The sharpest lives

Abigale--

I was roughly thrown to the ground by Amelia. "You never did the dishes like you were told to" Her voice trembled. as her wrinkled fingers gripped my small arm "I was just about to, I swear" My voice came out soft, she grunted at me, eyes dark. The only thing to be heard throughout the house was whatever show Miles, Her husband was watching on the T.V. He had the volume up all the way as a way to distract himself from what was happening in the next room over. she relentlessly pushed the burning ember of her cigar into the soft, already scarred skin of my arm, Her eyes cold and dark. She showed no remorse as I cried out from the scorching pain.

Once she was satisfied she smiled "Maybe next time you'll learn" she laughed maniacally as she walked away, back to her husband. The thought of staying in this house another second terrified me. It's only been a week. I made my way to the sink and started cleaning, attempting to even out my breathing knowing I'd be punished more if she heard me panicking.

Once I was done that I attempted to make my way to the bathroom, But no luck, I was picked up by my hair harshly "Where do you think you are going" Amelia spat venomously "Bathroom" my voice shook "Wrong" She drug me to the closet, which doubles as my room and pushed me in.

That evening I planned it all out. As soon as they both left. I made my run for the door. Grabbing my bag and phone.

It was a cool spring night, I was walking around the town, Just thinking about how my life has gone wrong...

I didn't want to live anymore... I looked up at the sky, clouds moving faster, The air was getting cooler. "A storm is coming" A raspy voice came from the left of me "Pardon?" I looked at the old man puzzled, He had a tin can in one hand, His face was all drawn in, Like a sick cancer patient and his clothes were all torn, He looked up at me, His eyes sad and dull "I said a storm is coming.. You'd better get somewhere safe, it's going to be a bad one.. I can feel it in my knee" I looked around... I had nowhere to go... "Thanks... Uh.." I paused not knowing his name "Larry... Names Larry" I smiled a little "Thanks, Larry" I started to walk away. But turned around and handed him a $20 he looked at me "You don't hav-" I cut him off "I want to... Stay safe tonight, Larry" I gave him a small smile, In which he returned and I headed back to.. Where ever. Because I wasn't going back to that godforsaken house.

There was a flash of lightning and a big boom of thunder I was completely soaked, And if it wasn't for a plastic baggie that held my phone that would be fried. The wind was picking up rapidly, I really needed to find shelter... I checked my phone quickly "6:00 and it's already this dark out... This is a bad storm..." I said to myself... I walked a little further until I found an overhang over some building that had a bench, I hurried over there and sat down exhausted and started to cry... I barely had anyone left...Everyone is gone... "What am I doing with my life... Fuck..." I wiped my eyes and shivered. Pulling the garbage bag full of clothes closer to me.

Hearing a car pull up I cast my gaze in the direction. "Abigale?" The voice called... It way May. "I've been looking for you" She walked over to me, I nodded meekly "Amelia called, said you ran out" A tear slipped down my cheek "Don't make me go back" She frowned "Let's go back to the office yeah?" she smiled, holding her hand out, I didn't accept it this time. I was done with having people touch me.

I stiffly walked to the squad car and took a seat on the passenger side. Sighing heavily she started driving. "I'm sorry" She broke the silence, I looked over at her "For what?" "Placing you in a home like that" I shrugged "I'm used to it" She frowned again.

Walking into the white office she led me to a small room, "Now, I need you to tell me what happened" She said, reaching a hand out to touch mine, I instinctively flinched back "Please, don't touch me..." You could see the fear in May's eyes... I sighed heavily as I pulled up my sleeve of the sweater, May gasped sharply.

I hesitantly let her clean the burns and wrap them. "Okay, Go wait in the waiting room while I fill out some paperwork" I nodded and slowly walked out to where there were at least five people.

Anxiety struck me when I realized the only open chair was right next to a very intimidating guy.

His raven black hair fell messily on his head, It was slightly greasy too. It came down to about his jaw line, Tattoos littered his body reaching up to his neck. His lips were pulled into a mischevious smirk, that made my stomach turn. The only thing that counteracted his intimidating look was his soft hazel-green eyes. I only noticed I had been staring when he made eye contact with me. I averted my gaze quickly and awkwardly walked to sit in the chair next to him.

Stiffly I sat there, My breath occasionally getting caught in my throat. I could feel him staring at me and I tried not to let my fear show. But that failed the moment he spoke.

"Hey" His voice wasn't deep like I had guessed, but it was still enough to cause me to jump. I pulled my arms closer to my body attempting to hide away. Screwing my eyes shut I focused on my breathing "Are you okay?" Concern filled his once cool and collected tone. I wanted to answer but I couldn't. The noise from the little kids on the ground, and the sound of fingers on keys rapidly typing was sending my brain into a frenzy.

"Do you need someone?" he was generous enough not to touch me, made me wonder if he knew exactly what was going on "May...." My voice was quiet. I heard his chair squeak "Sheela!" His voice was urgent. "Yes, Frank?" A soft voice asked bored "Go get May" He pleaded "On it" Her voice more urgent this time.

I opened my eyes, still squinting, when I heard feet rushing down the hall, Soon May was in sight, With what looked to be a five year old on her hip "I swear, I... I didn't mean to, I fuck I-" "Frank, It's fine, Here take Tyler" She whispered, Handing the little brunette over.

"Okay, Abbi, I'm going to move you okay?" I flinched slightly when she came in contact with me and helped me stand up. I hung desperately onto her as we walked, That Frank guy still following. "May... I swear All I did was-" "Please stop, Come on. This way"

The noise died down as we entered a small room with dimly lit lights. May sat me down on the floor and handed me a water bottle. Taking a sip I calmed my breathing. "What happened sweetheart" I swallowed thickly, feeling utterly stupid now "Abigale?" I sighed "I overreacted, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to, I'm trying to calm down, I promise" I sniffled as I wiped my hands over my face repeatedly.

Tyler let out a whine, Curiously I looked over and him an Frank to see Tyler struggling to get free, once he did he ran over and wrapped his little arms around me. His movement didn't make me flinch. "Is okay" His voice was cute "No one is angry" He pulled away and flashed me a toothless smile in which I returned

"Uh... May?" Frank's voice again startled me, She turned to face him "This was my fault If I had of known that she'd react like that. I should have assumed anyway. Fuck... I'm sorry" she nodded "Can you take Tyler home and Tell Jack to clean up the spare room, Please? I'll call Brendon and explain why you showed up here, again, and why you were late" May said tiredly "Sure thing, Come on Ty" Frank held his hand out for the small child to take, keeping his distance from me."

Once they walked out, I proceeded to cry again "I'm sorry, May. I didn't mean to" She looked at me quizzically "You didn't do anything" She reassured "I did, though, You had to leave your house with Tyler and come find me, and do paperwork and if I-" "Abbi, You're fine. I promise." I nodded still unsure.

"So where are you throwing me now?" I asked dryly as I sipped the tea she had gotten for me she sighed as she finished typing something into her computer "With me" I cast my gaze upwards "Pardon?" she laughed "You'll be coming to live with me" She smiled, I nodded "Until you find a place" I tried piecing what she was saying. She shrugged "Possibly" I nodded "Okay. Better then nothing I guess...

Notes

I low key like this, I wanna go further with it but need to know people like it