A/N: I'm posting this chapter early because chapter three was kind of short. Sorry this chapter is short, too!
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Vanessa and Ryan lay sprawled out on his large bed, Vanessa's head resting peacefully on Ryan's stomach as they stared silently up at the ceiling. They said nothing at first, just trying to get used to each other's presence.

So... what happened? he asked her finally, slowly sitting up. Vanessa sighed and sat up, folding her legs Indian style. She took in a shaky breath, playing absently with a lose strand on Ryan's bedding.

My dad... she began slowly, pausing to swallow her tears. He, umm... he... She began to sob again. she apologized, trying to wipe her tears away. Ryan shook his head.

It's fine, he said, leaning in her direction and hugging her softly. Vanessa shook her head slightly and let out a long sigh, fighting against her tears. She used the palm of her hands in an attempt to dry her face. Ryan watched her, slightly uncomfortable and unsure what to do.

Just... let it out, he told her. Neither of them spoke a word as Vanessa tried to get a hold of her bearings. Finally she brushed a lose strand of hair from her face and looked up at Ryan, unspilled tears waiting in her eyes.

Um... I guess I'll start from the begining, she said, her voice now calm. Ryan nodded and watched her intenstly, waiting for her to continue. Vanessa sucked in a deep breath, finding the strength to continue.

So... this morning my dad... he came in to my room and he was, uh... he was pretty drunk, she began slowly. He was yelling at me for being too loud. I had been sleeping until then, but he didn't notice. He... um... he flipped me off my matress and started hitting me. And... then...
Vanessa lost her bearings once more and completely broke down. She brought her knees up to her chest and hugged them, burrying her face in her pants. Ryan stared, unsure of what to say or do.

Oh, God Ryan, she sobbed, her voice muffelled. He... he raped me.

Short chapter anda clifhanger - I'm so evil. :)