You have always been jumpy. You flinch everytime you see something in the corner of your eye suddenly move and you jump everytime someone touches you.

Your boyfriend, Quinn, knew but he would never let that ruin his ego. He was abusive. He knew what he was doing, but he was abusive. He grabs your neck, punches you, and yells at you. You just were so afraid you would lose the only one that stayed with you. The only one you loved.

Tonight, it was bad. He was throwing stuff at you, and screaming at you. He grabs your neck, but lets go. He backs away from you.

"Fuckin pathetic.."

he mutters before he walks out. The truth is, he feels horrible, but he can't just apologize and ruin his pride like that. He's a stubborn man and he doesn't want you to see him vulnerable. He doesn't want to let his guard down. He's embarrassed and guilty, but his anger and pride always take over.