AN: I don't own LWD
Happy Holidays to my Readers!
WARNING! THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS SENSITIVE MATERIAL! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SKIP THIS CHAPTER IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE! WARNING!
Chapter 7
Derek POV
Truman and Casey were still going out and haven't had any arguments since. I still was convinced that there was something off about Truman. I didn't say anything to Casey because I didn't want to push her away. We continued to hangout almost every weeknight; her weekends were devoted to Truman. I was falling more in love with her everyday. Her laugh, her smile, her personality, her sense of humor, and they way she was when she finally relaxed and let her guard down with me.
I wanted to tell her how I felt, but I knew with Truman in the picture, it would make her shut away from me.
Casey POV
"So we are on for the mall tonight? I'm in desperate need of a girl's night." Emily asked me while I put my books into my locker. "Definitely, Em! I need some new clothes." I replied happily. "Great! I'll pick you up at your house today at 4. See ya later!" Emily said, then walking off to her next class. As soon as Emily left me, Truman swarmed in next to me. "What were you talking to Emily about?" Truman asks. "Oh nothing, we were just making plans to go out together tonight." I replied nonchalantly. Truman's face darkened quickly. "What do you think you're doing, making plans without talking to me first?" Truman asked angrily. I was confused, was he joking? By the look on his face I would say no, but why was he being so possessive. "I'm 17 years old Truman. I can make my plans my self. I don't need your approval." I said, strongly. His face quickly changed then he replied, "I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean to sound like that. I just love you and want to be with you all the time. Can't you cancel on Emily?" He kissed my cheek as he finished. "Sorry Truman. I haven't hung out with Emily in forever. Besides I already made definite plans with her. He then looked angry again. "Fine! If you don't want to be with me, just say so!" He then stormed off quickly. I was left very confused, and I headed to my last period class.
On my way home with Derek, I found my mind racing, had Truman broken up with me? Why was he so angry and possessive? I chewed the insides of cheeks nervously when Derek spoke up. "You ok there, Case?" "Yeah yeah, I'm fine." I replied. "So what are your plans for tonight?" Derek asked casually. "Mall night with Emily. What about you?" "Seeing the new zombie movie with Sam and Ralph. It's gonna be awesome!" He replied excitedly. I rolled my eyes but smiled at how chill he was, especially compared to Truman. As we entered the house, I went upstairs to change. I went with leggings, an infinite scarf, and a red long sleeve shirt. By the time Emily was here, Derek had long left, and everyone else was out so it was just me. I hopped into Emily's car, ready for a night with my best friends, completely in bliss.
Derek POV
"That movie was so sick!" Ralph exclaimed as we left the theater. "Yeah that part where the zombie ripped off that guy's arm was awesome!" Sam agreed excitedly. I agreed with them. We then went to Smelly Nelly's to grab something to eat. "So how's Casey?" Sam asked casually while we sat waiting for our food. "What do you mean?" I asked innocently trying to avoid the conversation we were about to have. "C'mon Der, you've been totally crushing on her for over a year now. Plus we know you two have been getting close," Sam said. "I don't know. I really like her, but she has Truman, plus what if I tell her how I feel and she then never speaks to me again. I'm terrified." I confessed, blushing deeply. "You're not afraid of anything! You're D-Man!" Ralph encouraged, while Sam nodded in agreement. I sighed then said, "Fine! When Truman and Casey are done, then I'll tell her." The food then came and we enjoyed it in silence.
Casey POV
The next day I woke up to fifty texts from Truman. They were all similar along the lines of asking where I was and to call him as soon as possible. I then called Truman to see what the deal was. "Hey Truman, what's wrong?" I asked. "CASEY WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN AND WHY HAVEN'T YOU BEEN ANSWERING ME?" Truman screams into the phone. "I told you yesterday, I went out to the mall with Emily, and put my phone on silent to not interrupt. I fell asleep right when I got home, that's why I haven't answered." I replied calmly. "Now don't talk to me in that tone girl." He snapped. I was confused and scared. "Truman I don't understand what your problem is but don't call me until you figure it out!" I retorted and hung up on him.
I opened the door to find Derek standing right there. He looked concerned for me. "Hey, everything ok?" He asked slowly. "Yeah, Truman's just been acting weird." I replied with a sigh. "Is he treating you ok?" Derek asked. "Yes he's fine." I replied reassuringly. I then sidestepped past him and went downstairs.
Later that afternoon there was a knock at the door. It was Truman holding a bouquet of flowers. "I'm so sorry babe." he replied. I gave him a blank stare. "Listen, I've had great stress lately, and when I found out that my one stress reliever had plans, I freaked. I'm so sorry." He replied. "It's ok." I said then he hugged me tight. "Do you want to go to a party tonight?" Truman asked. "Sure! I'll just go check with my mom." Nora agreed, so Truman left, set to pick me up at 7. I then went to go find what I should wear.
Derek POV
I heard the music blasting in Casey's room so I went to go see what she was up to. "Hey Case, what are you doing?" "Just trying to decide what to wear to the party tonight." She replied. I was immediately alarmed, Casey at a party with drugs, alcohol, men, and Truman scared me. "You're going? I am too" I replied cautiously.
Casey POV
At 7 I came down the stairs in a turquoise tank top with a black mini skirt. I answered the door to Truman. "What are you wearing?" He asked immediately after seeing me. I got nervous and looked down at my outfit. "What about my outfit?" I asked nervously. "It is too inappropriate! It's like you're trying to impress other guys, parading all your body around! Go put a sweater on, NOW!" I quickly went up to get a black sweater, and after closing my room Derek replied to me, "I think you look fine." I smiled at him and quietly replied, "Thanks Derek."
I went downstairs and headed to the party with Truman. I hoped it would be better than the last time. As soon as we got to the party Truman disappeared again, visiting more friends, and leaving me alone. Ten minutes turned into two hours, and I was still alone. I decided to look for him. I then found him making out with another girl, again! This time I confronted him. "Truman! What are you doing?!" I angrily asked. "It's not what you think Casey, I can explain" He started. I then quickly cut him off. "No I don't want to hear it! You told me before was a mistake and now look you're cheating on me again! We are over! Goodbye Truman." I then stormed off, trying to find Derek so he could bring me home. Truman started following me and grabbed my wrist. "Let go of me Truman!" I squealed. "NO! Listen here bitch, we are not breaking up until I say so, which will be never. You will come back to the party and be with me. Is that understood." He replied through his clenched teeth. I didn't reply and just kept squirming trying to free myself from his grip. He then quickly pinned me against a wall. "Answer me bitch!" He said angrily. "No, Truman. We are done. Let go of me this instant!" I replied, starting to get frantic. He then wailed his fist in to my face. The last thing I saw was me falling to the floor.
