Silent Lies - Chapter 11: Chapter 11

I slap my phone a million times, turning off the alarm as usual. I rub my eyes with my fists, now regretting staying up very late to finish reading a book.
It's Monday again already, I can't tell if I'm thankful or not. Dad's been easy again the last couple days, letting my body rest and heal a bit-it's still nowhere near healed fully though. Everything still hurts to the point I don't want to go to school.
After Friday when I skipped with Adrian-dad didn't find out which I expected but I was still scared-my body was sore as hell. Going to a diner, then the cliff even if it brought bad memories back, then a movie theater was nice though too. I've only thanked Adrian for the nice day a million times since.
Nothing really happened over the weekend as always. I talked to Divine a lot as usual, texted at least, same with Adrian. It's weird having another friend now, I'm not used to it. We've gotten to know each other some more, but not any big stuff.
I get out of bed, take a shower, and get ready for school. I look in the mirror, seeing the black eye that's barely healed. Unlike my jaw, it's not turning into the ugly colors of yellow and green-thankfully. I just hope the black eye starts turning those colors too soon.
I grab my bag and the book from last night to return to the school library, also taking my phone off the charger. I slip on my beat up sneakers I've been wearing for years now before finally going downstairs. I stop at the last step, getting dizzy.
I haven't eaten anything since Friday except for a piece of bread I took when making dad dinner one night. I need something to eat. I slip into the kitchen, cursing in my head when the pantry door creaks. I quickly grab a couple granola bars before rushing to the front door in case dad heard the creaks.
I head out the door and start my walk to school, answering Divine's text of already asking if I'll be at school today. I had told her Friday I just wasn't in the mood for school.
When I finally get to school my feet are already killing me and the school day hasn't even started. I go to the bathroom real quick, fixing the bandage wrap around my ribs. It's helping a little, barely actually. I know they had to have been broken after how hard dad kicked me. After that, I go to math.
Math is boring, even as Ashton sits with me but he's quiet the whole time as usual. I worry when I walk into art, Mrs. Scarlett immediately searching my face. I know it's about the black eye.
"Oh, Olivia. What happened?" Concern laces her tone. I shake my head. "Nothing?" She doesn't believe me at all. I hate the black eye still being so bad that the makeup doesn't cover it all. "Is...is something going-" I shake my head again before she even finishes her sentence, walking over to my desk.
She doesn't have a chance to try and talk to me again as other kids come into class, the bell ringing and her having to start today's lesson. Something on shading today.
As soon as she's able to send us all off on our own to draw something with shading, she's walking towards my desk. I'm thankful when someone raises their hand, but disappointed when she says, "I'll be there in a second."
She sits in front of me, I look down at my paper, dragging my pencil across nothing in particular acting like I'm shading or drawing. "Olivia..." I look up and give an innocent look. "If something's...if there's anything going on at home, you can tell me. Okay?" I nod and smile, still pretending there's nothing going on, like the black eye was a complete accident.
She ties her blue hair up into a messy bun as she keeps reassuring me that if anything's going on I can tell her. I still nod and smile, keeping up the fake happiness. Thankfully, she finally moves onto whoever had their hand raised.
At the end of class I end up being the last one to leave, struggling to put all my stuff away. She smiles at me from the door, says "Have a good rest of your day, Olivia." I nod, trying to say the same to her.
I worry about her now, figuring things out. I shake my head and tell myself it'll be fine, grabbing and putting some things back in my locker then going to lunch. When I walk in I see Divine, Adrian, and his friends at the table already.
I sit next to Divine and she smiles, practically throwing her arms around me and hugging me. "Thank god, I didn't wanna have lunch alone with them again." I laugh as she whispers that to me, referring to Adrian and his friends. But when I look towards her fully, she notices the black eye and immediately looks worried. "What happened?"
I shake my head to say nothing, she doesn't seem to believe it though from the look on her face. But as usual, thankfully, she doesn't ask anything else. "I don't know how you managed to skip Friday with Adrian, alone." I laugh at her sarcasm, thankful for the change in topic.
I look up and Adrian smiles at me. "Hi, Liv." I wave and smile too, Ashton turning to Divine.
"Are you gonna go to the Halloween party?" He seems nervous when asking, me, Adrian and Danny catching on-Divine oblivious of course.
"No, unless Olivia ends up going." I feel bad now, not being able to go. "I wouldn't know anyone there so why would I?"
"You know us?" Danny says, Ashton agreeing. She turns towards me again and I nod, trying to tell her to go even if it's without me and with them.
"Maybe, I don't know." Ashton smiles.
"You know it's not fair you and Olivia went to watch the new Halloween. I thought me, you, and Ashton were all gonna go see it together?" Danny complains to Adrian.
"I said that?" Danny looks offended now
"Yes." Ashton chuckles, hiding it when he turns away.
"Oh." Divine scoots some grapes towards me, telling me to eat. I try to shake my head but she's too stubborn and makes me, secretly I'm thankful though, being so hungry.
"So we're still gonna see it someday, right?" Danny's still going on about the movie.
"Yes someday." Adrian rolls his eyes, looking towards me as he says, "It was a really good movie, wasn't it Liv?"
"I swear to god if you guys spoil it for me." Danny covers his ears and I laugh again, actually enjoying them sitting with me and Divine at lunch.
I don't miss the way Ashton nudges Adrian though, whispering something to him and they horribly hide their glances towards me.
The rest of lunch is mostly just Ashton and Danny now arguing, Adrian trying to control them, and Divine telling me random things that have happened throughout the day so far. Not much can happen in the little bit of time we get for lunch.
