I don't need you

Why do I have a headache? Where the hell am I and why am I wearing a dr- oh god, the party! I pressed my hand over my forehead as I stared up at the ceiling, as I sat up the soft mattress below me shifted under my weight. Getting out of the bed I picked up my shoes which had been discarded on the floor, and slowly opened the door.

I carefully made my way down the stairs, the last thing I need to do is alert people to my presence. I followed the noise that led me to the kitchen where I saw Joe loading the dishwasher, maybe if I just leave now he won't notice, he doesn't need to know i've left anyway.
"Erica, you're awake." he smiled just before I could turn to leave. Right well he's seen me now, what do I say. "Your probably wondering what your still doing here." he lightly laughed closing the dishwasher, the sound of the dishes hitting each other making my head throb a little more.
"Er... well yea kinda." I muttered
"Long story short. You got drunk, wouldn't let me take you home, then fell asleep on the floor so I moved you to my room.... And before you ask I slept in the guest room." he said while leaning on the counter behind him.
"Oh..." I nodded slowly, I guess I should say thank you?
"Do you want some breakfast?" he asked straightening himself up and going towards the fridge.
"No, I'm fine." I said bending down to put my shoes on
"Are you sure? I don't mind." he insisted
"No really it's fine, I should really be getting home anyway."
"Oh ok then. Well if you ever want to stop by again feel free." he smiled
"Where are your parents?" I asked suddenly, as it just occurred to me that they weren't here
"Their away for the weekend, they left yesterday afternoon and are back Monday morning."
I nodded in understanding then stared at the floor for a few seconds "Can I ask you something else?"
"Don't see why not." he shrugged
"Last night... I don't really remember a lot, well.... did I say or do anything?" I asked nervously
"Erm... no- not really." he shook his head while rubbing the back of his neck
"Ok good" I sighed "I better get going then."
"I guess i'll see you at school tomorrow." Joe said as I started backing out of the kitchen
"Bye" I quickly waved then rushed out the house.

******

I slowly closed the front door behind me, I'm hoping that if I can get changed quick enough i'll be able to convince Allen i've been home this whole time. Carefully taking my shoes off I crept towards the stairs avoiding the creaky floorboards. I managed to get to the second step when I suddenly felt my back slam against the floor. Opening my eyes in shock I saw Allen stood over me
"Get up!" he yelled, trying to catch my breath I didn't move "I said get up!" he roughly grabbed my arm and pulled me to my feet
"Your hurting me." I shouted trying to get out of his grip.
"I don't care! Where the hell have you been?!"
"Nowhere" I shouted as he pushed me up the stairs causing me to stumble forward
"Don't lie to me, did you honestly think that I wouldn't realize that you snuck out?" As I reached the top of the stairs I managed to get onto my feet before he shoved me into my room, I turned and looked at him "You are not leaving this room until tomorrow is that understood." he angrily muttered pointed his finger at me
"Do you really think I'm going to stay in here just because you said so." I shouted stepping forward but he pushed me backwards
"Well you don't really have much choice." he said before slamming the door as he left
"What does that even mean!" I reached out to the open the door but it was stuck. Are you joking, he's locked me in! When did he get a lock, he can't keep me prisoner in here "Open the door!!" I screamed slamming my hand against it"You can't keep me in here, open the god damn door!" I kept hitting until my hand hurt. "You can't do this." I gasped trying not to cry, I don't want him knowing that he's made me cry. I refuse to give him the satisfaction.

*****

I'm really not looking forward to today, I haven't spoken since yesterday when Allen locked me in my bedroom, I didn't even respond to his snide comments this morning.
"Morning sunshine" Joe smiled as he suddenly appeared in front of me, ignoring him I continued shoving my books into my bag "Erica! Hello."
"Joe I'm really not in the mood for this." I sighed closing my locker and slinging my bag over my shoulder.
"In the mood for what? I'm just saying hi"
"Well you have, so bye." As I turned to walk away he rushed out in front of me again "Can you please get out the way." I begged and pushed my hair back
"What is wrong with you? Are you bipolar or something. You were fine with me on Saturday and now you've gone back to pushing me away again."
I really don't like the way he's looking at me it's obvious he's confused and pissed off at the same time, and I can't believe he's bringing up Saturday. Does he think that by letting me sleep in his bed while I was drunk that I would forget that he abandoned me the whole time I was there.
"You want to talk about Saturday, fine lets talk about saturday. I forced myself to go to your party after you begged me to. I told you that I wanted to go home and you said 'just stay 10 minutes, you'll enjoy yourself' Then you disappear after 5 seconds and I'm left in a corner on my own. Last time I check that doesn't classify as enjoying myself." I said slightly raising my voice
"Hold on I di-"
"No Joe you hold on! You keep saying that you want to help me but your not, your just making my life worse. I don't want you anywhere near me." As I walked passed him he grabbed hold of my arm to stop me, unfortunately his hand went right over the bruise left by Allen, I let out an uncontrollable quick scream in pain.
"Erica I barely touched you." he groaned, I quickly wiped the tear that was falling down my face, which I'm hoping he doesn't notice. "Erica are you ok?" he asked trying to look at my face
"Yes I'm fine." I snapped then continued walking away
"Will you stop walking away from me." he said running in front of me again and putting his hands out to stop me
"Then stop following me." I shouted
"Can I see you arm?" he sighed
"No! I can't believe would you even ask me that."
"Just show me your arm." he demanded
"I'm not showing you anything!"