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Chapter Ten

*Aidan's POV*

"Are you having fun?" I asked Jen while we danced with one another. She looked really pretty tonight in her dress. I probably told her a hundred times by now, but she truly was.

"Yeah! This is super fun!" She giggled as we moved back and forth. "I'm glad I came. How about you?"

"Yeah! Super duper fun!" I exclaimed.

The awkwardness hasn't died yet since the kiss with Carly, but Jen and I suddenly seemed to have gotten back into some sort of swing. We were dancing with each other right now and fooling around. I love seeing her happy because of her smile. One of the things I loved about Jen was how her smile was infectious. The moment she smiled, you couldn't help but smile too.

"Well, good then," She replied softly.

"You know, I can do the robot," I remarked, showing off some crappy dance moves.

Jen giggled, "Watch my electric slide. Made me popular in high school."

She then attempted the dance move, but failed- causing us to both laugh. It felt nice having her around again. She's my partner in crime. I couldn't picture this day without her.

"I miss this," I mentioned to her. "We haven't been like this lately."

"Yeah," Jen trailed off, scratching the back of her head. "Look Aidan, about that-"

"Hey guys, have you seen Lily?" Carly asked, coming over and interrupting our dance session.

Jen looked away once Carly came over. I bit my lip, trying to avoid any sort of awkwardness, "Um no, sorry Carly."

"Oh. It's weird though. She just kind of disappeared," Carly muttered, frowning. "I'm going to look for her some more."

"Okay-"

I was about to just shrug it off when I heard in my head:

"Help, Aidan. Help...Please, hear me!"

"Lily," I whispered. I then felt fear take over me as I shared a look with Jen. Before she could ask what was wrong, I was out of the gym in a mad dash. I needed to find my sister. I could hear her in my head crying out for help.

Jen trailed right behind me while I looked all around the school. I then caught a whiff of my sister's scent. It's the only thing that stuck out to me. I immediately followed it and ran through the building until I got to a hallway.

Right there, Austin had my sister picked up against the wall. Her body looked limp and I observed in horror to see he was trying to take her underpants off.

All I could see was red. I snarled, causing Austin to stop midway. He looked at me and before he could say anything, I walked over to him and pushed him. This caused him to go flying down the hallway. He didn't stop until he hit the ground with a thud.

I heard him groan in pain, but that didn't satisfy me.

Without wasting any more time, I pounced. I then pushed him up against the wall, "Don't you dare touch my sister!? Is that understood?!"

"Come on, man. She wanted it!" Austin growled, struggling against me. "Since when are you this strong?"

"I didn't think you understood me!" I snarled, my hands wrapping around his neck. I saw how wide his pupils got as he stared back at me in shock. My blood was boiling and every single nerve in my body seemed to be buzzing. "You don't ever touch her again! You understand or I will tear you into a million pieces."

I growled. I wanted to kill him. I wanted him dead. How dare he try to even rape my sister!? He drugged her. He tried to take her innocence away. How dare he do that to Lily, who treated him with such respect. How dare he do this to her. I just wanted him dead. I wanted him dead. Dead-

"Aidan!" I stopped suddenly, realizing that my hold on Austin was getting too tight. He was struggling to breath at this point. I wanted his eyes to pop out of his socket, but Jen's voice kept me grounded.

I released him, watching as his body fell to the ground like a sack of potatoes. His lungs gasping for air as he flopped on the ground like a fish out of water.

My mind was spinning. I looked to see Jen placing her hands gently on my face. My eyes locked with hers and only hers. I could see the concern in her blue eyes.

"Aidan, look at me. She's alright. You saved her. Don't do this. Don't kill him," She whispered soothingly to me. I felt the tears weld up in my eyes. I then gently gripped onto her for support.

"I...Jen, oh my god. Lily and-" She then wrapped her arms tightly around me. The scent of daisy filled my nose as I buried my face into her shoulder. A few tears hitting her satin dress. I took a deep breath and looked up to see Masen, Renesmee, Grace, Lizzy, Seth, Lucas, and Abby at the front of the hallway now.

Masen looked directly at me, but then saw Lily on the floor. He rushed to her side immediately with Renesmee. Masen held Lily in his arms while Renesmee checked to make sure she was alright.

"Is she okay?" Grace asked, coming to their side. Lily was pretty limp as Masen held her close.

