*Bruises and Black Eyes*
Chapter 7

The night was silent and still until rudley interrupted by sirons and red and blue flashing lights. I wachted the police car cruise down my street. Looks like April's neighbors don't like her get togethers.
My house is warm; the A.C. wasn't touched today. Yet, I was very cozy under the blanket that was placed over me. The tears had dried and my head felt a little more clear.
"I can't remember the last time I cried." My voice was sore. Tyler was silent. I sat up too sneak a peek at his eyes. They were still, starring at the wall.

"The night I beat up Derick and Eric..That was my first fight." Tyler's eyes didn't move from that wall. That was really random.
"I really don't believe that...and why do you bring this up?"
"When I was in middle school, my dad signed me up for boxing. He wanted me to be tough. I have 3 older brothers he favorites. They have never lost a fight they've been in. So, I guess to make sure all of his sons are tough, he made me take lessons. Eventually Logan took boxing classes with me. When Logan joined, it became a competition. That's how we both made top of our class. We got kicked out of our gym because one day our fight was too serious. So, my point is, I've never been in a fight other than when I box.." His head turned slightly and looked at me, waiting for an answer. "Okay." was the only thing I could think of.
"I don't want you to think I get into fights, that's the point of all of this." He laughed a little. There was a short puase and silence.
"Mel.. I need to ask. What are you going to say to Logan?"
"He'll apologize, and I guess we'll see." Now I was looking at the wall. I wonder how Logan will apologize? Tyler's face turned red.
"You're not going to break up with him? Why not? I don't get this."
"Look, it's complecated, alright?" Now I was getting mad. I don't want to hear what he has to think; this isn't his relationship.
"What's more complecated than what he did?"
"You just don't get it, okay? I have no friends I can talk to in this town. No one. Look around this room. Do you see family pictures? Any cute pictures of a mom and dad with their daughter? No. Empty walls. I don't have a family. I don't have anyone. I have Logan who protects me and doesn't make me feel so alone. So just because he made a mistake doesn't mean I should be unloyal. I'll forgive."
"Why? Why forgive him if he hurt you so bad?"
"I'm very forgiving." My eyes couldn't meet his.
"I still don't get it. Why would you let him back into your life if-"
"Because you still don't understand. My whole life I've sat in an empty house waiting for the day my parents come home and tell me they made a mistake. To tell me they're sorry for taking away my childhood. And to tell me mommys and daddys should always be there for their baby girl. I'm their baby girl and they don't care about me. They don't even know me. I bet you didn't know they have pictures before I was born. Smilling. They weren't ready for a baby. They were just married and still had things they wanted. And then I was born. They hate me. So if they came home right now and asked to be a real family, I would say yes in a heartbeat... but for now, I have no one. So I need him." The tears were streaming down my hot cheeks. There was something I've never said out loud. Maybe he'll think I'm crazy and leave. That's when I heard a slam on the door and my name being calling from Logan's mouth.
"You need to go. Now." I grabbed his arm and showed him the back door. I had to shove him out. I watched him walk down the steps. I sprinted for the front door and let Logan inside. He walked in and slammed the door. I jumped.
"WHAT THE HELL?! MELANY! You tell me you're going to be sick, and leave with another guy! MY BEST FRIEND?! How do you think it felt to have the whole party tell me that?!" His face was red and his hands were shaking.
"I saw you grinding with that senoir..." He blinked in surprise.
"Baby...babe, you were drunk. You saw me talking to a girl. There was other people grinding, but not me. You know me. But, why would you think it's okay to leave with another guy?" The memory was so foggy, I think he's right.
"Awe.... baby, I'm so sorry. I thought you were. And Tyler only walked me home to make sure I was okay, I swear! I promise!" I had a tear in my eye. Tyler looked at the ground and hugged me while I cried in his shoulder. He kissed me, and I stopped crying. After a few minutes of kissing we said our I love you's and he was out the door. I grabbed an apple and was off to bed. Right after I put on my sweatpants, my phone beeped. It was a text.
"Just talked to Logan. U do know he's lying, right?" Tyler was trying to butt in again. I didn't reply but rather plugged my phone in its charger and crawled into bed.

Dear readers- Thank you guys for being so patient. Last night I wanted to post this but for some reason the 'add a quote' box wasn't up. BUT this morning it was up and running fine!
I cried a little at this chapter. I knew I would when I started typing! what do you guys think?
Thank you so much for reading. You're all amazing. I love you.
With love,
Hannah

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