The annoying beep of my alarm rings in my ears and I groan loudly, I turn over quick and slap my phone.
"Stupid ass school alarm... at least it's Friday." I mumble getting up slowly.
Every muscle and bone ached, my stomach especially. I grab my phone and send a quick text to Nate.
Illa- "Hey do we really need to talk to Ivan? Like is it absolutely necessary?"
I put my phone down and walk into my closet, I search through the mess for something to wear. Silently reminding myself to do laundry soon. I finally decided on a black and white plaid skirt, and a black long sleeve. I get undressed carefully and inspect the bruises on my sides and stomach before throwing on new underwear and my outfit. I also throw on some black knee high boots and head into my bathroom. I stare into my reflection and sigh.
"I seriously look like shit."
A knock at my door snaps me out of it , I yell for them to come in and Nick walks up behind me.
"You feeling alright?"
I nod and grab my tooth brush, squeezing toothpaste onto it, "I'm fine Nick, Would you mind grabbing my pain meds from my side table?"
He turns and heads into my room while I brush my teeth and hair, he walks back into the bathroom and places the bottle on the sink an sits down on the toilet watching me.
"You still have to talk to Darius."
I groan while putting on concealer and mascara, "Why! He's a good for nothing ass! Do you honestly think he will care about me?"
He sighs and rubs his face with his hands, "This is not a debate Rillan! I've already had a conversation with Nate this morning."
I snap my head in his direction, "YOU WHAT?"
He shakes his head, "Rillan I'm not arguing with you anymore, this is not a request this is going to happen wether you like it or not."
He gets up and rubs my head before walking out of the bathroom, "Hurry up we have to get going." He calls over his shoulder.
I slap my hands down on the sink fuming, after a couple of seconds of self loathing I grab the pain meds and shake a couple out onto my palm. I walk back into my room and grab an empty cup on my side table and fill it up in the sink. I quickly swallow the pills and down them with water before grabbing my phone and backpack. Something metal catches my attention and I notice the ring I found on my side table. I pick it up and put it on my thumb, the only finger it would fit on. I rush out of the room and I travel down the stairs and into the kitchen. Nate hands me a lunch sack, and I swing my bag around and toss it in.
"Thanks.." I mumble.
He smiles, "Don't be too upset Illa, You know this is for the best."
I don't say anything and just walk to the front door. Before I can even touch the door knob a scary, chilling voice echos down the hallway.
"Rillan."
I try to pretend like I didn't hear him and go for the knob again when his voice calls out again.
"I suggest you turn around before I get angry Rillan Marie."
I gulp and slowly turn around to see my step father standing there holding his brief case in one hand and his phone in the other, he taps on the screen for a second before looking back up at me.
"Not a word about any of what happened yesterday to anyone. Understood?" His dead, soulless eyes bring goosebumps over my skin.
I nod my head and look down, trying to make myself seem as invisible as possible. Nick comes out of the kitchen and stands next to me, wrapping his arm around my shoulders.
"Come on Illa.." He glares at his father before we walk out the door and jump into his Jeep. I place my bag in between my legs and try to keep my arms from shaking with fear. I wrap my arms around myself and breathe in and out deeply.
"Are you alright?" Nick asks as soon as he gets into the driver seat.
He starts the car and pulls out of our driveway, making his way to school.
I stare out the window and keep silent, today wasn't going to be a day that I would enjoy. After a little while of counting all the red cars that passed us, Nick pulls into the parking lot and takes his usual parking spot next to all his fellow football players. He turns the car off and checks the time.
"You have about 8 minutes until we have to be in class.. Hey, Illa are you alright?"
I snap out of my trance and look at him, He's got a worry line running across his forehead. I sigh, "You shouldn't make faces like that, you'll age faster."
He laughs, "You're such an ass."
I smile and he punches my arm gently, before opening his door and jumping out. I hold up my phone and unlock it pulling up my texts. I see Nate's name pop up first.
Nate- "Yes! U don't have a choice in this and I've already talked to ur bother about it."
I respond, Illa- "That's the thing Nate, y would u talk to my bother about this! What are u 2 hiding?!"
Nate- "Illa this is abt ur safety! Also, Y wouldn't I take up the chance 2 talk 2 ur hunky brother?"
I groan outwardly, Illa- "I did not need 2 read that."
Nate- "Get ur butt to the library!"
I sigh and open the car door, sliding down slowly. Careful not to make too many ridged movements. I grab my bag and walk around the other side of the car to Nick.
"Hey I'm going to meet Nate at the library."
He looks over, "Alright, text me if you need anything." He swings his arm around my shoulder and gives me a small side hug before returning to his conversation with the team.
I turn around to walk up to the building when I hear whistling from behind me, I turn to see some of the guys on the team looking at my ass. I glance at Nick who looks beyond pissed off.
"Dude! Stop whistling at my sister!" He shoves his friend and all their heads turn away immediately.
"If I catch any of you looking at my sister like that I'll make sure you have more then a couple bruises at practice." He states.
I smirk and wave goodbye to everyone before walking away. I start laughing as soon as I get far enough away.
"What are you laughing at Princess?"
I stop and turn around to see Iyvan standing behind me, leaning against his bike. I catch myself trailing my eyes up his body, He's wearing dark jeans, with rips all over them and a tight blue t-shirt. His signature leather jacket already on.