"He drugged her," Lizzy whispered, locking eyes with me now. I could see the tears welding in them as she then came rushing forward to brace me. I pulled apart from Jen so I could catch my cousin.

I felt the sob stuck in my throat as Lizzy collided with me. I picked up the small thirteen year old as she held on tightly to me. Jen also clung to us as Lucas and Seth came over to drag Austin away.

"We're going to tell campus security what happened. I don't think he's going to be apart of this school much longer once Carlisle and Esme are through with them," Seth told me softly.

Lucas gave me a nod before dragging him away with Seth. I looked back at Lily who was now hoisted up in Masen's arms.

"Aidan, she's okay. You saved her," Renesmee reassured me, sensing my fear and anger. "She's safe."

"Good," I said weakly. My sister. My twin sister...God. Oh god.

"Let's go home before Ethan does. He'll kill this boy if we don't calm him down in time," Lizzy told me, giving me another squeeze. "You did good. You're a good brother."

"Thanks, Liz," I whispered, hugging her tightly as if she was a small stuffed animal.

Jen nodded, tears in her eyes as she brushed the hair from my forehead. Without another word, we all headed back to the cars.

I felt numb. I don't think I've ever felt this numb before. For someone who's always so happy...Who tries to be a kid as long as he can...I suddenly felt adult? I didn't feel like the same Aidan.

The whole car ride home was silent. No one said a word. My sister was in the other car with Renesmee, Masen, Lizzy, and Grace. I had Lizzy go with them to tell me how Lily's doing. I couldn't look at my sister right now. I feel like I failed her...

"She's up," Lizzy told me via her power from the other car. "She's...She's upset. Pretty shocked."

I closed my eyes tightly and felt my body shake a bit. How could anyone do this to Lily? Lily- of all people!?

When we got to the house, I didn't go inside. I couldn't. Everyone swarmed in there, but I just ran down the block. I felt everything overtake me like a whirlwind. I was trying to breath, but I felt like I was drowning.

I wanted to kill that boy, so badly. I wanted to rip his throat out, but at the same time...This isn't me. I'm not a killer.

I was breathing heavily as I leaned against a nearby tree. I wanted to throw up.

Then I felt those two familiar hands touch my arm. I turn around to see Jen. She still looked beautiful, despite the events of the previous hour.

"Hey," I said, trying to hold in my tears. "What's...What's up?"

"Aidan," She breathed, her eyes watering. "Let it out. I know you are trying to hold it together, let it out. Please, for me."

"No. No," I refused, shaking my head. My entire body trembling. "I can't. I just can't do this anymore, Jen. I try to stay positive, but why do things like this happen? How could anyone do this to Lily?"

"I don't know. I don't understand, either," Jen told me, tears falling from her eyes. "But know this, she is safe. She is safe because of you-"

"But I almost killed that boy! He deserves it, but still..." I felt her hands wrap around my torso. I blinked, letting the tears fall as Jen held on tightly to my body.

"It's okay. Everything is okay. I promise," She whispered, holding onto me tightly. "You're okay, Aidan. You're okay."

That's when I let the sob out. It was pretty ugly as I gripped onto Jen for dear life. I sobbed on the sidewalks of New York like a five year old. All I focused on was Jen. I breathed in her scent and just took her in. She was my anchor.

"Aide," I heard the soft voice of Lizzy. She was looking at Jen and I with sad eyes.

"Liz," I breathed. I then opened my arms up for her to join us. She walked over and hugged on tightly to Jen and I. That's how the three of us where, just hugging onto to each other.

"Come inside, your parents are looking for you," Lizzy told me softly. "And you should see Lily. Grandpa just finished checking her out."

"Okay," I replied, sniffling. "Thanks, Liz."

She gave me a bittersweet smile before running back inside. I then turned to Jen who gave me a small smile. She then leaned up and kissed my cheek, "It's okay."

"It's okay," I repeated. I then grabbed her hand and we walked back into the home together. When I got in there I spotted my dad immediately. He was waiting by my grandfather's office door. He was sitting by the door, his arms wrapped around his knees. My mom must be inside with my sister.

My dad though looked like he was in another world as he stared off into space. I could tell he was sad, but angry. I noticed one of Grandma Esme's vases were shattered into pieces right new by him. I'm not surprised.

"Dad," I said, getting his attention. He looked up at me. I could see the pain twisted on his face.

