Julie's POV

I don't even remember getting up this morning and driving myself to school. I didn't bother fixing myself up, the bags under my eyes growing darker with each day that passes. I found myself walking to the school office, not having the energy to attend any of my classes today. Last nights memories repeating in my head over-and-over again.

"Julie?" Mrs. Jackson said taking in the sight of me. I had warn a pair of skinny boyfriend jeans and an oversized jumper. Mam's oversized jumper to be exact. I had put it on last night in hopes to feel her warmth, letting her scent send me into a peaceful sleep

"What's the matter?" She asked, noticing I had yet to utter a word. I simply shrugged, my chin trembling uncontrollably

"Come here" She said wrapping her arm around my shoulder and pulling me into her private office - locking it behind us

"What's the matter sweetheart?" That's all it took for me to let the tears escape. Her choice of word 'sweetheart' reminding me of Mum

"I-I want my M-Mum" I cried, hoping she could do something about it

"I-I want my Mum's" I hiccuped, her face softening as she watched me cry out my pain in front of her

"C-Can you c-call my Mum?" I begged, I needed to know if she was okay

"Yeah.. Come sit here" She took my hand gently sitting me in her leather seat. She went straight to the phone dialing my parents number, handing the headset over to me. With each ring my anxiety grew

"Hello?" Came Mum's answer

"Mum! Are you okay?" I asked, my voice coming out as a squeak - willing myself not to cry

"Hi Angel, don't worry I'm fine! My bum saved my fall" She laughed making me laugh along with her, the relief lifting up my spirit

"Why are you calling me off the school number?" She asked

"He took my phone away, and everything else for that matter" The second we got home last night Jason stormed into my room taking my laptop, iPad, sketch books, and snatched my phone on his way out. He was acting like a monster. Mrs. Jackson signaled she was going to leave me to speak in private; which I was really grateful for

"Fcking bastard" Mum muttered from the other end, maybe she thought I didn't hear her because she cheered up her voice when she spoke next

"Why aren't you in class?"

"I'm not going to class" I said, simple as that. I wasn't in the mood to see anyone, or socialize with anyone. I just wanted to sit on the phone and talk to Mum all day; if only.

"Jules, you can't skip cl-"

"Mum, can you just tell me what your plans are for the day? What are you doing right now?" I asked, laying my head in my arms - resting it against the dark-wooded desk

"Well, let's see.. I'm on my way with your Mam right now to our four month scan...." She went to tell me about her plans, I could hear Mam screaming at the cars in front of her. That woman and her road-rage. I felt like I was with them, like I was in the car listening to Mum tell me stories and tales. Tell me memories, good and bad. Too bad it had to come to an end

"We are about to go in sweetheart, I'll try and speak to you later. If I can't I'm sorry in advance, I love you" She said, I said my goodbyes and ended the call. I had been sat in this office for two and some hours missing three of my courses, but it was worth it - hearing Mum's voice brightened up my mood. Knowing she was okay was all that mattered in this moment. I still didn't want to go to class, and I hoped Mrs. Jackson would allow me stay here

"You done then?" Mrs. Jackson asked, coming back into her office

"Yeah" I smiled weakly, I could only imagine the way I looked. My hair was still blue, and a mess. I didn't even bother brushing it this morning.

"You want to talk about it?" She asked gently

"I'm really s-sad" I hiccuped, I was beginning to really get irritated with my emotions. They were more frequent now, and I would always find myself crying without even realizing it

"What's going on?" She asked coming over and siting herself on the desk getting a better look at me

"I want to go back to how t-things were" I whispered, my tears trickling down my cheeks, like delicate diamonds. Mum would joke and say 'You cry just like your Mam'

"Are you not adjusting to the courts decision?" She asked, handing me napkins to wipe my wet cheeks and runny nose

"No! I hate it, Jason is so mean to me! He pushed Mum yesterday! Mum's pregnant!" I rambled making her eyes go wide

"Is she okay?" She asked, panic lacing in her voice

"Yeah.. She's fine, he grounded me yesterday for going to my parents house! He never lets me eat dinner" I don't know why I mentioned the meals problem, I didn't think it was an issue until she sprung off the desk and turned my chair making me face her

"What do you mean he doesn't let you have dinner?" She questioned

"If I talk back he doesn't let me have any dinner" I said, her eyebrows furrowing together.

