warning: mentions of abuse/abusive relationship. In no way or form do I support abusive people if this triggers you please don't read this! If anybody you know or yourself is getting abused please let someone know and seek help. It's never ok to get this abuse and it is not your fault. You deserve more!

I scrubbed my back, I winced as I felt the bruises. I quickly showered and looked at my back in the mirror, it was filled with purple spots.

"Fuck," I whispered under breath

I looked at my face, I had small cuts everywhere, I tried putting ointment but it hurt too much.

I jumped as I heard a knocking on my door.

"Yes?"

"Hey there's someone here for you." said my roommate, Hailey.

"Alright, I'm coming."

I got out and opened the front door, it was Alejandro.

"Hey babe, you ready?" asked Alejandro

I nodded, "Yes baby."

He grabbed my arm and took me to his car, I had to obey him or he would hurt me like last time. I started breathing heavily I was so terrified of him yet I couldn't escape him.

Alejandro and I met through family friends, we went on a few dates and started dating. He started becoming abusive a few months into the relationship. I never told anybody because I was scared they were gonna say I was lying, so I kept it to myself.

"I'm fucking talking to you bitch!" yelled Alejandro while pulling my hair

"S-Sorry I was daydreaming. Please stop."

He laughed, "You're pathetic. I asked what you wanted to eat."

"Oh, it doesn't matter. You can choose."

He nodded, "Let's go eat at Chick-Fil-A."

After we finished eating we went to a house party at a Santo's house, it was already nighttime so everybody was either high or drunk.

"Don't drink or do drugs because I will beat your ass up," said Alejandro pulling me into the house.

I nodded and walked away towards the drinks, I got a virgin drink and started dancing with my music. I felt someone bump into me and I turned around.

It was an attractive cholo, he was taller than me and had beautiful eyes.

"Sorry didn't see you. I'm Oscar by the way," said Oscar

"I'm (y/n). And it's alright I'm in the way."

"No you're fine, so who you come with?" asked Oscar

"Um, my boyfriend."

"Lucky fool. He in Los Santos?" asked Oscar

"Nope, he's just a friend I guess."

Oscar nodded, "Wanna go talk somewhere else?"

"Sure why not."

I followed Oscar outside to the front yard, there were lawn chairs and trash everywhere.

"So tell me about yourself, Oscar."

"I'm known as Spooky. I'm the leader of Los Santos. I have a brother and I like cooking." said Oscar

"That's cool, I have siblings as well but they're not here in Los Angeles. I'm surprised you like cooking."

"I'm pretty good at it ese. I can cook you a hella good meal," said Oscar

"Aye why the fuck are you talking to my girl?!" yelled Alejandro

"Chill out man, I wasn't tryin' to steal her from you," said Oscar

"Hey Ale calm down, don't start."

Alejandro slapped me across the face, "Don't fucking tell me what to do bitch."

I grabbed my face in pain, "O-okay."

"You don't fucking hit women dumbass. In my territory we respect hynas," said Oscar punching Alejandro

Everybody started chanting as Oscar was on top of Alejandro. I started crying and tried pulling Oscar off him.

"Isn't he abusing you and you're still protecting his ass?" asked Oscar

Alejandro laid there trying to gasp for air, his face was all bloody.

Oscar was right I deserved better, I didn't need all this abuse in my life. I was worth more than some punching bag.

"Let's leave, please take me somewhere."

Oscar nodded, he grabbed my hand and took me to his car.

After what seemed hours we finally arrived at a beach. It was so beautiful at night, hearing the waves and the moon reflecting on the water was so calming.

"Thank you, Oscar. I know it wasn't your business but still."

"It's alright, you don't need that. Anybody who abuses their boyfriends or girlfriends deserve death" replied Oscar

"I just was afraid nobody would believe me since he was a family friend. They always blame the victim."

"If it matters, I believe you." smiled Oscar

I was surprised someone like Oscar was so soft and respectful. I guess I shouldn't really judge a book by its cover.

"This is beautiful by the way, I needed this."