as zack pulled me inside, the first thing to catch my eyes was the dance floor.

what had to be hundreds of sweating bodys grinded on each-other, others making out and even a few had their hands down each-others pants.

i grimaced at the dirty sights, quickly adverting my eyes. someone shoved a red cup in my hand, sloshing the nasty liquid all over my nice sweater. i hissed angrily at them before attempting to wipe the sticky alcohol off his shirt, unfortunately to no avail.

i quickly stormed into the bathroom, determined to get the stain out of my precious hoodie, my favorite hoodie. it was a soft grey, and slightly hung off my shoulders, showing more of my skin then any other shirts i owned. my bony collarbones jutted from my ivory skin and i frowned before continuing to splash water over the stain.

after twenty minutes of useless drenching of my sweater, i decided to look upstairs to see if i could find a coat or something.

and that's where my memory got fuzzy, because after that all i remember was getting high,someone slamming their lips onto mine, and a door slamming shut loudly.

i exhaled shakily, staring at my red marred skin in the bathroom mirror. it was like whoever has done it was hungry and i was the only food for miles. hickeys line my collar bones, neck and upon lifting my shirt, they scattered my torso.

i almost cried at the bruises lining the bottom of my rib cage, my neck, and my hips. my beautiful pale skin, that id allways take suuch good care of, was ruined. it hurt. everything hurt. and for some reason i cant remember, my back burned, causing a soft whimper to escape my throat every time i moved ever so slighty.

out of all the beatings i'd received from my father, the sight of the red and purple marks almost sent me over the edge. i grabbed my hair in distress before slowly making my way to the shower and turning it on its hottest setting.

as i tentativly stepped in the shower, i first let out a groan of pain before it settled into silence. the pain was wrapped in the comforting music of a song i had playing on my phone, the hot droplets cascading down my body.

it was so perfect. the pain was gone. i was momentarily happy.

and then my dad pounded on the door, causing my small body to whip to the loud noise.

i hissed in pain before turning off the hot water and listening at the door

" CARTER! I KNOW YOUR IN THERE, COME OUT NOW BEFORE I BEAT YOU'RE ASS BLACK AND BLUE" my father was drunk again. it was the only explanation, he was nice when he was sober, which wasnt happening often lately.

i cautiously opened the door, sticking my head out before letting out a startled squeal as he grabbed my neck and began to drag me out of the bathroom.

i relaxed into his grip, knowing struggling would only make it worse.

" anya told me you went to a party last night you little shit, since when did you have permission to go anywhere after school?" he snarled, tightening his grip.

i gasped for air weakly, clawing at his large hands

" it was-- zack! i swear!dad he dragged me out, i didn't want to " i wailed, tears finally escaping my eyes as black began to line my vision.

" you cheap slut, don't think i cant see the hickeys you're covered in. clean yourself up and get ready, we have guests coming over tonight" he snapped at me before slamming my door shut.

i trembled on the floor only momentarily before i began to slowly pull on a loose turtleneck and some ripped jeans. these would have to do .

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zack's pov

i was worried for my friend. as much as i would never admit it to his face, i was.

carter hadn't answered any of my calls or texts since the day of the party, and i had a bad feeling about it. usually when he went silent he was either being hurt, or hurting himself. it wasn'g good either way.

sighing loudly i turned over in my bed, smiling softly at the face of lila sleeping before me.

i slowly crept out of the room and headed for the downstairs, beginning to pull ingredients from the cupboards that i would need to feed lila breakfast in bed.

alls well when you keep your girl fed

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heyyy sorry its a weird place to stop. but im tired and i need rest, pulled an all nighter editing shit :.)

next chapter may be up soon, idrk