My head is throbbing, like a thousand hippos decided to go for a run on my head. If that makes sense.

I groan and roll over but a sharp pain in my side makes me scream and I lie down back on my back.

I open my eyes and sit up. I'm in my room.

One of the maids rushes into my room and starts dabbing my cuts with a wet cloth.

"How long was I out for" I asked groggily.

"About 3 days" the maid -daisy- says while intently dabbing my cuts and bruises.

"3 DAYS!" I screech like a hyena.

"Yes, miss" Daisy replied with a calm tone.

Oh no, what about the guys. Will they kill me? Nahhhhh, they won't. Hopefully.

"Oh, also miss you had some people wondering where you were. There were 4 big, buff boys. I told them that you were not available at the moment. They asked that as soon as you are available that you meet them at their place" Daisy says.

"Thanks Daisy. Um" I clear my throats trying to form words "what about my parents? Where did they go?"

"Oh, they left for a business trip about 2 days ago and won't be back for 2 more weeks" Daisy states, while she finishes cleaning up my cuts and bruises. I thank daisy and try to keep my excitement in for the fact that my parents won't be home for 2 weeks. Eeep!!

I slowly raise myself out of my bed and put some new clothes on. I also pack an over night bag with exercise clothes. I walk past my mirror and gasp as I see my reflection. That looks nothing like me. The girl that stands there has bags under her eyes. She has stitches on her head with big purple bruises covering her face. I lift up my shirt to expose my stomach, I try to keep in a sob. It's all black and blue, no skin colour at all. All over my body has little specks of dried up blood from the glass. Tears roll out of my eyes. I look away before it gets worse.

I head to the kitchen to grab an apple.

"Daisy I'm heading to my friends for the week, I might be back soon I'm not sure" I shout.

"Ok thanks miss for letting me know" I hear Daisy shout back. "Also, your car is in the drive way."

I grab my car keys and plop myself in the car, placing my overnight bag on the passenger seat.

•••••

I reach the guys house in 5 minutes.

I take a deep breath and check myself in the mirror to make sure I don't look too bad. I slowly trudge up the driveway and knock on the door. I tap my foot and wait anxiously. I start to play with my fingers trying to ease my anxiety.

The door opens and a girl with brown hair and neon pink highlights stands there.

"Can I help you?" She asks.

"I'm here to see James and the guys. I'm Samantha" I say sticking my hand out for her to shake, but she just stares at it like it did something bad to her. I awkwardly pull my hand back and clear my throats trying to clear the awkwardness. She spends 2 minutes thinking and then a big smile graces her lips.

"Ohhhh, so your that Samantha, the one who is the newbie in the gang" she says. "Hi, I'm Cassie I am also a part of the gang" she smiles and waves to me.

"Oh how rude of me, come in. The guys have been waiting for you. What happened to you?" she says and I fight with my shirt.

"I'll tell you with the rest of the guys" I clear my throat.

"Oh, I understand. Come on" she says and leads me into the kitchen. Isaacs head is in the fridge while Nathan is staring intently at the popping popcorn in the microwave. And they say I'm weird... Jordan is drinking orange juice while reading the paper and James is cooking bacon and eggs on the fry pan.

Cassie clears her threat and all the guys look at her at the same time. I swear they are always in sync.
Then there eyes connect with mine and they just stare at me, mouth agape. I'm wearing leggings and sneakers so they can't see any more or the bruises and cuts, but they can on my arms.

James has his jaw clenched. Isaacs mouth is open staring at me. Jordan is staring intently at me and Nathan has forgotten about the popcorn, which right now is burning.

"Umm Nathan, your popcorn is burning" I point out trying to break the silence.

"Oh sh*t" he quickly pull outs the popcorn. "Ow ow ow ow hot hot hot" he says while blowing on his fingers attempting to cool them down. James turns off the stove so his full focus is on me.

"What the hell happened to you?" Jordan asks. I take a seat on the stool and place my bag on the ground.

"My-my dad beat me" I whisper, I look down to my lap while tears are rolling out of my eyes uncontrollably.

"What?" Isaac asks. I look up the them and say "My dad abused me, he punched me in the stomach" I stand up and show them my black and blue stomach. "He smashed a vase on my head" I lower my head so they get a clear view of my stitches. "And he left me.... lying on the glass covered ground to die, while he and mum went out for dinner. I'm just lucky we have maids because if they weren't there I would've died" I look at all of them to see the guys jaw clenched while Cassie has tears in her eyes. She runs up to me and gives ,e a hug very cautiously though.

I can't keep it in anymore, I start to cry on her shoulder, tears roll down my purple cheeks. I pull back and wipe my eyes.

"Sorry I just ruined your shirt" I say to Cassie who now is wearing a tear stained shirt.

"No it's ok, it's just a shirt. Where as you, you are way more important, and I hardly even know you. But I know you enough to think that" Cassie gives me one last hug.

The guys are all standing in front of me now. I bite my lip to stop myself from sobbing. Isaac sees what I am trying to do and cradles me in his arms, the rest of the guys and Cassie follow suit, creating a group hug. After a couple of minutes of hugging, we decide to break apart.

"Is it ok if I stay here for a week or two?" I ask while biting my lip, they can't see me like this because then they will think I'm weak. And I don't want that.

"You can stay for as long as you want. I personally don't want you to go back to that hell hole but it's your choice, do whatever you please" James says. "We also have a spare room which now can be permanently yours, you can go and sleep or rest if you want." Nathan adds.

I clear my throats and nod, I go to grab my bag but James beats me to it.

"I'll help you, get ready." James places a hand on my shoulder. I nod, not trusting my voice.

We head upstairs, and down a corridor I have seen before.

"My room is to your right and Cassie is to your left, Nathan and Jordan are on the opposite side. If you need anything don't be afraid to ask" James opens a door to a white and grey room. "You also have your own ensuite, now get some rest. Me and the guys and Cassie will be downstairs if you need anything." I nod, not having spoken a word since we entered the room. James starts to leave.

"Wait. Ummm, thank you. For this, I mean thanks for being there" I stammered. He smiles and nods and then leaves.

With a sigh I get ready to go to sleep.

••••••••••••

We meet again,

Sorry I just had to do that, no, okay😂 I'll stop.
It gets better next chapter trust me. I'm not sure how many chapters I'm planning on making this book but I have an idea on where to finish it.

Just started another year at school, ugh. Who here hates school? 🙋🏽me.
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