He smirks when he see's me checking him out. I shake my head to get rid of the thoughts in my head and turn around to continue walking into the building.
"Aww how rude, you just completely ignored me!" He states and chuckles a bit.
I turn my head and see him looking at my ass, not even trying to hide the fact that he's staring. I roll my eyes, "You're an ass Iyvan."
He snaps his head up at my voice and frowns, "Don't call me that."
I smirk, "Why? It's your name isn't it?"
He straightens up and gets closer to me, "I'm warning you Princess, I can get a little nasty if you get on my bad side."
I smile widely and stand on my tippy toes, leaning in until my mouth touches his ear. I feel him shiver under my breath.
"Ivan.." I whisper, dragging it out in a tantalizing way.
I drop back onto my feet and laugh at the incredibly turned on facial expressions I see on his face. I turn around and wave my hand goodbye, walking up the stairs and entering the building. I make my way down the hall to the library and see Nate leaning against one of the decorative pillars outside the doors. He has a mixed expression on his face, something like concern but also curiosity.
"What's wrong?"
He looks down at me and then back at the entrance doors, "What was that?"
I shrug, "Just messing with him."
He gives me a stern look, "Rillan you can't do that, we need him to let you stay with him."
I roll my eyes, "I'm not even gunna pretend that I like this plan."
He shakes his head, "You don't have to like it, this is for your own good."
He walks past me and to the entrance doors, I watch him open one and look back at me, gesturing for me to follow him. I groan and walk up to him walking out in front. Ivan is standing next to his bike on his phone, Nate walks past me and stands in his line of sight.
Ivan looks up, "What?"
Nate looks over at me and snaps his finger pointing to the ground next to him, "You. Come. Now."
I roll my eyes and walk over to them standing next to Nate in front of Ivan, He looks over at me with an amused expression.
"Woah, did I just see you obey an order Princess?" He teases.
I glare at him and was about to start arguing when Nate cuts me off, "We have a favor to ask."
Ivan looks back over to Nate with a curious expression, "What do you need? Drugs? Booze? A good time?" He wiggles his eye brows at me.
I'm about to jump at him when Nate throws his arm out stopping me, "Enough you two!"
I glare up at Nate before returning my gaze to Ivan's, he smirks at me.
"You're parents aren't ever at your house right?"
He looks back over to Nate with a serious expression, almost like he knows something...
"That's right."
Nate gestures for me to ask, and I shake my head at him. He glares at me and pushes me forward. I stare up at Ivan nervously, he looks down at me curiously.
"Yes Princess?"
I groan, "Can I please stay with you for a while?"
He raises an eyebrow, "Stay with me? As in live at my house?"
I look back at Nate and he nods his head, I look down at the ground and kick a rock by my feet. "Yes.." I mumble.
"What? I'm sorry I couldn't hear that?" He teases.
I look up with a pissed off expression, "This is stupid, I'd rather suffer then do this."
I turn and try to storm off when someone catches my wrist. I turn and wince, I meet Ivan's eye's and he looks down at my wrist concerned. I yank my wrist out of his grip and Nate steps in front of me, blocking me form his eyes.
"Can she please stay with you until we can figure out somewhere for her to stay permanently. Her home life isn't great and we are just concerned for her safety. That's all you need to know for now, is it a yes or no Darius?"
I hold my wrist to my chest, my heart pounding in my ears. I listen for his response, anticipation eating at my insides.
"Sure, why not."
My eyes widen and I step out from behind Nate, "Wait are you serious?"
He nods, "Yeah, I only have a couple rules though."
I glare at him and groan, "What are your rules Ivan?"
He frowns at me but shakes it off, "I'll explain them later, when are you moving in?"
Nate chimes in, "As soon as possible."
Ivan thinks it over, "Alright, tonight then."
My jaw drops, Is this really happening right now?!
Nate nods, "Okay, I will give you my number, text me your address and I will be over at your house with her and some of her stuff."
Ivan hands him his phone and winks at me, I roll my eyes.
"This is ridiculous Nate!" I complain.
Nate hands Ivan his phone back and looks down at me extremely pissed off, I gulp and shrink away. He looks back at Ivan.
"We will see you later."
He grabs my upper arm and drags me inside. I follow him to our class and we sit in our seats right as the bell rings. I don't say anything for the rest of the class period, I put my head down and don't pick it up for anything. Not even when I hear Lina's screechy high voice enter the classroom. Although I came close when I heard her say Ivan's name.
"Oh Darius, you must work out all the time. Your muscles are so big!" I hear her pathetic attempt at flirting.
I try not to snort but Ivan's response has my head snapping up real quick.
"Get off of me Lina, your like a hundred pounds and smell like tuna."
My eyes widen and the whole class explodes in laughter. Lina's face gets extremely red and she shoots up like lighting, returning to her seat. She catches my eyes and glares daggers. If looks could kill, I'd be so far gone by now. I glance back over at Ivan and see his emerald green eyes staring right into mine. But the next thing he does has my heart skipping a beat.
He holds up his hand and salutes me with a wink. My eyes immediately going to his hand.. the one that always has a ring on it. I look down at the ring on my thumb and back up at Ivan.
He was there...