You stumbled back barely dodging your father's fist as he swung at you blindly. You knew you couldn't take a blow to the face, not today.

Your boss Pigsy would catch on, and then he'd meddle. You had no where else to go. Another punch to your gut returned you to reality. You dodged another fist and make a break for the door. You could make it. And without another bruise on your face maybe you could finally work up the courage to talk to mister Tang.

That was when you felt the chair your father threw crash into your back. Searing pain raked up your shoulder blades and lower back. The force of the blow knocked your air from your lungs and your cheek hit the doorknob on the way down.

With a deep breath you pushed yourself up. You muscles complained and shook with the effort as your father stomped over.

"You think you're so fast and smart, don't you?"

The more violent part of you wanted to kick him in the teeth. But the majority of you knew your time to get to work was running thin. So, in compromise you threw a jagged piece of the now shattered chair at his face and ducked out the door as fast as possible.

The way to work was near torture as your mind whirled in a pathetic attempt to come up with an excuse for the bruise on your cheek which was nearly purple now.

Pigsy would flip and Tang, tang would pity you. Your gut lurched at the realization and the thought made you pause. You could miss a day of work right? No, pigsy needed you today.

You sighed and continued walking. It was astounding how your father would ruin your entire day with something so simple. He certainly had a talent for it.

You arrived at Pigsy's Noodles and sucked in a deep breath before opening the door. Just then all your worst fears came to fruition. Everyone sat in the dining area and looked up the instant you entered.

Panic shot through your veins as you exchanged eye contact with everyone in the shop one by one. You gaze coming to a halt on Tang.

Tang was slurping up a noodle as you stepped in. At the angle you were at his glasses caught the light just so they became saucers of pure light. His lips were pulled taunt into a straight line, his expression unreadable.

"Y/n, what happened?!" Pigsy's voice snapped you from your reverie.

"Huh?" You glanced at him and only then realized his look of horror. "What?"

Pigsy walked around the corner and rushed towards you.

"M.k get the first aid kit!" He commanded while Mei rushed to your side too.

"Wait why what's-" your legs gave in that instant sending you falling forward. Luckily, Mei caught you and suddenly you were dragged to the center of the floor where pigsy laid out a mat.

Confusion filled your mind as you attempted to move normally.

"What's going on?" You asked as Mei laid you down stomach first on the mat.

"Kid you're covered in splinters and your back is bleeding!" Pigsy informed you as though it was obvious.

M.k rushed over with the first aid kit as Tang knelt infront of you.

"Y/n what happened?" He questioned concerned etched on his features.

"N-nothing I- AH!" You screamed as pigsy poured some alcohol over a part of your lower back. You clenched your teeth. "Forgot how badly that stings." You growled through your teeth.

Just then Tang lifted your chin. This time looking for more upset than you ever remembered seeing him.

"Y/n. What. Happened?"

*Not entirely satisfied with one but wasn't sure where to go with it. If enough people want I might do a part two. Lemme know. This was requested by Maylover_dogs. Hope you like it!*