Chapter 38

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Louise's POV

Wyatt dropped me off at Lia's nearly an hour ago. I'm laying down with my head on her lap moping

"Babes he's going through something. When your siblings or even you are going through something you push everyone away. Remember when we first met you did everything in your power to push me away."

"It didn't work cause I'm still stuck with you." I joked

"And you love me."

"I'm surprised you aren't telling me to break up with him."

"As tempted as I am, it's not the right decision. He didn't mean any of that. I see the way this dude looks at you and how happy you are. Every relationship will have its ups and downs but you two belong together. Just take some time to yourself to get your head on straight. Don't forgive him too quickly either. Make him grovel. Get as much attention and free stuff before you make up with him." She advised

"You're a clown." I hugged her

"I'm gonna paint but I have new pens and a notebook just for you!"

"Thanks cause I'm not in the mood to play music."

"I'm gonna put the little prince!" she beamed

"I've seen that movie a million times with you."

"And it doesn't get old."

I sat at her desk and started drawing how I felt. While Lia started a really colorful painting

I'm not good at painting and I like my work being permanent so I only ever draw with pen

I stopped drawing when I heard my phone ringing

"Yeah?"

"You lied about going to Amelia's house." Dad growled

"No I didn't, I'm here and we're having an art day."

"Your tracker says you were at Maddox's house earlier."

"Because I was but nothing happened. I was just checking up on him. Wyatt was there too so rest assured I'm not pregnant." I rolled my eyes

"You lied and disobeyed me! You're taking all my trust in you and throwing it back in my face. I'm outside, come down now."

"Can Lia come over we really are having a mental health date?"

"There's school tomorrow." he said

"That's fine I can just take my car and drive to school in the morning." she said

"No we need to talk."

"Whatever!" I hung up

"What did you draw?" she asked

"Something depressing." I shrugged

"I really like it

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"I really like it. Don't forget to sign it." she told me

I nodded

After signing my masterpiece I went downstairs

"What took you so long?" he asked

"I was signing my drawing." I answered

"You're grounded for lying. For now don't think about getting your license."

"That's so unfair! Everyone else sneaks out and parties but I go to check on my depressed boyfriend who hasn't been to school all week and I'm being punished so harshly!"

"I punish your siblings too. You're not the only one not getting their license. Liam is grounded too."

"Bullshit! You're always harder on me than them." I growled growing annoyed

"Watch it Louise." he warned

I just ignored him and his annoyingly long lecture until we got home

I slammed the car door when we pulled into the driveway leaving him talking to himself. He angrily got out and followed behind me yelling

I was about to explode and I could feel it bubbling up inside me. I rushed to my room so I could cool down but dad slammed the door shut

"I'm talking to you Louise!" he yelled in my face

"BACK THE FUCK UP!" I pushed him

"Louise."

"TyLeR." I mocked

"Enough!"

"Stop yelling at me and getting in my face!"

"Dude don't talk to dad like that." Liam stepped in

"I just want to go to my room and he's getting in my fucking face!"

"Calm down." Lucas told me

"Fuck off robocop!"

"Making fun of your brother's disability? That's cute." Liam scoffed

"Can't you just take a lecture like a normal person?" Lucas asked

"I am normal!"

"You know what mom says. If you have to say it, it isn't true."

"Lucas stop being rude!" Londyn told him

"She started it." he defended

"But making her feel bad isn't helping her." She continued

"Louise go to your room and calm down. When you're ready to listen, we can finish this talk." Dad sighed

"That's what I was trying to do but you won't fuck off!"

"Lower your voice."

"Stop telling me what to do, it makes me wanna-"

"Hit me?" he questioned

"Yes!"

"Do it then." he caught me off guard

"Dad?" my siblings questioned

"I'm serious Louise if you think it'll make you feel better, hit me with your best shot. It's a consequence free offer."

"I won't get in trouble?" I asked

"Exactly!"

I stepped forward and kicked him in the nuts

"Fuck, I thought you were gonna punch me in the face." he groaned holding his damage goods

"You're a retired street fighter. It wouldn't hurt as much."

"So do you feel better?"

"No." I answered honestly

"How do you feel?"

"Frustrated."

"We can talk about it." he suggested

"I don't wanna do that."

"What do you wanna do then?" Liam asked

"I wanna run."

"Then run."

I took off running

Even though this is what I wanted, it made me feel alone again. No one can ever keep up with me. If I could I'd be crying but I'm just not human enough for than

Something was different this run. I could hear footsteps behind me.

When I looked over my shoulder I was surprised to see someone running behind me

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