## Chapter 6: The Dark Truth

The dimly lit room seemed to close in on Enzo as he lay on Kai's bed, his eyes fixed on the ceiling. The sound of his own ragged breathing was the only thing that broke the silence. He couldn't shake off the feeling of violation, of being trapped in a relationship that had turned toxic. The memories of what had just happened replayed in his mind like a nightmare. Kai's hands, once gentle and loving, had turned into instruments of pain and control. Enzo's mind recoiled at the thought of Kai's touch, his kisses, his words of affection now tainted by the darkness that lurked beneath. The facade of love that they had created, the perfect couple that everyone at school admired, was just that – a facade. As Enzo lay there, he felt a sense of despair wash over him. He was trapped, and he didn't know how to escape. But as he thought about it, he knew he had to tell someone he trusted. Kylie was the first person who came to mind. She had been his rock, his confidante, his best friend. He knew she would listen, that she would believe him. Enzo slowly got out of bed, his legs shaking beneath him. He looked around the room, taking in the familiar surroundings that now seemed foreign and oppressive. He knew he had to get out of there, to get back to his dorm and call Kylie. As he made his way to the door, he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror. His eyes were red-rimmed, his face pale. He looked like a shadow of his former self. Enzo took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he had to try. He slowly opened the door and stepped out into the hallway, the cool air a welcome respite from the stifling atmosphere of Kai's room. Enzo took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew he had to be strong, for himself, for Kylie, and for the truth. The walk back to his dorm seemed to take an eternity. Enzo's mind was a jumble of emotions, his thoughts racing with fear and uncertainty. What would Kylie say? Would she believe him? Would she be able to help him? As he entered his dorm room, Enzo took a deep breath and pulled out his phone. He dialed Kylie's number, his heart pounding in his chest. The ringing seemed to go on forever, but finally, Kylie answered. "Hey, Enzo, what's up?" she asked, her voice cheerful and bright. Enzo took a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper. "Kylie, I need to talk to you. It's about Kai and me." There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Enzo wondered if he had made a mistake. But then Kylie's voice came back, firm and resolute. "Enzo, I'm here for you. Whatever it is, I'll listen." Enzo closed his eyes, a wave of relief washing over him. He knew he had made the right decision. He was ready to face the truth, to face Kai, and to take back control of his life. With Kylie by his side, he felt a sense of hope, a sense of freedom that he hadn't felt in a long time. "I need to tell you the truth about our relationship," Enzo said, his voice shaking. "It's not what it seems, Kylie. Kai...he's been hurting me." Kylie's voice was like a punch to the gut. "What do you mean, Enzo? What kind of hurting?" Enzo took a deep breath, the words spilling out of him like blood from a wound. "He's been physical with me, Kylie. He's been forcing me to do things I don't want to do. And I'm tired of it. I'm tired of being trapped in this relationship." The silence on the other end of the line was deafening. Enzo could almost hear Kylie's anger and concern, her desire to protect him. And then, her voice came back, firm and resolute. "Enzo, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry this has been happening to you. But you're not alone anymore. I'm here for you, and I'll do everything I can to help you get out of this situation." Enzo felt a wave of relief wash over him. He knew he had made the right decision. He was ready to face the truth, to face Kai, and to take back control of his life. With Kylie by his side, he felt a sense of hope, a sense of freedom that he hadn't felt in a long time.