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I ran through the house, Shawn stu of a kitchen chair and fell against the counter; he , because he lost it

“Ow, fuck! You stupid bitch! Look what you fuckin’ did!”

“Shawn, I’m sorry—”

I was so scared, I started laughing It was just pure nervousness on rier he got, theuntil – Suddenly, he shoved the chair into ed The chair hit me in the side, and I ran away as he reached for me

Screa into the bathroo after ainst the sides of the hall He was cursing, proe to do that, in his inebriated state? I didn’t want to find out

After locking the door, I sat against it and cried Some part of inity to Shawn, but I guess I never wanted to admit it

You get caught up in a relationship and theyou know, you’re living together, and nothing works Right fro, I knew Maybe we both knew but didn’t want to admit it to ourselves

“Shawn! Please!” I said “Just stop! Please! Stop it!”

Shaas ibberish; I couldn’t understand a word So I could no longer tell I just wanted out

I thought about cliet my stuff What was I supposed to do? Show up to h that I had moved in with him and didn’t tell theether before e I hated to disappoint them

Finally, I heard a thud I waited a few h the keyhole While the bathroo lock, the old-fashioned keyhole was still there

He was lying on the floor, completely still Probably passed out I carefully opened the door, wondering if it was a trick If it was, my plan was to run out the front door and scream

“Shawn?” I whispered

He mumbled, but didn’t move I crept out into the hall, thenThis was no time to be clever or neat; I just dumped whole drawers full of underwear and bras into er, I shoved inside the suitcase