HI EVERYONE :) third chapter is up! Now I've had heaps of views... but hardly any reviews and I honestly don't know if this story is worth continuing ... I'd just like a bit of feedback. It'd mean the world. Thanks! and hope I wrote this chapter okay... let me know!


Stephanie:

On the way home Uncle Jesse dropped Gia off and tried talking to me again, but I didn't say a word. I walked through the front door greeted by Michelle who was pointing her finger at me "You're in big trouble mister"

She's right, this is all my fault. I began to scream "I know, I'm in huge trouble! this is all my fault! I hate myself!" I ran up to my bedroom and slammed the door.

I tucked myself in my bed, clutching my blanket and Mr Bear for dear life. I began sobbing... I've never felt so scared, humiliated and fragile in my life. I hear a knock on my door "Steph, It's Uncle Jesse, can I come in?" he asked. "No, go away!" I screamed back. He must of left because after a few minutes I heard him walk away.

I wanted to close my eyes. To fall asleep. But every time I tried I could see his face, and it frightened me. It must of been about 3am before I finally dozed off...

I was having a nightmare. It was all happening again. Over and over, and I couldn't stop it.

"This is allyour fault, you snuck out, this is what you get" His voice was echoing in my ear.

"No, no! Stop! I don't want this, stop, please!" I was screaming and thrashing around in my bed.

I could feel someone touching me... "Stop! No!" I screamed at the touch.

"Steph, it's me, Uncle Jesse, you're safe" My uncle's soothing voice awoke me from my horrible nightmare and my eyes began to focus on my surroundings.

It was just a dream. It was just a dream. I repeated that mantra over and over again in my head.

"Stephanie, you're shaking..." my uncle began.

"No, I... I'm okay. I'm just cold" I tried to lie.

"Aw now come on Steph, I've known you your whole life, I know when you're lying to me. Tell me what happened at that party, I can help you" He tucked a strand of my sweaty hair behind my ear, looking at me straight in the eyes.

I could feel my breathing fasten again "I.. I.. he.. It's all my fault, I'm so scared" I started crying again and Uncle Jesse pulled me into his arms, letting me cry. He was whispering soothing things in my ear, but it didn't seem to help.

My crying slowly, but eventually ended and I looked up at him. He looked so worried for me. If only he know, I thought. He'd be so mad. "Um, can you please stay with me tonight?" I looked hopefully into his eyes.

"Of course Steph, anything I can do to help. But you know we'll have to talk about this in the morning" I tried not to think about that for now. At least, at this moment, I know that I'm safe in my Uncle's arms. Until morning...