Just Friendship?

I had walked home from a long day at school. It was pouring outside and I was soaked by time I reached the door. I walked in and my stepdad snatched me up by my neck and pinned to a wall, "Why are you home so late you fucking disgrace? You're a worthless piece of shit and I can't wait until you're out this fucking house!" I could smell alcohol on his breath as I choked back tears. "Let me down you fucking bastard," I yelled as I kicked him in the stomach. He let go of me in surprise and I punched him in the jaw then in the nose and he passed out. I took the opportunity and ran to my room upstairs and grabbed a duffel bag. I filled it with two books, underwear, bras, two t-shirts, two jackets, two pairs of jeans, and two pairs of sweatpants. On my way out I grabbed granola bars and three water bottles. I ran out the door and into town. I lived in a small town but I wasn't known so I wouldn't be caught running away. I had $50 in my back pocket because I sold my crappy old cell phone to some kid at school. As I walked I saw two guys walking in my direction. One of them was on a cell phone. "Excuse me sir," I said politely. The one on the cell phone looked up at me and smiled, "Yes, beautiful?" I blushed at his compliment and asked, "May I borrow your phone when you're done. I need to call a friend to pick me up I um.. Ran away from my abusive stepdad..." I started crying after that and I put my head down then I stuck my hands in my pockets and felt a blade. "Hey, don't cry beautiful. Everything'll be alright. Here's my phone," he handed me his phone and I dialed my friend, Vannah's, number. She picked up second ring, "Hey this is Lexi. I borrowed someone's phone and I'm right by the cafe. I ran away from Randy." She sighed and said, "I'll be right there. May I talk to this guy?" I said yes and handed the phone to him, "She wants to talk to you. I don't know why..." He took it and put it on speaker, "Hello there. My name is Ashley, I'm the one with the phone." She sighed again, "Keep an eye on her until I get there please. She's only sixteen and she's known for doing stupid and irrational things..." He nodded and laughed, "My friend and I will stay here until you get here." "Thanks I'll be right there," she replied and hung up. I stood against the wall and pulled out a lighter and cigarette from my back pocket and lit and took a drag. "Oh you smoke," asked a curious Ashley and his friend took one out and did the same. After getting a better look at the two of them I noticed that they looked familiar. "Do I know you and your friend from somewhere," I asked. "Um... Do you listen to Black Veil Brides," his friend asked and I automatically recognized his voice, it was Andy Biersack the lead singer and his friend and bandmate Ashely Purdy, the bassist. My inner fangirl took over for a second and I did a happy dance. "Yes I do Mr. Biersack and Mr. Purdy. I just didn't recognize you at first. I'm sorry," I said that in a serious yet joking tone and they both chuckled. "It's fine. Nice to meet a fan," said Andy and Ashley nodded in agreement. "Do you have anywhere to actually go and stay at," asked Ashley. I shook my head. "Well uh... You can stay with us right Andy?" Andy nodded as Vannah pulled up.

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