She was embarrassed.
Because she had a black and purple circle around her eye.
And even though no one would notice, she felt embarrassed to walk around like that.
The other half of her begged someone to notice. To ask if she was okay. Or even say she looked weird. She just wanted something. Someone.
Then someone noticed.
They won't hurt you again. I promise.
She stared at the note. Then crumbled it up and threw it back into her locker. But why would Marley ever take a promise she knows can't be kept.
