Bella’s POV
I woke up extra early, and begged my mum to go with my dad to work so that I could take my mum’s car. I had spent nearly twenty minutes trying to cover up the large hickey on my neck, and even now, there was a faint shade of purple leftover.
I was just about to get into the car, when I heard the familiar roar of an engine- a motorcycle’s engine. I looked up to see Connor pulling off his helmet, a grin stretched across his face.
Bells, I take you to school now. Remember ? Connor asked. I let out a short laugh and began climbing into the car. I tried to close the door, only to have it be held back.
Connor what are you doing ? I snapped, glaring at him.
Come on Bella, don’t be stubborn. He said, gripping the door firmly in place. Even then, I continued to tug effortlessly at the handle in attempt to budge it. Suddenly Connor’s face lit up and he smiled.
What ? I asked suspiciously, leaning away. Connor leaned down, ducking his head into the car.
Let’s ditch. He said, his eyes bright. I frowned and shook my head in disbelief, putting the keys in the ignition.
Bella. He warned, narrowing his eyes at my hand.
Connor, there is no way I’m going to ditch with you. Hell- there is no way that you’re going to get me out of this car. I snapped, trying to close the door. Connor raised his eyebrow and leaned further down, so that his whole upper body was now inside the car.
You leave me no choice. Connor whispered, causing me to look at him in confusion. Before I could react, Connor unbuckled me, and lifted me slightly only to push me into the passenger seat. I opened my mouth to protest as Connor slid in, shutting the door behind me.
What are you doing ? I asked loudly, pushing him angrily. He smirked as he adjusted the mirrors, buckling himself as started the car.
Don’t even. I hissed, locking my hand onto his wrist.
You left me no choice. He said, with an amusement filled toned. He backed out of the driveway and began driving down the street.
Connor ! Get out of my car !
He glanced at me quickly. Put your seat belt on. I frowned and crossed my arms defiantly. Connor raised his eyebrow.
Challenging me ? I didn’t reply, only smirked at him. I watched as Connor shrugged and looked forward continuing to drive.
I’m giving you one last chance. Connor said, turning to look at me. I shook my head and glared forward. Suddenly Connor’s foot flew down onto the gas pedal, sending us flying down the empty road. I let out a strangled scream and I gripped his wrist tightly, and felt the fear rise throughout me.
STOP ! STOP ! I screamed, tears pricking the corners of my eyes. Connor continued to stare forward as he sped down the empty streets. I shut my eyes closed, remembering the last time I was in a situation like this.
**Flashback** (VIOLENT CONTENT BUT IT HAS TO DO WITH SAM)
I-I-I’m s-sorry ! I wailed, as I clutched my bruised stomach, cradling my broken body in the passenger seat.
Sorry doesn’t cut it ! Sam roared, the car speeding up as he gripped the wheel tightly. I flinched and shrunk back in the seat, my body shaking from the sobs. The searing pain in my stomach reminded me off how violent Sam could get.
I d-didn’t cheat o-on you ! I whimpered, choking on my sobs.
Liar ! He bellowed. His fist came from nowhere, connecting with the side of my head and causing me to smash my head against the window. I let out a blood-curdling scream and clutched my head in pain, the blood seeping through my fingers.
Fucking whore ! He snarled, slamming down on the breaks, causing my body to fly forward, only to be held back by my seat belt. I felt a cracking sensation in my ribcage, causing another scream to rip through me. The door flung open, and Sam unbuckled me, yanking me out.
P-please ! No ! I screamed, raising my hands in a weak attempt to push him away.
You did this to yourself. He spat at me. The last thing I remember was his fist coming straight for my face.
**End of the Flashback**
Connor’s POV
It was a joke. Honestly. I was speeding through empty streets so that Bella would just finally just put on hr damn seat belt. I had no intention of making her that upset, and if I had known it would, I never would have started speeding.
I had just turned into another empty street when I saw Bella squeeze her eyes shut and curl up into a ball. I was just about to ask her what was going on, when she paled and started shaking violently in the seat. I panicked and slowed down, pulling over at the side of the street and stopping.
Bella ? I asked, placing my hand lightly on her leg. At the touch, her eyes flew open and she let out a bone chilling scream. She took one look at me before she started sobbing and moving away, pressing her body up against the door.
Bella ? Bella, what’s going on ? I asked, seriously worried. She squeezed her eyes shut, sobbing and shaking. I quickly got out of the car, rushing over to the passenger side. I opened the door and unbuckled her, pulling her out of the car.
No ! P-please ! Not again ! She wailed, I held her wrists as she attempted to hit me away.
What are you talking about Bella ? I asked, pushing her gently into the side of the car so that her movements were limited.
I didn’t do it ! She screamed, tears were flooding down her face, causing me to become extremely worried.
What the hell is going on ?
Bella ! Calm down ! I said, locking her arms to the side of the car. She tried to fight me off, but I made sure she couldn’t escape.
Bells, please. I whispered, pressing my body into hers. Suddenly she froze and looked up at me.
C-Connor ? She asked, her voice weak, cracking a bit.
It’s okay Bella, I’m here. I whispered, pulling her into a hug. I rested my chin on the top of her head, rocking her slightly back and forth.