End of flashback
"Ow p.....please......stop!"I shudder in pain."No.you talked to him a again after I said not to."Ivy yelled at me furious."I didn't talk to Garroth I promise we arn't in any classes together so how could i." I screamed.Why must this always happen.I do nothing to deserve this.so why me?
At home
As I walk in the door I see Ethan on the ground. I fall to the ground crying trying to wake Ethan up.He is too young for this. I started getting punishments when i was 9 he is still 8.I wish we weren't so afraid of turning him in all those years ago.I feel a sharp pain in my back. A pool of blood soon surrounded me.Ethan started to wake up. Ever since mom died dad has been drinking.more than usual and partying.he is not home most nights. I only fear if we run away and he finds us it is over. We will die.Ethan isn't ready for that and I won't leave him here.Maybe when Ethan turns 9.
A few months later
"Wake up y/n."Ethan says softly trying not to wake father."What day is it?" i ask Ethan."its my birthday."Ethan answers.My eyes then widen.he is 9.I rub my eyes and pull Ethan closer to me."Ethan pack up some things of yours."I say to Ethan."wha......why?"Ethan asks me."Ethan you have to trust me and don't tell father."I say."why would i tell him? Ok "Ethan says to me curious.

At school

"So how was yesterday
y/n?"katelyn asked cheerfully.Katelyn has been my friend since first grade.we are both fourth graders now.she has three brothers that are really protective of her. She isn't aware of my situation."uh katelyn I'm not going to be at school for a few days." I tell katelyn."why
y/n?"katelyn asked me with a questioned face."I .....I can't tell you.I sadly told katelyn.I try to not lie to katelyn whenever I can but sometimes we can't all be honest. Katelyn looked dissapointed.