The First Punch

-Kel's POV-
“What the fuck Kel! You’ve been closed off since the funeral! You haven’t even said a word to ME! You only get up to pee and you haven’t showered! I have to feed you! This is really ridiculous!” I stared off into space as Quin yelled at me for what seemed like the millionth time. I couldn’t talk. I felt like I was dead inside. The void that was once filled by the 50’s and Lian was now stuck in a loop of playing Santo & Johnny’s, Sleepwalk. Instrumentals were the best for me right now, my brain too devastated to produce or comprehend any form of speech. I kept staring straight ahead, not acknowledging Quin. “I swear to fucking God Kel if you don’t respond to me… You better respond!” Quin urged coming into my field of sight.
For the next 10 minutes I laid there as Quin paced around the house. I haven’t said anything and I don’t feel like I will anytime soon.. I feel as if the second I open my mouth I will burst into tears, for a fear that my hoarse voice will say something bad. Quin came over and yanked me up by the collar of my leather jacket, slightly tearing it. I could feel myself becoming more and more angry.. I thought I was going to explode on Quin. He had no remorse in his eyes as he slapped me and looked into my eyes. I tried to swing back but he caught my wrist and threw me down to the floor. “Don’t you fucking dare try to hit me again. And don’t try to tell anyone… Cause I will find out..” Quin said as he kicked me in the stomach. I heard him grab the keys and head out.
He didn’t come back until 9 in the afternoon.. His eyes were glassed over and he had booze on his breath. I was still crippled on the floor with MoonMoon cuddled up next to me. He stumbled into the room and scoffed. “You lazy prick.” He laid on the bed and almost instantly passed out. I slowly stood up with MoonMoon in my arms and headed for the bathroom. I set MoonMoon down, looked in the mirror, and saw a red mark on my left cheek. I coughed quietly and doubled over in pain. My stomach hurt like hell and when I went to look at it it was badly bruised and I felt like I had a broken rib. I heard Quin get up and start to walk to the bathroom. Swearing under his breath and calling me. I quickly shut and locked the door to protect myself from him. He got to the door and started to bang on it. “Fucking let me in Kel!” He screamed as he hit the door harder.
“No Quin, you fucking asshole. Get away from me!” I quietly said as I heard the lock starting to move. I went to lock it again and hold it shut but it was no use. Quin opened the door and grabbed me again by my collar.
“How dare you fucking dis me!!” He slurred as he punched me in the jaw and threw me to the ground. “Piece of shit, what are you good for if you refuse to talk to me at all?!” He stumbled away and passed out in the bedroom. MoonMoon crawled over to me and nudged close to me. I slowly gave into fatigue on the ground, I was asleep but on edge. It felt as if I had only been asleep for a few minutes rather than 12 hours.
“Hey little girl..” I said quietly petting the still asleep kitten that laid by my stomach. Her eyes slowly opened and I smiled, lightly patting her head. I didn’t hear Quin and at this point I didn’t want to. He was so nice in the beginning but now.. Now he was abusive and just mean. I mean before he had bouts of bitterness but he’s only hit me once… Is it really something to go crazy about?
“Kel!” I heard Quin round the corner and I flinched a bit. “Oh my God Kel! I’m so sorry…” Quin said getting down and kissing the deep purple bruise on my cheek. I flinched as he did and he pulled back with a bitter face. “Why are you flinching? I said I was sorry.” He got up and headed for the shower.
“C’mon Moon..” I picked up the little black cat and grabbed my key’s. I quickly got in and started it up, pulling out of the drive the second the engine made a noise. I headed for the small diner that I first ate with Quin at. When I got there I pulled up and parked in the same spot I had the other time. I was still holding the little cat in my arm’s when I noticed a cute little record store next to the diner. I smiled a little bit and walked over to it. Looking in the windows to see a huge wall of leather jackets and vinyls.. I walked into the shops and a man with lilac hair greeted me.
"Hey! I'm Jace-- lookin a little rough.. You okay?" He asked coming over to me. He petted Moon's head and she was purring like crazy.
"Uh, yah I'm fine… Kel" I said knowing that he wouldn't believe me, but thank God he didn't ask anymore into it.
“Okay Kel.. You look so 50's! I dated a guy who was stuck in the 50's. He was very unstable, we opened this shop together but he left me and the shop... But you seem chill!" Have laughed and my kinda started racing. Could he have dated Quin?!
"What's his name? I might know him.." I asked lookin. At him stunned.
"Oh um Quin Fost... He's not stable at all, do you know him?" I started to nod my head slowly and it eyes opened wide.
"He's my boyfriend." I said slowly.. I couldn't grasp that he had done what he did to me before, on another person…
“Shit.. Be careful.. Do you two live together?” Jace asked concerned.
“Yeah, but I still have my original place to stay.” I explained more about what had been going on and he listened.
“I’m really sorry Kel. Just please get away from him, he could kill you someday… And I would hate to see a person like you be killed.” Jace smiled and looked into my eyes.
“I think I’m gonna head home… uh thanks.” I quickly ran out of the shop and into my car. I could feel tears starting to form in my eyes and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I’ve lost Lian and the only memories I’ll ever make in life are that of a broken heart.. I was driving home and when I got there I saw Quin’s car was gone. I turned the key to my classic thunderbird and got out with MoonMoon still in my arms. As I made my way into the house I put Moon on the floor and headed for my computer. I slowly sat down and opened the computer, clicking notes right when I got on. I started a new note.. Goodbye...

Notes

Hey guys... I'm sorry for this but it has to happen! I know you guys don't know him as well as you knew Lian but killing off siblings is really weird and hard to do. I'm sorry but just know you don't cry alone. Comment, rate, subscribe! <3 xoxo

ps. There is a story out about Kel and more about his life!! Check it out!! (It may not include all the same characters because it is a different author, but it will have no bands.)