The Secrets of an Abusive Home

Chapter 1 - Cammie's POV

I held in my screams of pain not wanting to give my father the satisfaction. I looked desperately at my mother, pleading her with my eyes to make him stop.

She didn't move.

When he finally decided he was done, my mother clung onto his arm like he was a celebrity or something. After they left I rushed out of my dad's office and into my room.

I quickly got dressed into a short sundress and a sweater to cover up the bruises on my arms. I dabbed concealer on my face to cover up the rest of the cuts and marks.

I quickly got into my red convertible and speed of to school.

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I walked into school and headed to my group of friends.

My group doesn't really make any sense. We have Bex who basically spends her entire life trying to get Grant to notice her, Grant who doesn't pick up on Bex's flirting or just decides to ignore it (I'm not sure which), Liz who is like a punk genius, Jonas who is smart, nerdy person, Macey Stuck-Up McHenry, and lastly Nick who drinks all the time and hooks up with the same 10 girls over and over again (though you can't exactly call him a player).

I frowned when I notice the boy standing next to Liz.

He was wearing a worn leather jacket, dark jeans, and green shirt. His hair was messed up perfectly and his eyes were the brightest shade of green I had ever seen. He was obviously in good shape under all those clothes and I could faintly see a tattoo peeking out from under his shirt where it had risen up a little bit. Overall, he was hot.

I could already tell he was a sort of badass person and I couldn't wait to see what rumors Tina would make up about him.

"Hey, Cam," Liz said, "This is my new step brother, Zachary Goode."

"Hello Zachary," I greeted, sticking out my hand for him to shake.

He chuckled lightly and said "Hey."

I awkwardly brought my arm back to my side.

"Don't worry about Cam" Grant said, flinging his arm over my shoulder, "she too nice for her own good sometimes." I could almost feel Bex's glare.

"Right . . ." I said.

"Whatever," Liz said storming off to who knows where.

"I'll see you guys later," Jonas mumbled before following where Liz walked off to.

Grant slid his arm from around my shoulder and placed it around Bex, "We don't want to be late for Solomon." He said before leading her off.

"What homeroom do you have, Zachary?"

"It's Zach, but Mr. Smith."

"Okay, Zach, I have him too, I'll show you where his room is."

-Page Break-

Lunch

"So, Cammie, could you drive me home?"

I gave Zach a weird look. "Um, I've got cheer try-outs today so you're going to have to wait a while . . ."

"It's cool; I have football try-outs too anyway."

"Didn't peg you for a jock."

"Don't judge a book by its cover."

"A very good saying but I don't think it fits here."

"I think it's a goode saying and obviously fits."

"Ah, so you use the lame-ass pun on your name still? I would have thought you'd grown out of it already."

"You know you love it. I mean you did just call it a bad ass pun."

"No, Sweetheart, I said lame ass pun."

"No, Babe, you said bad ass pun."

"Whatever you say,"

"Yes it is whatever I say,"

"Mhhm,"

"And I say you go out with me,"

"Nope," I answered popping the "P".

I got up to throw my food away and let out a surprised squeak when someone pulled me onto their lap.

"Hey, Babe." Josh my ex-boyfriend said.

"Josh," I said pushing off of his lap.

"Come on, Cam. I miss you!" he called to my retreating figure.

"I'm sorry Josh, but it's over."

"Looks like someone's wanted," Zach said as soon as I sat down.

"That's just Josh." I answered.

"So, who's the popular crowd around here?" Zach asked. I shrugged.

"Us," Grant said from his spot across the table.

"You're the popular crowd?" Zach asked.

"Yup, all because of Miss Popular herself," Grant said gesturing to me while shoving a French-fry in his mouth.

Zach gave me a yet another weird look, but he didn't have time to comment because the bell went off.

-Page Break-

Driving Home

"Want to play twenty questions?" Zach asked as soon as the door closed.

I was hot and irritated from cheer-try out's but I shrugged anyway.

"I'll go first. What's your full name?"

"Cameron Anna Morgan. What's your favorite food?"

"Waffles. What's your favorite dessert?"

" Ice cream. When do you play in football."

"Quarter back. When do you know if you make cheer?"

"I've known since I became captain sophomore year. What's your favorite flower?"

"Ah, that's a good question. My favorite is the white-rose. It symbolizes true love."

"That was very deep and sweet. I love white roses too. Um . . . I live next to you so I'm just going to pull into my driveway. Is that okay?"

"Fine,"

I pulled into my driveway and got my things from the back before getting out of my car.

"Nice place you've got," Zach commented from where he was standing near the front door.

"It's identical to yours." I replied.

I walked up to the front door and unlocked it, "See you later Zach."

"What am I not allowed to come in?" he said stepping into my house without waiting for an answer.

"Zach I think it's best if you don't –"

"Cameron!" my dad screamed from the top of the stairs.

"Who do we have here?" He asked as he hoped the last three steps in one jump.

"No one, Father, I was –"

"You know how I feel about guests."

"I'm sorry, Dad, I –"

"It's father."

"I'm sorry father, I just –"

"No excuses!"

"Zach, please leave," I pleaded with him.

"I'm sorry; I didn't mean to intrude Mr. Morgan. I –"

"Just get the hell out boy!"

I pushed Zach out the door and gave him one last sorrowful look before closing the door.

"Is it locked?"

"Yes, Father." I answered before bracing myself for the first hit.

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