Kylie's POV
I looked out the window, counting the minutes till my brothers came home. I looked at my alarm clock, sitting in my hands.
11:29.
One minute. I started shake. They were never late home. Especially since they have a sister here, who doesn't do anything about the hits they throw.
Free stress relief. That's what they say. Every morning.
"We're sorry. We were just stressed from work. It won't happen again." They'd say over a plate of waffles. I'd nod, and say it was okay, poking at my plate. Not hungry.
I heard the front door slam open.
"Kylie!" They screamed downstairs. I ran to my bed, acting like I was asleep under the covers. I heard Darren stomping up the stairs. I squeezed my eyes shut, forcing the tears back. My door swung open, and he stomped to my bed, throwing the covers off. I looked at them, eyes wide with fear.
"Stay away from me! You promised you'd stop!" I pleaded. He smiled evilly.
"Promise? Jared, have you ever heard me say, 'promise'?" Jared shook his head.
"Nope." He replied. Darrel looked back at me.
"Hm, I didn't think so." He walked over to me, I backed up.
"Stop! Please!" I said, as his hand slapped my jaw.

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I curled myself into a ball, tears streaming, feeling useless. It was three in the morning, the moon was full outside my window, and they finally got tired. I looked at my arms, black and blue and purple. I cried softly, whimpering slightly. I heard the door open slowly, and I snapped my head up to see Flynn walking in. He was only ten, but acted like a sixteen year old. I smiled softly.
"Hey, little bro. Another nightmare?" I asked. He shook his head. I frowned.
"No, I, uh, wanted to say, uh, that I love you." I smiled.
"I love you too." I said. His eyes seemed to be gone in another world. Tears stung my eyes. "Come here." I said. He walked over, and I wrapped my arms around him. "I'm alright. Its fine. Its what older brothers do." I said, feeling awful about lying to him. He pulled away, looking at my bruised face.
"Promise?" He asked, his big brown eyes looking up at me. I smiled, unable to speak. I took a deep breath, nodding.
"Promise." I said, sticking out my pinky. He looked at it, but took it. I hugged him. "Alright, go get some sleep."
"Can I stay in here, with you?" I smiled.
"Of course." I said. I folded over the blanket, patting the pillow. "Here you go, lil' bud." He nodded, getting under the covers. I got on my side, turning away. I sighed, looking at the picture of my parents.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Why'd you have to go?

Notes

Its Erin! First chapter!!!!!!(Well, my first chapter)

So, this is my first chapter (As mentioned above) So, tell me how I did! (If you want, at least)

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~Erin_Elizabeth_Direction