He was close to my face as if he wanted to kiss me, but when I tried to pull away he gripped my arm tightly, a symbol and a silent order not to leave. I was scared beyond belief, and then he said something that changed me. "I will kill anyone who comes between us," He then looked at Lacy, she was laughing and smiling with my sister and I felt tears in my eyes. I lost my sense of security on that trip. I have lost hope. Lacy hugged me as I cried for him. I told my mother and showed her all the messages he had sent, demonstrating his cruelty. He went to the band director and the superintendent. He was told to stay away from me, causing his behavior to change. He had become gloomy; isolating themselves from others. He lied about us and his hatred for me radiated from him like a sour smell. He acted like he wanted me to die instead of