A/N: I don't own minutemen!

|Chapter Two|
Normal POV

Broken, in many ways Charlie was that. His arm was broken due to the crazy guy nearly yanking it off. His arm had been put in a cast immediately and the blood on his face had been officially cleaned off. Thankfully he only came out of the attack with those few injuries. And he felt broken inside too. He never thought he'd be a victim of something like that, he wasn't prepared. But then again who would be?

By the time the police and ambulance had come to get Charlie the man was gone. The cops said they would stroll around the area to look for a gray Honda. That was the description he and Virgil were able to give. Virgil, he had been sitting next to Charlie who was sitting on a hospital bed, but he went to get a snack.

"You're parents are coming soon. They were just called… how are you feeling?" Virgil asked as he came back into the room. He had a cup of jello from the nurse's cart.

Charlie shrugged. "I'm alright, but my arm is still killing me despite the medication. They say it's gonna take three weeks to heal, three," he replied. His voice was rough and raspy from all the screaming. It reminded him of the potential kidnapper's voice, which sickened him. "Does Zeke know?"

"Uh yeah he called my cell to see if we were still coming and I told him what happened. He was angrier than I was. He should be coming too along with Stephanie and Jeanette."

"You told them all? I mean I don't mind but… I don't know. It's embarrassing I guess. Little old me can't fight off a kidnapper. I'll be the punch line for all of our future conversations—."

"Stop it! You're not going to be the punch line. What happened to you is no joke and we won't see it that way ever," Virgil snapped back. He calmed his tone when he saw a tear come down Charlie's cheek. The only time he's seen Charlie cry was when he thought Albert Felinestein had been hit by a car. Fortunately it was a different cat, though any cat being killed still sucked to Virgil. "Sorry, Charlie. Hey, I got you some jello. The red kind since I know you like it."

Charlie smiled and used his good arm to stuff his face. Although he finished the small cup in two bites he was still appreciative. Virgil was always helping him. "Thanks, Virg."

"I would say you're welcome but that jello cup wasn't worth the 25 cents I paid haha."

"No I mean… thanks for saving me. I've watched documentaries on kidnapped kids. I'd probably be lying in a ditch by now; I mean he broke my arm willingly. Imagine what he would've done to me if I was with him… huh, anyways, thanks."

Virgil wasn't a hugger unless it was Stephanie or some other girl, the other girl more than likely being Stephanie again. But he couldn't help but reach over and gently pull Charlie into his arms. He had regretted being friends with Charlie freshmen and even sophomore year, but even though the fifteen-year-old was a peasant sometimes he was still a friend and he cared about him.

"Ehem, uh sorry I'm late for the hug fest," came a voice from outside the room. Virgil and Charlie turned to see Zeke, Jeanette, and Stephanie, who was holding a bouquet of flowers and a stuffed cat animal.

"I know how much you love cats so I got you a stuffed one since they wouldn't let Albert Felinestein in here," Stephanie said. She handed Charlie the stuffed cat. He snickered and placed the cat on the bedside table.

"Thanks Steph."

"So what'd the cops say?" Zeke asked.

"They were out looking for the guy last time I talked to them," Virgil said. Zeke nodded. He rolled his eyes, obviously annoyed by the fact that someone was stupid enough to try something like this.

"Huh woodpecker I can't believe someone hurt you. I wish I could strangle him with his own hands," Jeanette said angrily. Everyone looked at her as if she had two heads. She was usually the bubbly type, but she was really enraged. Her voice choked up and she reached over and embraced Charlie. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay, glad you guys are here but I kind of want my parents. No offense, I mean I know you just got here—."

"It's cool man, I got to get back home anyways before my dad comes back from hanging with his friends. He kind of wanted me to clean out the shed but I just picked up Stephanie and Jeanette and came right over here. See you soon?"

"Yeah see you." Charlie waved goodbye to Zeke and gave the girls hugs goodbye. His parents arrived five minutes later and sat with him along with Virgil. They talked for a little bit, there were tears and smiles, sighs of relief that Charlie was still there, kisses and hugs. Virgil watched awkwardly, wanting to leave but deciding to stay. Soon enough he got a call from his parents asking him why he had left Amy alone for so long. He explained what happened but although he didn't get off the hook they did understand.

"Hey Charlie I have to go alright, I'm sort of a little in trouble for ditching my sis," Virgil explained. Charlie nodded and watched as his best friend, and pretty much hero, left out the door.

A/N that's all folks, well until chapter three, I might sum it all up from there though :P