August 20, 2018
Jazmin's POV

It was a normal day after school.Getting the usually yelling from my dad because I'm me and not my brother, and me trying to ignore him.

"HEY!", my ass of a dad says while grabbing my arm, "When did you get this jacket!"

"I've had this for years.Auntie Maria gave it to me for my birthday." I said while trying to walk away so I don't have a bruise later.

"Hey don't walk away from me!" He grabbed me and looked at my nose, "YOU HAVE A FUCKING PIERCING!"

"Uh...Um I-"

SMACK

I screamed and fell backwards.He slapped me.

"Why do you have a fucking nose piercing!"

I got back up on my feet and said, "I've had it since I was fourteen!"

SMACK

"DON'T TALK BACK AND LISTEN!"He yelled

"No I will not."I said trying to hold back tears, "I will stand up for myself!"

"I am your father!You will listen!"

"YOU!" I stuck my finger in his chest, "Are no father of mine!A father is a man who takes care of of his childeren!NOT an abusive asshole!"

BAM

I fell back and screamed.

He punched me...

"DON'T TALK BACK!" he said in between kicks.

I heard footsteps then the door slam.

"He's gone....It's okay." I said quietly to myself while getting up trying not to cry.

Well not having bruises was a lie....and also not crying.Scratch that sobbing my heart out!

"Why the fuck would he do this to his own kid!"I screamed

I walked into the bathroom to see the damage, so I know what to cover up tomorrow. When I looked in the mirror I saw a forming bruise under my eye and a busted lip.Well at least punched the eye that is usually covered by my hair.

I sighed and just went to my bed, and took out my beautiful bass from under my bass.My brother out it for me.This is the best gift ever.

-FLASHBACK-

It was my thirtieth birthday.My birthday was the only day of the year where my dad pretends to care about me, and doesn't hit me.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" MY family sung.

After they finished I blew out my candles and wish my life would go uphill from now on.

"Present time!"My brother(A/N:Top pic is him)said and ran to his room

When he came back, he had a envelope in his hands.

"Open it later okay?"He said.

"Okay."

After I opened all my presents(they were a couple shirts, jeans, and a necklace), I opened the envelope my brother gave me.

It said:

Go to the place you slumber
And you might find a gift of musical wonder

P.S. I know!The poem sucked.
(A/N:Note ended.Also I don't know how to write poems...)

I went to my bedroom and I found a case on my bed.A guitar case.He did not!I opened the case to find the best thing I've ever received.

"HOLY COW!"I screamed,"I got a freaking bass."

I got off my bed and ran to my brother's room.I went in and hugged him like there was no tomorrow.

"Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank YOU!"I told him.

"You're welcome butt."He said while hugging back.

-End of the Flashback-

I smiled at the memory.It was when things were getting worse at home, but better than now.My brother gave me an escape.

I started "King For A Day" by Pierce The Veil.

I love to play this song.It was one of the first songs I learned to play by myself.I started humming the lyrics.

"YO BUTT!"I heard a voice yell, "I am home."

I put my bass down and ran down the stairs to see my brother.

"Hey the-"He stopped mid-sentence when he saw my face, "He hit you again...." He said with sad eyes.

I looked at my feet and nodded my head.

He came up to me and hugged me, "Jaz I promise you when we're older we'll get out of this house and be free.", He lifted my head and looked into my eyes, "Trust me..."

"I do."I said

"Good."He said embracing me in a hug again, "Wanna watch movies?"

"Yeah that sounds nice."I said into his chest.

"Okay."He released me, "Now go get comfy and I'll set the movie up."

"Got it."

I ran to my room, and put my bass back in its case.Once I put it under my bed, I put on my pajamas.

I looked in the mirror again. Wow my face hurts.I snapped out of the thought, and went back down stairs.I saw that my brother had the couch set up with a couple pillows and a bunch of blankets.

"What movie are we watching?"I questioned as I sat on the couch.

"Pixar movie marathon!"He exclaimed.

"YEET!"I yelled in excitement, "PIXAR IS AMAZING!"

"I KNOW!"He yelled with the same excitement as I had.

He put in the first CD in the CD player, which was Monsters Inc..Best movie ever!

~Time Skip~

-Mitchell's POV-

Jazmin fell asleep on my shoulder when I put on the fifth movie, which was Toy Story 3.

I looked at her face.Why would dad do this to her.It's his flesh and blood.I just don't understand why'd he'd do this much damage to her.

I heard a car pull up in the driveway.

SHIT

What is the time!

I looked at my phone to see the time to see it was seven thirty.Oh good it's just mom.

        My mom works her ass off each day to provide for us.But my dad just bets it all away.One day I'll get us out of this.I will.

I got up and opened the door for my mom.

"Hey mom!"

"Hey Mitchell."My mom said with a slight Mexican accent.It used to be really strong, but I guess it's just going away.

     "Hey mama."I said giving her a hug.

    "Where is Jazmin?"

    "She's on the couch sleeping..."I sighed.

    "Oh okay."She paused, "Can you help me carry some things in, and put them away?

     "Of course."

    I went to the car and got out some bags.I guess she got groceries.

I went inside and I put the stuff away.

I heard shuffling coming towards the kitchen.

"Mitch what's the time."I heard

"Oh it's about...."I turned to look at the clock, "Eight."

"I was really out for an hour?" she said while rubbing her eyes. Then flinching and hiss in pain, "I forgot about that..."

"Jaz would you like some ice for your eye?"

"Yes."

I opened the freezer to get a bag of ice.

"Here."I said as I have her the bag I ice.

"Thank you big bro."

"Oh and sis.Mom is home."

     Her eyes widened."I don't want to explain what happened."

     "I think she'll know sis."

     "Did you guys call me."My mom said as she walked in.

Jazmin's POV

Fuck!I hate when mom sees me like this!

"No we didn't call you mom."I said with my face turned away from her.

"Mija...Turn around please.."My mom said in a corner bed voice.

"Okay..."

I turned around and looked at the ground.

"Look up."

I looked up and my mom gasped.

"Mija..."My mom came up to me and hugged me, "I'm sorry..."

"Why are you sorry?"

"For him hitting you."

I sighed, "Mama, you have nothing to be sorry for."

"I'm just sorry for not being there.I could of helped."

I felt tears hit my shoulder.My mom, the person who barely cries in front of me, was crying.

"Ma you couldn't you were providing for the family!That's the best thing you could be doing."

We hugged a little more and then we separated.

"Okay I have to cook dinner and please go put the pillows and blankets away."

"Yes mamma."Mitchell said.

-Time Skip to 10:00-

After dinner we cleaned up and we just watched tv.

I heard the front door open.

AW FOR FUCKS SAKES!Why can't he come home when we are asleep.

My thought was cut off by a giggle...Was that a girl's giggle!

I guess Mitchell thought quicker than me.He was already up and went to see who was at the door.I also went to see who it was too.

When I saw who it was.It was some plastic looking bitch kissing my dad!

"HOLD THE FUCK UP!" Mitchell said.

They broke apart and the girl looked like she wanted to fuck Mitchell, but then looked at me in disgust.

"Who are you."The bitch spoke.

"We're his family."A voice said, " Well now used to be."

"Family!"The girl screeched and got off my da-Jacob, and ran out of the house.

"Oh my gosh!I was going to have fun with her!"Jacob slurred.

"Mitchell.Jazmin.Go upstairs"My mom ordered

Me and Jacob did as told.And went to my room.

"Did you see how that how looked at you."I said to lighten up the mood.

"Yeah I don't want to be a sloppy second!"My brother exclaimed, "Jaz let's sleep okay."

"Okay."