Thank you to everyone who reviewed/ subscribed to the first chapter. The comments really made me happy! :D
Anyway, in this chapter you get to find out how Kendall's dad died, how differently David treats Katie and Kendall, and you get to see how Kendall & David act around each other when they're alone or with other people. Also, we get to meet Logan! Okay, enough with my rambling, here we go...
Kendall shivered, placing the blade down after his fifth cut. He looked down at his thigh, pleased at the amount of blood that had covered his creamy skin. He got up, wincing slightly. The cuts always made it painful to move afterwards, but he didn't mind much. In a way he seemed to enjoy the pain. It was the one thing he knew would always be there to comfort him.
He walked over to the shower and turned it on. The blonde placed a hand into it, testing the temperature before slowly stepping in. He gritted his teeth whe he felt the warm water crash against the open wounds. His chest and legs stung from the intrusion. He stood there a moment, letting the water his his skin, watching as the water by his feet turned a powerful red color. Kendall smiled slightly, taking a damp rag and cleaning off the excess blood that had been left behind.
After his twenty minute shower, he shut off the water and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around his lender waist. He unlocked the bathroom door and limped over to his closet. He stared at the options for a few seconds before finally grabbing some clothes. He removed the towel and tugged on some boxers and loose fitting pants. He couldn't wear his normal tight pants, they would rub against the cuts. He pulled an Incubus tee over his head and slipped on his vans. The blonde combed his hair and put on a gray beanie before picking up his chemistry book and unlocking his door.
He always locked his door at night, even when his mom and sister were home. He didn't want to risk the chance of David creeping in while he slept. The man made the blonde teen paranoid. He didn't even feel safe in his own home anymore.
Kendall walked down the stairs, trying his hardest to hide the discomfort in his expression. His mom looked at her son as he sluggishly walked down the steps.
"Sweetie, are you okay?", she asked with a concerned look.
"Y-Yeah, Mom... I just fell again while getting out of the shower. I think I sprained my ankle or something, I'll be fine though."
A small chuckle came from the figure in the doorway of the kitchen. Kendall didn't even turn to see who it was, he already knew who was laughing at his lie. David. David knew about his addiction, how could he not, he saw the scars and fresh cuts every time he would rape the boy. He never said anything to Jen or Katie though. The only comments he would ever make about them would be to Kendall. Telling him how much more hideous the scars made him, how much more unlovable he would be.
Kendall sat on the couch in the living room, waiting for his little sister to get ready so they could leave. The worried mother gave her son some aspirin for his 'sprained ankle' , kissed the top of his head, telling him she hopes he feels better, before leaving for work. After Mrs. Knight left, David exited the kitchen and took a seat a few feet away from Kendall on the couch. The blonde tensed up, forcing his attention to the television, focusing on the cartoon that was on. He could feel David's eyes on him though, staring right through him.
"That was a nice lie.", the brunette man said, breaking the silence between the two.
Kendall shrugged, his eyes not moving from the t.v. He didn't want to look at the monster on his left.
"Gotta do what ever I can to hide it..."
"You're pathetic!", David said, laughing," You wouldn't have to hide it if you weren't an idiot and just stopped, we both know you could stop cutting if you wanted. But you don't want to cause you're weak. You're a weak and pathetic little fuck."
Kendall, rolled his eyes. He heard this shit from David all the time.
"Sure, whatever you say...", Kendall got up, grabbing the keys off of the coffee table,"Tell Katie I'll be waiting in the car."
"Hey...", David stood up as well, walking over to his step son, "Lose the fucking attitude, now, or I can always make you later.", he said between his teeth, clenching his fist together.
Kendall looked up at David, and nodded his head. He was scared, the blonde knew what David meant by "I can always make you later". Just as the brunette went to grab the boys face, the sound of door from the upstairs bedroom closed, followed by the patter of small feet rushing down the stairs.
David backed away from Kendall as he heard his daughter run down the stairs. The expression in his eyes changed expeditiously as he turned towards his daughter. The hostile beam in his eyes turning into the loving look of a father. David turned, smiling and hugging his nine-year old child. He loved her, he loved her the way Kendall's dad loved him.
Kendall sighed, grabbed his books and walked out the front door. The blonde started up the car as he waited for his little sister. He stared down at the steering wheel as he thoughts of his father filled his mind. He missed him so much. A single tear hit the wheel as the memory of the day his dad left him flooded his mind.
*Flashback*
"Wh-what! Th-Thomas is... dead?", Jen cried, unable to control the tears streaming down her face.
"I'm very sorry Mrs. Knight... w-we were on patrol. We didn't call back up cause we thought we could handle it. It was just a call about a drunk driver, when we pulled him over... t-the guy had a gun... and he... he s-shot him...", Officer Daven said, holding back the tears forming in his eyes,"I tried to save him, I tried... but I c-couldn't... the bastard who shot him got away while I tried to revive him..."
