Distant Dreams

Daddy Issues

(Sorry the past chapters didnt rlly have anything, i was tryna build up the story as i went along)

[West's POV]

I really like it here! I already made a new friend! Two new friends, actually. Anywhere else is better than being home, personally. Walking up to the school, i sit near a bench where Reverse said he'd meet up with me. He said we'd go somewhere pretty, i wonder what it is? 

While i was busy getting lost in the possibilities of the day, i didnt notice Reverse walking towards me.

"Hey West, ready to see the pretty place?" Reverse says, snapping me out of my trance.

" Oh, you scared me- but yes, im ready! " I hastily reply. 

"Ok then. But we have to hurry, the bell will ring in around... 7 minutes ." Reverse says. I get up off the bench, hrushing myself off. I follow close behind Reverse. He's a bit taller... Guess i never really paid attention much to that yesterday. It's not long before Reverse stops.

"We're here. Hey Charlie!" Reverse says. I look up at the big willow tree he's pointing at. Hee wasnt kidding, it's so beautiful! I look near the trunk and notice a figure. Once we get closer, i make it out to be Reverse's friend. I guess i kind of forgot about talking to him yesterday, oops.

Reverse leads me over to the trunk and plops down next to Charlie, motioning for me to sit next to him. I do as asked, taking in the pretty sight. I've heard of willow trees, but i haven't seen one close up in person before! Looking at it from where im sitting is pretty calming. The lazy leaves remind me of the fairy lights in my room.

I dont really pay much attention to what the guys are saying. Which is fine since they dont mention me. Before completely zoning out i hear the bell ring.

"Oh dang it, we gotta leave now." I say, sad that we cant sit here for longer.

" Well, see you later at science, Charlie! Cmon West, let's go to homeroom. " He says. I stand up and wave goodbye to Charlie before heading into the school with Reverse. He helps me navigate where to find the gym, cafeteria and bathrooms before leading me to homeroom. I

Once we arrive in homeroom, we take our seats. Luckily my seat is right next to his, so we arent far apart, huh! After roll call, we start on our work. Before i know it, im already through ss, math science, pe and lunch, and english. Packing up my bag, i recap what happened today. I walk outside towards the bike rack and wait for Reverse.

It'll be a while, since im a bit early. I feel so happy that i have friends! And that i got to see a willow tree today! I dont get to enjoy these things often. I pray everyday that i can, and i pray each night for my mom. She doesnt live with us, but i wish she did. Everything got worse when she left. But she left for a reason. I know she'll come back for me one day! 

He should be here right about now. I turn around to see Reverse walking towards me. I wave at him, and he waves back.

"Hey, i was thinking even though we kinda just met, and since you're so nice, maybe you could come over. My dad said it was fine with him but you'd need to ask your parents too, just in case. " Reverse tells me. Wow, i cant believe he trusts me already! ... But my dad doesnt like me going over to other people's houses without him knowing. 

"Id love to, and i wish i could, but my dad can be really strict about things like this. Oh, hey! Since its the weekend, maybe you can give me your address and i can come over Saturday! " I say. Even though i might not be able to come over today, i still want to come over.

"Sure, sounds great!" Reverse says, already writing down his address. He hands it to me , and i happily put it in my pocket. After saying our goodbyes, i start walking to my house. Even though it's not too far away, it seems like forever getting there.

Entering the trailer park, i began to feel nervous. I slowly make my way to the house, shaking as i put the key in the lock and twist the knob. Quietly opening the door, i enter my house.

"Finally, you're home." My dad says. "I got a 'client' for you. Make yourself useful and grab me a beer, why dont ya? "

"Yes, Dad." I obediently walk over into the kitchen, grabbing a beer out of the fridge and handing it to my dad.

" You can grab a snack on your way to your room. " My dad tells me. I want to ask him something, but im too scared. But a chance is better than none, right?

"U-uh, dad? Do you think i can g-go over to my friend's house tomorrow, m-maybe?" I stutter nervously. "Y'know, since I-I did a good job last time? "

He doesnt reply for a moment, probably thinking.

"Fine. Better than having you here anyways. You remind me too much of too much of your mother anyways. But you still have to work, this client's paying good money." He tells me with greed in his voice.

i make my way to my room, sitting at my desk. I get out my homework and do that before anything else. When did this all start, anyways? When dad began going out to the bar? When he got laid off his job? ... when he hit mom??

It's not long before i hear the dreadful knock at the door. I wish they never came by. What's going to happen is illegal, and yet, my dad doesnt care. He never did, huh? At least it'll be over soon.

"WEST! Come in here!" I hear my dad yell. I dont want to. But i get up. I dont want to, but i walk into the living room. I dont want to, but i look up at the man who'll damage me even further than i already am. 

I dont want to. But i have to.

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I sit in my room, crying. Everything hurts. All i can do about the pain is take ibuprofen. This is abuse... I want to call the cops, i should call the cops. But im too scared to. Ill be killed if i do. My dad is a scary man. He was supposed to keep me safe. He's supposed to see me as son!

But all he sees me as is a thing to make money off of.