~Mercury~ This is what hell feels like. I know it. Lyle is getting more and more aggressive by the day. My only saving grace is sometimes this guy named Ned is hanging around Lyle, which makes Lyle back off me a bit. I don't think he knows what he's doing, but I'm so grateful he's always around. Lyle's birthday is in three days. He told me I have to sleep in his room from now on. It's the most uncomfortable thing ever. He tries to pull me closer to him, but I just stay still as a board. I don't want him to think I like being so close to him, but I also don't want to piss him off further. I can tell he's already mad I haven't let him mark me yet. I'm currently getting ready for the day. Apparently, Lyle has something planned, but can't be here for it, which is fine by me. I hear a knoc

