Jazzy's P.O.V
"What's that on your side?" I looked down and saw that you could see a bruise on my right side from my turtleneck lifting up a bit.
I quickly pulled down my shirt and looked away. "It's, ummm nothing I fell," I say quickly, hoping to change the subject. My lies are starting to catch up to me.
I don't want to lie to him but this is the only choice I have.
"Jazzy you don't get a nasty bruise like that from falling. Is somebody at home hurting you?!" He reaches over and wipes my tears with his thumb.
I didn't even realize I was crying. Tears were rolling down my face. I hated this because I don't like crying in front of people. I feel like it's week.
I didn't know what else to do so I ran out of the cafe.
I didn't want to face Jay. I couldn't face him.
I didn't know where I was going, I just ran. I heard Jay yelling my name but I refused to slow down.
I ran and ran for a long time.
Thinking I lost him, I went over to a bench at this random park.
I walked over to sit down to catch my breath.
I looked up at the sky and closed my eyes. I know I can't keep lying to people.
The lies are finally catching up to me.
I heard footsteps behind me but I didn't open my eyes. I already knew who it was.
I kept my eyes closed as I felt someone sit down next to me.
"I'm sorry for upsetting you Jazzy. Just trust me please, "Jay says.
He tries to touch my hand but I pull it away.
"It's fine. I didn't mean to run out. I just didn't know what else to do."
"Answer my question please!"he pleads, I want to answer him.
"Yes someone is hurting me at home,"I say after a moment of silence. I'm trying to be open and he's been so nice. I can't keep lying.
I turn away and I can feel his arms wrap around me.
"Do Cleo and Ian know? Can't you stay at one of their places?"
I immediately push him away,"N-No I can't burden them with my problems. I'll be fine."
I offer him a weak smile but I can tell he doesn't believe me.
"Come stay at my place then."
"W-What?"
"I can't stand seeing anybody get hurt like this. Especially if that someone is my friend."
"I-Jay you don't have to do this," I don't even know what to say. Why would he offer that when he barely even knows me?
Jay offers me a gentle smile,"I know but I want to do this."
"Well I'll have to grab some clothes first," I say, I'm accepting his offer but I'm still fearful of what Liam could do. Could he even go as far as hurting Jay?
I don't want that to happen. I would feel so guilty of Jay got hurt because of me.
Jay looked at me very seriously, "Ok but I'm coming in there with you and no buts."
"Okay fine."
I can't believe he's doing this for me and we've just barely met today.
Maybe he's not so bad after all.
And maybe my life can finally turn around.