I woke up to Poppy's loud barking and the guys' cheery voices coming from down stairs. I sighed, opening my eyes to find Tony gone. My brain still felt hazy as I looked down at my bandaged thigh and wrist, trying to process the fact that I was alive. that Tony saved me. Breaking my door in the process, but still.

Why he actually wanted me to stay, I'll never know.

I sighed and got up, looking in the mirror. I looked exactly like I felt; Like shit. My hair stuck out in every possible direction, my palm and leg stained from where the blood had trailed down and dried, and my eyes were blood shot from the tears. I decided to hop into a shower, stripping my clothes and bandages and turning on the water.

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"MYA!" Jaime screamed and hugged me. I laughed and awkwardly patted his back. Tony and I locked eyes and I could tell his brown orbs held a glimpse of guilt.
"How are you feeling?" Vic asked.
"H-Huh?"
"Turtle told us you were sick yesterday." Well, shit. Way to tell me, Tone.
"Oh, yeah. Um.. I just felt sick to my stomach..? Yeah.I-I'm okay." They all raised their eyebrow suspiciously, slowly humming out an 'mhm'. It's too early to face them. I thought as tears sat at the brim of my eyes.
"I'll be in my room." I whispered and turned around, only to crash into somebody and fall to the ground. My head ricocheted off of the ground and memories of Kevin came rushing back. Fuck, not now.

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I heard the door slam shut and heard Kevin shout my name with a slur. Tears ran down my face and I ran to my closet, pulling my knees to my chest and took deep breaths. I knew the beatings would get worse if he found out I had hidden from him, but I couldn't take the constant abuse. The last time he found me when he was drunk, I was in a coma for 3 weeks. Please, not again..

The door slammed open and I saw his shadow against the wall through the slits of my closet door.
"Come out come out where ever you are.." He taunted. I held my breath as he faced the closet door, swaying slightly before walking over and opening the door.
"Oh, there you are, you little fuck." He murmured with a twisted grin on his face. He grabbed me by the arm, digging his nails into me and forcing me to my feet. I screamed and he threw me across the room. My head slammed against the wall and I coughed and slid to the floor, curling into a ball as I awaited my punishment.
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"Shit, I'm sorry!" The voice screamed as the the guys all tried to pick me up. I winced and pulled away from them in fear.
"My, it's okay." Jaime cooed.
"I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry." He whispered and leaned down next to me. I looked over to be met with the one and only Kellin Quinn. I nodded and slowly got to my feet. The guys smiled sadly and I held out a shaky hand.
"Mya." He smiled and pulled me into a quick hug. I stiffened from the sudden movement and lightly hugged back.
"Ah, so you're the Preciado Princess. Kellin. " He smirked. I laughed under my breath.
"I guess I am." I whispered, looking at Jaime who had a cute grin on his face.
"Well, it's nice to meet you, but I got a lady at home, waiting for me to take her out."
"No Cope?" Vic asked. Kellin shook his head, twirling his keys around his slim finger.
"Aye, have fun bro." Mike smirked. He nodded.
"I'll see you later Mya okay? Sorry about the whole collision incident." He mumbled.
"I-It's fine." He nodded and gave the guys bro hugs before running out.
"You okay?" Vic asked rubbing my shoulder.
"Yeah, you hit the floor pretty hard." Jaime whispered.
"I'm fine." I told them before taking a seat on the couch. "Oh, and 'Preciado Princess'? Really?" I laughed.
"Totally." Jaime winked and sat down next to me. Tony took his seat next to me and gave me a soft smile.
"So you wanna go out to eat or something?"
"Uh, no thanks."
"My, don't start this again, please." Vic pleaded. I rolled my eyes and got up from the couch.
"Just because I don't want to eat, you assume the worst."
"Sorry.. We're just worried about you is all."
"I don't need a babysitter. I'm okay." I told them, giving them a convincing smile. "Promise." Tony, of course, saw right through it, shaking his head and sighing.
"I'll be in my room if you guys need me." I whispered, giving them all small hugs before making my way to my room.

TONY

It hasn't even been a day, and I already feel the guilt consuming me for lying to my best friends... to my brothers.
"She's always so... distanced. I seriously wish she would spend more than a few minutes with us." Jaime whispered.
"Let me see if I can get her to talk."
"What makes you think she'll open up to you?" Mike asked suspiciously.
"I don't. Just let me try okay?"
"Worth a shot." Vic shrugged. I sighed and got off of the couch, walking to her bedroom. I knocked on her door, hearing her mumble a 'It's open.' I welcomed myself in to find her laying on her bed with her eyes closed and snuggled into her blanket.
"Hey." I whispered. Her eyes remained closed as she spoke with a sigh.
"Hi."
"Can we talk?" She shrugged, scooting backwards and patting the now free spot in front of her. I complied and laid down with my body faced towards hers.
"You okay?"
"No."
"Well then, talk to me."
"Just the usual. Didn't you come in to talk to me?"
"Well, the guys think something is up, and I can't lie to them. You gotta tell them, My."
"I don't need to tell them anything." She whispered. "Could you imagine how disappointed in me they'd be? I can't lose them. no."
"Almost like we lost you? It goes both ways. Shit, your brother is out there, and me knowing before him, just isn't right."
"You just happened to come in at the worst time. Just leave it alone." I sighed and threw my head back.
"Fine, but I can't lie for you anymore." She laid back down and rolled over. I saw her body shake and I placed my hand on her arm.
"My, I'm sorry."
"No you're not. Just please, go."
I bit my lip, leaning over to kiss her cheek. I saw her smile slightly and I rolled off of the bed, making my way out of the bedroom.
"Any luck?" The guys asked. I shook my head and sat on the couch, only to get back up when there was a knock on the door. I opened it to find the beautiful, bubbly blonde that I had missed so much.





"Jasmine!"

Notes

FILLER.

I fucking hate this chapter, so so so poorly written and just.. blah.

So... who's Jasmine? A girlfriend maybe? Best friend? I dunno, but I'll put her in the characters list. She plays a big part in the twisted ending Cassie and I had planned, so hang in there and be patient. Shit's gonna go down in about 3 chapters.

Thanks for reading, there should be like a party or something soon, so it'll get better :3

-Crystal