Secrets
Chapter 14

I shut my eyes, realizing what I just said. I pushed myself up, and kciked off my shoes, running towards the water. I dug my toes into the sand, and felt shivers run down my spine as the waves slowly rolled up, touching me. I should have kept my mouth shut, and lied about how happy I was like I always do. But when I was around Micheal, I couldn't lie. It's like he had a power to make me tell the truth. Maybe I can trust him enough.
"Halley. Is there something you want to tell me," I heard Micheal ask, as he came up behind me.
I fell to my knees, getting my jeans soaked in the water, and I could feel the goosebumps on my skin. Before I knew, I started to pour my heart out.
"I'm not happy! People have it all wrong! It's an act! I put on that fake smile everyday, and pretend I have the perfect life. Great friends, amazing boyfriend. But it's all lies. People don't know that Brett is horrible! He freaking beats me! I have scars, cuts, and bruises to prove it. I don't love him. I hate him. But it's like we have to date! People expect us to. They think he is such a good boyfriend, but they don't know. And my 'friends.' I don't like them either. They are fake, backstabbers, and they don't care about me! They don't even know the real me. All they care about is popularity, their appearance, and gossip. I can't even talk to them about anything. Why call them my best friends? And my parents are never home, and they rarely check in they are wroking so much. I feel so neglected. They know nothing that is going on in my life, They are supposed to protect me and love me! I'm loved by no one! Not even myself! I'm just a girl filled with so many secrets. No one knows the half of it. "
I gulped,  taking a deep breath, and felt my eyes watering up. Their was a small wave, that crashed into me, sending freezing water up my shirt. I shivered, but didn't budge. I was so broken, I couldn't get up.
"I'm sorry Micheal. I shouln't be complaining. But I have never told anyone this. You're like... a real friend. I've never had one before."
I heard Micheal swallow hard, and from the corner of my eye, I saw him bend down next to me. He wrapped his arm around me, not saying a word, and pulled me closer. I started to cry, and he was stroking my hair. For the first time, I felt like someone cared, and that he was always there. For the first time, I felt right with someone.
"Halley, your life is harder then I thought. Sorry for assuming wrong. But don't feel like you have no one. You have me. And I will be right here by your side."

*so sorry I havent posted in a while! it's been a busy few weeks. school, activities, and we just dealt with a sudden loss in the family. i'll try to post as much as I can!
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