Page 16 of His Fractured Girl

I flick the lights off, turning her lock on my way out. And as soon as I’m outside, I pull out my phone.

Me:I had the best time tonight, Ms. Adams. Can’t wait until I see you again. Btw, we still need to discuss your grade. Though I will say, you have far exceeded any expectations. You have made a devoted customer out of me and I’m sold on the entire package.

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Sophie

“Did you really think I’d give up the most beautiful girl for a fat loser, Sophie?” Maddock’s harsh voice is at my back. I don’t know why he just won’t leave me alone. Presley forgave him. And everyone hates me. All should be right in his world. But he won’t stop.

“After that lousy fuck you gave me, I’d be stupid to leave my girl. She knows how to rock my world.”

“Then why did you even do it, Maddock? If Presley is so good, why’d you even waste your time on me and risk losing her?”

I usually let him say his nasty piece and then walk away, but I still want to know the answer. I want to know why he used me if he had no intentions of breaking up with her. Because it doesn’t make sense to me. He knew he could’ve gotten caught, yet he still risked it, almost losing the girl he claims to “love” so much.

“I was drunk. She was passed out. And my cock wanted to have some fun. I knew you wanted me, so I figured I’d throw youa bone.” His eyes drop to my chest and the ick feeling crawls over my skin. I no longer want to be in this back stairwell with him. I want to be where there are teachers nearby who will hear me scream for help. “I will say, I did enjoy sucking on those fat tits.”

I take a step back from him, ready to turn and run up the stairs toward the front office. I’m done with his harassment.

“Tell you what, since I’m such a nice guy, I’d be willing to pity fuck you on the side, Sophie. If you kept your mouth shut, I’d let you ride my cock any time your pussy needed a fix.”

You’ve got to be kidding me. For the last two weeks, he’s made my life a living hell. Everyone is calling me horrible names, accusing me of taking advantage of him in his sleep, and now he thinks I want to fuck him? He must be mentally ill. Or he thinks I’m stupid. Probably both. “If you ever try to touch me again, Maddock, I’ll report you to the police. And if you truly cared about Presley, you wouldn’t be trying to cheat on her.”

I wish she’d broken up with him. She deserves so much better. But he managed to lie his way back into her arms again. And I know if I told her what he just said to me, she wouldn’t believe me. She doesn’t trust me. And I can’t say I blame her.

“Threatening me was a big mistake, loser. You’re going to regret your decision.”

The only decision I regret is giving him my virginity and hurting someone I considered a friend. I turn and rush down the stairs, feeling myself tumbling forward when I’m pushed from behind.

“Better watch your fucking step, loser.”

I scramble to my feet, struggling to get out into the hall and away from the monster. I’m going straight to the office to tell the principal about him pushing me when I refused to fuck him. But I can’t even get there. Everyone is blocking my path. Shouting in my face.

“Loser.”

“You fat whore.”

“You couldn’t get anyone to fuck you, so you waited until he was too drunk to know it was you.”

“Poor Maddock. He got used by the whale.”

“Fucking pathetic.”

“Pervert.”

I try to push past them, but they’re coming at me from every angle. Circling me like sharks.

“Sophie!” I hear another shout of my name and I scream. I can’t take it anymore. I need it to stop. “It’s okay, Soph. You’re safe. Wake up! Please.”

My eyes fly open, and I see Torrin sitting on the side of my bed. “You’re okay, Soph. They will never hurt you again.”

I take a deep breath, wiping the tears from my cheeks as I sit up in bed. I breathe in slowly, trying to calm my panicked breath as I remind myself I’m safe. It was just a dream. It wasn’t real. I’ll never have to see them again. The monsters will never get to me again.

“Are you okay?” Torre reaches out and squeezes my hands. “That one was a bad one, huh?”

It was. It’s been a while since it’s felt so real. Usually, I know I’m dreaming and can make it stop. But this time, it felt like I was right back within those walls.

“Sorry if I woke you, Torre.” I look over at the clock, seeing that it’s already seven. It’s time for me for me to get up anyway.

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