I reached the university, Penny met me at the college's entrance.
" Why do I keep seeing you without Alicia these days?" I asked.
" It is not like we are a couple or anything, but... we... can be if you want," he said pointing at both of us.
" Flirtatious men should all get buried somewhere far away from innocent girls such as me." I sighed.
" You know that Molly has been staring daggers at you, it has been a while now. Rumors have circulated the whole college stating that Shawn asked to break up with her but she is still not over him yet."
" Why do people like to gossip?"
" Because it is fun." Penny retorted shrugging his shoulders.
I suddenly recalled what happened yesterday and the fact that I wanted to speak with Alicia about the reason why she was wearing sunglasses. Before I entered the class, I quickly turned around rushing to look for her all around the college.
I brushed Shawn's shoulder while running in the corridor, he asked me where I am going but I did not reply since I was in a hurry. I kept looking for her; I almost looked into every floor now but still couldn't spot her anywhere. I had a bad feeling that I couldn't dismiss, she wasn't also picking up her phone which caused me to worry even more.
I recalled that Penny mentioned before that her boyfriend is a senior who is in his last year and that he is on the football team. I decided to search for her in the gym. My doubts were confirmed when I heard Alicia's scream coming from behind the gym's door. There were two boys standing outside as if they were guarding the door for no one to come in.
I tried to force my way in calling out her name but they pushed me back and I tripped falling on my butt.
" Do not interrupt their business, cutie." one of the two boys uttered.
" How about you apologize before I turn your face into a cleaning mop." A sound arose from behind me as its source grabbed my arm helping me up.
The boys flinched as they grabbed their backpacks quickly and were about to take their leave but Shawn blocked their way.
" Did you not fuckin hear me? Fuckin apologize, I said." Shawn warned.
I ignored their apology kicking the door with all my strength. Fuck, I swiftly stepped in locking the door behind me. She should not be seen this way at all, she was totally naked lying on the floor as blood was dripping from her fragile body. The man that I raised my eyes to look at was cleaning his hand with a towel.
" What have you done?" I asked trying to get her up but she was not moving.
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" Stop you fuckin pig," I shouted pushing my dad away as he was trying to touch me with his filthy hands.
He was drinking more than usual since mom passed away, I can't understand whether it was because he was sad or because he was just a stupid asshole. It was for both reasons because he suddenly called mom's name as tears started staining his shirt.
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