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Warning: we will have some potential violence at the beginning..

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Lauren´s POV

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I just ran. 'I have to get out of here.´ I rushed down the stairs, probably jostling everyone on my way. But I didn´t care. I just had to just get out there. Stumbling through the living room and the entrance hall I reached the door. I pulled it open and stepped out, walked a few steps and then stopped. I gasped desperately for air. The tears streamed down my face. ´Why is she doing this to me?´ That was the only question that went through my head. Why is she doing this to me? I trusted her, told her about Nadia, told her why I'm not ready yet for sexual contact. I wanted to tell her that I love her. That she is the only one that I want and need. I could even imagine to be together with her for the rest of my life. Even if we were together only recently, she evoked these feelings in me. Apparently I meant nothing to her. Or maybe it was just a game for her. She might thought to herself: I seduce the neighbor's daughter, and then I move on anyway. She was just tired of waiting.

She said she doesn´t mind, she would wait for me. She would wait until I was ready. Now what? Now she lies up there with Dyson in bed. Ironically Dyson ... Of all the types it had to be Dyson. She always said that he was too primitive. She would not dream of it to start something with him. And why she slept with a guy at all. She could have any girl at this party. Why Dyson?

I could not help but remembered what happened a few seconds ago. I wanted to block it out, but couldn´t. The images appeared just before my eyes. The dark room, Dyson leaning over her. I felt sick at the mere idea. Dyson just looked at me. Something bothered me about his reaction. He was not surprised at all or tried to explain himself. He enjoyed it that I had found him with Beth. My memories drifted to Beth. As I remembered more accurately, I think I have seen that her top was torn. As if it had been torn by violence. Now I remembered also that Beth didn´t move. I gasped. She did not move and her eyes were closed as if she was asleep. ´Oh no! I had to put my hands on my lips to suppress the scream which came from deep down. "What if…" I mumbled. At least she should have react on the intruder, but she just lay there, didn't move an inch. What if Dyson forces her.

I had to go back. NOW! Before I could run back I heard my sister calling me. I turned around and saw Kenzi and Hale approaching me. I was glad that Hale was with her. He had to help me now. I didn't know what would happen with Dyson if I would be alone with him.

"Yo LoBear. Do you have fun? Where is…?" Kenzi said, she was a little drunk but not too much. I could see that Hale was sober. He probably came with the car here.

I just cut in, "No time to talk. Beth is in danger. Hale I need you. Come with me!" He looked at me confused but nodded and followed me without hesitation back into the house. Kenzi came with us without any further comment. I pushed aside all who were in my way. I just wanted to Beth as soon as possible before something bad happens. I couldn´t believe that I just ran away. I could never forgive myself if anything happened to her.

We reached the bottom of the stairs and I ran to the last door of the corridor, closely followed by the other two. I came to the door and yanked it up. It was still dark in the room, but I saw Dyson immediately. He had already taken off his pants, stood there only in underwear and wanted to take off Beth´s pants. Beth didn't´ move a bit. She lay there unconscious, couldn´t defend herself against him. I was glad that nothing happened. But now I felt the anger boiling inside me.

"Take your hands off! NOW!" I shouted at him. Hale went past me, grabbed Dyson and held him far away from Beth. I went right away over to Beth to check if she was okay. I sat down on the bed and leaned over her. I checked her pulse, it was steady. She was fine.

"Beth, babe? Can you hear me? Beth?" no reaction. I looked at the both guys, Dyson fixed in Hale´s tight grip. I was glad he was there. "What have you given her?" I asked Dyson. He said nothing, just smiled at me. It was pointless. I turned back to Beth, grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her, trying to wake her again. Nothing happened. He must have given her any drugs which made her submissive. We needed to bring her home. I looked up to Kenzi. She was still standing at the door.

"Kenzi!" So far she was quiet, now looking at me when I spoke to her. "We need to take her home." She shook herself, to be clear in her mind. "Roger! What should I do?" she asked. I thought. First we had to put her clothes on again and cover her upper body with anything, that torn top wasn´t an option anymore. I took off my jacket and gave it to Kenzi. "Pull her my jacket on!" I demanded. She simply nodded and moved to Beth on the bed. I was now able to go over to Dyson. He still had his ugly grin on his face. ´How do I loathe this person.´ I stood directly in front of him and looked him in the eyes. I wanted to know how a person is able to do something like this.

