(Summary: A short POV chapter from Ruthie.)

Chapter Two

Ruthie's P.O.V

I know I'm not stupid, but I feel stupid for what happened. It was like there was this little, hypnotic voice in my head telling me: "You're a stupid piece of trash!" I still can't believe that I didn't trust my better judgment and went with Doug and let him take advantage of me and do what he did. Why did I let him? I don't know why I did. Maybe I really am stupid.

No...I'm not stupid. I just didn't use my better judgment. I'm not stupid, I'm not stupid, I'm not stupid...I just used bad judgment.

I just have to keeping on telling myself that.

I'm not stupid.

I'M Not Stupid.

I'M NOT STUPID.

I'm not stupid, Doug is. He's the one that tricked me, the one that lied to me, the one that raped me. I hate Doug Lane.

And another thing, I think Chandler might suspect something is wrong with me. I could tell by the way he kept looking at me, inquiring that I was lying...which I was. Then he told my dad. I'd better avoid Chandler if I want to keep this to myself.

I just have to repeat those words to myself once more.

I'm not stupid.

Avoid Chandler.

I'm Not Stupid.

AVOID Chandler.

I'M NOT STUPID.

AVOID CHANDLER.

End Of Chapter Two

A/N: I know...that chapter kind of bit. Sorry, writer's block is invading my head. Well...review if you liked it; go find another story to read if you didn't.

-Alexa