Angel's Secret

Man, it's been a long time since I've updated anything! I'm still working on DoD III, so don't worry. I just got a little stuck is all. Stupid writer's block. Also, life stuff has come up.

Alright, thanks to: Wolfgirl2013 and Cena's baby doll for their reviews. You guys are awesome. Here's another short thing for now.

Angel sighed as she walked into Earnest Manning High School. She had been coming to school extra early for most of the school year. That way she could get changed for gym class without the girls in the class asking questions about the bruises on her body. She was tired of having to make excuses every time someone asked about them. Not to mention, her pool of excuses was running out fast. She was thankful that—ever since she started school—Jason had stopped hitting her in the face and started hitting her where she could hide it with clothing.

Although, she really wished that she wasn't abused at crept into the gym and headed for the girls change room. She got this weird feeling that someone was following her, but shrugged it off. No matter where she went, she was always afraid that someone watched her every move. She was usually wrong and had come to the realization that living with Jason—who really did watch her every move—had led to her fear of being followed.

Angel walked into the change room. She felt tired and extremely sore, but that was completely normal. She had changed into her gym shorts and removed her hoodie and t-shirt when she heard the change room door open. Angel quickly put on the plain white t-shirt that she used for gym and turned to see who it was. She gasped. It was Kristy. Oh, great. Now I'm going to be in for it. She thought. The two girls had been friends for over a year now and by some miracle, Angel had been able to keep the dark side of her personal life a secret the whole time.

"Angel, I saw that and…" Kristy started.

"Look, it's no big deal. I just fell is all" Angel interrupted.

"You didn't just fall. You don't get those kinds of bruises from just falling."

"Kristy, I fell, okay? Don't worry about it. It happens a lot."

"I'll bet it does."

"Please, just forget what you saw, alright?"

She turned around and put her street clothes into her bag. When she turned back around to leave, she saw that Kristy was still there. What was more was that the look on her face was one of determination. Angel was torn on what to do. She hated confrontation unless it was absolutely necessary and she knew that if Jason found out that she had told Kristy—or anyone—about what went on at home, there would be a confrontation which would most likely lead to a beating. On the other hand, I trust Kristy way more than I ever did Jennifer. She'd try to help me out if she knew. Angel thought.

"Angel, what's going on?"

"Kristy, look, I want to tell you. Really I do. But…the thing is, if I do, I'm going to be dead. Literally."

"What do you mean?"

"Jason will kill me."

Kristy looked surprised at first. Then the pieces started fitting together. It had taken almost the full year to get Angel to trust her, even though Kristy knew her very well. It also explains why she's so…well, closed off to the point of almost being antisocial. I just thought it was part of her personality. Kristy thought. Then she felt bad and wished she had either known sooner or been able to put the pieces together herself so that she could help. She looked at Angel and saw that the poor girl was completely petrified even though there was no one else around to hear their conversation.

"Angel, you can tell me."

"If I tell you…please don't tell anyone. Not even your family. If he finds out you know, I'm dead. He says if anyone finds out, he'll kill me."

"Angel, I promise I won't tell. What is he doing?"

"He's been beating me since I was four. Haven't you ever wondered why I always come to school looking worn out and beaten down?"

"Yeah, but I didn't want to ask in case you got mad…or decided not to be friends with me anymore. I didn't think all the stuff that Jen said was actually true."

"Well, it's all true. Jason is a drunken abuser. Social Services have been around, but…I don't want to leave Mom alone with him."

Angel stopped talking. She had just realized that she was crying due to both relief and fear. I'm glad I said something to Kristy, but I really hope he doesn't find out. Angel thought. Kristy walked over and hugged Angel. She still felt bad for not being able to figure out what was wrong with Angel on her own, but now that she knew, she was both angry and determined. She was angry that someone as sweet and gentle as Angel was getting beaten night and day. Now that she knew, however, she was determined to do whatever she could to help.

"It will be alright, Ang. I'll help you."

"How are you going to do that?"

"Haven't thought that far ahead. I just know that I'll do whatever I can to help."

"That's fine. Just…don't call Social Services. They'll remove me from the house."

"Angel, the best thing to do is get you out of there."

"But if I'm not there, he'll go after Mom. He's done it before. It was late at night. He thought I was asleep. I don't want him to hurt Mom."

"Typical. You're worried about everyone else when you're the one in trouble."

"I don't matter too much."

"Is that what he says or is that you what you think?"

"He's said it so much that I believe it."

"You know it's not true right?"

"If you say so."

Kristy shook her head as she changed into her gym clothes. She was thinking that her first priority would be to convince Angel that Jason was wrong about her. I've got to convince her that she's a good person, regardless of what he tells her. This isn't going to be easy. Kristy thought.

"Kristy?"

"Sorry, Ang. Just thinking."

"Okay."

They left the change room and went and sat down on the bleachers. As the rest of the class filed in, Angel decided that now was a good time to change the subject.

"So, what are you doing here, anyway? You'd usually be filing in with the rest of them."

"Mom had a meeting with the principal since Jen and I have been at each other's throats so much. She's been telling anyone who will listen that I've been attacking her unprovoked."

"And your Mom believes it?"

"Yep. And so does the principal."

"Oh, for the love of…geez. How is Jen so good at manipulating people?"

"Think about who her Dad is, girl. Shawn Michaels is a master manipulator. She obviously learned from him."

Angel nodded. She decided that she would talk to both the school principal and Kristy's Mother, Diana, and explain the situation to the both of them and tell them that Jen was lying.

"Angel?"

"Sorry. Just thinking about what you said. I'm going to tell the principal and Diana the truth."

"Don't waste your time with my Mother. You know how she is with me."

"I know, but still, you shouldn't be getting in trouble for stuff that you don't start. Just let me talk to her."

"You're wasting your time and your breath, but whatever."

Angel sighed, but she nodded anyway. Kristy had told her about her Mother's feelings toward her. Angel was stunned by it. Diana Hart-Smith hadn't wanted another baby since she had two children already. It was Kristy's father, Davey Boy Smith that had wanted another child. Diana had agreed to it so that she could make him happy, even though she didn't like the idea.

The first month of Kristy's life had been fine, but one night the phone rang when Diana was giving Kristy a bath. Diana had decided that the conversation on the phone was more important than her baby. She left Kristy unattended in the bath for over an hour and if it hadn't been for Davey, Kristy would have died. Ever since that night, Diana had done everything she could possibly think of, aside from physicality to make Kristy's life difficult.

"Angel?"

"I have just come to the realization that your Mom and Jason have things in common. Only your Mom is more emotionally and verbally abusive. She doesn't beat you every day."

"I know. It's so weird."

Angel nodded. She felt better now and she was glad that Kristy was going to help, even though there wasn't much she could really do. Angel just needed someone besides her Mother and her teachers around in case things got difficult.

Alright guys. That's it for now. Hope you liked it! Bye for now! Lots of love!~Taker's Soul Girl