The Legacy We Hold--Sequel to Spoken From the Heart

Chapter 17- Harley

I couldn't sleep. 

It's hard to sleep knowing that Wade is unconscious on our couch, and Peter's with him. 

After our conversation at the park, I was kind of hoping I wouldn't have to ever see Wade again. I understand that I'm the one who talked to him, it was my idea, but he said no, and I wasn't mad but he's tall and he would... 

I'm scared.

There. 

I said it. 

I'm scared that Wade's faking, that he's doing something nefarious, to hurt me, to hurt Peter. 

He can hurt me all he wants, but if he hurts Peter again, I will kill him. 

I throw my covers off, intent to sit with Peter so he's not alone. 

But as I tiptoe down the hallway, I hear soft murmuring coming from the living room. I peek around the corner to see Wade and Peter sitting next to each other on the couch, talking. 

Peter is gesturing around wildly and Wade is listening attentively with a soft smile. 

I head back to my room, happy for Peter. 

But as I close my eyes, I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. 

Peter doesn't need me anymore. 

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I wake up the next morning, feeling like something was missing. 

I check my phone, and it clicks. 

Saturday's our fun day. The day where Dad and Pops aren't working, where we make a fun breakfast and play board games, or laser tag. 

Normally, there's music playing, or somebody's making a joke, or something, but it's silent. 

Weird. 

I climb out of bed, and wander into the kitchen to see Wade and Peter curled up on the couch, fast asleep. I smile a bit, before heading back into my room. 

I text MJ and Ned to see if they want to hang out, before getting dressed. I slip my phone into my back pocket and scribble a note for my parents, before quietly slipping out of the house. 

I should be there, but I can't. 

I'm not a coward. 

I'm not a coward for leaving a bad situation. 

HEY WAT UP GUYS!

just a quick note, if you are in a abusive relationship, get help. you aren't alone, and you aren't a coward for wanting out. 

i've never been in that situation, so i can't imagine how hard it is, but if someone is making you feel bad about anything you do, then don't stay with them. 

that's all, people and remember stay safe!!!

XOXO Valkyrie