AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey sorry this took forever to update, i hope you like it. I wanna try and get 1,00 reads by next update so please share, vote and comment on here. please help me reach 1,000 likes it would be so cooool! This chapted involved some disturbing content of abuse by the characters father, please do not read if that makes you feel uncomfortable. i know it is a sensetive subject, it took me alot to write it myself so please just enjoy and dont take it to heart.
He pulled me up with heavy force and swung his hand toward my face, his large hard skimmed my skin as a burning feeling took over my cheek.
“Get up!” He shouted as the vibrations of his loud voice shook the room I could see his eyes grow darker and darker as he grew his tall body closer over mine.
The door slammed shut and he pushed me town onto my bed. My head still pounding I resisted his touch, protecting myself. He knew I was vulnerable. I took in a deep breath and found his hand press harshly against my cheek again; continuously he hit me, trying to get a reaction.
I cried out and told him to stop, lifting my hand up and pushing him gently away from me, tears now streaming down my face, I mumbled the words
“Stop it! Leave me alone”
His eyebrows lowered into a frown; looking down over my body he placed his eye darkly over the red mark on my skin.
“Go to bed, you stupid child! This conversation will continue tomorrow.
A sigh of relief filled me as he got up and left the room promptly, I buried my head into the pillow and sobbed. Once again he had hurt me; I was too scared to do anything about it. I have to live like this every day of my life. There is no way out.
Wednesday came around quickly; I finally had a chance to get away from home for a little while. Every Wednesday after school I go to my best friend Anna’s house to practice for our schools talent show. I met Anna outside of the cafeteria that day.
“Hey girl” Anna positively said, looking in my direction.
I lifted my head slowly and my eyes lit up, as a smile appeared on her lips
“Heya, you ready to go?” I asked her, trying to hide my true emotion
I have known Anna for a really long time, we met in the 1st grade when we both became fans of the same band, since day 1 we’ve been super close friends.
We made our way out of the school and towards the main street; we then walked down the road into a passage way next to some upper class houses. Making our way down, me and Anna were talking about which song we were going to sing for the talent show. Her bubbly voice filled my ears as I started to wonder off in my thoughts. I suddenly felt something brush against my arm, a light pressure of something soft.
“Diana…. Do you think that’s a good idea?” Anna said whilst looking at me confusingly
I looked over to her hesitantly, not knowing what just touched me.
“Errm, yeah sure” I shook out.
It seemed that she just brushed it off and continued to talk about the song.
We finally got to her house and in the end decided to sing ‘Skyscraper by Demi Lovato’ a singer that we both love. We made our way up stairs after saying hi to her family. I threw my bags down and followed Anna over to the bed where I sighed.
She walked over to me and gently grasped my arm, comforting me “What’s wrong?”
I looked at her with concern written on my face. I kept myself silent for a while until I finally bought the courage to shake her off and say “Nothing lets practice the song” I smiled.
_ _ _ _ _
“Go run run run, im gonna stay right here, watch you disappear, yeah, oh. Go run run run, yeah it’s a long way down. But I am closer to the clouds up here.” Anna’s heavenly voice sung as we softly finished singing the chorus. Taking a well earned break I slumped down onto her bed, took out my phone and entered twitter.
“@Harry_Styles: Went out for a lovely walk today ;) “
Anna looked over my shoulders and giggled. I looked at her.
“What?”
“Harry being all cheeky and stuffs, it’s cute.” She replied looking down at my phone.
“Yeah, he’s a really nice guy yanooo”
Her eyes lit up as she threw herself next to me, enthusiasm lit up the room as she nudged me to tell her more. I started to explain what happened the other night, without letting the negative events enter my mind. I told her everything!
“OH MY GOD!” She said whilst jumping up.
“Anna! Shhh you can’t tell anyone I met him, if they find out they’ll make a massive thing out of it. LIKE YOU, SIT DOWN” I grabbed her arm and pulled her down letting a smile appear. She silently squealed with excitement.
It was getting late, hours had gone buy and it was now 8 O’clock, I had to make my way home, me and Anna travelled down the stairs and towards the door, opening the door slightly, I looked back at Anna and her family. Smiled and waved goodbye. I stepped out onto the path and walked out of her front garden.
Walking home was lonely, I was cautious when walking down the alley way, as I approached it I stopped and looked ahead. I then looked around me to make sure I was alone. The path of the alley in front of me looked dark, and gloomy. The clouds built above me making me shiver. I made my way down the alley way. Watching myself with every step. Finally I was out and on the other side; I brushed myself down and continued to walk home. Walking past the school gates again I noticed a blonde haired boy leaning against the gate. He peered over at me and smiled. As I gradually moved closer to him, he got his back up and walked over
“Hey... im Luke” he took his hand in his pocket and placed it in front of me.
