A.N~

Hey hey, just wanted to say hi to my beautiful readers. I love you all from the bottom of my heart, honestly. You make my world spin. Just remember, someone out there needs you to keep living, and that's me. <3

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Finn's POV

The entire bus ride, all I could do was stare at Zara, who's eyes never left the window. Her earbuds were plugged in as she laid her head back against the seat, her eyes lost in thought.

Even with her eyes all red and puffy, she still was the most beautiful person I have ever met. Even when she was angry with me, even without makeup, even when she made me feel like crap, she was still the most beautiful person I have ever met.

I never in my life thought I would ever find a girl I felt close enough to to have feelings for. But even within the first moment I met her, she was so different from everyone else I've ever been with.

She's fearless, she's brave, she's strong, she loves to live everyday like it was her last. She's wild and free spirited, she's an adventure all on her own. She's the only person I ever actually wanted to spend time with. She's my first thought when I wake up, and my last thought before I fall asleep.

Every time we touch I can feel electricity. When we kiss, my stomach turns and it feels like butterflies. When she laughs my heart flutters. When she smiles I get all warm inside. When we talk I could listen for hours and never get tired of hearing her voice.

She's the love of my life, and I screwed it all up because of a drunken mistake.

"Hey, man." Harvey's voice bring me back from my thoughts. He pats my shoulder as I turn my head to look at him. "We're here."

I look out the window and see the school's parking lot with only a couple cars sitting inside it. It was sun down already, since we left the lodge at noon and it's about a five hour drive back.

Harvey game me sympathetic smile as he grabbed his stuff from under his seat.

"I'll catch you tomorrow, my mom is outside waiting for me." I nod as he pats my shoulder again before walking into the aisle of the bus.

I lean forward and grab my own duffel bag before standing up. Zara was standing in front of her seat, waiting for an opening in the line in the aisle. Her soft brown eyes made contact with mine, but she quickly looked away before I could speak.

Once I stepped off the bus, I looked around the front of the school. There were parents and younger siblings standing around, waiting for their kids to get off the bus. Soon, I found my sister and uncle within the crowd.

"Hey, thanks for picking me up." I said as I approached them.

Lucy was too busy typing on her phone to look up, but I noticed her hand do a slight wave before going back to typing. My uncle smiled at me.

"Hey, welcome back. How was the trip?" Well, he seemed to be in a good mood.

Dealing with one of his episodes is not what I needed right now.

"Uh, fine. Can we go home now?" All I wanted to do was sleep in my own bed.

"Sure, let's go." He smiles and pats my shoulder.

His smile quickly faded as his eyes landed on something behind me. I turned around to see what he was looking at and saw Zara hugging Mr Thomas.

After he pulled away, his hand slipped around Mrs Thomas's waist and pulled her closer to him, kissing her on the cheek. Her bump had gotten bigger since the last time I saw her.

"Finn." My uncle said, making me turn my head back towards him. "Are those your friend's parents over there?"

"Uh, yeah. Why?" I answer him, moving my duffel bag to my left hand.

"I'm going to need you to do something for me." He said to me, his eyes looking at me as if he could see through me.

I've seen him with that look before, and I knew whatever it was would not be good.

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"Absolutely not!" I tell him, standing up from the couch.

I couldn't believe what he was asking me to do.

I think he finally broke, for real this time.

"Excuse me?" My uncle blinked, his eyebrows raised. "Are you telling me no?"

I gulp. "Yeah, there is no way I'm going to do that. Zara is my friend, not someone who owes you money. She doesn't deserve that!"

"You stupid fuck, she's guiltier than you know! She and her prick of a father ruined my life!" He bursts, his face turning red as he screamed.

"I think everyone needs to calm down." Lucky chimed in, standing up from the couch next to me.

"Shut the fuck up you sluty brat!" My uncle spi, making Lucy flinch in fear.

She sat back down slowly, flashing me a terrific glance.

"Don't talk to her like that!" I snap.

"Oh, now you're both turning against me. I am your guardian and you will do as I say!" The veins in his neck were visible as he screamed.

I've never seen him this angry before.

"You know what, fuck you! You're fucking crazy." I told him, but I soon regretted my words.

It was like something switched in his head and I could see his eyes changing colors. He stood up straight, his jaw tightening as his hands balled into fists.

"What did you say?" His voice was slow,steady, an eerily quiet.

I quickly grab Lucy's hand and pull l her up from the couch. I push her in front of me, signalling to start running towards her room like we've practiced.

I knew some day he'd finally snap.

Though, I never expected him to chase her up the stairs. I blink and quickly chase after him, Lucy's screaming echoing in the ears. I turn the corner and see him holding her by her hair, tears streaming down her face in pain.

"Let go of her!" I screamed.

He laughed. "You thought you could run from me? Y'all are some stupid kids."

"Finn!" Lucy screamed in pain and my heart dropped.

"Shut up!" My uncle yanked her hair, causing her to scream again.

He opens the door next to her and throws her in, slamming it shut and locking it. I heard her banging on it, screaming out.

"Fucking shit she's annoying!" He swore.

"You're insane." I spit, watching him carefully so could protect myself if he attacked me.

"You better shut the fuck up before you regret it." He told me, his eyes piercing into me.

"You better stay the fucking away from Zara and her parents before you regret it."

He laughed again, a smirk on his face. "You don't have the balls to kill me. You're too big of a pussy."

My breathing heavy and my heart beating like a drum to a rock song, I take a step forward and swing my fist towards his face. He quickly reaches his hand up and grabs my fist before it could hit him. When I looked into his eyes, I swear I saw fire.

Before I knew it, his fist connected with my jaw and my head swung left. I reached my hand to grab him, but a strong force hit my gut, making me take a few steps back as I try to catch my breath.

Another force bangs against my head and the next thing I know, I'm lying on the ground, the sounds of Lucy screaming ringing in my ears as everything fades to black.

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A.N~

I've been sick all last week with strep throat. :( I missed a full week of school, almost.

And it's supposed to snow all day tomorrow so hopefully they'll call off school. I really don't want to participate in gym, ewe.

Oh, by the way, I thought I might start asking personal questions at the end of chapters now. I want to get to know you guys as people and not just numbers.

Chapter 39 is written and published. Hope you all enjoyed! <3

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