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Merci POV

I stayed at home the next day because my father didn't want me going out; he didn't want anyone to see me. I was grateful that he was going out to sea for a few weeks; he was leaving tomorrow. I was glad because I liked it better when it was just my mom and me. I was glad to have a day to myself to figure out what was going on; I didn't know what to do about Jeff or Evan. I didn't want to hurt anyone and I didn't know what to do about it.

I was sitting in my room with the window open and I was looking at the stars. I didn't realized that Jeff was at his window until I felt something hit me. I looked to see a wadded up piece of paper and I looked over to see Jeff.

"Open it." He said and I opened it. I looked at it for a second before I realized he had drawn me looking up at the stars. I just smiled and looked at him.

"Are you ok?" he asked me.

"Yeah, my dad didn't want me leaving the house." I said and he nodded.

"I thought you were mad at me." He said.

"No, Jeff, I'm not; I actually am grateful that you helped me." I said and he smiled.

"I am just glad that you are ok." He said and I smiled.

We talked a little longer and I told him I would see him in the morning for school. I fell asleep thinking about Jeff, which probably wasn't a good thing since I was with Evan.

Jeff POV

I got up the next morning and I rode with Merci to school. Matt was going to bring me home that night since Merci had to work. She had done well at covering her bruises and you couldn't see them at all.

"You can't even tell." I told her as she looked in the mirror; she smiled and hugged me.

"Thanks, Jeffy." She said and we started to walk into school.

"Your boyfriend doesn't like me." I told her and we saw Evan standing with Mickie, Phil, and Kelly.

"So, you're my friend." She said and I smiled. She walked over to them and I walked to where Shannon, Matt, and Christopher were waiting.

"Watch your back, Evan is not sending good looks this way." Shannon said.

"I am not worried about him." I said and they all nodded.

I went through the day and I was ready to leave when it was over; I was late leaving because of detention. Matt was waiting on me while I got my stuff. I had just closed my locker when my face got slammed into the locker. I turned around to see Randy and Phil standing over me.

"What the fuck?" I asked them as I started to stand up but I got punched in the nose.

"You are going to stay away from Merci. She is with Evan and you aren't going to mess that up." Randy said.

"She can be friends with whoever." I said and Phil kicked me in the stomach and I tackled him. I got in one or two good hits before Randy pulled me off him and threw me back into the locker.

"Got it?" Randy asked me and I looked at them.

"Look, you can agree and live through this school year, or the rest of this year will be a living hell; Evan will make sure of it. I also would hate for Merci to get hurt." Randy said.

"Since when did you start working for Evan?" I asked them.

"Since Mickie convinced me it would be in our best interest." Randy said and they all smirked. I could tell that Mickie wasn't as close to Merci as everyone thought.

"So, last time I'm going to ask, got it?" he asked me and I nodded before they disappeared. I was getting up when Evan appeared and I glared at him.

"I see you got the message." He said.

"You don't really like Merci do you?" I asked him.

"No, I do like her; I like everything about her. I don't want you ruining it for me; I know that you two are neighbors, but you are going to stop being friends with her." He said and I wasn't happy.

"And if I don't?" I asked him.

"She might fall down the stairs more often." He said and I was livid. He didn't know what had happened the first time; she was already put through hell by her dad, I didn't want it to happen to her from someone else.

"Fine, I got it." I said as I started to walk away. I turned around and punched him in the face; he was knocked out and I just left him there. I walked up to Matt's and got in. He knew not to ask and we just went home.

Matt POV

"What happened?" he asked me once we realized that Dad wasn't home.

"Evan wants me to stay away from Merci, so he got Randy and Phil to beat it into me." I said and Matt sighed.

"What are you doing to do?" matt asked me as Shannon walked in.

"Damn, dude, what happened?" he asked me.

"Evan." I said and he looked as pissed as Matt.

"I am going to stop being friends with her; he said he would hurt her if I didn't. I don't want her to get more hurt." I said and they nodded.

"You know secret friends are ok too." Shannon said and I smiled, but I understood what he meant.

Merci POV

I was at the dojo when Phil came in; he looked liked her had gotten roughed up.

"What happened to you?" she asked me as I walked over to her. She got a tissue and started to wipe the blood off my lip.

"Joking around with Randy and a few hits were a little harder than expected." He said and I nodded. I got the blood off his lip and he just smiled at me.

"You want to get dinner tonight?" he asked me and I looked at him.

"I don't think that Evan will mind." He said and I laughed.

"Um, I guess, but I work til close" I said and he nodded.

"Take out; I'll grab us something." He said and I nodded.

We talked for a little bit before Phil disappeared to get food. I was sitting up there where Dave came in and gave me a hug.

"Hey, Dave." I said and he smiled.

"I will be in the back with John." He said and I nodded.

I was just sitting there when I felt arms wrap around me and I looked to see Evan.

"Hey." I said and he smiled at me. I noticed he had a shiner and a busted lip.

"Who did you get into it with?" I asked him and he shrugged.

"Don't worry about it; I wanted to come see you." he said and kissed me gently.

I talked to him for a little bit before he had to leave; he was having dinner with his family. He invited me to dinner on Thursday and I accepted.

Phil POV

I got back with the food and we were eating. I was glad that Merci was working at the dojo and that I was training her. We ate and talked; I stayed to help her close that night. John and Dave stayed with us and we were all having fun. My dad was there and he came out.

"Merci?' he asked her and she walked over to him.

"I want you to help us paint eh dojo on Saturday. I will pay you for the whole day, plus you seem to be the only person who can control the three of them." He said and I smiled.

"Yes, sir. I can do that." I said and he smiled at me.

I finished up and went home; I wanted to see Jeff. I got done and I walked over to his house. Matt answered the door and I smiled at him.

"Hey, Merci, Jeff is busy." He said and I nodded.

"Oh, ok, thanks Matt." I said and he looked like he wanted to tell me something.

"Are you ok?" I asked him and he nodded.

"Are you sure?" I asked him and he nodded again.

"Take this." He said and handed me a piece of paper before closing the door in my face. I looked at the paper and shoved it in my pocket.

I went home, showered, and went to my room. Jeff wasn't in his room, or at least I didn't see him. I found my jeans and pulled out what Matt had given me. I laid on my bed and opened the note.

Merci,

Jeff doesn't want you to know that he was attacked today after school. Evan doesn't want him to be friends with you anymore. He beat him up as a warning; you need to be careful. Jeff doesn't want to lose you as a friend, but the only way to be his friend is in secret. Hope you understand.

Matt

I sighed and just sat there. I picked up my phone and texted Jeff.

I miss you ~M.

I didn't want for a reply as I went to sleep. I didn't want to lose Jeff because he was the one person that I trusted.

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