“Hi im Diana” I smiled and shook his hand.
“I recognize you; you go to school here Diana?”
“Yeah 10th grade, you?”
He smirked. “Yup that’s it, 10th grade. Im in 11th. Did you wanna hang out some time?” he asked me
He stood there patiently, waiting for an answer.
I looked up to him and replied “yeah, sure!”
He swiftly got out a piece of folded paper and handed it to me. “Here take this, I’ll send you a message later, byeee” he said whilst smiling and walking away
“Bye!” I managed to spit out.
I finally got home; I was welcomed by, a warm atmosphere and an empty house. I was more than happy. I went into the kitchen to find myself some food. Whipping out bread and nutella, I happily made myself nutella on toast. (Cause im cool) I turnt on the TV and switched it over to E4 where I then made myself comfortable and watched friends for the remaining part of my evening.
During this time, I let my mind fill with thoughts. I began to get sleepy so after about an hour I made my way up stairs. I went into my bathroom and got out my makeup remover where I then gently proceeded to wipe of my makeup. The cold air hit my bare face as I splashed it with cold water. I brushed my teeth and then made my way into my bedroom. I placed myself down onto the mattress and got out my diary. I clenched the lock and opened it up to a new page. I then started to fill it with my inner thoughts.
“Dear Diary,
I and Anna rehearsed today, skyscraper was the song we decided to sing, and it’s a pretty easy song to learn. When we were walking to Anna’s something brushed against my arm, it felt weird and definitely not anything like a branch, it felt tender. Much like a hand….” I shivered at the thought.
DIANA’S POV.
I was pretty relaxed by this time; I put my diary away in its box and snuggled down into my duvet. Just as I was drifting off, I heard a noise come from down stairs. It was the door. I tensed my face in the fear of it being my father and tried to stay still and quiet as he made his way up the stairs. He came into my room, I could feel his eyes travel over my curled up body. He sighed and left. I promptly turnt over to see the door shut and my light off, he had left me alone. To sleep. He had never done this before. It made me feel uncomfortable. Maybe I was just a good actress, pretending to be asleep and all. I smiled at myself and made my way back to sleep.
-------- The next day--------
I woke up pretty early, earlier than normal; I got ready for school and left on time. I saw Luke outside the school; he was with some of his mates. I recognized them from somewhere but didn’t know where exactly. I had English first with my annoying teacher Miss Inskip, she was worst! Gave us homework every day made us a seating plan and worse of all. She put me next so Sam! Sam is a boy that I’ve always liked but he’s never been interested in me, friends with the wrong people I think. But I have no say in that. At the end of the lesson, we got to do what we wanted. I got out the piece of paper from my jean pocket and opened it up.
“0745632689” it read
I sneakily got out my phone below the table and typed in the number, and pressed on send text message. I let my fingers hit the keypad writing out a short message to Luke.
“Hey, it’s Diana. Im free today after school if you want to meet up.”
Once I had finished, the end of the lesson came quickly. I grabbed my things and made it through the crowded hallway. I noticed eyes peered on me, up and down they travelled. I shivered at every touch of the sweaty bodies. I had just reached the girls toilets when my phone went off, the noise escaped throughout the corridor making people stare at me vigorously. I took out my phone, it was from Luke
“Sounds good, meet me outside taco bell at 4”
My smile was interrupted by Anna; she pulled on my arm and guided me towards my next class.
Finally it was lunch, me Anna and some friends sat around a table talking about music boys and gossip.
“So, what’s the latest goss on boys?” Lauren spoke whilst looking round at us all
Anna looked at me with excitement; I shook my head at her knowing that she wanted to tell them.
“DIANA MET A BOY, A REALLY CUTE BOY!” she basically shouted out
“ANNA!! I told you not to say anything” I let out. The girls all payed close attention to me, making me break.
“Oooooooooooooooooooooooh! A boy! Whets his name?” Chloe asked as they all moved their chairs closer to me.
I sighed, got up quickly and started to walk away. Anna chased after me; we stopped half way down the empty hall ways where no one stood.
“OI! Diana! What’s wrong?”
“I told you not to tell them, now they’re just going to be asking me all of the time, and a-and.” My breath shortened as I let out the words quickly, I leaned against the wall and buried my head in shame.
“Im hanging out with this guy at four, I have to meet him at taco bell. You can come if you want.” I whispered gently “But ONLY if you promise to help me calm them down about harry.” I looked at her, expecting an immediate reply. I didn’t get one.
She looked up at me after a few seconds. “Okay I promise.” We linked pinkies and shook on it. **BRRRIIINNNGGGG* the school bell went. The halls filled up quickly with students, so we left to go to home room. I just wanted to get out of there.

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