The Next Day
After School

I didn't see either guys today. I'm hoping that's a good sign. Maybe. Right now me and Perrie are waiting for my brother who is...15 minutes late.
"You sure he's coming?"
"Yeah...maybe. He probably got stuck in traffic." I looked down at my phone for the millionth time.
"Or maybe he picked up a few extra passengers along the way." I laughed.
"You come up with crazy stuff."
"Crazy but true. That's your brother right?" I looked up to see my brother's truck." My smile faltered.
"Yeah..." He pulled in front of us.
"Skylar, c'mon." Jerome smiled. I hesitantly walked to the car and opened the door.
"A-after y-" Perrie literally pushed me in the truck and too the outside seat.
"You are keen on making friends I see. I've met Zayn and Harry obviously. Who is this young lady?"
"I....u-uh..."
"Perrie. I'm Perrie."
"Nice to meet you Perrie. How'd you meet?"
"School of course. Some bloke made her drop her books so I helped her retrieve them. I just know we're gonna be besties." She wrapped her arms around me pulling me closer. More for my benefit I knew. My brother just laughed.
"That's nice to hear." He turned back around and began driving.
"So... Skylar. Zayn and I are having a small get together this weekend. You should come." I tensed.
"Gee. I don't know if I can. I...I have to make sure everything is okay at home a-an-" Jerome cut me off.
"She'll be there." He spoke more to them than me. "You don't need to worry about Mom. I'll be there."
"Great..." I could feel his gaze on me. I mentally sighed. My life is over.

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1 Hour Later

Me and Perrie were on my bed. We had done our nails and she wanted to do my make up.
"You think I should tell my brother?" She sat all the make up on the bed and sat in front of me.
"They'll probably do worse if you do."
"I figured."I sighed as she started. "I really hope this all blows over."
"They could...but I doubt it. Danielle was new last year. She did much worse things than you but Niall and Liam didn't go easy on her at all. She eventually had enough and moved. Or at least that's what I heard. No one's spoken or heard from her." I tensed. I think she noticed. "But that couldn't happen again. Besides you have me. Nothing is gonna happen to you okay." I slowly nodded. It was quiet as she continued my make up. I could honestly say that I was scared but Perrie made it a little better knowing I had her.

"Zayn and...Harry? Are they like..."
"Brothers? Popular? The ones that can make or break your high school career? Yes." Silence again. Until a knock sounded.
"Come in." Jeremy open the door slightly. "Yeah?"
"I'm about to pick mom up."
"Why?"
"She drank too much obviously. I'll be back in about an hour. Love you."
"Love you too." He went to close the door but stopped.
"Don't forget your friends either. They're in the living room." He shut the door and left.
"All done." She gushed. "You look so pretty." I just started at her. "What?"
"They're still here. And Jeremy left."
"Oh...lets go then." She stood.
"Are you crazy?!" She rolled her eyes.
"If you don't they'll find they're way up here. The door is downstairs if anything goes wrong. Which do you prefer?"
"I'm scared."
"I thought your name was Skylar." She joked. "But come on. I got you." She held out her hand. I slowly took it as she pulled me up. She dragged me out the room and basically to my death.

She pushed me in front as the boys came into view. They both looked up simultaneously. No one said a word as Perrie and I took the small chair.
"Plenty of room over here." Zayn said emotionless.
"I...we're fine here." I stuttered.
"Five seconds sunshine to get over here. 5...4...."I looked over at Perrie. She avoided my gaze. "3..." I slowly stood and moved to the couch beside Zayn. I kept as much distance as I could. "Beat it, Edwards." My eyes watered as she jumped up scurrying out the front door. What a friend. "Watch the door Harry." I listened as his footsteps descended. "Get up." I stood avoiding his gaze. He grabbed my face roughly. "You're mine now, got it? You will do as I say when I say. You are to only talk to me unless I say otherwise. Understand?" I nodded to the best of my abilities as the tears spilled. He let me go and I stumbled. " Be presentable. I'll be here at 7a. And I better not catch you wearing make up again. It's disgusting." He turned and walked out followed by Harry as I stood shaking. I didn't wanna believe what just happened. But I know it did. I quickly locked the door and ran to my room. I wiped my face clean and climbed into bed hoping sleep came soon.