The sun peeks out over the horizon, hidden behind the dark clouds that rest in the sky. It's almost as dark as midnight as Mitchie stares waiting for the sun to rise, she's waiting for change. She isn't sure she's ready for it.

She's sitting in her car, at six in the morning, oustide of Caitlyn's apartment. She couldn't tell you how long she's been sitting here, she doesn't care. She just had to get away.

After blacking out, she woke hours later, laying on the couch wrapped in a blanket. Alex was no were in sight, and Mitchie thought back to what Caitilyn had said. She left, taking nothing with her but her purse that was still lying on the floor in front of the door. And she ended up in front of Caitlyns apartment.

She gets out the car, and slowly makes her way up to Caitlyns apartment. She stands by the door, unsure of knocking, the thought of going back to the car, back to Alex flashes in her mind, before quickly fleeing.

The door opens slowly, a sleepy looking Caitlyn stands in the doorway still half asleep. The older girl gasp as she take in the sight standing in front of her, pulling her quickly into the apartment she deosn't know what to say.

Mitchie wonders how bad she looks, still to afraid to look at herself in the mirror. Every part of her body hurts, but she doesn't think she could look that bad right? "Mitchie..my god." Caitlyn whispers stepping towards her friend.

The younger girl doesn't say anything, she doesn't know what to say. "Why? What is wrong with her?" Caitlyn stands dirctly in front of Mitchie, her fingers tracing Mitchie's jawline. The sudden urge to beat the life out Alex fills her body.

Silently she leads Mitchie to the bathroom, grabbing the first aid kit from under the sink. Mitchie stares blankly at the mirror, at her reflection, the life no longer in her eyes, a black eye blurrs the vision in her right eye. The smile replaced by a swollen lip, will people know its her?

No because she won't go out like this..not when she looks like she just got in a fight with a professional boxer. Its never been this bad, to the point where she doesn't recongize herself.

She looks away from the mirror, taking a seat as Caitlyn starts wiping dried blood from her face. "I can't believe that she did this, you look like..well you know." Caitlyn looks Mitchie in the eye, frowning at the emptiness they hold.


Several hours later Mitchie has yet to say anything to Caitlyn, instead staring at the wall. Caitlyns left her alone after attempting to get information out of her, maybe if she gave ehr time then she would be okay.

But after checking on her friend for millionth time that day, Caitlyn's decided that she can't wait any longer, she has to know what happened to cause Alex do this, again. She sits across from Mitchie watching her for a moment before speaking.

"Mitch, can you tell me what happened?" She asks.

The younger girl looks away from the wall, searching her friends face before shaking her head. "Please Mitchie, Its not everyday your best friend shows up at your door, looking like she just got hit by a car."

Mitchie looks down at the carpet, the seconds pass slowly before she replies. "I came home late, I didn't get to explain..." Her voice sounds odd, and hollow when she speaks. "I didn't mean to make her mad, she just swung at me."

A tear finds it way down Mitchie's cheek, "I should go back, she's probably worried about me." Fear flashes in her eyes as she looks at Caitlyn.

"No! Are you crazy?" Caitlyn stands up watching her friend. "If you go back shes just going do it all over again! You're staying with me Mitchie, I will not let you go back to her."

Mitchie shakes her head, "I have to go, I have to talk to ...and all my stuff is there anyways, I should go get it." She stands limping to the door. Caitlyn stands blocking it. "Please move Caitlyn, I have to go back."

The older brunette shakes her head. "Not a chance in hell am I letting you bad there. If you need your stuff I'll go get it."

"No it's okay really. I can go by myself." Mitchie reaches for the door, but Caitlyn won't move. "Really Caitlyn, I'll be fine." She tries her best to smile, wincing as the pain returns to her cheeks.

"Fine but if you're going then I'm going with you." Her voice leaves no room for agruing. Mitchie mumbles 'fine' wishing she could cross her arms, without pain coursing through her body. It would make her pout look more convincing.


The younger brunette starts shaking as they stand in front of the apartment door. She hides behind Caitlyn as the door swings open, confusion is written on Alex's face when she see Caitlyn standing in front of Mitchie.

"Where have you been Mitchie?" Alex asks clearing trying to stay calm.

"She was at my house considering you beat the shit out of her last night." Caitlyn answers before Mitchie can.

Alex's jaw tightens at the brunettes words. "What the hell are you talking about?"

Caitlyn laughs, "Oh don't play dumb! You decided that you wanted to use your girlfriend- I mean ex-girlfriend, as a punching bag."

"You don't know what you're saying." Alex steps closer, failing to intimate Caitlyn.

Rolling her eyes Caitlyn replies. "Yeah okay, we're here get Mitchie's stuff, so please move." She gestures with her hand for Alex to move.

"She's not leaving! She's staying with me, so back the fuck off, and mind your own business!" Alex pushes Caitlyn back, causing her to fall against Mitchie.

Caitlyn rushes forward pushing Alex back, "I don't who the fuck you think I am, but I'm taking shit from you!" She yells watching shock cross Alex's face. She waits for Alex to make the next move.

"Get the fuck out here before I beat the shit out of you." Alex clenches her jaw, and tightens her hands, trying her hardest not to punch Caitlyn in the face.

Caitlyn shakes her head, turning to Mitchie. "Come on, this isn't worth it." She tugs on her arm pulling her towards the stairs.

Mitchies eye meet Alex's, all traces of anger gone, and all she sees is someone just as broken as her. She looks away as Caitlyn continues to pull her down the stairs, and she's tempted to run back to Alex.


You guys must hate me! I am so sorry for not updating sooner, I moved and we lost internet for a week and then some more family problems, and then just plain writers block. But i promise that I will do my best to get back to updating every day/ every other day! Don't hate me! Anyways I'm not sure how I feel about this chapter, so please review and let me know!

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