"Why did you want to do that? Why?" My voice was full of hate.

"There are reasons." He simply said. I didn't know what he meant and at the moment I didn´t care. I would take care of him later. Now I had to get my girlfriend out of here as quickly as possible. To let my anger somewhat free rein, I reached out and kicked him with full force in the balls. Hale let him out of his grip and he tilted forward, fell on his knees and moaned in pain. I knelt down to look him straight in the eye but he avoided my gaze.

"Woe betide you if you should dare it again to come near my girlfriend or any other girl! Next time I won´t be that nice. Are we clear?" He just nodded, unable to speak and the tears flowed. I got up and ran my hand through my hair. I looked briefly at Hale. He looked up at me from Dyson and I could see a smile on his lips. He didn't like Dyson too. I knew that they started out as friends. But after Dyson has began the thing with Evony, he ended the friendship, not wanting to get involved in that.

I took a deep breath and went back to Beth, she was still unconscious. Kenzi had buttoned her pants and put on my jacket. I leaned down and brushed her hair out of her face. She looked so peaceful. My anger reappeared. I was breathing deeply but tried to calm down. Now I´m not in the foreground, my girlfriend was.

"Hale, can you carry her to the car? We have to get her out of here. We should take the back door, no one should see her in this state." Hale came without hesitation to the bed and lifted her carefully up. Kenzi and I were also on. She went first to see if there was nobody to be seen. She motioned us to come and we went quietly into the hall. There was a second staircase, which we could use. We managed to get unnoticed to Hale´s car. No one paid attention to us, they were only self-involved. At that moment I could hit them all in the face. No one paid attention to Beth and Dyson or were wondering why the two went into a room. He has certainly drugged her in the living room and then brought her up. The idea made me shudder. For now I tried to block the imagination until Beth was home and safe.

As we reached the car, I climbed in first, sat down on the back seat. Hale put Beth gently down, her head resting in my lap. He and Kenzi sat down in front. As he drove away from Evony´s house I could breathe properly for the first time. The effort of the last minutes fell from my shoulders, just a little bit but enough to recover my senses. Beth was well so far. I didn´t even want to think what would have happened if we had come too late. The tears ran down my cheeks uncontrollably now. It was just too much for me. My little sister turned around to us saw me crying.

"Can I say something now?" she asked. I wiped some tears away. "Sure." I said with a raspy voice.

Kenzi smiled at me and shouted, "DUDE! That was AWESOME! You sent his balls to the moon! Damn sista… you can be scary. I´ll never take your stuff without asking for permission again!" I had to chuckle. Even in the weirdest situations she had the ability to make it a little better. I looked down to Beth, hold her close and caressed her cheek. Her condition worried me. If Kenzi´s yelling didn't wake her up than I didn't know what could wake her. I just hoped that whatever was in her system would quickly disappear and don't cause any damage. I leaned down and kissed her forehead. I´ll never let her go again.

Short time later we arrived at home. Hale parked the car in front of our house and was the first who got out of the car, followed by Kenzi. It wouldn't be good when Beth´s mother sees her in this state, so I decided that she will sleep at my house. Kenzi opened the back door of the car so that Hale could lift Beth up.

"Kenzi, Beth´s mother is certainly still awake and waits for her. Please go and tell her that Beth will sleep with me tonight. Don't tell her anything else, nothing about what happened. Okay?" I waited until she responded. She saluted and went to our neighbor´s house. With Beth in his arms Hale followed me to the house. As I wanted to open the door my mom opened it and came out, looking at us with widened eyes when she saw Hale holding Beth.

"Oh my god! Lauren, what happened? Is Beth okay? Are you okay? Come on in! Where is Kenzi?" I couldn't answer her questions as fast as she pronounced them. "Kenzi went to tell Mary that Beth is sleeping with us tonight. Can we first lay her down? I explain it to you later." She stepped aside to let us in and Hale followed me as I went upstairs, directly to my room, mom came up with us. As we entered my room I pulled the sheets away thus he could lay her on the bed.