"Don't tell anyone please! He only did that because I argued with him"

"He is your father Julie! He shouldn't be treating you like this! Tell me exactly what is going on!" She demanded, so I told her - I told her everything. From Jason being rough with me, forcing me away from my Mum's, to his verbal abuse - to him taking everything away from me. I told her everything.

"When did you say the next court hearing was?" She asked, pacing back and forth - looking like she was about to get sh*t done

"Next month" I said, not really thinking about it. I was counting down the days until the next hearing, in hopes I would have my old life back - my old life with Mum and Mam

"You're at your dads today?" She asked

"Yeah.. I'm at Jason's" I said not liking to use the term 'Dad' on him, because he was nothing a father should be

"And when are you over at your Mum's?" She asked, going over and writing everything down

"What are you doing?" I asked, completely confused where she was going with all of this

"My brothers are lawyers" She said, looking at me like I had already knew that

"Okay.. So?" I asked, raising my eyebrow

"Obviously, your parents lawyers are sh*t! I'll be going to your Mum's house the next time you're over, and I'll bring my brothers with me" She said all whilst writing God knows what

"Mam said she hired the best lawyers in the country" I said, although by the looks of it they were pretty sh*t

"Are these Lawyers last names by any chance McCartney's?" She asked, with a snug look plastered across her face

"No.. Do you really think your brothers can fix this?" I asked, hoping and praying that everything will finally come together and go back to normal. What ever normal was.

"I'll bet you my life" She smiled, and I knew then - That everything will work out.

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Julie's POV

"Can I have my stuff back?" I asked Jason, holding my books pretending I was going to get some work done - when in fact I had other plans in mind.

"It's 12 o'clock at night and you're deciding to do your homework now?" He questioned, looking at me curiously

"Well you just got home from work.. and I can't do my work without my stuff" I lied, he thought about it for a second before going into his office rewarding me back with my belongings

"I also need my phone-"

"You don't need your phone to do your homework" He cut me off

"It's a group project, I need to be in contact with my other classmates" I was turning into such a good liar, I was surprising myself everyday

"Fine," He said handing me my phone, that was blowing up with notifications

"Well.. I guess goodnight from now" I smiled awkwardly, getting ready to turn around before he stopped me

"Study hard" I nodded, and walked away. When did everything go into sh*t? We used to have such an amazing relationship - up until he found out I was with Libby. Homophobic dick. I hurriedly went into my bedroom locking it behind me, collecting all the stuff I needed, my book bag, making sure I had everything. I replied to all the endless texts from Libby letting her know Jason took my phone away and I was fine.

I stuffed pillows under my duvet making it look like I was sleeping, that's if he were to check up on me. I highly doubt he would. I carefully climbed out of my window and ran like my life depended on it. Running straight to my car, trying to go as fast as I could - afraid I would get caught. I had made sure to park my car on the street, not wanting them to notice that my car was gone.

I drove as cautious as I could. Making my way to the only place I would ever call home. I couldn't sleep in this house another night, I needed my parents, and I wasn't going to wait another two days to see them. That's just ridiculous.

Before I knew it I was driving up my driveway and parking my car. I opened the front door quietly not wanting to startle my parents.

"Lucky! Shut the fck up!" Inhissed shooing him away as he ran at me barking and whining. I gave him attention for a few seconds before walking away and climbing the stairs, step-by-step creeping like a robber of the night. I creaked my parents bedroom door slowly, setting my bag down and kicking off my shoes. I crawled into bed making Mam jump out of her skin, screaming out in fear

"AHH!!" She screamed hitting me, both of us screaming at each other hitting back at forth in the pitch dark room - getting Mum up joining in the screams and slaps

"STOP!! IT'S ME!!" I shouted over their girlie screams making Mam quickly turn the lamp on

"What in gods name are you doing here!?" She snapped grabbing my face checking if her slaps left any marks, she was shaking - and I couldn't help but laugh

"It's not funny Julie! I could have really hurt you" She huffed releasing my face

"Mum are you okay?" I asked, startling a pregnant woman probably wasn't such a good idea. Maybe I should have went about this differently

