TISSUES STILL NEEDED!

3Chapter 11= Tears and forgiveness 3

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"Mum!" said Spinelli hugging her mum "I'm sorry" she began to cry slightly.

"Ashley Please don't apologise, this isn't your fault. I love you so much, its all going to be okay now" she whispered, tears forming in her eyes "I'm going to make a statement now, can you handle making statements tomorrow? I'd really like to lock him away"

"D-do I have to s-see him again?" asked Spinelli fearfully.

"I'll make sure you don't. I'll see you after I make the statement –Heather you don't mind having Ashley here do you?"

"Of course not –I'd actually prefer to have you both over for a few nights, you should have company at a time like this"

"Thank you Heather, I only hope we wont be too much of a burden"

"Of course you wont" said TJ who'd been standing in the corned silently –crying slightly at the sight of Spinelli's pain, the guilt over his treatment towards her tearing him apart.

"Look after Ashley wont you? She needs a friend you at the moment"

When she said this there was a slight flash of fear in Spinelli's eyes. Meanwhile TJ was beginning to get slightly annoyed at everyone acting as though Spinelli weren't petrified to go near him.

"I'll try" said TJ the guilt showing visibly in his voice.

"Come one Flo, I'll drive you" said Mr Detweiler.

"But mum!" said Spinelli worriedly clutching her mums arm.

"Ashley, it'll be fine. I need you to stay here" she got up and walked away leaving Spinelli sitting on the floor –still crying.

TJ stood and watched her –deep sorrow and guilt in his eyes.

"Come on, its okay" said Becky helping Spinelli up and walking her into the living room TJ followed her silently.

"I'll make you all some soup –its getting really late" said Mrs Detweiler.

"I'll be right back" said Becky getting up.

"Are you okay?" asked TJ softly, trying to make up for his treatment towards her.

Spinelli shifted away to the edge of the sofa, eyeing TJ in fear, Becky who was at the door walking back to them.

"You've known TJ for ages –do you really think he'd hurt you?"

"I thought I knew Tim" she whispered shuddering at the sound of his name and memories of his actions.

"Forget him. TJ on the other hand, you've known him for years –he's done so much for you! Remember in 1st grade? He got beat up so you wouldn't get hurt. Think about it -look into his eyes, you wont see hate" said Becky leaving the room.

"I swear I'd do nothing to hurt you –never" said TJ looking directly into Spinelli's watery bloodshot eyes.

Spinelli looked into his blue eyes, she didn't see anger, but love. She was filled with emotions, sadness, relief, and love, something she hadn't seen for so long..

"TJ" she whispered tears once again filling her eyes "I was so scared"

"Spin" he said softly moving slowly towards her –not wanting to scare her "it'll be okay –I'll always protect you, please can you just see this?"

"I can" whispered Spinelli suddenly hugging him "Please don't leave me again TJ" her grip tightened on his jacket.

The relief grew stronger, it was true, she really did need TJ, her reputation didn't matter, she didn't care if she was acting like an Ashley would, it was the last thing on her mind. She was just glad to have TJ back, her reputaion was long gone anyway.

"Never" he said holding her gently.

"Sorry TJ" she said still clinging to him.

"What for?" he asked "you have nothing to be sorry for"

"yes I do, I was scared of you, acting as though you were a person your not –someone as sick and evil as Tim"

"Spinelli, you really don't have to be sorry, its understandable. I'm the one who should be sorry, and I am Spinelli, I'm so sorry for not seeing you were in trouble, please forgive me Spin"

"I forgive you" she whispered looking up at TJ who was also crying.

Little did they know that both Becky and Mrs Detweiler were watching them.

Spinelli yawned widely and lied down –her and TJ still hugging, for once in over a year and a half, she felt safe. She knew that their relationship had grown really close in a matter of minutes, and it didn't seem believeable, but at the moment, she finally felt safe –a feeling she didn't want to lose. She knew that they were lying closer than friends usauly would, but she needed to feel loved.

"I'm so glad we're friends again Teej" she whispered.

"Me to" he said gently stoking her damp hair, he didn't know why he was acting like this towards her –it was probably him trying excessively to make up for the hardness he had added to her life. Spinelli who was relaxed and contented slowly drifted off to her best nights sleep she'd had since her parents divorce "MUM-"

"TJ, sssh!" said Mrs Detweiler pointing towards Spinelli. TJ looked at her and smiled –she was okay now, she was sleeping peacefully, safely in his arms.

"Mum, will spin have to school Monday?"

"No TJ, she probably wont"

"Can I stay home with her? Please, I cant leave her alone"

"Ok, but when she goes back –you have to as well"

"Of course"

"Well done TJ, I'm proud to call you my brother" said Becky warmly. "I just wish there were more guys out there that are as sweet as you"

"Thanks" replied TJ.

"I'll be right back" said Becky hurrying from the room and returning with a blanket, she placed it over TJ and Spinelli "stay with her -she really needs you now"

"I wi- *yawn* will" said TJ rubbing his eyes

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Wow! So sad huh? Don't be afraid to admit 2 crying!

spinelli woods, esquire: Did it make you cry? At least they're happy now! 8)

Becky Lucinda a TJ protecter: finally, she's over it! Well I hope you havnt been reduced 2 tears!