"Can someone please tell me now what happened and whether Beth is okay?" My mom asked concerned and went to Beth to take a look on her. Hale looked at me, I mouthed a thank you and he signaled me with his head that he will go now. I didn't know what I would have happened without him. Looking back to my mom he said, "I´ll go then. I say Kenzi good night and drive home. Night Mrs. Lewis. Lauren, take good care of her!" I nodded and then he left my room to go to Kenzi, letting the three of us alone. I took a deep breath, seeing that my mom was still expecting an answer. "Okay mom. I tell you what happened but you have to promise me that you won´t tell Beth´s mother. I want Beth to decide what we will do. Please! Promise me!" I knew if her mom would find out what Dyson tried to do, she would lock her daughter in a room and will never let her out. Mary was already very concerned about her daughter. I didn't know why or what happened in the past that she was so worried, however I would have to accept her decisions about her daughter.

Mom saw that I was serious and sighed. "It must be something very big that if you ask that I´m not going to Mary. But I promise. Now tell me! And is Beth okay?" I let the breath out that I didn't know I was holding and steadied myself.

"She was almost raped." My mother gasped, I continued, "We could rescue her before something happened. He has given her any drugs to sedate her. I don´t know what he gave and he didn't tell me what it was. We can only hope that she will be fine and wakes up soon." I said, always looking to Beth. My mothers´ eyes fell back to my girlfriend, who lay there as if nothing had happened.

"Oh sweetie, I´m just glad that you both are okay. I don't know how a guy could do something like that. It´s so horrible." Again stroking her hair, my mom leaned down and gave Beth a kiss on her forehead.

Her words made me remember the night and the memories came back and flooded me. It would have been all my fault if something had happened. If I had only trusted her, would have stayed with her, protected her. But what did I do, I ran away, did not find out what was going on or why. I let her alone. I´m such a terrible girlfriend.

"This is all my fault?" I choked with tears in my eyes which I couldn't keep any longer. Everything came up to me. My strength left me and I slumped to the floor. I held my hands over her face and let it all out, all the emotions I was holding back. Thinking about all the faults I did tonight made me cry even harder. My mother stood up and immediately came to me to take me in her arms, holding me tight and I wrapped my arms around her waist.

"No it´s not you fault. Don't blame yourself. No one could have guessed what this boy would do." She said reassuringly, rocked me in her arms. I couldn't stop crying

"But I left her, mom. I thought she would cheat on me like Nadia did and just ran away. I let her alone, helpless in a room with him. If Hale wouldn´t have been… " I didn't finish the sentence, not wanting to let me imagine what Dyson would have done to her. I sobbed uncontrollably in her arms, not able to stop. She just held me, no words were necessary, and let my cry until I calmed down. Her steady heartbeat soothed me. Deep in my heart I knew that Beth would never cheat on me. But after what Nadia did to me I had so many issues, so many problems I would have to talk about with Beth. I have to get over them. It is so much more with Beth than I could have been ever with Nadia. She is honest with me, honest with her feelings and that makes me feel safe. Safe enough that we can survive everything. And I know that I can get through all of this with her. We will overcome all our problems. For me, for Beth, for us.

A few minutes later I was still sobbing, but felt much better. Mom did always the right to make me or Kenzi feel better, no matter whether it was just a hug or a full talk about our emotions, she was there and listened to us. She leaned back slightly to look me in my tear-stained eyes. She wiped away the last ones and gave me a supportive and warm smile. "It´s time for you to go to bed too." She said with a calm voice. I shook my head, "No. I stay awake and will take care of Beth. Maybe she wakes up the night and needs something, I have to be there for them. I have to." Seeing the desperate in my eyes, mom only nodded and finally let me out of her embrace. We stood up and she went to the door to let Beth and I alone. When she was at the door she turned around to take one last look. "Alright sweetie. Call me if you need something. We can talk tomorrow. And I won´t tell Mary anything. I promise! Good night. I love you." I looked up with tears in my eyes again, not because I was sad, instead it were tears of joy. I had such an understanding and great mom.

