Learnin' How To Love (TrayBills Fiction)

Just The Beginning

Tiff'sPOV

I woke up to get ready for school. Like always my foster dad beat me last night. He always beats me. I wonder what i do to deserve it but nothing comes to mind. In all honestly I don't want to go to school. I don't want anybody to see my bruises and whelps. Me being the captain of the girls basketball team I have to be perfect. What would people think if i had marks on me? I look in the mirror and touch my bruises, they're still sore from the beating.

"I can't be seen like this", I say to myself

I open my window and jump out of it and run to my bestfriend , Tray's house.He's so awesome. The best person in the world. He understands me completely and I can express myself and tell him everything.

When I get there I get the spair key from under the welcome mat. I come over so much I don't even knock anymore. Sometimes I think I come to his house too much but Tray says its OK.

"Its me", I yell. He replies with and "ok" so I know he heard me. "What's the matter now?", he asks me

I go upstairs where he's at. He's coming out the bathroom with only a towel on. He looks so good. His abs are shining. But I have to remember he's just my best friend, nothing more. I finally snap back into reality.

"Nothing", I reply.He looks at me like he knows I'm lying.

"C'mon I know when something's wrong", he says.

I couldn't resist. I really wanted to tell him so I did. I didn't have to because some how he already knew.

"AGAIN"

He's mad. I hate when he's mad. But I can understand why. He hates my foster dad as much as I do. Especially since he first found out he beat me . And ever since then he has never liked him.

"Yes again",I say in a low tone of voice.

"Are you okay?", he asks.

"Yeah", I say looking towards the ground.

"Okay because you know I'll do any thing to protect you".

"I know".

"But why aren't you at school?", he says looking down at me.

"Because it left bruises", I say. "I don't want anybody to see me like this".

"Why don't you tell anybody?", he asks.

"Its embarrassing", I say.

"OK whatever, but since you're here, wanna just chill today?", he says like he's been waiting for me.

"Yeah sure", I reply.

"You know you can sleep here too if you want".

"Its okay" I say knowing I want to. "Alright", he says disappointed.

Tray'sPOV

Why doesn't she just tell someone about him. She knows I would do anything for her but I can only do so much. I love her to the moon and back and I'm glad she trusts me. She should be able to see that not everyone is like him and not everyone will hurt her. If it doesn't stop I'm going to have to interfere

Tiff's POV

I loved the fact be cares. Just the thought that somebody cared about me! He was on my side and he didn't judge me. When I'm around him I feel free. I can just be me. I would love for him to be my boyfriend but I told myself that it wasn't possible. I love our friendship I wouldnt want to jeopardize that. But I still can dream. The thoughts going on in my head made me space out. I forgot where I was. All I could think about is his arms around me. Just cuddling with him felt good.

"Tiff!", he yells. "Huh? What!" I finally come out of my daydream.

"Are you okay", he smiles.

"Yeah", I say, "Just thinkin".

"I want you to get your mind off of it", he says, "focus on me"

Those words made me feel a certain way. Why does everything he say come out so sexy.

"OK", I say smiling

Tray'sPOV

I love it when she smiles. It brightens my day. Her perfect white teeth her dimples and everything. I just love it and her. She doesnt know I like her but she will soon. Were just friends, bestfriends but one day I'm going to change that. She needs me and I will be there for her whenever where ever.

She goes to the kitchen to get her some cereal. After that she comes to lays in between my legs while she eats. Her smiled dissapeared. I try to cheer her up.

"Wanna watch a movie?" She nods like she doesn't care.

"What's wrong Tiff?"

She looks at me and starts crying. Looking at her made me start crying. I grab her and held her as tight as possible.

"You know I got you." I say trying to stop crying. "I love you and I'll always be there for you"

I would do anything for her. All she has to do is say the word and she wouldn't have to deal with that anymore. She understands that but she can't bring herself to do it. I don't get it but I guess if youve been hurt so much you think everyone is like that. She has trust issues but I'm lucky that she trust's me. I would give up everything for her and she knows it.

Her cell phone starts ringing. She's still upset she doesn't want to answer it. So I answer it for her and put it on speaker.

"TIFFANY WHY THE FUCK WEREN'T YOU AT SCHOOL TODAY. THE PRINCIPAL CALL ME AND TOLD ME YOU SKIPPED SCHOOL. WHAT TYPE OF BULLSHIT IS THAT. I PUT YOU IN SCHOOL TO LEARN NOT FOR YOU TO NOT GO!"

"Leave her the fuck alone. She doesn't need you anymore. All you do is hurt her. You're nothing but a bitc---"

I couldn't get my sentence out before she snatched the phone from me and takes it off speaker.

"Hello?"
"No"
"Because"
"I'm sorry"
"OK"
"Please don't"
"But....Yes sir"

She hangs up the phone. She's mad.

WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU DO THAT. NOW I GOT ANOTHER ASS WHOOPING COMING MY WAY. ITS ALL BECAUSE OF YOU."

I feel so bad

" Thanks I gotta go.",she says. "But Tiff wait---"

I couldn't get my sentence out. Before you know it she was down the stairs and out the door. I don't know what to do. I'm so mad...at myself. All I wanted was to protect her but I made things worst. I can't imagine what's going to happen to her. I don't want to. All I know is its gonna be my fault.