Chapter 7

Two more days without Zayn. He called me as promised and we talked for about an hour and a half before he had to go. Josh was out again and I was left alone at the house. I was a pretty bored so I went upstairs. I went into my room and grabbed my phone before found back downstairs. I heard a door slam outside. Must be Josh. I ran to the door to meet him, but I was pushed away as soon as the door opened. "J! What was that for?" "God, leave me alone." "Josh, what's wrong? This always happens." "I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE!!" "What happened to you?!" "I came to my senses!! You're nothing but a burden! I want you gone by morning!" "But I have nowhere-" *SMACK* "It's not my problem." I ran upstairs crying and locked myself in my room. I immediately called Zayn. No answer. He's probaly busy...Eleanor!! She's like my best friend now! I called her and she answered with a cheerful 'hello!' "El, I need your help. Josh is really drunk and he hit me and is making me get out. I'm really scared...he's always been so protective..." "Me and Louis are on our way over." "Thank you soo much." "Anything for a friend."

-Eleanor's POV-

"Louis!!! C'mon! It's an emergency!!" He ran down in a hurry, looking worried. "What's wrong? Is there someone in the house?" "Josh hit Tori and he's really drunk. He's trying to kick her out." He ran out to the car and hopped in. He sped towards their house...I'm so scared for her. She must be so afraid...

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-Tori's POV-

I woke up, not knowing where I was. The last thing I remember is Josh beating me up pretty bad and blacking out. There was a knock on the door. "Tori? Are you awake? It's me, Eleanor." My eyes widened. "I-I'm awake." "Can I come in?" "Of course." She walked in and came over to me. "You okay?" "Yeah." "Good. He got you pretty bad." "Thank you for coming to help me." "I'm just glad we got there when we did...he's downstairs." "What?" "He feels horrib-" "Babe? Can I talk to her for a moment?" It was Louis standing at the door. She nodded and walked over to him. She whispered something and walked off. He walked over to me and climbed in beside me. "You're not alright are you? I heard what you said." I shook my head and before I knew it, I was crying. He pulled me in close to him and hugged me. "You need to go see him..." "I'm scared of him." "It'll be okay. Do you trust me?" "Yes but I trusted him too and look what happened." "I won't let him hurt you. C'mon." He got me up and guided me downstairs. I hesitated but he pulled me down there. As we hit the last step, I saw him talking to Eleanor on the couch. He looked up and met my eyes. "Tori, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you...are you okay?" "I can't believe you...you said you'd never come home drunk...never." "Tori, I'm sorry. Please T...please. And please, don't tell Zayn." I walked over to him. "I'm gonna tell him...c'mon let's just go home." I turned to Louis and El. "Thanks guys." I pulled them into a hug and walked out, leaving Josh behind.

On the way home, the whole ride was silent. I stared at the window. "Tori, I'm sorry..." "Leave me alone." "Tori-" "Josh, I said leave me alone. I'm mad at you." I texted Zayn. "Hey babe. :/" "Hey what's wrong? <3" "Josh came home drunk last night and hit me...a lot." "I'm going to kill him! I don't care if he is your cousin!!" "Zayn, it's fine." "Not it's not! He hurt you!" "Do what you want. So you're coming home tomorrow??" "I sure am. I'm gonna call him." "Wait until we get home bc I don't wanna be in the room." "Okay babe. Just tell me." "We're almost there actually, we're here. Let me run in real fast." I ran inside and went into my room. "Tori!!" I heard his phone ringing and him answer. "Hey Zayn...Oh, she told you?...................I know......I know I'm sorry man. I didn't mean to get drunk.....I know. I tried talking to-.......You're right...okay." I laid back on my bed. I can't trust him...at least not when he's out.