Chapter 7- things you say

Chapter summary- Ellie's mind is spinning out of control trying to get this out of her head. She will start to forget what has gone on but something will make her remember.

The rest of the night at the hospital was a blur, all she can remember is getting into Craig's car and than walking into Sean's apartment. It was like she was having moment where she would just black out.

Ellie sat on Sean's couch and curled into a ball, "Are you going to be okay, in Trackers room alone?" Sean asked. "I don't even think I can move off the couch," Ellie struggled to say. Sean sat down next to her "are you okay." Ellie started crying, Sean held her "Its going to be okay Ellie I won't let him ever hurt you ever." Sean said trying to comfort her. "I can't even start to thank you for all of this Sean, you let me stay in your house and you got hurt to help me." "Its no problem, you were being hurt and it shouldn't have gone on." Ellie smiled at him, when she looked at him it was like all her problems were gone "How can I repay you for this?" Ellie asked, Sean looked straight into her eyes moved in slowly and kissed her. Ellie started kissing him back but suddenly Drew's face appeared in her head.

"No, stop make him go away, please!" Ellie was screaming and holding her hands at her ears. "Ellie stop your okay, he isn't here." Ellie looked up her face was bright red "Sean, I am sorry I like you I really do, but," Ellie couldn't even speak. "Ellie come here its okay I promise he isn't going to hurt you never and especially when your with me, and don't worry I am not like Drew." "I was over the moon for Marco and he turned out to be gay, and then wanted me to lie to everyone about it, I finally find a guy who wants to be with me and he does this." Sean knew where she was coming from "well I am not gay don't worry and I will never do anything to hurt you, I care about you." "How do you know Sean you barley know me." "Ellie I know more than you think believe me, alcoholic parents, relationships not turning out as planned, and besides Jimmy would talk about you all the time last year when he had that huge crush on you, it was one of the only times I paid attention when he talked.

Ellie and Sean got back up on to the couch and she kisses him this time. "Thank you, really," Ellie whispered and she fell asleep as he hugged her. Sean just stared at her and was so happy, there is no way that freak will ever get his hands on her again, she is so beautiful why would any one want to hurt her. Well not this time she is going to be okay I will make sure of it.

Ellie and Sean walked to school hand in hand, she had been walking to school a lot holding hands with someone but this time it meant something to her it wasn't her holding someone so she wouldn't getting hurt it was because she wanted to. "Hey guys wait up!" Craig called, "I just saw Drew walking in to school, I guess the police haven't taken him in yet." "I am going home, I am not seeing him." Ellie said. Sean's eyes sparkled because she called his house "home." "No Ellie, because he will come after you like last time, and I cant be there because I cant miss any more school or I will fail." Sean said. "Look we can all look after you and just don't be alone with him, we can be more careful this time." Craig said. Ellie nodded and they continued into school where they were met by, Paige, Spinner, Ashley, and Marco, Drew saw her but was smart enough not to say anything. In Kwan's class Ashley went and spoke to Mrs. Kwan in private so Ellie wouldn't know to tell her to not let Ellie out of the class room by her self for safety purposes and not to worry about it the police are handling it. Luckily Drew didn't try and talk to Ellie once, but when lunch came around Ellie finally got what they wanted.

Ellie, Drew and Sean were called down to the office, Sean met up with Ellie and walked her to the office and made sure that Drew didn't come near her when they were walking. "Its going to be okay, I promise it will all be over soon," He said to comfort her Ellie turned and kissed him. When Drew saw this a pinch of jealousy ran through him, but knowing what was about to happen he didn't want to make it worse so he let it go.

The police were waiting in the office and they took Ellie into the office to talk to her about everything, "Ok, Ms. Nash I know we got most of your story last night and we have evidence that you were raped so we can try to get you and early court date but we cant make you any promises. "Okay," Ellie said she got up and walked outside and waited for Sean who seemed to take forever talking to police but he came out "I didn't press charges," he said "why not?" I asked surprised "He sliced your arm," He acted like it was no big deal "look they can get him in all of your evidence, we don't need to use mine, I don't care about what he did to me, I care about what he has done to you."

