I was sitting in the same position under the cork tree at the park for a good three hours. My parents still probably weren't home. Max would come and get my in an hour or so. There wasn't much to look forward to when I go home. I will probably hear my parents fight and me and Max will bond for the time being of their fighting. That was pretty much how it went everyday.

I just wanted school to be over, I was going to have to face all my secrets being put out into the school tomorrow by Vic and Mike. I was just pathetic.

If I would of just waited for them to be done in front of my locker none of this would happen. If Vic wasn't such a dick to me none of this would happen. I looked up, and watched as the sun start to set. The kids and their parents began to walk home, and this is the time that some of the kids from my school - mostly the bands, would come around here and do whatever they wanted to do when no one could see them.

I was about to get up, when I saw a way to familiar face. I saw the spikey blonde hair and a few others. They were walking towards me, I don't know if they were walking towards me or just in this direction. Soon enough, they turned and went the opposite direction. I heard the sound of wheels on the road behind me. I turned around and saw my brother. I smiled up at him and grabbed my board and we headed home. "So, Craig called me today," he said. I looked at him, not stopping the pace I was going on my board. "He told me what happened with the Fuentes'. Maryssa, I will fuck them up, and Perry. Or I can get any of the Escape guys to do it. Just tell one of us."

"I don't know, Max. Craig said he knew about the abuse from Vic and Mike, but he only said something to me today, when there is five months left of school. I will tell you guys as much as I can. All I know now is that, they have my journal."

He shook his head and we continued to ride home. I pulled out my key and we put our boards in the designated spots. We walked up the stairs and into the house.

I connected my phone to the charger and Max and I went downstairs. "When is mom and dad going to be home?" I wondered, looking through the cabinets for something to eat.

"I don't know, they didn't tell me when they left today," he shrugged. I pulled out an easy mac and filled it up with the amount of water needed and put it in the microwave. I threw out my trash and sat next to Max while I waited. "How many people know that you are my sister?" I solicited.

I shrugged. "I don't know, actually. I don't think a lot of people know, except of course for the Escape guys, and Motionless might know, but I am not sure." He nodded and turned his attention back to the television. I played with the bracelets that sat on my arm. The ringing of the microwave made me jump, and Max just snickered.

I pulled the circular container out of the microwave and pulled out a plate to place it on, while grabbing a fork as well. I grabbed the cheese powder and mixed it in to the moist noodles. When I was sure it was fully done, I threw away the empty packet and stabbed my fork into the noodles and walked back out to where I was sitting before. I grabbed a pull-out tray from the dining room and brought it into the living room. "Did you lock the door in your room?" Max questioned, his eyes still fixated on the television. I nodded putting the fork into my mouth. Max stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

We had the same routine every night. We did nothing different. What we were doing now, was nothing new to us. I made something microwaveable, and he would ride to somewhere to pick up something quick. Then while we are watching whatever shows are on at this time, he would get up and get both of us something to drink.

Max is honestly the best brother anyone could ask for, I know that he would kill someone if he had to. Anything to keep me safe. Because, Max and I only have each other. All our other family have separated themselves from us, and our parents barely notice us.

I don't even think my parents know I have a job. I am a waitress at a local diner, that most of the school goes to. I usually ride there on my board, but there are somedays that one of Max's friends will drop me off and then go to wherever they needed to go.

I have the one person there, that will give me a ride home if it is needed, and that is Alexa, she is willing to drive me home whenever needed.

Since my parents don't really care about Max and myself, we never got our licenses. But when I am at least eight-teen I will be determined to go and get it myself.

After about twenty minutes of a comfortable silence, the front door swung open to reveal Allison and Maxwell Green, other known as my parents. Max calls them by their first names, and I do upon occasion. The first thing I heard was, "Shut the fuck up, Allison!"

That was mine and Max's queue to go upstairs and let them be. I walked into my room and Max went into his. I looked at my phone and noticed a text message.

Unkown:
Well, Maryssa, I guess I found a few things out about you. You have a crush on Vic, and you are Max Green's sister. I am not afraid of your brother, so don't think that he can just fight your battles. Meet me tomorrow, at eleven o'clock a.m. in the courtyard, use an excuse to get out of class. If you do not come Maryssa, I will tell all of your secrets to the whole school. And don't think I won't.

If you are wondering, this is not Vic or Mike, but they will be with me tomorrow. Good luck, and sweet dreams, Maryssa.

I locked my phone and walked to Max's room. I threw him the phone and he read the text. I knew he would want to know who it was, but when I find out I'm not going to tell him. I have to learn to fight my own battles, because in the future, I won't have Max just a few footsteps away. He was furious, and I knew it. He had some sort of plan already formulated in his head.

"Maryssa, you need to listen to me. Tomorrow, you meet Craig or TJ after school. Go immediately to their table, you know where that is. You go there, do not leave them. You don't have to tell me who this is, but I need you to stay with them, okay?" he instructed. I nodded and took my phone. "Oh, and you are not walking to school, I will have Craig pick you up, and I will make him do it."

I once again nodded at him and went back across the hall. I checked my door and made sure it was locked. I was honestly scared, but I couldn't let anyone know it. I was changing into the clothes I will sleep in, and I fell asleep to the sounds of my parents screaming at each other.


When I woke up, I quickly got into the shower and got dressed. Max was in my room after I told him it was clear to come in. Craig will be here in about ten minutes. I was partially nervous to go for a car ride with Craig, TJ, and I believe the rest of Escape. Max pulled me into a hug and squeezed me tight. "I love you, remember that," he whispered into my hair.

"I love you too, Max," I whispered back. He pulled away and smiled down at me. Seeing my brother smile made me happy, because he has only been doing it upon occasion lately. But his smile didn't reach his eyes, and I know it was forced. I walked past him and into the kitchen. I searched through the fridge until I found a simple water bottle.

I heard the car horn honk, and I ran out the door. All the guys from escape were in the car, except for Michael, because he runs to school every morning. I slid into the car and sat back. Craig turned around and looked at me. He still had on his sunglasses, so I wasn't sure where he was looking. He moved them down lower then the bridge of his nose and looked at me. He gave a half-hearted smile and squeezed my knee cap. He mouthed, 'It will be okay.' and began to drive.

My stomach was turning really fast and I was honestly extremely nervous for eleven o'clock to come.

I really hope this goes good, and everything will be okay, just like Craig said.

Notes

thank you for reading everyone! so we have some suspense..

Who do you think sent the text. hint: it wasn't mike, vic, or tony.
Do you think Vic and Mike will keep their mouths shut?
What is going on with Max telling Maryssa to stay with Craig and Escape the Fate guys?

I will let you know that some bands that will be featured, even though they weren't formed in Cali will e Motionless in White, All Time Low, Memphis Mayfire, Falling in Reverse, Sleeping with Sirens, and some more that I am going to let you guys guess!

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