Jen burst out into tears, holding onto the officer, and long time friend of her dead husband, as the information sunk in. As the officer hugged the woman he saw a small figure peep around the corner of the hall. The green eyes of the five year old boy stared at the two, unsure what was happening. Officer Daven let go of the red haired woman and gazed at the innocent boy, the now fatherless boy. That was all it took before the officer broke down too, letting all the tears run freely. Jen turned, noticing her small son looking at them confused. The blonde boy walked over to the adults and looked up at them.
"Mommy, why is Uncle Frank here?", Kendall looked around for his father, his daddy was always home when Uncle Frank came over,"... Mommy, where's Daddy?"
The woman tried to pull herself together to tell the boy about his father, but she couldn't, she was crying hysterically. Frank leaned down on one knee and looked at the little blonde boy in front of him.
"Ke-Kendall...", he spoke, his voice cracking.
"Ye-Yeah?", The boy asked, now getting scared.
"Y-your dad... he-he's dead..."
Kendall stared at the man in uniform for a few moments, then glanced over at his mom. The boy was only five, but he was smart for his age. That's when the reality of the situation set in, his daddy was dead. He was gone.
"Daddy!", the boy screamed, tears overflowing the brim of his eye and falling down his face.
His dad was gone, he was never coming home. He would never see him again.
*End of Flashback*
Kendall jumped as the slam of the car door knocked him out of his daze. He wiped his eyes, he hadn't even realized that he had been crying. When he looked over his green orbs met with his sister, who was sitting in the passenger seat next to him, a wide smiled plastered on her face.
"Hey, baby sister, you ready to go?", he asked while buckling his seat belt.
"Yup!", the fifth grader was happy to go to school, she seemed to love it.
Kendall pulled out of the drive way and made his way to Palmwoods Elementary. He always found the name ironic, considering they live in Minnesota. Once he arrived, he kissed his sister on the top of the head before she rushed out the door. He watched her until she entered the gates of the school. She was the only good thing that David brought to his life. Kendall hated his step father with all his guts, but Katie, he could never hate her, even if she was the daughter of a beast.
It was a five minute drive to the High School from there, so he arrived rather quickly. After he found a parking space he shut off the car and hurried towards the building. Kendall couldn't afford to be late to his first class. He entered the front doors of the school, and turned, hoping the two hockey heads huddled across from his locker didn't see him. But it was too late, they spotted the blonde as soon as he entered.
"Hey, Knight! Slow down!", one of the boys yelled as the other walked up behind him.
"What do you guys want?", Kendall asked, as he opened his locker and shoved a few excess books into it.
"James and I just want to talk to you, is that too much to ask?"
"Yes, now fuck off Dak.", Kendall closed his locker, moving away from the two.
"Whoa, now. Don't get pissy, Knight."
"Just leave me alone!", the blonde snapped.
"You really think I'm going to listen to you, I could pou-..."
"Dak, leave him alone.", another voice called out.
Dak turned, coming eye to eye with Logan Mitchell, the captain of the hockey heads, and one of the most popular guys at Palmwoods High. Everyone knew who Logan was, from sports or simply his good looks. Almost every girl, and a few guys, found the brunette attractive and Kendall was one of those few. He couldn't help take he was found the boy charming, cause Logan was simply breathtaking, from head to toe. Dak didn't protest once he saw the brunette looking at him seriously. Logan may have been shorter, but he was stronger than any of the three boys infront of him. Dak huffed, knocking the books out of the blondes hands, walking off with James following close behind.
"I'm sorry about them...", the brunette said, sincerely.
"It's okay, I'm use to it by now", Kendall stated, bending down to retrieve his books off the floor.
"Here, I'll help you."
Logan keeled down, helping the taller gather his belongings. Kendall couldn't help but smile at the gesture, Logan was being nice to him. Logan gave him his things back, the blonde boy smiled, thanked him and turned to walk away. Before the blonde could get to far away from him Logan stopped him by placing a hand on his shoulder.
"What class do you have?"
"Uhmm, AP Chemistry, what about you?"
"I have that too... how come I've never noticed you before?", Logan asked, smiling.
"I-I don't know, I don't really talk a lot, that's probably why. I keep to myself mostly.", the tall blonde said, feeling slightly nervous.
"Well... would you mind if I walked with you? Cause we both have that class together anyway..."
"S-sure... I'd like that...", Kendall said, the corners of his mouth curving upwards slightly.
Logan smirked and lead the way to class, Kendall right beside him as they talked about their similar music preferences. They walked into class and took their seats, which were only a few rows away from each other. Logan gave Kendall a friendly smile before turning away, taking notes as the teacher started explaining the week plan.
Kendall looked down, grinning to himself. Maybe this semester will be better than the last.
