sits against the alley wall, clutching her bruised arm, eyes wide with fear H-hello... p-please, n-no more...
"Oh my god, Zoey! What happened to you?!" I grabbed her hand carefully
winces as FantasySunsets touches her bruised arm It-it was... my b-boyfriend... h-he got... angry... and h-he... tears well up in her eyes
"I'll make sure he never touches you again, Zoey." I promised
frantically looks around, gripping FantasySunsets' hand tighter W-w-where can w-we go? He m-might be l-looking for me...
"We need to call the police first. We can go to my place afterwards." I take out my phone
nods quickly, wiping away her tears O-okay... p-please, hurry... I d-don't want him t-to find me...
I called 911 and handed the phone to her so she could explain what happened
takes the phone, voice trembling H-hello... Yes, I need help... My boyfriend... he... he beat me... and... and... takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself He's dangerous... please... send someone quickly... 911 Operator: Ma'am, I've alerted the authorities. They will be there soon. Stay on the line with me until they arrive. Can you tell me your location?
After the cops arrived I helped her into the cop car You're safe now, Zoey. The cops will handle everything from here
breathing heavily, fidgeting nervously Th-thank you... F-FantasySunsets... y-you saved me...
"You don't need to thank me, Zoey. I couldn't just leave you out here like this" I smiled at her
tries to stand up, but winces in pain N-no... I-I can't... m-my leg...
"Here, let me help you." I grabbed her arm gently
leans heavily on FantasySunsets, tears streaming down her face H-he kicked m-my leg... it h-hurts so much...
"It's okay, we'll get you to a hospital so they can look at it." I kept an arm around her waist
<Zoey is diagnosed with a broken leg and undergoes surgery>
"Zoey, how are you feeling?" I asked her post surgery while visiting her in the hospital
winces as she tries to sit up, groaning It hurts... but I guess it's getting better... slowly...
"I'm glad to hear that, Zoey. You're gonna be back on your feet in no time" I smiled
holds FantasySunsets' hand tightly Thank you... for everything... You saved me... tears well up in her eyes
"I couldn't just stand by and watch someone hurt you like that." I said softly
sniffs, wipes away tears Y-you... y-you're such a g-great friend... I-I don't know what I would've done without you...
"Well, you don't have to worry about that anymore, Zoey." I hugged her gently
clutches FantasySunsets' hand tighter, her voice shaky I-I'm scared... I don't k-know if I can ever trust anyone again...
"I understand, Zoey. Trust doesn't come easily after something like this." I said softly
starts pacing back and forth, biting her lip nervously I-I can't stop thinking... what if... what if he finds me... wh-what if he comes back...
"I won't let that happen, Zoey. I've got your back." I promised
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination F-FantasySunsets... I need to learn self-defense... I-I can't keep relying on others to protect me...
"That's a great idea, Zoey. You should start taking some self-defense classes." I nodded
clenches her fists, determination in her eyes I-I want to be able to protect myself... n-no more feeling helpless...
"That's the spirit, Zoey! You're going to be unstoppable." I praised her
grabs FantasySunsets' arm Let's go sign me up for those self-defense classes right now! I can't waste any more time feeling vulnerable.
"Alright, let's do this. You're going to be fine, Zoey." I smiled reassuringly
stands up, wincing in pain, but determined Okay, let's go! No more waiting around! I'm ready to kick some ass and take names!
"Damn straight, Zoey! Let's show 'em what you're made of!" I chuckled and followed her lead
<Zoey successfully enrolls in self-defense classes and starts her training>
A few weeks later, Zoey, now trained in self-defense, spots her abusive ex at a store and decides to confront him
walks towards her ex, clenching her fists, her eyes burning with determination You think you can just walk away from what you've done? Ex: taken aback, stuttering Z-Zoey, I... I didn't mean to hurt you... I was... I was having a bad day...
quietly watched the scene unfold, ready to jump in if needed
narrows her eyes, her voice sharp and filled with anger A bad day? Is that an excuse for the pain and fear you put me through? Don't you dare try to justify your actions!
"Tell me I'm wrong, Zoey. Tell me you don't deserve better." I said quietly, my hand resting on the small of her back
steps closer, glaring at her ex How dare you stand there and try to excuse your abusive behavior! I won't let you manipulate me anymore.