Chapter 6: Who did it?

(One hour later)

Connor got off the bus he had taken and walked briskly to Brock's house.

It can't be, it just can't. But what if…. But he was SOBER! Alden and were drunk, but Brock had remained sober for the entire party. I remembered him boasting and teasing us as Alden and I had to drink that horrible concoction that'd prevent us from having a hangover. But if he did it, then he'd be absolutely guilty. He'd have raped Nina on purpose. (Connor's thoughts)

Connor's last thought made him stop just across the road from Brock's house. If he asked Brock if he knew anything about Nina's rape as in another person being there, he was certain Brock would either lie that he didn't and shrug it off or react negatively and chase him out. He'd probably do that whether or not he was guilty. But if he were guilty, he'd definitely react in a way to get rid of suspicion and or Connor. Plus he'd likely call Alden and tell him that he had accused him or if they were in cahoots…..

Connor turned away from Brock's house and walked back to the bus stop. He was going straight home. He needed to think this all over and come to a sensible decision.

(Meanwhile at Alden's Residence)

"Yeah Brock that night's still a blur," Alden responded as he spoke to his best friend on the phone, "why do you ask?"

"Nothing man," Brock responded but Alden wasn't convinced, "so has Nina…."

"I don't want to hear anything about that girl Brock!" Alden exploded, "bad enough she lied on Connor," he continued, "I don't need YOU bringing her up!" he shouted.

"Alright Alright," Brock said in an attempt to calm Alden down, "but if she decides to go public with…" he persisted.

"Oh please," Alden spat, "Nina cares about her reputation more than her own life," he reminded Alden, "being raped by a geek isn't exactly a popularity boost," he added.

"Who said that she'd come out saying that it was a geek?" Brock asked almost darkly and Alden sensed something uneasy in Brock's voice.

"Is there something you want to tell me Brock?" Alden asked carefully.

"Umm, no man, uh no," Brock responded, "you sure you don't remember much of the party?" he asked.

"Will you STOP asking me that," Alden snapped, "if you keep asking me these questions I'm going to have to wonder what happened with you at the party," he put forward.

"Wha…?" Brock started to ask taken a back, "what does THAT mean?" he demanded angrily.

"Whoah Brock!" Alden cried in surprise, "calm down I didn't mea…."

"Don't bother trying to explain yourself Mr. Innocent," Brock said sharply, "you're not exactly Mr. Perfect and Reputable," he snapped and hung up.

"What was that about?" Alden whispered to himself in confusion as he stared at the receiver in his hand.

End Chapter 6

Reggae: Anyone wants to take a guess at why Brock was behaving like he was during his conversation with Alden? Who do you think is the rapist now? There are at least three more chapters, four the MAXIMUM