Hidden From The World

First but not last

First but not last

LEXIP.O.V

Great. I lifted my top up to see two small bruises forming on my stomach. Two new marks. No big deal but i wouldve been a goner if Will hadnt hit step dad. Coming back to my senses, i realized that for the first time, i smiled and it wasnt sad. My phone rung and i looked at the caller ID it read ‘numbnuts’ Rafe. I really needed to change his name on my list. “Hello” i said. At the other end, i could hear glass shattering. My heart rate sped up as i heard ragged breathing. “heard that? Thats gonna be the sound you hear if your brother ever is going to harm my sister again” growled Rafe.

“have you ever wondered why he did it?” i asked. I heard silence from the other side and that gave me the courage to continue. “dont you think what Will did was to protect me? And i really shouldnt be saying this but the way you protected Allie today, thats what Will wouldve done for me. He feels bad for putting a snake in Allie’s locker but now i wish that it was in your locker because Allie is a nice girl and my friend unlike you who is a major son of a bitch” my voice rose at the end and my anger  took over, i wanted sooo badly to hit something. Then i remembered my split knuckles. “and iam sorry for everything my brother did today” i said before hanging up. Tears streamed down my eyes. Hot and fresh. Why did Rafe hate me? And why am i crying over a boy. I got in the shower and let a wave of ice cold water hit me. Numbing the pain in my body, mind, heart, and soul. I hurt all over. I grabbed a purple tank-top and faded black jeans and without thinking drove over to the only person who knew me since i was child.

Gabriel opened in the second ring. His hair stuck to his forehead and white vest kind of damp from sweat. “hey Lexi” he said with a smile gave me a hug. “eww, your sweaty get off me” i laughed. He drew back and smiled and opened the door wide enough for me to come in. The smell of cinnamon and apple pie waifted in the air. I found my way to the kitchen to find Calla, Gabe’s mom doing the dishes. Her black curls pinned back in to a clip and she focussed on what she did. I sneaked up behind her, meaning to be heard. She sighed. “you know, you make as much noise when your not even trying so just quit it Gabriel.” She said, not looking behind her. “Guess again” i smiled before wrapping my arms around her and giving her a hug. She gasped before turning around. “Alex?”. I nodded. She always called me Alex because she said that I reminded her of her daughter who died of a cold fever. That was the result for the ring master making us travel all around the world and doing acts and shows. He never cared if any of us got sick or ill. He only cared about money. Calla smiled so brightly that i thought that my eyes might burst. She wrapped me in hug. “where have you been all this time. Forgot about us?” she asked and i let out a small laugh. “no, i just was busy since your son here gave the job of tutoring a dumbass” i gave Gabe a playfull glare and he scoffed.

 We talked for a long time after and my phone vibrated a couple of times. Texts from Will, asking if i was alive or dead. I guess time out was really what i needed. Suddenly my good mood vanished as my phone rung. I excused myself and went outside to talk. The caller read ‘Rafe’. I did change it. “hello” i said. this time there was no ragged breathing or shattering glasses. “where are you?” he said. he sounded a little concerned. “thats none of you bussiness” i said a little harsher then i was supposed to. He let out a frustrated breath. “ok, fine dont tell me but you are suppoesed to tutor me”. “i swear you have the memory of a gold fish” i growled. “you bailed remember?” i continued. “oops, ok now i want to drop back in so get your ass over here” he said. I swear sometimes i want to strangle the life out of him.  I pinched the bridge of my nose. “ ok fine. Where?” i asked and i swear i heard him sigh in relife. “ my house. In five” he replied and i hung up before he told me to bring a clown with me. “you have to go dont you?” a voice sounded off behind me. I almost jumped to find Gabe leaning on the doorframe. His hair damp and he was wearing a black botton down shirt over a white vest with a pair of cargo pants. “ yea. My student just called. I still want to kill you over it”.”ok fine, you can if you show up tommorow. And bring a pair of extra clothes with you” he said before wrapping me in hug. A stupid grin spread over my lips. I loved doing things with Gabe when i was little. I almost blew the circus apart once. I still remember the time me and him let loose a tiger. The tiger chased the ring master for a full hour before i got the beast back into a cage.