We got to the station and I just got dropped off. John B was still wanted by DCS, Pope could be in trouble for being present during the crime and Kiara went with them. After arguing with the sheriff, trying to convince him to let JJ off, I gave up. Thanks to Reed, they had stone cold evidence. I sat there for an hour waiting for my dad. My breath caught in my throat when my dad walked in. "Get up" he said and I stood up behind him. He signed some forms and JJ came out. I held JJ in a hug until I felt my dad's rough hands rip me off. Then they talked about restitution. I walked behind them as my father and JJ argued. I climbed in the backseat and JJ sat up front. My dad got in and there was a moment of silence before I watched my brother's blood hit the window. "Stop it" I screamed. I watched him pummel JJ while I screamed trying to grab his arms. "Get off of him! Stop!" I kept yelling. The punches landed and landed until he was done. JJ was out and dad drove home and went into the house without saying a word. I climbed out as fast as I could and opened the passenger door. JJ's head fell to the side as I tried to help him out. "I'm fine" he snapped as he stumbled up into the house. He walked into his room and slammed the door. I sat in my room on the floor crying listening to the combination of blaring music and screams between dad and JJ. After an hour or two passed, the house went quiet. I heard JJ door open and I went to see him. I quietly walked out and then I froze when I saw him.
JJ'S POV
I hated my dad. He ruined my life. He ruined Beth's life. He beat us, he scared us. I just wanted him gone. After listening to scream at me for an hour, I waited for him to pass out. I grabbed the gun and walked out to the living. I stood over him lying on the couch. He smelled like beer and was surrounded by a mess. I pointed the gun at him and tried to pull the trigger. I stared at him letting my head fill with every punch until I could feel the pain and I aimed and was about to squeeze the trigger when...
BETH'S POV
I walked out and saw JJ standing over dad passed out on the couch. He had the gun. "JJ" I said softly. He whipped around and tried to blink back the tears. "He's not worth it" I said quietly walking towards him. He shoved the gun in his backpack and walked out the door getting on his motorcycle and riding off. He'll be ok. Right now, I have to handle Reed. I changed and got ready putting on my shoes and got on bike riding to see Reed.
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When I got there, I saw Reed's car so I walked up to the valet. "Your badge ma'am" he asked. "I'm actually here to interview for a job, where do I go for that?" I asked. What can I say...I'm a Maybank, I'm good at lying. He pointed me in the direction of an office and I thanked him heading straight for the golf course. As I walked towards, I immediately saw 3 familiar boys and I felt my stomach flip. I walked up to Reed and they all looked at me. "Beth, what are you doing here?" he asked, pulling me to the side. "I could ask you the same thing" I said quietly, blinking back tears. "I'm sorry I lied about hanging out with Rafe and Topper" he said looking at the ground. "That's not even the worse part. Yes, you still hang out with your friends who forced me to strip in front of them and touched me. But, told the police about the dock cameras. And then you found out it was JJ and you did nothing." I said staring at him. "What was I supposed to do?" he asked me. "Tell them why. Tell them the reason JJ did it!" I yelled. Topper and Rafe started to walk over but Reed stopped them. "Why couldn't he tell them?" he asked. "Who do you think the cops would believe? The pogue or the kook" I asked and the tears started falling. "I'm sorry Beth, about all of it." he said, wiping my tears. "Damn Bro, you are good!" Topper said. Rafe slung his arm around Reed and I stepped back. "What" I asked. "Guys not-" Reed started but Rafe cut him off. "Dude, seriously." he said. "Beth, did you really think Reed liked you?" he mocked. I stood there silent. "He just wanted a hook up. He, actually all of us were curious about a pogue in bed" Topper said laughing as he stroked my face. "Beth I-" Reed said. "Is that true?" I asked. "No, I didn't-" I started. "Wait, so you guys didn't hook up?" Rafe asked, cocking an eyebrow. "We did, but-" Reed said and they laughed. I couldn't breathe. I was just a game to him. Just a pogue.
I ran towards the exit when he caught up with me, grabbing my arm. "Beth wait please" he begged. I looked at him with tears pouring down my eyes. "So when you said you won't let anyone hurt me, did that exclude you?" I cried. "No Beth, you don't understand." I said. "You're right. I don't understand." I snapped and ripped my arm away. I got on my bike and rode away.
