AN: TW: There is a huge rape mention in this chapter and some suggestive material regarding that mention

Wow, two chapters in one day? I just could not stop writing. There are some big reveals in this one and as promised, shit has officially hit the fan.

Enjoy!

Sophomore year had not been particularly kind to Johnnie. She was sixteen now due to her birthday happening so late in the year and having to start kindergarten late. She was bullied ruthlessly now due to her friendship with Kevin but she tried not to let that get her down. She could handle a little name calling and some spit balls if it meant getting to be friends with someone as amazing as Kevin and his alters.

Hedwig had asked her if he could come see her house today and she told him yes rather enthusiastically. She adored Hedwig and she was excited he was coming to visit. She usually walked home nowadays because her parents worked crazy hours and Kevin usually walked with her since his house was only a few streets away but Barry had to stay after school for a bit and she usually would have stayed with him but she wanted to get home and get things ready.

As she walked, she noticed Tommy Evans hanging out on his front lawn with his gang of troublemakers. She tried to keep her head down and hurry past as fast as possible but she'd already caught their attention.

"Well well if it isn't the freak magnet," Tommy called, hopping off the step and his friends snickered. Johnnie tried to ignore him and keep walking but that only pissed him off and he picked up a rock, hitting her in the back with it.

"Hey! I'm talking to you."

"Yeah, get her Tommy!" Greg Harowitz encouraged and Johnnie slowly turned around, a cool expression on her face.

"Guess you were right," she said calmly, "I must be a freak magnet because I've attracted four to me right now." As soon as the words left her lips, she regretted them because the look on their faces indicated the fun and games were over.

"What did you just say to me?" he asked, as if daring her to say it again. She swallowed hard but it was too late to turn back now.

"I said you and your small dick friends are freaks. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get home. I have a very special visitor coming over." Tommy's look turned sinister and he snapped his fingers, his crew jumping to attention.

"Small dick huh? I think we oughta show you just how wrong you are and then maybe you'll be a good girl and apologize to my friends. Grab her boys."

Johnnie was absolutely mortified when all three of Tommy's friends grabbed her, one of them pinning her arms down in the grass, one holding her legs down and the last started to unzip her jacket. Johnnie screamed, thrashing when Tommy straddled her but all the boys overpowered her easily. She started to sob.

"Get off me!" She pleaded, trying so hard to fight but she could barely move. Tommy's hands were underneath her T-shirt now, feeling her up as the other boys egged him on.

"Get off!" She begged again, finally getting her knees up but Tommy alluded her kicks easily and Greg regained control of her legs.

"We got us a feisty one, boys!" he taunted, popping the button on Johnnie's jeans but before he could begin to wiggle them off her hips, someone came up behind him and threw him off. When she felt the weight finally lift from her, Johnnie finally opened her eyes to see Kevin punching Greg in the face. The other two boys holding her down quickly let go, running in the opposite direction to avoid the conflict. Tommy and Greg were down for the count, groaning on the ground. Kevin was breathing heavily and knelt down next to Johnnie, who was still lying on her back in the grass.

"Are you alright?" he asked in a smooth, deep voice that had a bit of a rasp to it. She didn't answer. She threw herself into his arms and dobbed violently. There was only on alter she had yet to meet other than Kevin himself; the very first alter.

"You must be Dennis," she cried, trying her hardest to be polite despite the circumstances.

"Nice to finally meet you," he told her stiffly but she could tell he meant it. He was just on edge from what had happened.

"You know you really shouldn't be walkin alone," he scolded, "That could have been much worse if I-" He scrubbed his hand down his face, still holding her in once arm. "Just promise me you'll be more careful." She couldn't help but smile. His concern was endearing. Especially since they'd just met.

"I promise... Thank you, Dennis." He nodded and let her go, straightening her shit and re-zipping her jacket, smoothing out the creases.

"You're welcome. Now, can you walk?" Johnnie nodded and stood up on her own, her skin still crawling from the boy's grabby hands.

"Lean on me for support," Dennis said and she understood that this was not a request. She wrapped her arm around him and leaned against him as he walked her home. Needless to say, her play date with Hedwig was canceled. Dennis held the light for the rest of the afternoon to watch over her. For his peace of mind of hers she didn't know.

Johnnie was staring at the ceiling, counting fictional sheep as she tried to sleep. The door separating her from Kevin creaked open and the sound of bare feet padding on the floor could be heard. She didn't move an inch though, not even when an ominous looking shadow loomed over her.

"Johnnie?" Came a small voice, followed by a whimper. She sat up with a small yawn.

"What is it Hedwig? What's wrong?" Hedwig dropped to his knees beside her and cuddled up close, laying his head on her shoulder.

"I had a bad dream. A real bad one with zombies and vampires tryin to eat me... etcetera." He whined again and struggled to get closer. Johnnie wrapped him in her arms and held on tighter.

"It's okay Hedwig. It was just a dream." Hedwig sniffed softly and cleared his throat, trying to sound brave.

"Yeah, I know. I just thought maybe we could have a sleepover, you know, like that one time."

She stiffened up at the mention of last time and tried to push the memory to the back of her brain where it belonged. It was the best memory she had if she was being honest, but it was the aftermath that broke her heart and every time it came up in her head, she was reminded all over again so she found it best to just keep it locked away.

"Sure, but you have to go back to sleep okay? At least try for me." The boy agreed and snuggled against her when they both laid down, passing out almost instantly. Johnnie woke up much earlier than she'd intended to and Hedwig's body was still pressed against hers. She couldn't help but smile at how peaceful he looked and she slowly began to stroke what little hair he had. The boy began to shift and open his eyes, but the mortified look on his face told her that she hadn't woken up next to Hedwig.

"What the-" He shot up, staring at Johnnie with wide eyes. "Oh no... oh no no no... I shouldn't be here. Why am I here?" Johnnie grabbed his hands and held on tight.

"Dennis, calm down. It's not a big deal. Hedwig had a nightmare and asked to sleep next to me. That's all." Dennis jerked his hands away and tried to get up but she grabbed his hands again.

"No!" She said sternly, "You're not going to run away from me again. This is no different than last time so why are you so scared?" Dennis was quiet and avoided her eyes.

"Answer the question Dennis!" She pleaded shrilly, "Quit avoiding me and answer the god damn question!"

"Because the last time shouldn't have happened either!" He snapped in frustration.

"Oh, so you regret it now?" she hugged angrily, "Then maybe I should refresh your memory." She dove forward and cupped his face, pressing their lips together roughly.

"Don't," he begged against her lips, unable to bring himself to pull away, "I can't. We can't."

"Because you don't want me?" she asked, resting her forehead against his.

"You know I do. We can't because it's wrong..."

"Did Patricia tell you that?" She sounded absolutely exasperated, "It's not wrong. I want to help him too..." She stroked his cheek, kissing the corner of his lips.

"I believe you... but the others..."

"Shhhh..." she whispered and kissed him again but it was cut short when Patricia took over the light. She tisked at Johnnie and stood, shaking her head.

"Such a disappointment... It seems as though we can wait no longer due to complications. I'm terribly sorry Miss Star, but you leave me no choice. This is the day you must meet the Beast. Soon enough your fate will be decided but let it be known, I am no longer on your side."