A/N at the end.

It's finally Friday. Most people would be super excited for the weekends and parties and whatnot, but not me. It's just a weekend of extra beatings and staying home alone with my brother when my dad is off to work.

I head downstairs after getting ready and make them their breakfast. Same every day, scrambled eggs and bacon with orange juice. I don't get how they can eat the same thing every day but whatever. I hear them coming down the stairs and they sit at the table and begin to eat. I start leaving but they stop me.

"Me and Anthony are going to my friends' cabin by the lake to go fishing for the weekend, and you are going to stay here. We don't want you to ruin our trip. So we are heading there this morning and won't be home until Sunday evening." My dad says. Am I gonna be alone? With no one? This is the best thing ever! I hide my excitement with a blank face and nod.

"Okay," I say putting my head down.

"Now get to school!" My dad yells. He doesn't have to tell me twice. I run out the door and start my walk to school and feel better today. I feel happy? All weekend no stress, no brother, no father, and no beatings. I get to be by myself and relax.

I don't even know what I will do. I'm surprised they are letting me even stay by myself. It makes me wonder. Why?

That doesn't matter right now. I enter the school and head to my locker. I grab my stuff for class and turn around to head for class.

Suddenly I'm pushed into the lockers and I keep myself from falling. I groan a little in pain and look up seeing Makenna. Can't I just have one day?

"I heard you have been spending some time with Xander. He's mine bitch! He would never like someone as ugly and pathetically worthless as you!" I look around and see a circle starting to form around us.

"I-I don't l-like him," I tell her honestly, keeping my back pressed against the locker and hoping it will swallow me up. I see more people starting to gather the circle.

Why do people find this so entertaining? The pain of others? It sickens me to no end.

"God Makenna, when are you gonna get it through your thick skull that Xander will never like you?" Some guy says. I look over at him in confusion. Is he defending me?

I look up and see 2 guys standing directly behind Makenna. One is tall with black hair, brown eyes and is kinda bulky and the other the one is short with blond hair, blue eyes and is skinny. She turns around and glares at them.

"He does like me, I'm the hottest one in this school!" She screeches in a high pitched voice making me wince slightly.

"Yeah, suuure. If he likes you so much, then where is he? Wouldn't he be here with you?" The smaller guy says.

"I-I, U-uh-" She stammers. I laugh slightly and Makenna turns around looking me dead in the eye with a hard glare.

"You BITCH." She shrieks and raises her hand to slap me. I close my eyes and cower waiting for the impact, but it never comes.

I open my eyes to see the taller guy holding her arm.

"I think for your sakes and mine, you should leave before this gets any more out of hand." He says with a threatening voice that would scare anyone. I feel slightly scared and he's not even talking to me! She cowers and starts to run away but turns back.

"You're gonna regret this you bitch." She says sending me one last glare before turning and walking away.

"Yeah, yeah, keep walking away, you little brat." The shorter guy says. The crowd starts to disperse and I look back at them.

"T-thanks but y-you didn't have to d-do that," I say picking up my stuff from the floor.

"It's no trouble. Nobody likes her except her little minions. But anyway, I'm Tony and this guy is Adam. We are Xander's friend" The taller guys say who I now know as Tony.

"I-I'm Emilia," I say timidly.

"Oh, we know Xander won't shu-...Hey, don't hit me!" Adam yells glaring at Tony.

Tony gives Adam a look.

"What? Oh...Ooooh." He laughs look at me then back at Tony. "My bad."

"U-uh thanks a-again...Bye." I say awkwardly.

"No problem," Tony says before walking the opposite way with Adam. I turn around and head for class.

Its lunch time now and I head to the library again. This is my new lunch place. I don't have any money anyway, not like my father would give me any. I enjoy the library anyway. I sort of talk to the librarian and she's super nice to me. She also lets me take extra books because I read them so much.

I continue to the library but suddenly get stopped.

"Hey Emilia, Where are you going?" I turn and see Xander.

"U-Uh, I'm going to the l-library..." I trail off. It's definitely better than going to the cafeteria and having another incident again today with Makenna.

"Come, join us for lunch." He insists putting a hand over my shoulder. I shrug him off and continue my walk.

"U-uh I think I'll b-be okay," I say.

"Nope, sorry you don't have a choice. I will follow you to the library and bug you the whole time if you don't come and eat lunch with us." He says trying to be serious but fails when he cracks a smile. He is so stubborn!

I mull it over for a second. He is so stubborn! But I finally give in.

"Fine.." I say defeated. He smirks.

"Awesome let's go." He says as we walk to the lunch room. I haven't been in here since the first day. When I first bumped into him and my confrontation with Makenna. I hope she doesn't come back for seconds.

I follow Xander and see everyone around us staring and whispering.

'Who's that girl?'