"Yeah I'm fine" She said letting out a long breath before settling back against the mountain of pillows

"Why are you here?" Mam asked

"Fine if you want me to leave, I'll leave!" I said pretending to be upset, climbing off the bed slowly; waiting for her to -

"No, that's not that I meant" She said, gently grabbing my wrist pulling me back onto the bed

"Jason doesn't check on me at night, no one does. So I thought I'd come stay here every night - plus I'm the first one out of the house in the morning, I don't even see anyone! Please! Please! Please, can I stay here!" I begged, they both looked at each other - doing that weird thing they always do "Speaking with their eyes" always scared the sh*t out of me

"Well come on" Mam said patting the empty space between them

"Erm.. before I sleep, could I maybe eat something?" I asked, making them furrow their eyebrows together

"Did you not have any dinner?" Mum asked, sitting up in bed

"N-No.. Erm can I maybe have something?" I asked nervously

"You don't have to ask us for dinner baby, come on" Mum said getting out of bed; holding her hand out for me to take - I took it straight away. Mam following us close behind as we went down to the dimly lit kitchen. The lights coming to life with just a switch of a button, showing off every chefs dream kitchen

"What are you in the mood for?" She asked going over to the fridge, Mam and I both siting on the stools; her arm wrapped around my waist as we watched Mum

"I'll eat anything" I said resting my head against Mam's shoulder

"How does some Chicken and pasta sound?" She said holding the raw meat up, my stomach growling with just the thought of it

"Yes please" I said politely, taking them both by surprise. I guess this change had turned me into well behaved teenager

"Yes please" Mam mimicked me tickling me, making me howl out in laughter

"S-Stop!" I giggle, she stopped and pulled me into her giving me endless kisses - I wasn't complaining

"What are we going to do with that hair" Mum tutted, whilst cutting the raw chicken

"We'll fix it this week" I said

"Better fix it this week" She winked, I was starving but I didn't want my parents to know just how hungry I was. I hadn't had lunch or dinner today, and it was getting worse. Today Beverly didn't even tell me to come out for dinner, she simply had her meal with her daughter.

I had skipped lunch time during school because I was sat in the office and had forgot. And now I was waiting impatiently for my meal, it didn't take Mum too long to finish it but when she did I was shoveling it down my mouth

"How come you didn't have any dinner?" Mum asked, giving Mam a quick look as they both watched me inhale the chicken pasta dish

"I don't know" I shrugged, washing down the food with a cold orange soda

"Julie.." Mum said raising her eyebrow

"I don't have dinner" I said looking down at my plate

"Why don't you have dinner?" Mam said, taking my chin between her fingers forcing me to look at her

"Because - Because, they never tell me to okay! They never tell me 'Come out and have dinner with us' and when they do Jason always argues with me and sends me back to my room. So I don't get any dinner" I said in a rush, making them both go dead quiet. I forced my chin out of Mam's hold going back to my meal, suddenly not very hungry

"Finish your dinner Bubba" Mam whispered, and I could feel both of their eyes on me as I finished it, eating it clean.

"Do you want more?" Mum asked, in which I nodded shyly - getting my plate refiled. I ate my meal in silence, with Mam's hand petting my head, running her fingers through my hair getting the occasional kiss against my temple

"Do you want some desert?" Mam asked, as soon as the last bite filled my mouth

"No" I shook my head, not sure I could fit anything else into my stomach

"You sure?" She asked, I nodded climbing off the stool - going over to the sink placing my dirty dishes and washing my hands.

"Could I maybe sleep in your room today?" I asked nervously

"Wouldn't want you sleeping anywhere else" Mum said pulling me into her side as we all climbed back up to bed together. I cuddled up against Mum, resting my head against her chest as Mam held me from behind both our hands stroking Mum's bump

"What do you think of Isabella for a girl?" I asked, breaking the silence in the darkened room

"And Bobby for a boy?" I added, I felt Mum kiss my head a few times before bringing me closer into her

"Those sound perfect" She yawned

"Good night" I sighed happily

"Good night Angel" Mum said, followed by Mam's good nights and kisses. For once, I fell asleep with a smile spread across my face. Dreaming of happy thoughts, feeling as if I was in the clouds floating with the Angels.