Lainey's POV

I'm not prepared. What if he wins? What if I look like a loser and everyone judges me. What if I'm not cut out for court?

I'm not sure I can even look him in the eyes. He's done so much to me, that I'm so scared. I don't want to be hurt or taken advantage of again. I just want this pain to go away.

I'm rehearsing with Sally. I'm so happy her and Jay can be in court with me. They have been so supportive. And Mr. Devens is going to be there. He's been very helpful and I can't thank him enough.

You see he was in an abusive relationship just like mine and he told me the pain never really goes away, but you grow stronger. And I keep those words by me.

Jake's POV

I did nothing wrong. I have been wrongly accused. She's the bitch who deserves to be punished. She's the one who drove me crazy. I've always loved her. She was my soulmate and now she's trying to take me to court? Bullshit. I'm a good kid. I have my whole life ahead of me. Prison doesn't look good on a college app.

Now she's trying to ruin my life. All because of a little fights here and there. And I didn't rape her, like the claims say. She wanted it, she practically asked for it. Wearing that skimpy dress and all. She gave me the sex eyes.

I'm going to say this 1 last time. I. Didn't. Do. Anything. Wrong.