I stop by my locker, quickly grabbing whatever I need for English and physics. Divine stops by and hugs me before heading to her next class. English goes by too quick, the only thing needing done today being a test.
Walking into physics I'm not even surprised anymore when I see Adrian sitting in the seat next to mine. I take out my notebook for whatever it is we're being taught today, already over this class.
"So, I was thinking maybe me and you-" Adrian's cut off by Lexi, flipping her black hair over her shoulder before her hand goes to Adrian's arm. He looks uncomfortable.
"Adrian," the way she says his name makes me wanna gag. Doesn't she have a boyfriend? "Me and you are going to Draven's house after school, okay? Bring Ashton too." I think that's her boyfriend, Draven.
"For one, what about Danny?" She talks again before he can finish what he was saying.
"He can come too, I guess." I wish the teacher would start the lesson already, not wanting to pretend I'm doing something in my notebook and not eavesdropping any longer.
"You guess?" She shrugs. "No, I have plans after school and I don't wanna go over there anyways." She seems offended, I almost laugh.
"Like what?"
"Like none of your business. And get your hand off me." I can't hold back my laugh this time when he swats her hand away from his arm, she glares at me.
"What's so funny, freak?" I roll my eyes as I go back to the notebook.
"Freak? That's kind of unoriginal, Lexi." Adrian tells her, I resist agreeing so she'll just leave.
"Whatever." She goes back to Adrian. I catch in the corner of my eye when she leans down to his ear, him shifting uncomfortably. I can't tell what it is she whispers to him but I'm sure I'd rather not know.
"No, Lexi, go I'm not coming over after the school what do you not understand? Don't you have a boyfriend too? That's wrong, okay? I may not like Draven but I don't do that shit." I wonder why Lexi and Drvaen are dating when they both openly flirt with other people constantly.
"Oh come on, you know you'll like it. Come-"
"For fucks sake Lexi leave me alone." He snaps and I'm shocked, starting to really realize there is no friendship between the two. Lexi just makes it seem that way.
"Fuck you." He rolls his eyes. "Why are you even hanging out with her now? She's a fucking mute. What could she possibly have that I don't?"
"An amazing personality." She scoffs as I smile down at my paper, not wanting them to see it. He blows out a breath, seeming relieved when she finally walks away.
I turn towards him, the teacher now deciding to start the lesson. I smile at him and he returns one, getting out his notebook.
The lesson goes on until the bell, not even finishing before the end of class. Me and Adrian put our things away, getting ready to leave. I walk out of class with him and he follows me to my locker.
"So, as I was trying to say earlier." He rolls his eyes remembering how Lexi interrupted him. "Maybe you and I can hangout after school today? Or tomorrow? Or really any day I rarely ever have plans." I laugh, realizing he lied to Lexi about having plans.
I again don't miss the way Lexi looks at me when she walks past with her friends, others staring at me and Adrian too.
Get a fucking picture, damn.
I so desperately wanna say yes, it'd be nice. I wish I could say yes when Divine asks to hangout. But with dad I just can't take the risks. I pull out my phone, typing quickly-My dad wants me home for something today.
That'll have to be my excuse everyday. He frowns but quickly recovers. "Oh, okay. Tomorrow maybe?" I don't give a yes or no. "Just let me know, okay?" I nod, seeing Danny and Ashton walking over to us now.
Divine's making her way over to me now also, her arms going around me right away to pull me into a hug.
"Do you guys wanna ride home?" Adrian asks as she pulls away, Divine nods right away. I hesitate for a moment, thinking about dad, before nodding. He's been easy on me lately.
We all walk out of school towards Adrian's car, him and Ashton talking about something until him and Danny are racing like little kids to get the front seat.
"Do one of you want the front seat? Because if so take it, give me a break from one of them," Adrian says, making me and Divine laugh.
Me, Divine, and Ashton end up sitting in the back. Divine gives Adrian her address, driving me home first since I live closer. Danny and Adrian argue about who gets to play music in the front seat, Divine and Ashton talking about the party Saturday.
I talk to no one, obviously, just looking out the window as Adrian drives. I notice how Divine and Ashton's conversation moves away from the party, seeing her smile as they talk. I wonder about them.
I sigh when Adrian pulls in front of the house, not wanting to go home yet especially when I see dad's car in the driveway.
Divine turns towards me, hugging me once again and saying bye to me. Ashton and Danny also say bye to me as Adrian gets out of the car, opening my door before I even have the chance to take my seatbelt off. I wave bye to them all as I get out of the car, Adrian now shutting the door.
"So, text you later?" I nod and smile, him smiling too. I notice his dimples. I do the sign language for thank you again, and he nods, waving to me as I walk to the house. He gets back in his car, waiting until I'm inside to drive off.
Stepping inside I see dad in the kitchen with a bunch of paperwork, probably from work. He only just now looks up at me when I walk into the kitchen, setting my bag down and waiting for something.
It's sad I expect something everyday now.
"Make dinner," he demands, going back to filling out paperwork. I'm confused. Even when he's been easy on me he's at least slapped me, but I don't care right now.
My stomach growls while I make some food, spaghetti, wanting some but I know he won't let me eat any. I set a plate in front of him, grabbing my bag to head towards my room until he stands and follows me-I should've known I wasn't getting it that easy today.
His knee quickly meets my stomach unexpectedly, I fall to the floor and wheeze. He walks back to the kitchen to eat, as though nothing happened. I force myself to stand up, going to my room, and laying down right away.