What Hurts The Most

His eyes looked bloodshot and the area around them look a bit raw. While I felt my heart cringe with pain, I had to keep my composure and not cave into my own emotions.

I watched as he briskly walked over and sat down on my couch, no eye contact until I sat down but only for a brief second before rapidly belting out his feelings. I barely listened only because everything that had happened with Danielle earlier just kept repeating in my head.

"Tony, you don't have to do this." I said with a wavering voice and he surely noticed.

"No, I do. This all has to be said." he then went on with spewing his feelings finally ending in a nervous look around the room then to me. I could see the fear in his eyes, he's finally feeling exactly how I felt.

"Tony... I don't know what to say. I mean, I'm happy that you've finally said something but this is a lot to take in." I said with a bit of nervousness.

"What's wrong?" He asked instantly, I just shook my head.

"Listen, I think you should go and talk to Dani because she thinks you guys are together again. Explain whatever this is between us to her and then I'll give you an answer or something to all of this." I said so I could be free of most of my trouble with Dani, not all of it.

I'm sure she'll be even more pissed off at me than she is now but I'd at least have Tony around most of the time so she might not act upon it.

He nodded, pain in his eyes from my cold demeanor and I had to explain so my heart wouldn't make me feel guilty for the rest of the weekend.

"Tony, don't take this as a no. I still love you but you need to get Danielle off my back. She attacked me in the hallway today, she's nuts. She told me to stay away from you and if I don't she's gonna make my life hell." I said in a rush and he stopped in his tracks, turning on a dime with fury in his eyes.

"I'll take care of it. I'll see you tomorrow Skye." He said and I could see his jaw flex, his anger getting the best of him and then left.

I leaned back, smiling slightly with the realization of what had just happened and immediately sent a text to Vic, Mike and Jaime who haven't been rooting for him to come to his senses since the fight.

They were happy he finally manned up but confused as to why I didn't accept him this time. I didn't want to tell them about Dani because I knew they, as much as they hate her, would just make things worse. I made something up, something about wanting him to figure things out and get done with Dani first. I didn't want to be that girl again.

**

I sat in my car, not knowing what would become of today. It could either end with a girl possibly throwing fists at me or just some threats. Either way, I knew I was in for some kind of excitement.

I finally decided that I had to go in whether I wanted to or not. I feared Danielle to some degree but she was just another oblivious girl under Tony's charm to me.

I walked into my first class completely expecting the confrontation from Danielle and some awkward tension between her and Tony but to my surprise, just Tony sat in the classroom. I sat next to him and soon Dani's friends came in... without her.

"Don't worry, she's not in today." Tony said and I let out the breath I didn't even know I was holding. The class went on and I got strange looks from her friends and when class was over and I was packing my things, her friends came over to me.

I hesitantly looked at them and after an awkward look around, one of them spoke.

"We're glad someone finally told er what was going on." The redhead said plainly.

"Yeah, She was so delusional over him. None of us could say anything about it though." The bleach blonde added.

I looked a them, almost unbelieving that they wouldn't tell their 'friend' the truth.

"Well, You're welcome I guess." I said and started to leave.

"She's probably gonna be raging when she comes back so good luck, I don't think we'll be able to stop he this time." The redhead said and I sighed. Thank god today was Friday and I wouldn't have to deal with her until Monday, at least by then I could find some 'protection' if I needed it.

The day... the day was actually really enjoyable. I wasn't pestered by constant looks and whispers but rather congratulated for putting Dani in her place and saying what no one else would. It was a strange feeling to be the center of good attention.

I had arrived home and saw suitcases near the stairway.... that only meant one thing; My parents were back. I crept around my house until my name was called.

"Skye, are you home?" The shrill vice of my mother rang through the house.

"Yes, mother. I'm home." I replied.

"Come see us, we've missed you." The bullshit lie that was said every time they came home spewed and I rolled my eyes but walked up the stairs to my parents room, putting a smile on my face to greet them.

"Oh dear! You look so different." My father smiled and my mother chuckled. They were definitely different from the last time we spoke.