"I love you too. Thank you for everything mom." With a last smile she went to her room and let us alone. I immediately walked to Beth and sat on the bed. She was still soundly sleeping. I decided it would be the best if I take her close of. So I managed it to disrobe her, leaving her in the underwear. It took some time, but I made it. After I took off my clothes as well I lay down right next to her. I put the covers over us. Under the sheets I noticed that she was a bit cold and moved a little closer, put my hand around her hip and buried my face in my favorite place and tried to warm her.

Actually I wanted to stay awake, in the case she wakes up. But the adrenaline, which slowly lost its effect and her presence next to me let me drift into a deep sleep.

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Next morning

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Bo´s POV

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I woke up from the sun which was shining through the window. I felt a little strange, hung-over. I didn´t know why, I didn't drink any alcohol, just water. It was quite warm under the covers, so I pushed it aside to notice that I was wearing only my underwear. I lifted my head to find out where I was, but lowered it again immediately, because I was dizzy. However I could take a quick look and knew that I was in Lauren´s room. I sighed relieved, knowing that I was in her house. ´But what happened last night and why do I feel so bad?´

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. What was going on yesterday, okay…we go through it again: alright, I came up with Lauren and Kenzi to the party, Kenzi disappeared to find Hale, Lauren and I explored the house, then we danced. After that we went to the living room and then Lauren wanted to look after her little sister. I stayed in the living room. And then… oh yes, Dyson came … we talked or rather he spoke gibberish and I just nodded… but then.. what happened then…? I took another deep breath and tried to remember more. Then it hit me and I had some flashbacks.

… "Are you a little dizzy? … we go upstairs.." Dyson drags me upstairs in a dark room… He´s leaning over me, my top was torn…. He came closer and spoke with his disgusting breath directly into my face. "We will have a lot of fun.." …and then blackout… nothing…

I gasped, eyes widened. I couldn't believe what he did. ´Oh my god!´ I had to talk to Lauren. I didn't know what happened but one thing I knew.., "He administered drugs to me.." I mumbled, the anger was rising.

"That's damn right!" I startled and sat upright within seconds. I had to held my head because of the sudden movement. That hurt. I looked up and saw Kenzi coming into the room.

"Kenzi, do you know what happened last night at the party. I mean I knew what Dyson did. But did he… you know…? I asked straight, fearing the answer. I had to know it.

"Thank god he couldn't finish. Lauren, Hale and I came in time before he could do anything." I leaned back on the headrest and exhaled deeply. ´Thank god!´

Kenzi sat down next to me on the bed, looking me with a sad and concerned expression in the eyes. "Lauren isn´t in a good shape. She is in the kitchen to make you some breakfast and wanted me to look after you while she is downstairs. She blames herself for not being there for you. I don't know exactly why she is doing that. Maybe you should talk to her." Kenzi was right. Why should Lauren blame herself? It wasn´t her fault in any possibly way. How could she know what Dyson wanted to do? I really needed to talk with Lauren.

"Okay, I go and talk to her. I put some clothes on and then I go downstairs. Thanks Kenzi."

"No problemo. I´ll be in my room if you need me." Kenzi stood up and went to her room. I got up too, but a lot slower than her. My headaches weren´t that strong anymore, but my body didn´t want as I wanted. So it took a while until I was done. After I put my leggings and a shirt on which I brought to Lauren´s house in case I would sleep here and after I brushed my teeth I made my way, at an appropriate pace, downstairs and in the kitchen. I was so quiet that Lauren did not hear me coming. I stood in the doorway and watched how she made breakfast. She stood in front of the stove and turned the scrambled eggs. When she turned around I almost had to start crying at the sight.

She was a mess. The shoulders hung down, not the usually upright posture, her hair didn't shine like it normally does and she looked as if she had been crying for days with her swollen eyes. As if she could feel my anxious glance, she looked up and saw directly into my eyes. I could see guilt, fear, brokenness and repentance in her eyes and it nearly broke my heart. Seeing that she started to cry again, I quickly went over to her and took her in my arms. Without hesitation, she came into my embrace and held me so tight that I almost couldn´t breathe. But that didn´t bother me. At this moment the only person that mattered was Lauren. I held her close to my body, brushed my hand over her hair. She buried her face in my chest and spoke so softly that I could barely hear her.

