Chapter 3

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Pyro

I was still flustered about what Luke did to me but I was happy that he was walking home with me. When we got to my house all I felt was fear because dad's car was in the driveway and I didn't know why he was home early but I didn't like it.

I thanked Luke and ran inside my house fearing the worst of things. The house was dark except for the TV. I slowly walked over to the couch to see if Dad was on it and he was.

He lied there with a few beers surrounding him. I placed my backpack down as quietly as I could but I think I woke him up because he stirred.

"W-where have y-you been? He slurred, as ran his hand through his hair. "A-at school I j-just got back." I stuttered. "Come here Pyro." He spoke with a drunk smile on his face. I hesitated and that was my mistake.

Dad grabbed my wrist and yanked me towards him. He hugged me tightly and I struggled to get away and when I did. I ran to the bathroom then went to close the door but it was to late.

Dad burst through the door and grabbed me by the arm then swung me against the wall. I felt a sharp pain in my head and shoulder. I wanted to scream in pain but whimpered instead.

I highly doubted Dad heard it because he picked me up by the collar of my shirt then punched me. I spat out blood and watched as Dad slowly changed from anger to calm to sadness.He walked away after glancing at my eyes for a second.

I wanted to close the bathroom door but chose not to. I slowly pulled myself up but felt a severe pain shoot up my arm to my shoulder. A yelp escaped my lips and I carefully used my other arm to lift myself up off the floor.I took out the first-aid kit and grabbed the things I needed to bandage myself with.

Once the bandaging was taken care of, I went to the kitchen and made dinner. I made Dad his plate then made mine but I took it to my room along with my backpack.

It took me a while to do my homework after I ate. When I was done I took my dishes to the kitchen and cleaned them. I noticed Dad's plate still on the table so I wrapped it up and put it in the fridge.

Walking up the stairs quietly wasn't easy but I got it done. I took a quick shower and changed then climbed into bed hoping everything would be better tomorrow. As I slowly drifted to sleep I could still feel the throbbing of my head and muscles in my shoulder.

*Next Day*

The ringing of my alarm got me up and I hurried to shut it off before Dad heard it. I rushed to get ready for school and nearly hollered when I went to put on my clothes. By the time I was ready for school I was panting and sweating.

I ate a piece of toast with jam on it and headed out the house. I walked two blocks from my house when I heard a door slam shut.

I looked and saw Luke coming out of his house. At first I felt happy the remembered my bruised face and looked down.

"Hi Pyro." Luke said with a light smile on his face. "H-hi Luke." I stammered looking away from him ashamed. "What's wrong Pyro, why won't you look at me?" Luke said with slight worry slipping into his voice. "I-t's nothing Luke." I quickly spoke shaking my head. "Your hiding something from me, what is it?" Luke spoke with slight irritation.

He went to reach for my injured shoulder and I ran for it. I ran all the way to school while Luke kept calling for me.

I jumped up the stairs and dodged people as I made my way to our homeroom class. When I got there I sat down in my seat and tried to catch my breathe.

I jumped when I felt a hand land on my right shoulder. "D-damn you r-run f-fast Pyro." Luke panted heavily while trying to catch his breathe. I hesitantly lifted my head to look at Luke.

When he saw my he turned red with anger then snatched me up from my seat and walked off to the boys bathroom where he locked the main door. "How the hell did you get that bruise on your face!?!" He shouted in pure anger. I flinched at every word he shouted but said nothing.

He grabbed both my shoulders and pain erupted from my left shoulder and I screamed. Luke releases his grasp and he looked frightened then got angry again.

"Who did this to you Pyro? Who?!" He said through clenched teeth. I could only sob as the pain racked my body. "Pyro look at me please." His voice was pleading and I couldn't ignore it.

I looked up at him and tried to answer him but I just couldn't. I tried to speak again but tears only came out. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me against his chest where I cried till I couldn't cry anymore.

Luke asked me if I wanted to go to the clinic. I said yes and we left back to our classroom to tell Mr. Wilson that he was taking me to the clinic and that he'd watch over me. We made our way to the school clinic and the nurse was there.

The nurse looked shocked when she saw me. "Come sit down right here." She said quickly as she went to wash her hands. I sat on the bed and let her look at my face. "Ms. Alexis, Pyro is hiding the fact that his shoulder is also injured." Luke said calmly but there was hidden worry.

I gawked at Luke in shock before tuning to Ms. Alexis. "Pyro is that true?" She asked staring at me with a concerned look in her eyes. "Yes ma'am." I said blushing slightly feeling ashamed.

"Well I'm going to need to see your shoulder so could you take your shirt off." She ordered as she went to grab some ointment. "Yes ma'am." I was just starting to take off my shirt when I remembered Luke was standing by.

What should I do? I should just take my shirt off because he's already seen my panties before. I gingerly removed my shirt but still winced when I had to pull it over my head.

Ms. Alexis poked and prodded at my shoulders to see which one was injured. When she touched my left shoulder I yelped and tears threatened my eyes.

"Hmm seems you've sprained or fractured something but I'm going to send you home so your parent can take you to the hospital to get an x-ray.

At the mentioning of my father and x-rays. I paled and felt nauseous. She wrote a note to give to my father then called Mr. Wilson to have the office call my dad. "No! you don't need to call my dad I-I'll go to the hospital after school." Ms. Alexis stared at me then told me to go back to class with Luke.

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