Unbroken

Abuse

I looked at the bottle for a long time. I hesitantly shoved the bottle back into my bag.
No, not yet.

I stood up and unlocked the cubicle. I paced in front of the mirror and looked at myself.

"Hey Jade." A familiar voice called. I turned around and saw Bella.

"Hi Bell." I sighed. I brushed my hair from my eyes and splashed my face with cold water.

"Are you okay?" Bella took a step towards me.

"Yeah." I patted my face dry with the rough towel hanging beside me.

"Okay cool." She smiled. "You know Dan?"

"Yeah, we're...he's my boyfriend." I smirked.

"Oh right it's just...don't tell anyone but I overheard someone saying that they were going to do whatever they can to get Dan." Bella's eyes widened.

"Who?"

"She had red hair and one of those floppy fringes and she has really bad slag lines." Bella giggled.

"Harper?" I gasped.

"Yeah, Harper Kay."

Harper Kay was one of the popular girls. She had short red hair that cut off of her shoulders. She always wore a ridiculous amount of makeup that caused her to look like a sunburned tangerine with forgot to take my makeup off after the party eyes. Her eyes were a musky green and she always smelled of roses and lavender.

"Ugh." I spat in discust.

"I know right, but please don't tell anyone otherwise she'll beat me up!" Bella whispered before dashing out of the washroom.

I grab my makeup bag and put on my porcelain foundation, I covered my bags up with my concealer and I dusted my cheekbones with highlighter. I closed my eyes and carefully drew a bold line across my eye lids with a little flick on either side. I coated my lashes in my mascara and looked back up at the mirror. I brushed my long brown hair out and watched as it rested below my shoulders. I gathered my things and walked out of the restroom.

The halls were packed with glaring eyes as I nervously walked down the hall.

"Loser." A girl sniggered as I walked past. I walked faster, suddenly I felt my body being thrown forwards and then I was on the floor. I peered up through my hair as Harper stood there looking proud.

"Anorexic emo, go slit your wrists." She laughed as she flicked her red hair and spun around on her heels.

"Here." A boy held put his hand, he had large framed glasses and lavender hair. He wore blue jeans and a great hoodie. I took his hand and he helped me to my feet. "I'm Tyler." He smiled, his strong american accent was sweet and friendly.

"Thanks, I'm Jade." I replied nervously.

"Cute." He grinned. "So I'm guessing your not one of Harpers fans?" He glared across the hall at her.

"No." I looked down at the floor. "Are you?"

"God no!" He laughed. "Ever since I came out she's just picked on me whenever she could."

"Oh, that's a shame." I sighed.

"What being gay or being bullied." Tyler winked at me.

"Being bullied! God I'm not one of those homophobic assholes!" I reassured him.

"Good. How about we grab lunch?" He smiled.

"Yeah okay, I need to find Dan first." I replied.

"Dan, Dan Howell?" Tyler's jaw dropped.

"Yeah."

"Are you like seriously fucking with me?" Tyler let out a high pitched giggle.

"No! Why?"

"So a girl like you is dating a guy like him?"

"What do you mean a girl like me." I nudged him.

"Well you're sweet and confined...and he's hot and popular." He laughed.

"Well yeah, but...I don't know. We just click." I smiled.

"Like your missing puzzle piece!" Tylers grin widened.

"Exactly!"

Tyler linked arms with me and we walked off down the hallway.

"So are the rumours true?" Tyler asked as we walked through the empty yard.

"Depends. I'm sure they're way more interesting." I sighed.

"About the suicide and the cutting oh and the nudes." Tyler explained.

"You've seen the nudes." I gulped. A large ball formed in my throat.

"Yeah." Tyler sighed. I stopped him in his tracks and turned to face him.

"Don't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you." I glared at him.

"I pinky promise."

"Okay. I was out buying booze and ciggys when this guy gave me some weed." I stuttered.

"Weed!" Tyler gasped.

"Yeah. And then he offered to take me home but instead he took me home and drugged me. He hit me with a belt and I passed out. Then I woke up naked and ran for it." Tears were brewing up but I blinked them away.

"Oh my god Jade." Tyler put his hand on my shoulder and I flinched. "Is that where he hit you?"

I nodded and took off my jumper. I slowly lifted up my sleeve to reveal the deep gash.

"Jade you have you tell the police." He gasped.

"No! He'll hurt me and he'll hurt Dan!" I cried.

"Jade he raped and abused you!" Tyler raised his voice. I slipped my jumper back on and he linked my arm.

"I know, but if I stay low he'll leave me alone." I continued to walk.

"Guys like that won't leave you alone." Tyler replied.

"Well this one better. I'm going to go to the clinic and get a std test done." I nervously told Tyler.

"Want me to take you there?"

"Yeah but I need to find Dan first."

****

"J! I didn't get to see you much this morning!" Dan smiled as he walked over to me.

"I'm going to go to the doctors because I don't feel too good." I replied.

"I'll take you there if you want."

I shook my head. "It's okay Tyler's taking me." I smiled.

"Tyler?"

"Yeah. Tyler, lavender hair?"

"Oh right. Okay." Dan cautiously smirked.

"See you later."

"Bye gorgeous." Dan kissed my lips softly.