"Son," he addressed me, getting up from where he was sitting on the floor.

"How is she?" I asked him, wiping the corners of my eyes to hide any traces of tears.

"She's going to be okay. We'll be able to go inside soon," He told me, placing a hand on his shoulder. "You did good, son. You saved your sister...I'm so proud of you."

I nodded as he then brought me into his arms. I sighed, hugging onto my father. "I'm glad you're both alright," he said, giving me a tight squeeze. I could sense the raw emotion in his voice. My father was the hard head of the Cullen's, but if my mom, Lily, or me ever got hurt or anyone in this family- I know it tears my dad up.

"Me too," I responded, looking towards the door now, anticipating to see my sister.

*Lily's POV*

My head was clouded. I didn't know what happened or how it happened. I just lost all control of my limps and suddenly, I wasn't okay anymore. I felt violated. He didn't exactly rape me...I don' t think he did. After all I passed out... But he did touch me. I know as much as that.

When I woke up, I was in the back of a car. I blinked a few times seeing Grace at the wheel. Lizzy was right next to her. Renesmee was beside me, her hand gripping onto mine for fear life. Though, I noticed I was in someone's arms.

I look up to now see my eyes starring back at Masen. His eyes were full of tears as he held on tightly to me. My body was wrapped up in his old Forks Sweatshirt.

"Masen?" I whispered hoarsely. He nodded, looking down at me. Worry was filled in his brown orbs.

"Lily. Oh thank god," He whispered, hugging me closer.

"Where's Aidan? Jen?" I asked frantically, looking around.

"There in the other car with Lucas, Abby, and Seth. Everything's fine now," Renesmee told me gently. "Thank god, Lily. We were so worried."

"Ness," I breathed as she kissed my forehead. Masen currently brushed a hand through my hair. "Aidan got to Austin before he could...You're safe now."

"Oh god," I groaned, shrinking within myself. I felt the tears welding up in my eyes. My entire body was shaking like a leaf. "He...he tried to...He drugged me."

"I know," Masen said, hugging me close. I sobbed, burying my face into my best friend's chest. His arms wrapped tightly around me while he tried to calm me down.

"Why?" I asked between tears. I was chocking on my own sobs at this point. "He...Why would he try to do that to me?"

"I don't know, Lil. But don't worry, he'll get what he has coming for him," Masen whispered, kissing my forehead. I nodded meekly, burying myself into his chest trying to control my sobs. I could hear his heart beating in my ear while he rocked me close to him. It was soothing and I tried to concentrate on that. "You're safe," He whispered, stroking my back. "You're safe now."

I felt calm in Masen's presence. Like I said before, he's my person. I always felt secure around him, but when we got home...I didn't know what would happen.

All I could do was grip tightly to Masen and refused to let go. He didn't seem to mind that I was clinging to him. The moment we got home, he didn't let go either and scooped me up in his arms. I just gripped to his t-shirt hoping this whole thing was just a nightmare.

The moment we got inside, I could tell the whole family was there but the only ones swarming were my mom and dad. My face was buried in Masen's chest still. All I could see was the fabric of his t-shirt, but I could sense my parents near. My mother's cool hand cupping my cheek, trying to have me look towards her but all I did was shut my eyes.

"Lily, oh my god. Are you alright?" My mom asked. I don't think I've ever heard her that scared in my life, not even when Lorenzo or Serena attacked us.

"She's a little shocked," Renesmee filled in for me.

"She's trembling," my dad said, brushing part of my hair away. "I'm going to kill this boy!" My father roared.

"Emmett. Please, try to calm down. You too Rose," My grandfather, the voice of reason, came forward.

"Carlisle! He assaulted my daughter!" My father roared. I winced at how loud his voice got.

"He's not going to get away with this!" My mother added, her voice dripping with venom. "I swear to God-"

"Rosalie! Emmett!" My grandfather shouted, his voice sharp. Grandpa rarely used that tone of voice. It was kind of scary. "Listen to me, I know. I want this boy punished for his actions, but this isn't going to help Lily right now!"

"Killing the boy will cause more problems!" Uncle Edward chimed in. "I wish he were dead too, but think of your daughter!"

"The poor dear needs rest," My grandmother announced, gently approaching. "Masen, bring her to your grandfather's office so he can check her. Renesmee, get some clean pajamas for her. I'll get some blankets."

