“You ready?” Jack looks at me from the passenger seat.

I smile and nod, even though I know deep down I’m not ready. It’s our first day back to school after the weekend trip. All I can think is how Sasha is going to kill me when she finds out the news.

The rest of the trip was amazing. Jack and I were closer than ever. Everyone stared as Jack would hold my hand or kiss me, but I don’t care. I’m happy with him and to me that’s all that matters. I’m worried about Sasha though.

She had made me promise her to hook her and Jack up. Little does she know Jack and I are together. I wanted to tell Jack about my little dilemma, but I don’t want him worrying or being involved. I can handle this on my own. Maybe there is some sort of deal she and I can work out?

Wishful thinking, I know.

Jack squeezes my hand, taking me out of my thoughts and I smile at him again.

“Let’s go.” I sigh.

We get out of the car and sling our backpacks over our shoulders. Jack slips his arms around my waist and kisses my temple. I stop walking and wrap my arms around his waist, hugging him tightly. I angle my head up to him and get on my tippy toes. Jack meets me halfway and kisses my lips softly. He cups his hands on each side of my face, stroking my cheek with his thumb. We pull apart but look each other in the eyes smiling.

Jack and I start walking again, hand in hand. As soon as we approach the door, I slip my hand out of his and act like I’m checking my phone as we walk through the hallway. Truthfully, I just don’t want Sasha seeing me. Too late.

“Hey Em!” She squeals running up to me. “Come tell me all about your trip. Oh hey Jack.” Sasha winks at him.

He rolls his eyes and walks away. Well that’s not going to help me.

Sasha grabs my hand and pulls me into the girl’s bathroom. She locks the door behind her. This time, it’s just her and I. She left her friends outside.

“So, what’s this I hear you and Jack are a thing?” She asks me calmly. “And don’t ask how I know. Word gets around really quick.”

“I’m sorry okay? I tried to put in a good word for you, but he was already falling for me then. I tried to keep him away but I couldn’t.” I stammer nervously. “Maybe there is something we can work out?”

“Is that why he rolled his eyes at me? Because you put in a good word? Nice try, I’m not stupid.” Sasha slaps me across the face. “You want to work something out? Break up with him. If I can’t have him, then no one can. I swear, if you stay with him, you and your little brother will both be in trouble. I have a few guy friends who would be more than happy to beat him up too.”

She grabs me by the hair and slams my head against the wall with a crack. I scream out and she gasps as she sees what she did. Immediately, tears are streaming down my face. She pushes the side of my head, hard, sending me to the floor with a thud. I hear her heels click as she scurries out of the bathroom.

It takes me a few minutes, but I finally stand up. The room is spinning as I touch the back of my head with my hand. My hand is warm and wet as I touch the back of my head and realize that I’m bleeding. I look at my hand, which is now covered in blood. I stumble to the paper towels and try to blot as much of the blood up as I can. My vision keeps blacking out for a second making it hard to keep balance. I know I need help. Now.

I stumble out of the bathroom into the busy halls. Everything is spinning and all I can do is yell for Jack in hopes that he hears me. I think I see him in the distance. He pushes everyone out of his way sprinting towards me. Black spots keep appearing in my vision and I hold onto the wall for support. Just before he gets to me, I collapse onto the hallway floor and everything goes black.

Notes

Short and dark, I know. But I really wanted to update so here you go. Thank you all soososo much for the comments they make me happy (:
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