Chapter 19

   I was still sitting on Billy's cold cement floor. Dry blood covered my body. On my wrists, my arms, my face, my legs. Every where. I had the biggest splitting headache ever. It sucked. Billy was still standing at the window. Looking out of it, I could tell he was thinking. I just wasn't sure what he was thinking about, or who he was thinking about. Either way, I wanted to find out. I know I shouldn't even want to look at him, but I was starting to believe what he had just told me. About his father. His life. It really touched me.

  " Hey. What are you thinking about? You can tell me. You've told me this much... " I paused waiting for an answer from his soft, but so hurtful, lips. 

  " I'm just thinking about what I just told you. You do believe me right? Because I wasn't kidding about any of it. I swear. I also, though, don't blame you if you never trust or talk to me again. After what I put you through. "

  " Yes, Billy. I believe you. Ever word. Just don;t break my trust for you on this one. Yes, you did put me through a lot of pain. physical and mental. I will talk to you for now, but after I get out of here I have to tell someone. You need help Billy. " 

  " NO! DO NOT TELL ANYONE OR I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LIVING HELL! " He yelled violently. Me, not expecting the terrifying scream, jerked back a little. 

  " I do not need help. I'm just in love. What, a guy can't be in love? " He continued.

  " No. I didn't say that. What I'm saying is that I am not in love with you Billy. I was. I was in love with the old Billy. Not this one. In fact, I hate this Billy. The old one would never even think about hurting me or any other girl! This Billy almost killed me! " I yelled back.

  He looked down at his feet. He came at me, again, with his fist ready for a strike. I was aware of this one. His fist cam flying at my face, I opened my mouth and bit his fist. We both hollered in pain as I did this. Him because I bit him, and me because when I did it, I most likely broke my jaw. At least that's what it felt like inside my mouth and outside.