Previously on Chapter 7

"What is this, huh? You keeping someone here??" He said, angrily. He's holding a shirt. It's Y/N's shirt. I just stare at it in shock. 'Oh Shit...' I cursed. He looks furiously at me, instantly lets me know that I'm in a deep trouble.

-Trust Me-

Y/N P.O.V

I waited for a while, but Billy didn't leave his house. It's been an hour. I quickly duck down when I notice someone walking out of the house. I waited for a few minutes, to make sure the person is gone.

I slowly lift my head up to see no one is around. I let out a sigh of relief. That must be Billy's dad. The car isn't around as well. Maybe he have left. I slowly get out of the car. I walk towards the house. I glance at my surroundings every once in a while, to make sure Billy's dad had actually left.

I enter the house. I furrow my eyebrow when I didn't see Billy. He must be in his room. I make my way to his room.

The door to his room is slightly open. I slowly make my way closer and push the door. A gasp escape my lips when I see Billy laying there. His whole face is covered in bruises. I quickly rush over to him and kneels down next to him.

I place my hand on his shoulder and lightly shake him. He opens his eyes and notices me. "Y/N... what are you doing here? If my dad sees you. He won't be so happy" he said. I can hear panic in his voice. I just shake my head, letting him know that I don't care.

I slowly help him get up. I slowly guide him out of the house and towards his bathroom. I let him sit down on the closed toilet bowl. I rush out to grab a bucket, along with a towel. I make my way back to the bathroom and fill the bucket with water.

I crouch down next to Billy. I grab the rinsed towel and wring it out. I turn to look at Billy and start to clean his wound. He wince in pain. I'm sure all of the wound is stinging right now. But we have to clean the wounds, or he'll get infected.

"Ouch!" He said, grabbing onto my hand. I jumped at his sudden move. He just stare at me and I stare back at him. I notice how his eyes flickers towards my lips slightly. He slowly starts to lean in. But I move away before he can come any closer to me.

"Sorry..." he said. I shake my head, giving him a soft smile. I continue to clean the wounds on his face. I can feel his eyes on me, watching my every moves. But I just avoid his gaze and focus on cleaning his wounds.

After cleaning his wound, I disinfect it. I can still feel his gaze on me. I just ignore him. But I can't ignore the fact that my heart is beating faster. Why is my heart beating so fast?

Trust me, Y/N... you like him. You just have a hard time to accept it because of what happened to you... Joyce voice echoed in my head. No... it can't be true. I don't like Billy. He's just a friend to me.

"Y/N?" Billy's voice snaps me out of my thought. I shake my head and looks at him, confused. "Are you okay?" He said. I just nod my head smiling at him. He smiles at me.

Billy P.O.V

Y/N looks in daze as her hand stops treating my wound. I didn't complain, instead I take this as an opportunity to get a closer look of her whole self. She have beautiful s/c. Her e/c looks so beautiful when the light hits it. Her silky h/l h/c flows perfectly. She is truly breathtaking.

I can hear my heart beating faster. Shit... I'm falling for this girl, and I'm falling hard. I thought I'm not capable of loving someone, especially after my mom abandoned me.

"Y/N?" I said, because she's been silent for a while. I start to feel worried. She snaps out of her daze and looks at me. She looks confused. Oh dear God... she's adorable.

"Are you okay?" I asked, trying to control my nerve. She smiles and nods her head. I just nod my head. I look away from her, because I don't know if I can handle anymore. She's so close to me, and my heart feels like it's going to burst.

I have to do something. I have to try and make her fall for me. I want her to be with me. I swear with every fiber in my body, I will protect her. I won't let anyone harm Y/N, because she's very important to me.

***

Y/N P.O.V

Billy took me to a small lake, not far from the town. I take a seat on the rock and stare at the distance. Billy is sitting next to me, on the same rock. He sits a little closer than usual. But for some reasons, I don't mind it. In fact, I find comfort in his presence.

"So, Y/N..." he said. I turn to look at him to let him know that he have my attention. "I try to look for Selective Mutism in the library" he said. I look at him in surprise. I didn't expect someone like Billy to go to a Library... and he did that only to find some answers regarding my condition? The thought itself makes my heart flutter.

"I know what Selective Mutism is now... from what I read. It's the condition where someone can only talk with someone they're comfortable and trust. Is that right?" He said. I just nod my head, letting him know that it's true.

"It also said someone with this condition suffer from it because of a traumatic event?" He said. I just nod my head again. I feel my eyes tearing up at the way he mentioned 'traumatic.' He frowns as he notices the tears in my eyes. He lift his hand and gently wipe the tears from my cheeks.

He place his hand on the back of my neck and gently pulls me closer to his side. I just lean my head on his shoulder, as I start to cry softly. He didn't talk at all. He just sits there, holding me in his arms as he waits for me to calm down.

"I don't know what happened to you, Y/N... but I just want you to know that you can trust me. I will always be there for you, Y/N. I promise. Just trust me..." he said. His voice sounded so gentle when he said those words. It makes a smile appear on my lips, as I hug him. He gently wraps his arms around me, holding me closer.

Once again, he surprised me with his gentle gesture. I did not expect any of this to come from a guy like him. But now I understand, I've seen it. His father must've abused him... to the point he develops this personality. I now know that deep down, Billy is a good person. Maybe I can trust him. But... can I truly?

*to be continued*