only exception ? dinger holfield ?

five ? back off ?

I head to my locker and get my backpack and quickly go outside to find Lainie, when I see Dumas , I hate that dude . I really hope he didn't see me.

Hey sexy , why are you walking so fast. I hear Dumas whisper in my ear.

" Leave me alone dumbass " I reply turning around to glare at him.

It's Dumas baby , if you mess it up again , you'll be punished. He says winking at me . Gross.

"You're disgusting, you know that " I bitch at him. I'm so sick of him and he's been talking to me for less then a minute.

That's how you're gonna be huh, I guess you'll be punished now babe. He says with a smirk on his face then smacks my ass. Oh fuck no

" Hey Dumbass , back off her . She's mine " I hear the familiar voice.

I have never been so happy to hear Dinger's voice

Yeah sure Dingle , she would totally pick me over you. Dumas says while going into grab my arm.

But Dinger swipes me away before he gets the chance.

" I'm sorry you had to go through that, he's a real dick " Dinger apologizes

I look at him , specifically at his blue eyes. They are so beautiful. I could get lost in them.

No

No Dinger , No boys.

You don't have to apologize Dinger it's not your fault. I say to him while looking down at his hand that I didn't even realize was intertwined with mine.

It felt natural. Like it was supposed to be there

No

I can't feel this way

I pull my hand away from his and when he was about to speak again I see Lainie and Bobby come over with cupcakes and a card.

" Happy birthday Jade ! " Both of them say and Lainie hugs me.

This is the most anyone has ever cared for me in like

Forever.

" I hope this is your best year yet " Dinger says and smiles at me .

Oh my god , when did you guys get this stuff! I exclaim while smiling brightly at all of them.

" It was all Dinger's idea , and he payed " Lainie replies while gesturing to the red headed boy beside me.

No one has ever done something like this for me.

I could just hug him, but I can't . I won't let myself.

Thank you so much guys. Especially you Dinger. I say while looking at him with a half smile

" Anything for you , Jade " Dinger speaks and gives me a kind smile.

Well shall we go to the mall. I respond and they all nod their head .

A few hours later

I say my goodbyes to all of them and Lainie gives me another hug . That's three in one day . It's like I was sent an angel or something.

While at the mall I got close to all of them . We talked about random things and it also got brought up that I should join dance. Lainie is also in dance and I was 100% up for it .

I actually danced from 6 to 15 . I was self taught because my parents would never sign me up but that didn't stop me. It was like and escape . I stopped because I didn't feel motivated to do anything anymore. But it's been almost 2 years and I think it would be a great idea to get back into it.

I'm actually excited for something. I haven't been excited in a long time.

It feels good.

Something I'm not excited for is going inside this house . I just reached the front door and I decide to go for it and open the damn door.

I walk in and see my dad drinking a beer with about 9 empty cans beside him.

Where were you little shit. My dad shouts at me , making me jump a little.

" I was with my friends " I replied hesitantly wondering what rude remark he was going to make next.

Yeah sure, who would be friends with you . You're a fuck up . You ruined my life. I know today's your birthday by the way. Seventeen years ago your mother gave birth to a ungrateful bitch. Seventeen years ago , I started the worst chapter of my life. He screams at me . At this point I'm crying . I can't hold it in anymore .

" Seventeen years ago I was birthed into a horrible life . Seventeen years ago I couldn't have imagined that I would have been getting screamed at by my drunk father. " I yell at him while tears fall down my face.

Next thing I know I feel my ribs aching and shortly after a stinging sensation in my cheek. My father kicked me. Then slapped me.

When does it end.

Leave. He says with no emotion and I say nothing else and exit my front door and start running away from that hell house.

I remember that Lainie told me where she lived just in case I ever need her. I also know where Dinger lives but definitely not.

I reach Lainie's house and knock on the door and an middle aged lady opens the door.

Oh dear, are you okay? She says while looking at me with concern. I completely ignore her question.

" Is Lainie here ?"

No she's at that pathetic Bobby boys house , she will be back in a couple hours if you'd like to come back.

" Oh no that's fine , thank you. " I say then walk away quickly feeling awkward. Great

Either I just stay out here or go to

Dinger's

a/n I watched watchers yesterday, and I gotta say something. Travis is underrated.