Bring Me to Life.

I rushed downstairs and went to check on my dad, who thank god was still passed out. Then I went back to the door and answered it.

“Hey.” I opened the door and closed it behind me. “You look great.” He said.

“Thanks.” I made sure my scarf covered my bruises on my neck. “These are for you.” He handed me the flowers.

“They’re beautiful; um, just wait here while I go put these in some water.” I told him. I ran upstairs and put them on my bed and rushed back outside and we walked to his car.

“You have a great car.” I mumbled. “Yeah she gets me where I need to go.” He smiled, god I loved his smiled and opened my door.

“Why did you ask me out?” I asked him. “Why do you think?” he asked in return.

“W-w-well, I-I-I know you uh, I mean I’m not like the other girls in school so…” I was at a loss for words.

“Which is why I asked you out.” he smiled. I was on a date with Séance Arthur Williams, the love of my life. This only happens in my dreams and now it’s a reality.

“But I’m the school slut.” I whispered. “No you just dated the school dick, and I won’t let him hurt you ever again or anyone else.” I was going to have a heart attack, the way he spoke head my heart pounding.

“What are you thinking about?” he asked me. “Um, trying to figure out where were going.” I smiled.

“We’re almost there.” He said as he exited the freeway. I watched the beach as we drove by until he pulled into one of the park lots.

“We are not going to the beach.” I said. “Why not?” he asked.

“It’s fall and cold.” I laughed. “That’s why we’re gonna stay in my car and talk.” He turned the heater on.

“And I brought some food.” He reached into the back and grabbed some bags. I got a good long look at his body as his reached for the food.

“Burgers and fries.” He smiled. “Thanks.” He handed me a burger, then fries and napkins.

“This is great.” I smiled. “I’m glad you like it. I cooked it myself. ” He winked. I tore into the food and it was delicious, then I remember I didn't eat because I was so nervous.

“Hungry much?” he laughed and handed me a sprite can. “I was so nervous I forgot to eat.” Oh my god, I did I just admit that.

“Why were you nervous?” he asked. “Because you’re you and I’m me.” I mumbled opening my soda.

“What does that mean?” he asked. “You’re like one of the most popular guys in the school and no doubt the hottest…” I slapped my hand over my mouth. He burst out laughing and I blushed.

“And you’re the most beautiful girl in school.” He said. “No, I’m not.” I whispered.

“You don’t see what I see. With your beautiful blonde hair and soft brown eyes…” he leaned closer. Oh god, oh god, oh god.

“And perfect lips.” He kissed me. My heart jumped into my throat as our lips connected. My hands found their way to his hair pulled him closer to me. How could Lizzie ever cheat on him, he was an amazing kisser?

His lips moved from mine to under my jaw and began to remove my scarf and that’s when I had to pull away.

“What’s wrong?” he asked. “You can’t kiss my neck.” I said.

“Why not?” he asked. “I’m ticklish.” I said.

“Me too.” He pulled off my scarf and I covered my neck with my hair. “You are so cute.” He kissed my lips once more.

“Tell me about your family.” I grabbed the scarf and wrapped it around my neck again. “Well it’s my grandma and my little sister.” He smiled.

“I didn't know you had a little sister.” I said. “That makes two of us.” He smiled.

“I’d love to have a sibling.” Maybe not, I couldn’t imagine my dad hurting two kids. “It’s not as bad as I thought.” He smiled.

“I better get you home.” He kissed me again. “Ok.” I said. He held my hand on the drive home; I didn't want the date to end.

He walked me to my door like a gentlemen, he can’t be real. He can’t possibly want me.

“Call you tomorrow.” He kissed me and I went weak in the knee, luckily he caught me. “I didn't know I was that good.” He smiled. I watched him walk to his car and drive off. I opened the door and saw my dad at the dad picking the last of the petals off my flowers, the rest scattered around his feet.

“All it takes is flowers to get in your pants.” He threw the stem down. “Daddy…” I began to cry.

“Cheap slut.” He said. I ran upstairs until he caught me by my scarf and threw me down causing me to tumble down the stairs. I used the wall to stand up

“Daddy please…” he punched me in my face causing my nose to bleed. “Please!” I screamed then he hit me in the face again. I felt a throbbing pain in my eye. He grabbed a fist full of my hair and dragged my upstairs. He threw me in my room and slammed the door and I cried.

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I looked up at my clock and realized it was a quarter till one. I snuck out my window and began to walk and the tears began to flow again. Before I knew it I was in front of Séance’s house and knocking on his door.

“Alli?” he opened the door in his boxers and a t-shirt. “I must look horrible.” I laughed through my pain, trying to clear my face of the blood and tears.

“What happened?” he asked worried. “You told me to call you if I was ever in trouble and I forgot to call first.” I smiled.

“Alli, please?” he begged. “My father…beats me.” I whispered as the tears began to flow again.