"He scares her."
The words were spoken so softly and Jeff had to think for a moment what he was talking about.
"Has she ever told you that?" asked Jeff and Matt shook his head.
"You know how stubborn she is. She'd never admit it but, but you can tell. You mention him and she gets this look in her eye. You can just tell," said Matt and Jeff sighed.
"Matt, did you ever think that maybe she needs to learn all this by herself?" said Jeff. Matt was constantly complaining that Glenn scared Lita, that he knew something was going on and yet she never said anything.
"Jeff, when she finally realizes all of this...it may be too late," said Matt, saying that last part rather quietly.
"What do you mean? Matt does he...does Glenn hit her?" he asked, his eyes widening. No, Lita would never stay with Glenn if he hit her. She'd be afraid of him hitting Lucas too and... he let his thoughts drift off.
"I found her crying...sobbing actually when I went there this morning. She even said it was because of Glenn," said Mat and Jeff chewed on his bottom lip.
"Talk to her. Just see if she admits anything but...but don't push her Matt. If she doesn't tell you then give it more time," said Jeff and this turn it was Matt's turn to sigh.
The two sat in silence for a moment before they heard a faint knock on the door. Matt looked at Jeff, not really expecting company, then quickly walked over to the door. His eyes widened when he saw a figure standing there, head bent down and completely soaked. It had started pouring a little while ago and the rain hadn't let up.
"Lita, sweetie what are you doing here?" asked Matt softly, concern lacing his voice. He gently pulled the redhead into the house and closed the door. God, she was freezing.
"Sweetheart, what's wrong?" asked Matt, pulling her to him trying desperately for her to get warm. He brought her into the living room and sat her down, pulling a blanket over her. He noted that she hadn't looked up at him. Jeff looked over, obviously concerned for his friend.
"Lita, look up at me," he said gently but firmly. He could hear her soft sobs and he gently lifted her chin, a string of curse words coming from his mouth when he saw her face. Her eye was swollen practically shut and her lip was busted open. He noticed she was shivering and dammit she had to be freezing in those clothes. Jeff had already gone to get something for her face.
"I, I'm sorry," she said softly, her voice hoarse.
"Lita, you have nothing to be sorry about, understand? Now come on, let's get you warmed up a bit. I'm going to go get some dry clothes and Jeff's right in the kitchen," he said and she didn't speak, just continued to look down.
"I should have called or, or something. I-I wanted to-to go and...and look for Lucas and..." her voice drifted off.
"Shh, Lita it's okay. Here, let me get you something warm," he said, stroking her hair back out of her face. He then got up and walked away to his bedroom to grab some clothes.
Jeff walked out and frowned when he saw Lita. Her head was still bent and he could tell she was crying.
"Hey sweetie, don't cry. You're safe now," he whispered, rubbing his hands down her arm, trying to stop the shivering.
Matt quickly got back with a pair of drawstring sweatpants and an old team extreme shirt.
"Here Lita, why don't you go change into these?" he said softly and Lita nodded slowly.
"Thank you," she said quietly, not looking Matt or Jeff in the eye. She was too ashamed.
She had been going to look for Lucas and then...then Glenn had come home. He saw her trying to leave and he got mad.
That's when he hurt her. He said it was her fault Lucas was missing, said she was worthless. He was right. It was her fault Lucas was missing. She thought, a new wave of tears making their way down her face. She knew she had to leave. She knew she couldn't stay...so she came here. She had walked for reasons that even she didn't know.
She looked down and realized that she had somehow managed to peel off her old clothes and put on the clothes Matt had given her. She couldn't even look at herself in the mirror. She didn't want to see her face. She knew her eye must have been bad...she could barely open it. Her lip was busted open. She knew that much for sure.
Lita shakily walked out of the bathroom and back into the living room where she could hear Matt and Jeff speaking quietly.
"He did that to her, you know he did," said Matt, his voice filled with venom.
"Don't Matt. Don't pressure her into telling you what happened. I don't want to scare her away because you and I both know where she'd run to," said Jeff softly.
"I can still hear you," said Lita softly, walking out into the living room and both Matt and Jeff looked up to where she was standing.
"Lita..." said Jeff softly and she shook her head violently.
"It's not fair. It's not fair! He didn't deserve this! He didn't do anything!" cried Lita, not knowing where this was coming from. She had held it in all day and she wanted to let loose. Matt walked over to her and put his hand on her shoulder but she pushed it off.
"It's my fault! It's my fault he's gone! If only I had watched him go over to the neighbor's! If only I didn't make Glenn mad! None of this would have happened if it wasn't for me!" she cried, falling to her knees. She couldn't help the violent sobs that shook her body and she tried to get away from Matt's grip but soon gave in, falling into his arms.
"Shh, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself," said Matt gently, trying to get her to stop crying. He feared she was going to make herself sick with all of this crying.
The pair stayed like that for a while. Jeff had slipped discreetly out the door, knowing the two needed some time alone. Matt sighed when he realized that Lita had cried herself to sleep.
A/n: There's the next chapter. Hope you all enjoyed it, and now you know how Glenn reacted. I don't know if I cleared it up well, but more will be explained in the next chapter.