"Alright," Everyone agreed as Masen ushered me to my grandfathers office. I gripped even tighter to him as he tried to set me down.

"Lily, I know you're scared but you have to let go. I promise I'll be right here," He whispered in my ear. "We're all here."

"Where's Ethan?" I asked quietly. "Does he know?"

Masen shook his head as he laid me down on the examination table. "Not yet. We didn't tell him. He should be home soon, Aunt Alice said so. Look, Lily we didn't want to tell him yet...We thought he would get mad and try to race home to kill Austin-"

"No. It's okay. I...I don't know if I can look at him after this," I whispered, rubbing my eyes. "I...I feel so ashamed."

"Why? Lily, there's nothing to be ashamed of. I promise you," Masen told me, cupping my face. "He drugged you and he sexually assaulted you. That's not your fault-"

"I should've been more aware," I said, looking away from him. My grandfather then entered, his eyes solemn.

"Lily, I have to run some tests to make sure-"

"I know," I said, sighing. "I know."

"Before I do, I think your mom wants to talk to you," My grandfather added softly. "Masen, do you mind coming with me to go fetch some things?"

"Sure," Masen replied, nodding his head at him. He then reached over and kissed me on the forehead.

When the two men left, my mom stuck her head in the door of the office. She looked absolutely mortified. Her blonde curls were pinned back in a ponytail.

"Lillian, we need to talk," My mother announced, her voice tight. "Before anything else happens, because I...I need you to know a few things."

"What could you possibly have to tell me now? Of all times!?" I snapped, my eyes welding up with tears. "I just got...I just-"

"I know, darling. I know," my mother said, taking a seat next to me on the examination table. I narrowed my eyes at her while wrapping my arms around my body. I felt disgusting. I wanted a shower. I could still feel his hands all over me...

"What's the matter?" She asked, sensing my discomfort.

"I just feel kind of violated. I need a shower," I muttered, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my hair.

"I know, but your grandfather has to do the tests first. To make sure he didn't harm you..."

I watched my mother's form stiffen up. She looked like someone hit her with a ton of bricks. Something wasn't right. "Dear, do you know how I became a vampire?" She asked me, her topaz eyes locking with mine.

I shook my head, "No. You've only told us how you and Dad met. How he was attacked by a bear and it was love at first sight."

My mother smiled bittersweetly, "Yes...I guess you can say Emmett's the only reason I've been able to keep myself grounded all these years. Your father loved me in a way no man ever loved me before...Especially after what I went through."

I raised my eyebrows, curious as to what she meant by that. My mother sighed, bitting her lip, "In 1933, when I was eighteen years old...My life was perfect. I had everything I ever wanted, but one thing. A family of my own...Royce King was the most eligible bachelor in town. We were engaged to be married. I barley even knew him, but I was foolish. In love with the idea of love...Then one night, I was walking home late from a friend's house. I saw him on the street corner. He was drunk with a few buddies of his...And...They raped me."

"Mom." I looked at her with wide eyes. I could sense she was hurt. It looked like she was about to cry at any moment.

"Your grandfather smelt all the blood. He changed me and well, after that things got better when I met your father. He helped me pick up all the pieces. But I was still angry and sad. I could never have a child, something I longed for. Then you and Aidan came. In a terrible twist of events, you two gave me the chance to become what I always wanted to be- a mother. I feel awful that your parents' death became my fortune, but you and Aidan are the most important people in my life besides your father. You are my life and I never...Ever, want to see you in any pain. Ever. And I freaked out because, I don't want you to go through what I did," She explained to me, her voice raw with sadness. "You are so pure, Lily. So good. Everything you are is what I always dreamed of having in a daughter and more. To see someone hurt you like Austin just did...It makes me feel like I've been torn into pieces. You mean so much to me and when you hurt, it kills me inside."

"Mom," I whispered her name again. The tears were falling from my eyes as she engulfed me in a hug. My mother wrapped her arms tightly around my body. We were both shaking as we gripped onto each other for dear life. "Oh mom."

"And take this from someone who was raped, don't push anyone else away. Please. This was not your fault. It never was. Nothing you could've done would have stopped this boy from hurting you. You are so special Lily," My mother told me, cupping my face with both of her hands. "Ethan is a good man. He's so good. He's going to treat you so well."

