Authors note: hey guys. Sorry about the lack of spacing in the last chapter! I always get points off assignments in English class because of that :P anyway, I own nothing (I wish I did…)
FPOV:
Rachel just left with Jarod. I don't like this guy. Not one bit. Rachel seemed to like him a lot. I don't understand why! He's preppy and uptight. They were going up to a dangerous part of Ohio, I hope he makes sure nothing happens to her because if she comes home with a single scratch anywhere on her tiny body, he will be hearing from me.
I decided to watch some TV. I don't know how I got here but I ended up watching the Amanda Show. This is shit… I thought aloud. Screw this, I'm going to bed.
I had been lying in bed for almost 1 hour. I could not stop thinking about Rachel. She had left 2 hours ago and I haven't heard from her, so I called. No answer. Ugh she knows I get worried! I fell asleep with Rachel on my mind.
Around 2:30 am I woke up. Rachel is still gone. Now, I know something's wrong. I check my phone. Nothing from Rachel. She would never stay at his house without letting me know first. I immediately jumped out of bed and ran to my car to go look for her. I drove up and down every street, boulevard, and avenue Lima, Ohio has until I found her. She was huddled up in a little ball the corner of an alley. I walked up to her and squatted down so I was eye level with her. Rachel? She jerked her body away from me. Rachel, honey it's me, it's Finn. I tried picking her up, but she started screaming and crying. C'mon lets go to my car baby. She tried to stand up but fell down immediately after. Can I pick you up? She nodded her head yes, but once I put my arms around her she flinched and started to cry. Shh baby, it's ok.
Once we were in the car, I sat her down and put her seatbelt on her. Do you want me to take you to the hospital? She violently shook her head no, not wanting to upset her I just took her home. Do you want to take a bath? No she responded coarsely. Ok. Can you help me get changed? Of course. She lifted her arms up and I pulled her shirt off. Her tiny body was covered in bruises and her arms and stomach had bite marks on them.
Once she was fully dressed, and she was lying down on her bed, I decided that we needed to talk. Rach, can you tell me what happened? No she shrieked and buried her face in a pillow. Baby, I know you don't want to, but please, I need to know what he did to you. Silence. Did he hurt you? Still, she said nothing. Sweetheart, did he… rape… you? Immediately, she turned around and buried her face in my chest. Yes! She cried out. Honey we have to take you to the hospital tomorrow. No! I don't want to! I know you don't want to, but you have to. We also have to tell the police. NO! If you do it's just going to make it worse! No it won't, I promise you. No, she said. Get some sleep honey. I kissed her forehead gently and made my way out the door. Wait! Can you sleep with me tonight? Of course baby, anything for you.
That night, after she fell asleep, I silently vowed to love her, and do anything I can to protect her for the rest of my life.