Dominic

I didn't cry until a minute and a half into my bath, and I didn't stop until I got out. I dried myself then and carefully used a dry wash cloth to pat my face dry, my nose was now blood free and just red and a little swollen, my right cheek was a bit swollen, and so was my jaw. I could already see the bruise that was begi

After I left the bathroom, I went into my room and changed into some pyjama trousers, a tank top, and a blue hoodie that used to be owned by my dad. I carefully brushed out my hair, because it was tender as hell from Micah pulling on it. When I was done, I did a very loose plait in my hair and flung it over my shoulders then headed downstairs for some food. Lots and lots of food.

I heard the hall door open as I poured some custard and whipped cream over my giant bowl of ice-cream. I heard the hall door close, keys being put on the key hook on the hall wall then footsteps into the kitchen.

"Hey, hun, how was your first day back - omigod!"

I winced when I turned; Bra

"I'm goin' to find out where he lives and fuckin' kill him!" Bra

Him?

What the hell?

"Bra

Her steps paused then pattered back into the kitchen.

"That Dominic kid didn't do that or cause it?" she asked, boring her eyes into mine to see if I was lying.

She thought Dominic did this to me or was the cause of it? Not surprising since the only times I ever had bruises or got into trouble, he was usually involved.

"No, I haven't seen or spoken to him since I was suspended two weeks ago," I assured her.

She eyed me for a moment. "Who did this then? Give me names and I'll fix it."

My God, she was acting like a hit man… or woman.

"I don't know who she was but I think she thought I was someone else. She called me Sarah and told me to stay away from her fella," I lied and felt horrible about it.

I couldn't tell her it was Micah because Bra

Bra

"Oh hun, that is horrible luck. It's the last thing you need after that stupid suspension and especially after the black eye you got off that Dominic kid."

I wanted to fall to the floor in relief but I didn't, I forced myself to snort. "Tell me about it."

I starting chuckling but winced over my side and gripped it.

"Show me," Bra

I lifted my hoodie and tank top upwards.

"Omigod, your stomach is black and blue!"

I looked down and groaned, Bra

"I took a bath, it helped with the pain, but to make me feel even better I'm eatin' this," I said and gestured to my large serving of ice-cream, custard, and whipped cream.

Bra

I rolled my eyes. "I haven't even gained weight so clearly me comfort eatin' isn't bad."

Bra

I shook my head and lifted up my bowl. "If you need me, I'll be eatin' my feelin's in my room while watchin' Dear John."

"Awe hun," Bra

She felt sorry for me and watched me exit the kitchen.

I headed up to my room, settled into my bed, turned on my television, and dug into my food. I snorted at Bra

Nope, not me. I'd rather deal with my worries by comfort eating and have some extra pounds than sit around afraid that Micah might beat me up again or what would happen when I saw Dominic again.

I groaned at the thought of him and all the trouble he had caused me in the short time I've known him. I shook my head, one bowl of ice-cream was nowhere near enough to deal with this bullshit.

"I can't believe we're this high up the mountains," I growled to Bra

I was mad that she brought me up here but when I caught sight of the view overlooking Dublin at night I was shocked I hadn't come up here before just to look at it. All the lights and patches of darkness from the fields were just stu

Bra

I shrugged. "You said we were goin' clubbin' so I figured we would go to Temple Bar, Sin nightclub in town, or even The Playhouse down the Tallaght Bypass but not up the fuckin' mountains!" I snapped lowly and rubbed my bare arms to generate some heat.

Bra

I shook my head at her.

"You know, Bra

Bra

"I don't have any form of identification yet though. I just turned eighteen for fuck sakes, Bra

I was starting to sweat; I didn't want to be embarrassed by being turned down entry into the club. Bra

"Close your mouth before I put me fist in it!" Bra

"Okay," I murmured and looked down.

I felt like I was being chastised by my parents. I mentally snorted at that, then gasped when Bra

"Bra

I was horrified. Bra