"I´m so sorry. I´m so sorry. It´s my fault. I´m sorry. Please forgive me." She repeated the phrases over and over again. I didn´t understand what she meant. It wasn´t her fault that all this has happened.

I took the pan off the heat and switched it off. Without the potential risk of fire I led her to the couch and sat her gently down. She never let go of me and I held her hand for the whole time. When we sat down I wiped the remaining tears with my thumb gently away and took both her hands and put them in my. "Lauren, please tell me what´s going on. I´m okay. I know what happened. I know what Dyson wanted to do. But I am fine. You, Hale and Kenzi you saved me. We will deal with Dyson. Please don't cry. I can´t stand it seeing you cry." I said with a calm voice. I hugged her again, trying to soothe her in my embrace. "Tell me why you blame yourself. It´s not your fault. Nothing was your fault." She pulled away from our embrace, our hands still entwined, but couldn´t look me in the face.

"It would have been my fault if I hadn´t come back. I ran away…I thought that you would cheat on me with him. When I saw you together in the room, I thought that it happens again. That the story, as it has happened with Nadia, repeats itself. I´m so sorry I didn't trust you, sorry that I ran away and let you alone with him. But please don't leave me. You are everything I need. Please don't leave me! I need you." She was crying now even harder and clung on me.

Now I understood why she is acting this way. I could be angry with her for not trusting me. I wasn't. I knew Lauren and know why she ran away. She ran away out of fear. The fear to fall in love again and ending with a broken heart. But I wouldn't leave her. And why should she blame herself. She did what most people wouldn't have done in her situation. "Lauren, you came back. You came back for me. You saved me. Most people wouldn't have done that. But you did. You. Came. Back. And for that I will always love you." Her head shot up because of my last words and looked me in disbelief in the eyes. I had to chuckle, she really didn't know how much I felt for her.

"Yes Lauren. I love you. I knew it in the moment I saw you that I was in love with you with every fiber of my heart and I will never let you go. I will always be by your site. I want to hold you in my arms every day, want to kiss you and want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life. I know we´ve only been together for two months but I already have these strong feelings for you and I want you to know that. And I also know we want to take it slow, so I don't want to for…" she cut me off with her lips. It was a quick but intense kiss, letting me feel all the emotions she kept. I could feel everything, the worry and the guilt disappeared. There was nothing but love, pure love.

We pulled apart, breathing a little unsteady. She held my face in her hands, her gaze could see right into my soul and I melted in her gently touch. "I love you, too. You have no idea how much. I´m sorry for running away. I will never do that again."

These words made my heart jump for joy. I couldn´t ask for anything else. Here I sat, with the love of my life. It was not just a saying. Lauren was all I needed. Her love filled from me, made me strong. With her by my side I can do anything. "I love you and I will never leave you. I promise." She smiled at me and it was the most beautiful smile I´ve ever seen. I will do everything that she smiles like that every single day.

"Even if I look like a mess, like I do now?" She asked. We both had to chuckle. She was just cute.

"Even then I will love you with all my heart. And you don't look like a mess. You are beautiful in every possible way." I kissed her on the forehead and pulled her in my arms again, holding her close.

I could hold her like that for the rest of my life. The feeling of security, protection, the feeling of being loved. It was the best feeling I´ve ever had. At the same time I felt guilty. I wasn't completely honest with Lauren. I want to tell her the truth, I want to tell her everything. Everything that happened in my life. I didn't know if I could. Because if I would tell her all what happened in my past I would bring her in danger. I don't know if I could do that. But with her in my arms and by my site everything was possible.

I don´t know what the future will bring. But one thing I knew for sure. I will do everything to protect Lauren, her and my family. I found the love I was searching for and will do anything to keep the people I love safe. Lauren and I will face every situation together because she is everything I need.

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Phew… that was some chapter…

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Next chapter will come next week

To be continued…