'She's ugly, why is he with her?'

'What's he thinking?'

'Is she gonna sit with them?'

'She's a nobody.'

"Don't listen to those people Em." Xander leans down and whispers.

"I-I w-won't," I lie. They say words never hurt but wait till those words come back to you. We sit at the table that Tony and Adam are at.

"Emilia?" I turn and see Clara with a surprised look on her face.

"H-Hi, Clara,"

"Is it okay if I sit here with you guys?" She asks and looks around the table. They all nod. She sits next to me and sets her tray down.

"You gonna get some food Emilia?" Xander asks me. I look at Clara's tray and see its cheeseburger and fries for lunch. That looks good. I'm hungry but I don't have money sadly. I feel a slight growl of my stomach from hunger and tighten my arms around myself. I know they couldn't hear it, due to the students talking around us.

"U-Uh, N-no I'm good thanks," I say looking back at the table.

"Alright, Suit yourself." He says shrugging his shoulders and heading towards the lunch room.

"Are you not hungry?" Clara asks me.

"Y-Yeah, I just forgot my money but I'm not really hungry anyway." I lie. More like my father won't give me any. I'm use to it though. Xander comes back moments later and with 2 burgers and 3 things of fries. Dang, he's hungry.

"Here you go, Adam." Xander hands him some fries. Then turns to me. He takes a burger and fries putting it in front of me.

"And for Emilia." He says smiling at me.

"Y-You didn't have to do that, I would have been fine, but t-thank you," I say feeling guilty that he bought this with his own money for me.

"It's no problem, wouldn't want someone to go hungry."He says giving me a warm smile.

"Yeah, this guys eat like every hour but is skinny as f-uck." Adam laughs pointing at Xander.

"Hey! That's not-...yeah, you're right..." Xander trails off and starts digging into his food. My eyes widen slightly. I giggle and he looks over at me with an embarrassing look on his face.

"Sorry." He says looking back at his food and eating slower.

"I-It's fine, you just look l-like a wild animal," I say and everyone starts laughing.

"Yeah, Yeah, laugh it up!" He says cracking a smile himself.

I dig in enjoying the taste. It's been a while since I've had a burger and fries. I love it! I'll have to pay him back for it.

The bell rings and we throw away our trash and walk out of the cafeteria.

"Now we can walk to class together." He says looking down at me with a smile.

We walk down the hall and everyone starts whispering and staring at us again. Why is everyone always in other peoples business? That's just high school I guess?

I look up and see Xander walking with no care in the world. I wish I was like that but it's hard when people tell you otherwise over and over again, bringing down your confidence. I look back down and continue walking with Xander to class.

We enter the class and go to our seats.

"Alright class, I figured today we would take it easy and just have everyone work on their projects." Mrs. Garrison says. Everyone does a silent yes. Xander grabs a laptop and we pull our desks together starting our work.

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It's the end of the day now and we finish about half of the projects. Which is nice being that its due next Friday.

"Hey, is it okay if I take you home?" Xander asks me.

"U-Uh, I d-don't-"

"I insist, let's go." He says grabbing my hand and heading towards his car. His hand his huge compared to mind but seems to fit perfectly. My hand is slightly clammy but he doesn't seem to care.

We get to his car and he opens the door for me. I blush and get into the car. He shuts the door then walks to the other side and gets in. He starts the car and drives to my house.

"So Emilia. I was wondering if you would like to come over for dinner at my neighbors, my mom and little sister are gonna be there too. They would like to meet you if that's okay." He says kinda nervously. Is he nervous? I think it over. My dad and brother aren't gonna be home so, I guess I could go. Shouldn't hurt right?

"S-Sure, sound fun," I say as he pulls into the driveway.

"Awesome, I'll pick you up at 7 tomorrow night." He takes out a piece of paper and writes something on it, then hands it to me.

"Here is my number so you can call me if you need anything and I mean anything Emilia," He says sincerely.

"O-Okay, thank you Xander and thanks for the ride," I say stepping out of the car.

"You're welcome. See you tomorrow. I look back up at him before shutting the door and entering my house.

I sigh in relief and feel happy for the first time in a while. No father, No Anthony, No stress, No beatings. This is gonna be great!

I head towards my room and put on some comfy clothes shorts and a tank-top. I grabbed my comforter and I headed back downstairs to watch a movie.

I pick Tangled because it's my favorite movie. I sit on the couch and cuddle into my blanket and start the movie.

About half-way through the movie, I start dozing off and fall asleep.

Hello everyone!

This is, I think, the longest chapter I have written. 1985 to be exact. I hope you continue reading my book! Tell me your thoughts and don't forget to comment and vote! I love the support.

Oh, btw Tangled is actually my favorite Disney movie. If you wanted to know.

Okay, until next time!

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