Frank’s Point Of View

After receiving a ferocious beating because my father hadn’t had a good day, I slept, and now it’s 10am! SHIT! School started an hour ago, groaning in pain as I got up, I stumbled into the bathroom.

After a long hot shower that did little to ease my pain, I got out and dried myself. Rushing back into my bedroom, I threw on some clothes I had disregarded on my floor prior to today.

Phew. All I had to do was apply my eyeliner and I’d be good to go.

I gasped in horror as I faced my mauled reflection; my dad rarely harms my face anymore, I believed it to be a precaution, so he wouldn’t get caught. I cringed as I took in the sight of my swollen black eye and busted lip. I also took note of a deep gash across my cheek.

Tears formed in my eyes as I was once again reminded of how weak I was that and the
problem of concealing my face for the rest of the damn school week!


***


As I entered the hallways, the bell rang signalling morning break, I sighed, relieved I wouldn’t have to walk in on a lesson and bring more attention to my currently hidden face. My poor attempt consists of a large hoodie, the hood covering my face. To be honest, this will most-likely draw more attention to it, yet I couldn’t exactly walk around looking like I had been in a fight with a fucking tiger.

I sat down at the regular table my closet of friends sat at, waiting for someone to come. Soon enough, everyone was sat at the table, not making conversation, just staring at me; I could feel their eyes on me.

Feeling overwhelmed with the unwanted attention, I stood up and left the table, dismissing the calls behind me. I headed straight for the boys toilet, I jumped as the door swung open, and I looked to see Andy smiling sympathetically.

He knows about the abuse, he is the only one of my friends who does. As he walked towards me, he slowly took off my hood.

“Oh, Frank” he whispered remorsefully.

I shook my head as tears began to trail down my face, hurting my swollen eye. Andy brought me into a hug as I continued to sob into his chest. I pulled back.

“We have to get going, the bell will go soon” I spoke.

Andy nodded, giving me one last sympathetic glance as he left. Leaving me to cover my face with the hood once again.

The bell rang moments after and I headed to English. Taking my seat in the back next to Ray and Jemma, I tried to tune everyone out.

I then placed my earphones in.


***


My ear buds were roughly pulled out of my ears as I heard someone speak.

“Mr Iero, you are here to learn, I am confiscating your iPod and remove your hood!” he spoke strictly as he walked over to his desk, my iPod in hand.

I ignored his last request and proceeded to stare down at my desk blankly.

“Mr Iero, remove your hood” he spoke again.

“Mr Iero! You have five seconds to remove your hood before I come over and do it for you!” he informed.

He began counting as he slowly made his way to my desk.

“FUCKING FINE!” I yelled, ripping off my hood.

Ignoring the flabbergasted expressions I left the room, harshly slamming the door behind me.

So much for hiding my face.

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