Sorry this has taken a week longer than i planned but everything has been crazy - anyways this is longer than the first but i'm struggling to keep them long - any ideas to help?? The questions in italics are Chase's thoughts - just to let you know

Massive thanks to: Ayrtha21keybladewielder, 5t4c3y, Swoosh and This Chikk for reviewing the last chapter - this is for you!!

Hope you like...

The calmness that surrounded Chase had disappeared by the time he'd pulled into the driveway of his house. He felt sick and could feel their hands on his skin. He felt dirty, corrupted. Thousands of questions swam through his mind, why didn't he fight harder? Did that mean he wanted it? Tears filled his eyes but he refused to let them fall, his breathing quickened as he struggled to keep control. Chase gripped the steering wheel hard, his knuckles turning white. No-one could know this, not even Andie. Breathing deeply he forced himself out of the car, wincing as his body protested at the sudden movement. Praying Blake or his parents weren't in he walked slowly down the drive and into the house.

The house itself was huge and impersonal. He preferred Andie, Charlie's and Sarah's more humble home. This house was just big and empty, his parents rarely in as they always seem to be at work or some work-related thing. Blake wasn't much better always in his study or at the school, effectively he lived by himself, not that he was really bothered.

Sighing in relief that the house was empty Chase walked up the stairs and went headed straight into the bathroom joined to his bedroom without even turning on a light. He turned on the bright light and was shocked at his reflection. Dark bruising was already shadowing under his eyes and on his cheek. He had a cut on his lip from biting it so much and dry blood framed his face thanks to the gash on his forehead. It felt just as bad as it looked, if not worse.

Sharp pains ran through his stomach and chest as he pulled his shirt over his head, making him feel sick as they forced him to double over until they had passed. The harsh light in the room was beginning to hurt his head. Looking down at his body he saw dark deep bruising over his torso, dropping his shirt on the floor he began to take off his jeans. Chase couldn't help but re-play what had happened, the slow unzipping of his jeans, then pulling them down...

At this point the tears he'd been struggling to hold back the whole drive home erupted from him, hurting his chest even more. He turned on his shower and began scrubbing hard at his skin, feeling tainted and unclean. When he was done all Chase did was sit in the shower, his knees drawn to his chest and head resting on top, letting the water wash over him, mingling with the tears sliding down his face. He was in the shower for over an hour, and by the time he'd finished parts of his skin was red-raw and bleeding. Now emotionally and physically exhausted and feeling as if he couldn't cry anymore Chase crawled into bed and tried to find a position that didn't hurt...

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Sunshine shone through Missy's room waking Andie up with a groan. Slowly she opened her eyes and realised that today was Monday, a school day. Sitting up slowly she stretched her arms and cracked her neck, sleeping on the floor hurt. Everyone else was sprawled on the floor still asleep, all in sleeping bags or covered in duvets. It was 6am but Andie was now wide-awake.

"Hey Missy you awake?" She whispered, slightly nudging her with her foot.

Missy just grunted,

"Missy!" Andie whispered louder and nudged her again, this time harder.

"What Chica?" Missy finally replied blearily, opening one eye.

"Can I use your shower?" Andie asked.

"Yeah of course, you know where everything is" Missy replied before turning over and closing her eyes again. She really wasn't a morning person.

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Chase woke up sore and stiff. For a moment he had blissfully forgotten what had happened last night, unfortunately though that was short lived. Stretching up slowly Chase tried to work out what was hurting. The answer he got was almost everything. His stomach was still incredibly sore, his bruised ribs made breathing quite difficult. He checked out his face in the mirror and realised glumly there was no way he could even try and hide it even with a hat. The bruising was much worse than after the whole Tuck incident. Dark black and blue shadows framed his eyes his right eye was swollen, a mixture of the rough nights sleep he had and the bruises. The graze on his forehead stuck out like a sore thumb and his right cheek was also badly bruised.

Chase felt hot tears prick the back of his eye lids again and sighed, why was he being so soft? Is this what he was now? A crying wreck who got upset for no reason? How was he going to hold it together today? The idea of school made him feel as if he was going to be sick. He had decided to tell people he had been mugged, he hated lying, especially to Andie but no-one could no the truth. He really didn't know how he was going to dance today just walking hurt, but he needed too, it could be his release.

The clock on his bedside table read 6am, that meant that his parents would soon be out of the house. Chase decided he needed another shower so he grabbed a towel and headed towards the bathroom.

By the time he had finished it was 6:45 and he still felt dirty, as if things were clinging to his skin. He looked down at his aching wrists and for the first time realised the bruising there. It was so bad he could even see the finger marks from where they had grabbed him. He pulled out a long sleeved white top, to hide his wrists, and some baggy jeans. The clothes he had worn last night were still in a heap in the bathroom so Chase moved them a dumped them in his room. He would have to throw them out, they like him, were now contaminated and disgusting...

