Lina started to come to, eyes fluttering lightly and trying to comprehend the sight in front of her. Her 'parents' arrived stern looks on their faces. Allie was standing in the doorway glaring at them while blocking the way in. Lina looked to her side and saw the face that usually go into flutter mode, broken and blooded.

When she looked at Chris she saw he was already looking a her with sympathy. She blushed and looked away. Right next to her, alert, was Charlie. 

When Charlie saw she was awake she smiled warmly and said, "How are you feeling?" with concern evident in her eyes. Lina wondered why everyone was freaking out she was only punched in the neck. Her 'parents' have done much crueler things. 

Speaking of her parents Whitney had joined the stare down with them. 

Allie was saying, "She doesn't need you here right, You'll just add to Lina's stress." Whitney cracked her knuckles threateningly. Lina's 'parents' didn't pay them the slightest attention they just glared at Lina from where they could see her. 

Lina sat up and gingerly touched her neck. She winced pulling her fingers away. There would most likely be bruising. Lina guessed that Charlie had seen her and gave her a mirror. There was a purple and black bruise blooming on her neck. Lina started to grind her teeth. She stood up and walked to the door. 

She tapped Allie and Whitney on the shoulders while motioning for Charlie to follow her, "Let's go home," whispered Allie