"Well, it has been a while." I said quietly.

"Yes and sadly, we'll only be here the night before we're off again. To madrid this time!" my mother said excitedly and I smiled.

"Sounds fun. Well, I've got homework to do, I guess I'll see you before bed or something." I began to turn but the started talking.

"You know dear, we wanted to talk to you about something." Father said with a serious yet light hearted tone.

"Yes, your father and I have been thinking that since you are alone so much and we travel so often and since we've paid the house off..." mom paused and looked to my father.

"We were thinking of just purchasing a small apartment for ourselves and you get the house." it's almost like they would think I would say no.

"How will I pay the bills?" I asked, the only thing stopping me from saying no though I had expected their answer.

"Until you graduate, we will pay all of the other bills and send money for groceries every month." it all seemed so simple there has to be a catch somewhere.

"Don't worry, Skye. We want you to be happy and safe and instead of us coming in and out every couple months, we would rather you just have the house to yourself and get roommates if you'd like." This really did seem too good to be true.

"All we ask" There it is. "All we ask is that you get good grades and stay out of trouble." Well, this seems easy enough.

"And keep in contact with us weekly, even if you just email us a quick thing saying you're alright." I nodded, keeping my slight excitement under control until I went back downstairs to do homework.

The knock on my front door caused me to jump and I rushed to open it.

"Hey Tony, my parents are back for the night so we have to go out back, okay?" I whispered and he nodded slowly, a little taken back. We walked out the sliding door, usual drinks.

"So, they're back." He said, almost like a question and I just nodded.

"What'd they have to say this time?"

"They're giving me the house and getting an apartment." I blurted out, still in a bit of disbelief myself.

"What? What do you mean?" I looked at him and chuckled.

"Exactly what I said; They said that since I'm always here by myself and that they don't come home for long periods of time, they're gonna give me the house to myself and they are going to get themselves an apartment and pay the bills around here until I graduate." I smiled and Tony looked a bit confused.

"Why are you so happy?" He asked

"Because it was a long time coming. I knew eventually they would make a decision like this, I just never thought it would be so soon." A small smile kept itself stuck to my face. He started to get it but was still confused.

"So you're gonna have this house all to yourself." He said just confirming it and I nodded.

"That's so cool."

"It is."

We chatted for a while longer until my parents came down.

"Oh, hello Tony." My mom said with her usual sweet smile.

"Hello." Tony said looking at me then back to my parents who stood in the doorway."How are you and your mother? I'll have to stop by before we leave tomorrow." She smiled once again and glance over to me.

"We're good. I'm sure she'll be very happy to see you." He said nicely and both parent smiled.

"Well, we'll leave you two alone. Goodnight dear, we'll see you in the morning." My father said and led my mother away, back up stairs.

"They are so different." Tony said and I nodded.

"They definitely seem... calmer." I said and he smiled over at me.

"What?" He seemed to have something brewing in his mind.

"This means parties, you know that right?" He smirked and I honestly haven't even thought about it.

"Better thought; You guys do a show here and we have a party." I smiled, feeling a bit bold because of the alcohol.

"I didn't even think of that!" He yelled excitedly and I shushed him seeing as my parents were home, might as well be respectful.


We talked until the very early morning before calling it a night. I think it was the longest we have ever been together just hanging out.. ever. It was nice.

The night soon ended with the thoughts of what would happen now that I would have the house fully to myself. It makes me a bit nervous knowing that I won't have the comfort of knowing my parents wont be coming back home. I hope they at least get somewhere close in case anything happens.


I rested my head on my chilled pillow thinking of all the things that would happen now. Maybe I'll get a pet to keep me company, I've always wanted a puppy. Drunken thoughts that wouldn't be there in the morning stirred in my head before finally succumbing to the darkness that was sleep.

Notes

Sorry for the mildly long wait for this. I have just been having a hard time writing for all my stories but I finally finished this! So I hope you enjoy it! c;


See you all soon !

Love you all<3

~Becca xx