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At Missy's most of the girls were getting ready, Andie was already sorted in her black combats and a tight-fitting red vest top. A black cap hid her hair that was tied neatly into a ponytail. Sophie and Missy were both putting on an unnecessary amount of make-up in Andie's opinion. Fly and Kido were both doing their hair, all four of them were crowded around Missy's drawers were her mirror rested on top with Andie studying them amusement evident on her face.

Andie wasn't really looking forward to school, Blake was making them come in early to practice their routine for the fundraiser and stay after school for more practice. He had definitely warmed to them all, even allowing Moose, Monster and Cable to concentrate on dancing. Hair was allowed to re-join his class but had to try and listen rather than making up his own steps. Monster still had to do stunts for the drama production, something he wasn't really happy with but if it meant he could dance he could put up with it.

"You guys done yet?" She asked, getting bored.

All four girls nodded, rolling their eyes at just how impatient Andie could be, as they grabbed their bags and headed for the door.

Despite not dancing at MSA Missy walked with them to the school, Blake let her sit in on their practices as the crew valued her opinion. After all she had helped them all after the disastrous first battle at the Dragon. So Missy would meet them early, watch, then walk to her school and after school would walk back to MSA to watch them all again. Before they had began practicing for the fundraiser Missy would practice routines with them. Sophie would also come early and practice her performance in a separate studio, despite hanging out with the crew she stuck to her style and singing.

"So what we doing tonight?" Sophie asked as they crossed the street.

"Movie night?" Kido asked shrugging.

"Yeah...we could have at it mine" Sophie smiled, wanting to do something for everyone to show how grateful she was she was accepted.

"Sounds good, we should all bring a few DVDs each and then decide... We should tell the guys too." Andie said.

"Sorted then...hey!" Sophie greeted Moose who had just been dropped outside MSA and was closing the door to his parent's car.

Moose grinned and walked up to her before kissing her passionately.

"Woah, easy there" Missy smirked, but neither of them replied, they were too busy making out.

When they finally managed to break apart, Sophie asked "Film night? My house?"

"Sounds great" Moose answered, before kissing her again, Sophie jumping into his arms and wrapping her legs around his slim waist.

"That's sick," Missy commented, her face unimpressed. while Andie just raised her eyebrows, she didn't know the normally quite reserved pair had it in them.

Andie just laughed at her single friend before gently hitting her on the arm. "Be nice. Just 'cause you've turned into the green-eyed monster."

"Me?? Jealous ?Of that? Please..." Missy protested as they all walked inside.

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Chase knew he was late for their early morning practice but he needed time to pull himself together. He felt too sick to eat anything so he grabbed a bottle of water on the way out to his SUV. He had pulled his black cap down over his face but it didn't do anything to hide the ugly bruises. Sighing, he pulled the cap off and put the key in the ignition. Today was going to be long...

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"Ok so let's take it from the top!" Blake shouted as he walked into the studio.

"Where's Chase?" He asked puzzled, it wasn't like him to be late.

The teenagers in front of him just shrugged, just as confused as he was. Chase was known for being punctual. Then again everyone could be late once in a while.

The crew took there positions on the floor and waited for the music to begin. Because the show was so soon after the streets they had decided to use the same routine and music but added in some minor changes. Blake watched them and was impressed, as much as he frowned on that type of dancing the ability of each member was unbelievable.

Blake was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard the studio door open. Sighing he began, "Chase, not being on time won'..." but soon stopped as he saw the state his younger brother was in.

"What happened? Tuck?" Andie asked immediately, her eyes wide in surprise as she jogged over to him.

"What? No!...I was mugged last night on the way to my car," Chase lied, not managing to look her in the eye.

"This looks awful, you ok? Did you get checked out?" She asked, concern evident in her voice and face, gently she touched the side of his face while inspecting the damage and Chase flinched involuntary.

"Sorry." Andie apologised.

"It's ok, I'm alright though." He assured her.

"You sure?"Blake asked him, startling Chase as he forgot that everyone else was there for a moment. Blake was shocked at how beaten his sibling was, even after the whole Tuck incident he looked better than this. He felt a guilty too, last night he had been out with a girl and his parents were out on some meal with friends so no-one would have been there to see if he was ok.

"Yeah, let's dance..." Chase smiled weakly, trying to sound normal as the rest of the crew looked at him with a mixture of shock and worry.

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After their rehearsal Andie walked to the gates of the school with Missy.

"So you still up for tonight?" Andie asked, looking behind she watched Chase walk stiffly out of the studio they had just left with Monster and Cable.

"Hell yeah!" Missy replied, "Will you stop worrying girl? He's fine"

"Sorry," Andie sighed.

"Ok well I need to go but stop thinking about Chase, he's a big boy. See you tonight"

Missy hugged Andie before crossing the street. It wasn't that Missy didn't care about Chase, she was just as concerned as everyone. She really liked him, especially the way he treats Andie,but she hated seeing Andie worry like that. The last time she saw that face it was when Andie's mum was sick. That face brought back too many memories...

What did you think?? Review please (need some before i UD, it's not blackmail coughs) Anyone know the line Blake was going to say about Chase's lateness??