He Has Disconnected

•~• Chapter 3 •~•

Once everyone felt the server after exploring the castle, I logged off and shut the computer closed. Oddly enough I would think my father would take that away but he doesn't care. I had already cleaned everything up so I just sat in my chair in the light for once. I never heard the front door open or close, I never heard any notification that told me my father was home. I suddenly heard a tap on the wall and I snapped back.

My eyes filled with horror. I never even heard him coming in.

"What do you think your doing ignoring me?" He growled. I lifted my hands up to face.

"I-I'm s-sorry!" I panicked. I felt my arms forcibly pulled down. I landed on my knees and elbows.

"Shut up." He hissed. I brought my hands to my head as a harsh kick landed on my side. I bit my lip to stop from screaming. I whined as more kicks came to my sides. Blood dripped down my lip and I stopped biting on my lip. I felt the kicks stop and I looked up. My tears threatening to fall again.

He glared at me and I didn't dare glare back. He growled and threw a final kick. It was more harsh then the first few and I felt completely on my side. I curled in a ball hugging myself. I heard the door slam shut and I waited for my tears the fall down my face.

But they never came. My tears, that were my only friend, has abandoned me too.

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I woke up on the floor. The single drip of blood on my lip was dried and I got up slowly. My hurt burned with pain but I got up anyways. I opened my closet my eyes no longer had the glossy look of tears in them. I slipped my clothes on slowly. I didn't bother trying to heal the bruises on my side, for they'll just show again. I fixed my messy two colored hair. I cleaned my lip and grabbed my backpack. Rushing out the house quickly.

I wandered to school as the wind blew past me. I walked through the halls soon enough, excited for class. I saw the door to my foreign language class and I skipped forward slightly in a rush. I stopped in my steps and stared at the door.

"There will be no Japanese today. Enjoy your free period."

I stared at the sign and looked at my feet. I sighed and turned to my left. I began walking away until I heard a calling. A calling for my name. A calling that wanted me to give the voice attention. I turned around and saw the same light brown haired boy. He ran up to me and I looked at the ground.

"Naki. W-Want to hang out with me?" The voice asked. My eyes narrowed and I turned around to walk away again. I only was able to take a single step. "P-Please. I-I'm sorry about my brother." Dante said. I turned to him and looked up.

"Fine." I said softly. He smiled happily and took my hand. He ran off dragging me behind him. I saw the weird stares directed towards me. Their glares setting my surroundings a flame. I jumped at the sudden stop and Dante sat down. I was still standing looking at him confused.

"Sit." He said patting the area next to him. I nodded and sat besides him. He laid down on the grassy field under the shade and sighed.

"Do you have any friends here?" He asked. I shook my head and I could already feel the stares he's going to give me. "Really?" A long awkward pause. "I-I can be your friend if you want." He said sitting up happily.

"N-No thank you." I said softly. Probably some stupid plan to torture me, by his older brother. I looked at the green eyed boy and he looked slightly saddened.

"If it's my brother that bothers you then he doesn't have to know." His voice floated to my ears. I stared down. Dante's hand came into my vision. He lifted my chin up, making me stare straight into his eyes. He was blushing slightly but I didn't. I didn't care.

"If you become my friend, I promise to protect you from everyone that tries to hurt you." Dante said softly.

How could you promise protect me when you don't even know where it begins?

I nodded even though I knew it was impossible. Dante smiled brightly and hugged my tightly. His arms wrapped around my waist slightly. I squeaked in surprise and pain from the bruises.

"I won't let anything hurt you." He whispered in my ear. How can you do that if your hurting me right now?