitch...