This is my first story I've put on fanfiction so stay with me. I hope you like it…

Chapter 1: the beginning

(Aurora's POV)

"Are you sure you want to go? What happened to our movie night?"

I was really tired of having this conversation with her.

"Yes mom! I want to go. Is it okay?" I hated lying to her but right now I had to.

"Yea, sure. Go ahead."

"Thanks mom." I hugged her. "We'll reschedule okay?"

She nodded. I honestly didn't want to go but I couldn't upset Rick again. Last time I bailed on a party that got me slapped and a bloody lip. I had to wear a bunch of cover-up for 2 weeks til my bruise wasn't purple anymore. I hate making Rick mad so I have to do whatever he says. I would leave him but I'm too scared of what he might do to me.

It wasn't like this at first. I met Rick in Math class on my first day at Swinton High. Mom and I moved to Washington from Cali after my parents divorced. So anyway, a week or so later we were together. We were so perfect til one day I was joking around with some guys and Rick got mad, that's when the abuse began. That was about 3 months ago…

I lost track of the time and I had to meet up with Rick before the party. Crap, I can't be late. I picked up my keys and purse and ran down the stairs.

"Bye mom."

"Bye Aurora. Drive safe and no drinking!"

"I won't mom." I replied, shaking my head. Crap, crap, crap! I was gonna be late. Shit, Rick is gonna kill me! I drove as fast as I could without trying to get pulled over. I finally got to his house and pulled into his driveway. His parents' cars weren't there so he was alone. Fuck, this isn't good, I thought. I was only late by 15 minutes, maybe he wouldn't mind. I walked up to the door, shaking. I was so scared. I knocked. He opened the door and man did he look pissed.

"Get in here… now."

"O-Okay." I am so nervous. What's gonna hap-… Damn that hurt. He's never pushed me before, that's new. I caught my balance and turned around just in time to get slapped.

"I'm sorry! I lost track of the time! I'm so sorry!" I was crying, practically drowning in my tears.

"STOP CRYING… JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!" he screamed at me. I did my best to stop crying but it wasn't working. He got a hold of my shoulders and started shaking me.

"Shut up! I don't understand why you're even crying. You bought this on yourself. You don't listen."

I knew this was stupid. I was 15 minutes late for crying out loud. Come on, but I knew better than to say that so all I could do was apologize… again.

"I'm so sorry."

"I know. Come here…" I did as I was told and then, as usual, he hugged me. I hate him. "If you just listen then this wouldn't happen. Of course I forgive you." How high does he sound right now, really?

"Thank you, Rick."

"Yea. Now go fix yourself so we can leave for this party."

Okay, so I hope whoever reads this likes it. I already have 7 more chapters written but I'm not gonna put them up just yet. If I get at least 3 good reviews then I'll put up chapter 2. And please believe, chapter 2 is really good, I've been told… Review, review, review… please :)