"I don't know if I can face him right now," I whispered, the tears falling from my cheeks. "I feel so ashamed, Mama. He touched me in only places Ethan's ever touched. I only let Ethan do anything. Why would he want me after that? I betrayed him-"

"No. No, you didn't. None of this is your fault," My mom whispered, holding me close to her. I buried my face in her shoulder. The scent of roses entered my nose and I instantly calmed. "He'll love you no matter what and that boy is probably going to be worried sick when he comes home."

"Are you sure?" I asked meekly, my eyes full of fear.

"I'm sure. He's your Emmett. He'll accept you and love you unconditionally," She told me, kissing my forehead. "Now let's have your grandfather in here. I want to make sure you're okay."

"Alright," I agreed, gripping tightly to my mothers hand. "Please stay with me though."

"Of course," She said, cupping my face. "Always."

My grandfather came in shortly to check me out. Just like we thought, I was okay. Austin never had the chance to do any major damage. So he didn't rape me, but did he sexually assault me. But all in all, he touched me without consent. He drugged me. He did something unspeakable. If Aidan hadn't saved me...God knows what other damage he could've done.

"See, you're going to be okay Lily. I know this is a lot, but it'll be better. I promise," My mother vowed to me soothingly. I had just taken a short shower, changing out of the dress as quickly as I could.

"Hey, can we come in?" My dad asked, peaking his head through the door. "I'm really worried here and so is Aidan."

"Please," I said. The moment I said that, he came rushing over. I opened my arms out a little bit so he could scoop me up in his. I smiled, feeling his big bear arms enclose me in a hug.

"God, Lily bear. I was so scared," He told me, kissing my forehead. "You mean a lot to your mom and me, you know that? And I thank god every day that you're in our lives."

"I know, Poppa Bear," I replied, my tone light. This had him smiling as he cupped my face. "I love you. Both of you," I added, looking at my parents.

"We love you too, Lily bear," My dad said, giving me another squeeze. "That boy will be punished. I swear on it. No one gets away with hurting my little girl."

"Good," I whispered as he kissed the top of my head. I then looked at my brother who stood in the doorway. Instead of his usual happy go lucky demeanor there was sadness in his eyes. It hurt my heart seeing him like this.

"Aidan," I breathed his name. I rushed towards him. "Thank you so much...I..."

"Don't thank me," He said quietly, his eyes starring at the ground. "He...He hurt you."

"Yes, but you saved me. You stopped him. If it wasn't for you, he would have surely rapped me," I told him, touching his hand gently. "You saved me."

Aidan smiled a little but then turned to me with tears welding up in his eyes, "I..I never want to see you hurt. You're my sister and I love you a lot, okay?"

"I love you too, Aide," I replied, the tears falling from my eyes. Aidan then wrapped his arms tightly around me and I smiled a little, letting the tears fall freely as I held on tightly to my twin brother.

That's when I heard the door slam outside. My eyes widen and Masen came dashing in.

"What's going on?" I asked, spooked.

"It's fine. Ethan just found out that's all. He may have run out of the house...He didn't look to happy," Masen muttered, scratching the back of his head.

"Oh god," I mumbled, shutting my eyes tightly. I then got up from the examination table. "Let's go get him."

"No, Lily. It's fine. Rest," My mother told me gently. "You had a long day."

"I know, but I got to do this. If anybody can calm him down, it's me," I insisted. "Anyway, I need him right now as much as he needs me."

"No, you're staying. I'm going," Aidan remarked. Masen nodded at him. If those two think they were going to take down Ethan, they were wrong.

I rolled my eyes, "Guys, I can go-"

"Nope, not now. Not after tonight," Masen replied.

"I'm going. If anyone will stop him, it's me," I retorted fiercely.

"Let her go. She's right," My grandfather spoke up from the doorway. "She'll be fine. I know how he is right now. If I was in Ethan's position, I would act the same way. Go to him. He needs you"

I smiled at my grandfather, placing a kiss on his cheek, "Thank you."

He gave me a gentle smile before I then rushed out into the night with Masen and Aidan. All I could do was hope I'd find my boyfriend before he killed Austin.

A/N: Okay, so once again on the darker side- but I did want to bring this topic up or just talk about it briefly just to say: Be safe, don't leave your drunk unattended at a party, and no means no- you don't have to do anything you're uncomfortable with. With that, like I said, sexual assault is very serious and I just hope everyone's mindful for the future. With that, thanks for reading and be on the lookout for the next update!