Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Will and Grace, nor Karen or Jack.
Chapter 3.
3.00 pm
Will held his arms around Karen as she cried out her pain and suffering. She had been through alot during the year and now this on top of everything. Will couldn't help it, he just felt sorry for Karen. They would almost never get along and as far as everyone knew, the two hated each other.
Karen cried until she was to tired to cry more, she got sleepy so Will let go of her so she could lay down again. He gently tucked her in, placed the covers under her chin and planted a soft kiss on her forehead before he turned around to go.
"Please Will, can't you stay for a while?" Karen's voice was heard.
She sounded scared. She was afraid to be alone, yet she didn't dare to trust a man at this point. But Will was different. Not even Jack could make her feel safe the way that Will did. He was always on her, making comments about her pills and drinks, calling her Cruella, but in spite of all that she knew that he cared for her in some way.
"Are you sure Karen?" Will turned around and asked.
She barely nodded.
"If you want me to stay I will" he said.
Karen patted on a spot next to her on the bed.
"Come on and lie with me, please."
He walked back to the bed and laid down next to her. She put her head on his chest and put his arms around herself. She felt safer that way, knowing that he would hold her and not let go.
Will let her do whatever she wanted and just laid there. She started to breathe deeper and more regular after a while and he gently let go of her, cautiosly moved her down on the bed again so he could get up. She stirred a little but didn't wake up. Will snuck out of the room, finding Jack still sitting just outside the door.
"What's happening Will?" Jack flew up from his seat and asked his friend.
"I don't know if I should say this. I think she's better off saying it herself" Will said hesitantly.
"What is it Will? What happened to her?" Jack looked really worried.
"She's been ... " Will started but stopped, still not knowing if he should be the one to say it.
"What, what?" Jack was almost starting to hyperventilate.
"She's been raped" Will said hesitantly.
Jack just couldn't believe his ears, his jaw dropped and his eyes were big as tennisballs as he said:
"What?"
"You heard me Jack" Will said.
"Yeah, but ... Oh my God. Poor Karen" Jack said and tried to open the door but Will stopped him.
"She's sleeping at the moment Jack. I finally made her sleep. I think she's gonna be up later, but as for now let her sleep. She's exhausted from crying so much" Will said.
"Yeah, but I just wanna see her" Jack tried.
"No Jack, let her be. She needs some time alone to process this. Go home and don't worry. I will not leave her side for one second, OK? Trust me."
Jack looked hesitantly, but fully knowing that Karen didn't want to see him right now and he walked down the stairs to go home.
Will entered the room again and sat down in a comfortable chair next to the bed. He watched her sleeping, noticing how peaceful she looked at first but soon her face wrinkled and she let out a scream. She sat up and looked around with panic in her eyes.
"Karen, calm down, it's me, Will. You're safe" Will said trying to calm her down.
"Will, what happened?" She looked confused but still panicking.
"You had a nightmare. You are safe in your own bed, in your own bedroom." Will answered.
"Why did you go away?" Karen asked.
"I am right here Karen. I'm not leaving you."
"But you got out of bed."
He got up from the chair and laid down beside her in the bed, putting his arms around her.
She let out a sigh of relief.
"Promise me to never let go" she said.
"I promise never to let go of you until you want me to" Will answered.
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A/N My muse is starting to leave again. Reviews might consider her to stay around for a while.
