Ethan's P.O.V
It wasn't Rebekah, not at all. In front of me stand my dad, drunk like a pig, he seemed angry as usual but gave me an evil smirk when he saw I was dressed.
“Where do ya think ya goin' little piece of ugly shit?” he asked, by the sound of his voice I could tell he was even more drunk than usually! I remained silent, scared he wouldn't let me go or that he would hit me again. But I understood it wasn't the good reaction when I felt a loud slap on my cheek.
“I asked you something useless piece of shit! Can't you answer? Imma show you how to reply!” with that he kicked and punched me until I fell on the floor, he seemed kinda satisfied as I stayed motionless..

“You're not going anywhere! Heard me?”
He walked off, and when I was sure he couldn't see or hear me anymore I quickly stood up and sat on my bed. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I was just a little piece of ugly shit, so why bother? I noticed a new bruise on my cheek, even if my mood wasn't totally fucked up I wouldn't be able to go anywhere anymore...

Rebekah's P.O.V
Around 6:30 Andy, Ash and CC finally came back, they had huge grin on their faces making me wonder what kind of 'work' they went to... CC gave me a quick hug then Andy a peck on my lip and finally Ash handed me a small bag.
“Thanks Ash.. What is it?” I asked, confused about the fact he gave me something...
“Open it you'll know!” he said with a bright smile. I opened it to found a small box of... Make up?
I gave him a confused look, and he just chuckled. I turned to CC and Andy but they were both avoiding eye contact. What the...?
Suddenly I received a text, it was from Ethan saying he wasn't going to the party anymore.

I instantly felt like something was wrong so I took Andy apart and asked him to drive me to Ethan's place. He frowned and I knew he was getting jealous... So I explained over and over that Ethan was going out with someone else, that I felt like something wrong happened. And in the end I just mumbled that I loved him and he finally gave up. I quickly took my bag and we drove away, during the whole time Andy remained silent, I wonder why he was so upset about me going to Ethan's place.
“It's here.” I said when we arrived, he parked his car still quiet. I put my hand on his and he looked up at me, why was he so sad?

“Come with me, I'm worried about his dad's behavior...” he nodded and we went out of the car. We walked to the house and I discretely took his hand, I still didn't know why he was upset but I loved him and wanted him happy no matters what! He gave me the first smile since Ethan's message and I returned it even if I was worried: Ethan didn't reply anymore!
I knocked and waited, we heard a voice asking who it was, I recognized Ethan.
“Ethan it's me. You know I can break the door if you don't open so go ahead!” I could hear him sighing as he unlocked the door. His hair were all the way in his face I could only see his nose... What happened?

“What do you want Rebekah?” his tone was almost harsh.
“What happened? Why did you suddenly decide to stay home? I thought you didn't like to!” he sighed again and looked down not replying. I felt Andy tensed up as I approached Ethan but I didn't care, I put an hand on his shoulder and he almost jumped in fear. I took his hair out and both Andy and I gasped. There was a huge bruise on his cheek, he kept on looking down so I forced him up.
“Who did that to you?” I asked softly, even if deep inside I felt like yelling out. He just shook his head, at this moment we heard another voice yelling inside the house.
“Worthless shit! Who the fuck is there? Can't you just let them in or chase them out? You fucking useless brat!”

Andy looked down at me with an apologetic smile, he finally understood why his jealousy didn't have any reason and why I was so worried. In the other hand I saw Ethan shaking, he was terrified. I smiled warmly at him.
“Let us in then.” he did and Andy and I went in the house, we followed him to his room. He quickly unlocked it then turned to us.
“Hu.. Sorry for the mess.. I guess he's your boyfriend?” I nodded as we walked in. It was dark... The walls were painted in black, the bed had black sheets, the desk was black... Even the bedside table was black!
I noticed Ethan was staring directly at my belly and realized I had a very short tank top...

“It's nothing. Sat on the bed.” then turning to Andy “Finally I'm glad Ash gave me make up...” he nodded, understanding what I meant. I quickly took Ethan's hair out then worked on hiding the bruise, about ten minutes later he was perfect!
“Wow.. For someone who don't wear make up you did a pretty good job!” I chuckled.
“Now you send another text to the pretty brunette and tell her you're coming finally!” he looked up and his smile faded, he seemed more than scared.
“I can't. He said I couldn't go.” I gave him a puzzled look... Who?
“My dad. He's drunk again. He hates me... He's the one who yelled earlier...
-Listen to me. You deserve it. So now take all you have to take and let's go okay?” he slowly nodded, still not reassured.

Five minutes later, Ethan looked great again, his outfit fitted him perfectly and we all walked down stairs. He had texted Shanella telling her to be ready and his brother asking him if he could take his car.
When we arrived down stairs Ethan's father was sited on the couch with a bottle of alcohol. He looked up at us and frowned.
“Didn't I tell you you weren't going anywhere? And who the fuck is this bitch and faggot?” he asked walking to us. Suddenly my anger exploded. The 'demon' as Ethan called it was back! Instantly, I was next to him..

“Don't you dare calling my boyfriend a faggot... Then Ethan is going out tonight and if I see another bruise on him you'll wish you never met me.” I growled lowly against his ear. I felt him shivering but he replied.
“Who the fuck do you think you are? Talking to me like that in my own house? I'll teach you the respect little slut!” the alcohol making him reckless he was about to punch me but I quickly grabbed his arm and turned it in a bad way. He screamed out in pain, a few inches more and his arm would break, I was now behind him and I just whispered:
“Sorry sir, but you're messing with the wrong person! Now please tell your beloved son that he can go... Oh! And no death glare thank you! Don't forget what I told you...”

He nodded and said what I wanted. Ethan and Andy quickly walked off and I finally released his hand. He looked down at me wickedly but I just gave him a smile.
“Have a good night sir... And don't forget: no bruise!” with that I walked out of the house, leaving him a bit dumbfounded.
“Wow.. I never saw you that scary babe!” Andy said, giving me a quick kiss. I smiled widely, before giving him an innocent look.
“Me? No way! I'm an angel!” they both chuckled.
“In any way thank you Rebekah, it seems like you're always saving me...
“I told you already, since I'm here, I'll always be there.” Then Ethan thanked me again and drove away to Shanella's place. Andy and I drove back home, my bad feeling was gone.

Arrived home Andy parked his car before turning to me.
“Rebekah I'm sorry.” about? I gave him a confused look, why was he sorry now?
“About your friend... I can't help feeling jealous each time it comes to him.. But when I saw the bruise and how his dad treat him I understood. I understood why you're always worried about him, because I know how you love injustice...” he gave me a crooked smile only him could do and I smiled back.
“It's okay Andy. You know that I love you.. And only you right?” he nodded, his grin growing wider. I leaned in and gave him a small kiss.. an another.

“That's what I wanted to talk about tonight... And that's why I've been out all day..
-What? Didn't you tell me you were working?
-I actually was. I was working on findind the perfect gift for you that's why I brought Ash and CC this morning.” A gift for me? Why?
“CC seems to understand you pretty well while Ash knows women so...” he smiled down at me before suddenly getting out of the car and walking to the house. I quickly followed him not understanding anything.

We walked to his room and I noticed Ash winking at him. Arrived he asked me to sat on his bed and I did, still totally confused. He ran his hand trough his hair a few times before finally looking up at me. I bent my head to the side, what was going on?
“Rebekah... We need to talk.” I froze...

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