*Carson's POV*

I woke up in a place i didn't recognize. I didn't know where i was until i looked over. Ian had an arm around me & my head was on his chest.

'Fuck!'

I screamed, causing Ian to wake up in a panic.

'What is it?!'

He whisper - yelled back, making sure he didn't wake his parents.

'What time is it?!'

I scream - whispered.

'Ten' o clock. You don't have to be home till 10:30. Come on, I'll walk you home.'

Ian said. I smiled. But, i was scared because that's not the first time we'd fallen asleep together. What if i had slept past 10:30? What would happen? I couldn't even think like that right now. Ian had moved in exactly one month ago & in that month so much had happened. We had become best friends with a touch of feelings. I loved him so much, but more so as a best friend. I didn't want anything to happen to our friendship.

'Let's get you home, gorgeous.'

He said, with a beautiful smile. We walked downstairs where his parents greeted us.

'If you didn't come down soon we were going to come get you.'

Mrs. Jenson said. She understood, because even though i didn't tell her about it, she could tell why i was coming over at 3am or at 6am after my dad was finished. I would be crying my eyes out in the living room trying not to wake them even though i could sometimes see Mrs. Jenson at the top of the steps. I think she tries to do things about it but fails. I wish she wasn't so protective.

'Thanks, Mrs. Jenson.'

I said, giving a polite smile.

'You're welcome, sweetie. I love you.'

She said. I smiled before returning the.

'I love you.'

This was my family now. I was loving it. Ian grabbed my hand & we walked outside, letting it drop as soon as we got outside so my parents didn't see.

'Hey, you know the drill, call me if you need anything. If you need me to catch you from your window i'm one text or call away. Our front door's always open.'

He said, giving a weak smile. Ian was the only person who ever, EVER, knew about what went on in my house. I couldn't tell anyone else, afraid of what would happen.. I gave him a slight hug & walked in the house, checking the time.

'10:26'

I muttered under my breath, rushing into the house. I received a heavy blow right as i walked in. I let out a groan. That one hurt. Bad.

'You. Worthless. Slut!'

But I couldn't hold in the tears i was trying to save for my room. They just all spilled out right in front of my mother.

'Oh, is the little baby crying?!'

She shouted. She threw another punch to my face. I felt the blood pour. Another flood of tears came. She threw me down the banister as i held the tears in. I stood up, hoping she was done. When she didn't follow, that answered my question. I shut & locked my door not looking to the place where my blade was hidden. I was sobbing now. I dialed Ian's number.

Me ; Can you meet me on your porch.
Him ; Fuck. Yes. I'm already there.
Me ; Okay. Thanks.

I hung up & let out a big sob. I gathered a small bag with a few things. I forgot PJ's. Not registering it in my mind. I walked down the stairs, not even looking in the direction to my mom & walked out the door. I got to the porch & he let me in. As soon as i got in, i collapsed into his arms. I sobbed. His mom walked in.

'Oh honey!'

She screamed. Mr. Jenson was at work. I knew that. But it felt weird. I was mostly here during the day.

'Can i please stay here? If not i guess I'm gonna be walking around.'

I asked, tears streaking my face, Ian holding me tight.

'No, you're staying here tonight..'

Mrs. Jenson said. I nodded my head, drained from all the crying.

'Come here, baby. We're gonna go get you cleaned up..'

She said. I nodded as Ian picked me up off the floor. I leaned into him.

'Fuck.. I didn't bring any Pajama's..'

I said, another tear rolling down my face. I didn't want to go back to that awful place.

'Don't worry, baby. You don't have to go back to that awful place. You can borrow a pair of Ian's.'

Mrs. Jenson said. Thank Jesus for them. After getting cleaned & dressed i was emotionally drained. I didn't want to do anything. My body ached from being thrown down the steps & into the banister. My face ached. I just wanted to sleep. Ian could sense this.

'Come on, baby. Let's go to bed.'

*Ian's POV*

But there she was. The girl i was clearly in love with, lying there helplessly. She had been beaten out of her life.. & I could tell she wanted it to end.. What was i going to do? I couldn't watch her leave.. I loved her even though we were just best friends. I decided to sleep it off. I put my arm around her & let her cuddle into me. Good night world.

Notes

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