The Only Exception

Chapter 4

Nicole's P.O.V
I actually enjoyed spending time with Ashton tonight,although we only worked on science and barley talked I still enjoyed his presence,and good people are hard to come by these days.

I decided since I was home and had nothing to do really I'd log into my Facebook and see what bad stuff people where saying about each other today. I definitely picked the wrong day to check what people were saying,it was about me? That never happens. I'm just that kid everyone knows and stays away from drama.

"She's such a slut I heard she banged like 8 guys at the last party"
"She cheated on her last boyfriend what a skank"
"When Nicole came to my party she threw up in my moms vase and I had to pay for the damages"
"Literally just an ugly worthless troll"

After going through those I had to shut my computer because I couldn't read anymore,the fact that none of that is true makes things worse and the fact that people are believing it is repulsive. I normally just get this from Justin he texts me and reminds me everyday how worthless I am and how I'm a waste of space and that I don't deserve to be alive,has he gotten to everyone else too? Whatever,I know he's right about me being worthless anyways because I know that part is true

I quickly felt my heart race faster than it ever has before,I ran to my cabinet and grabbed my blade and repetitively cut myself each time deeper and deeper into my wrists,I ran out of room on my arms so I started to scratch up my legs too,I slowly collapsed onto my bed crying bleeding and screaming and fell asleep with tearstained cheeks and an empty heart.

Ashton's P.O.V
That girl is really fun I thought as I walked home,I'm excited to be spending more time with her,but I'm also nervous because I'm gawky and she's gorgeous.

Once I reached home I plopped on my bed and decided to check my Facebook feed,which normally wasn't filled with much because I don't have many friends at all,actually at this school he had none,unless he was able to call Nicole his friend and that would be his one. But as soon as he logged on he saw posts upon posts about Nicole and they were rather hurtful comments. So I decided it would be a good idea to text her and ask her if she's okay.
Ashton:
"Hey,I saw the posts on Facebook,people are cruel. I want you to know I'm here"

It's been an hour and she's yet to reply back.

"ASHTON,GET YOUR FAT ASS DOWN THESE STAIRS" my uncle yells
I stumble down the stairs trying not to make a fuss but as soon as I reach the level I receive a slap in the face.
"What the devil is this? Huh? I gave you one fucking job Ashton and you couldn't even do it,you couldn't wash the dishes?huh? Where were you exactly that made you so busy?"
"I was at a friends house actually" I say while rubbing my face from the slap
"I DO NOT TOLERATE LIARS IN THIS HOUSE SON," he screams and punches me in the stomach "Get the dishes done now boy,fucking worthless piece of shit"he trails off down stairs

Once I know he's not in hearing distance I begin to cry,not only because of being slapped in the face but the fact that he's right about me being worthless.as soon as I finish the dishes I run upstairs and reach into a box underneath my bed and hold my blade in my had and start slicing away at my already insanely marked up wrists,cutting is a everyday thing for me....ive attempted suicide 4 times and every time my Uncle has caught me before I could,and beaten me half to death for it. I've suffered from depression for 2 years now,since my parents passed away. I just see no reason to live,that's why I don't talk to anyone at all,other than Nicole....she is The Only Exception. And I don't know why that is,just something about her. I really do hope she's okay though..........