Just than Drew walks out and the officers take him out to the cop car and drive away. "He is finally going to get what he deserves," Ellie said as she smiled for the first time that day. Sean put his arm around her and went back to the cafeteria just in time to tell everyone that Drew was taking away by the police. "Finally, I am so proud of you for getting help I know it wasn't easy," Marco said and he hugged her. "Thanks guys," just than the bell rang and they all ran off to class. Ellie walked around school so happy, she has no reason to be scared she was never avoiding anyone or worried that someone will pull out a gun or knife on her.

Two weeks after Drew was taken away Ellie's life was really starting to get better nothing could bring her down. It was Saturday morning and Sean wakes up and turns over and stares at Ellie, he doesn't want to wake her so he goes into the kitchen and makes her breakfast. Suddenly there is a knock at the door, when Sean answers it his face drops when he sees a cop standing there, "Is Eleanor Nash here?" He asked. "She is here but still sleeping, can I help you?" The officer looked inside the apartment "yes she needs to appear in court, here is all the paper work can you have her look this over please?" Sean looked a little dumb founded "yeah sure, bye" He closed the door and walked over to their room. "So its time already," Ellie said. She was sitting at the edge of the bed listening to the whole thing. "Ellie it is good we can get this over with right away and never have to worry about it again."

Sean walked over and hugged Ellie really tight and this time Ellie wasn't crying, "I am ready to do this." Ellie said. "I will be there for you, through all of this I promise." Then Ellie started laughing "Do you know how happy I am that this whole thing is going to be over soon." She giggled. "Ellie I can't believe you would laugh about something like this." "Sean I can't help it I am so happy he is finally going to get what he deserves."

The week went by so slow Ellie was anticipating the trial so she can finally give Drew what he deserves. Finally it was Saturday Ellie was getting dressed ready to go to court, at least she thought she was ready. "Hey Ellie we have to be there in 45 minuets you almost ready to start heading over?" Sean walked in to the room and Ellie was on the verge of tears "Ellie sweetie what's wrong?" "Sean I cant do this, I will have to look at him and relive everything that has gone on again." Sean walked in and hugged her "listen to me, you can do this you are strong and you will be able to do this." Ellie shook her head and reached down to put her shoes on. There was a knock on the door, "I will get it," Sean said walking out of the room.

"Hey guys what are you doing here?" In walked Paige, Spinner, Craig, Marco, Ashley, and Hazel, "We wanted to wish you guys luck." Paige said and looked at Ashley who held out a pile of cards. "There's one from each of us, there is one from Jimmy, my parents, and your mom." Ellie's faced dropped "you mean she noticed I was gone." Everyone looked down at the floor "Ellie me and Marco went to your house and explained to your mom about the whole situation, she was in total awe she doesn't blame you for leaving." Paige said. Ellie rolled her eyes "yeah what ever, is she coming today?" Marco shook his head, "typical," Ellie replied. "It's really great of all you guys to do this for me but I have a trial to get over with, I will call you later."

"So are you sure you can do this?" Sean said as they approached the court house. "I have to Sean, if I don't who knows what girl he could hurt next when he was done with me." They kissed and than walked up the steps to the court house.

"Ms. Nash can you tell me the first time that you were hit by my client?" the prosecutor asked. Ellie shook her head "I had been out with my gay best friend, he came to my house and seemed really jealous I called him crazy and he pushed me. Drew's face sunk when he heard the whole story from her perspective. Ellie went on explaining the day in front of the school, the gun at her house, and her getting raped. Drew had so many emotions running through his head. I beat her, it's never how I looked at it I just thought I was keeping her in line. I hurt her, she is showing everyone her bruise, I made that bruise. I caused her pain, her life was nothing before I came into it and all I did to her was cause pain she didn't need. I need to get better, I need help.

The trial went on for another hour and than the judge came in to give the verdict. "Drew, I have seen kids like you come in and out of this court room with out a care in the world." The judge said. "I don't think you are that type of person, you seem like you really want help and I am going to get you help." Drew face lighted up at the thought of some one wanting to help him. "There is this reform school in the states, I wills end you there for one year to help you get better." Drew smiled "thank you ma'am." "But Drew if I find you stepping out of line once you will be taken away for good." The cops came and took Drew out of the room. Ellie jumped up into Sean, she was the happiest she has ever been. "Ms. Nash, I want to let you know I am so proud that you were not one of those un-fortunate stories of woman who didn't get help.