Nervously, I follow Kenny into my room. He went over to my makeshift bed and sat down.
He put his elbows onto his knees and put his face into his hands. I was scared about what happened
with Erin. I shuffled over to where Kenny sat and made a spot for me to sit at. When I looked at
Kenny, his eyes was on me. They were filled with worry and flusteration. "What is it?" I asked softly.
I wasnt even sure if I wanted to know. Kenny turned to me and grabbed my hands. He looked me into my eyes
and softly said "We need to get both of you out of here. I don't want what happens to you to happen to her.
I can see the pain in both of your eyes, and I dont like it. I have an idea and I think it's going to work.
My parents don't lay a finger on girls, just me and my older brother. A few years ago, before my brother moved
out, he brought a girl home and she lived with us for a while untill they found their own place. I think if I
tell my parents what is going on here, they will help out. I have a part time job at a mechanic shop that I can
used to take care of all four of us. Most of the time my sister don't even live with us, she stays with her
friend Ruby. Are you willing to do this or do I have to move in here?"
After Kenny's speech, I was shocked. My mind was going in circles thinking of what I should do. Im the
protecter of me and my little sister, I always have been. Now there is finally a chance to get out before something
worse happens. I took deep breathes and shook my head yes. I need to protect her, no matter what it takes. Its too
soon relationship wise for me and Kenny but if it's for Erin's saftey, Ill do it. "Ok let me go talk to my parents
and Ill be right back and help you pack." I watched Kenny leave, thinking abour how my life is going to change.
(Kenny's POV)
When I left Ellie's house, I ran straight to mine. I know I would have to talk to my mom before my father
because my mom can always get through to my father. I know she would let it happen because she always have a soft
spot for me and my brother's girlfriends. Girlfriends ment getting out of the house or staying out of sight. I ran
up the porch steps and into the house. My mom was watching tv and my father no where in sight. "Hey uh mom? Can I
talk to you?" She looked at me and she must have saw the desperation in my eyes. "Of course Kenny, what is it?" I went
over to the couch and looked at her. I started explaining everything to her.
"Well, I have this girlfriend.." Before I could get even the first sentance out, she cut me off. "Oh Kenny! Im
so happy for you! When can I-" Thats my cue to cut her off. "Mom, shes in a bad situation, her and her little sister.
I promised to not to tell the police about all this but I have to do something. Her dad is a lot like father, but hes
worse. He actually...um...rapes her." My mom cut her off just as I said that. "Oh lord Kenny! We need to get her out of
that house! Her and her sister. Tell her to pack everything up and she and her sister can stay here. I know all too well
about that situation..." Her last sentance threw me off. I think I heard her right, even though she said it a little above
a whisper and trailed off at the end. I pushed that thought aside and became overjoyed with the situation and threw myself on
my mom into a hug. "Thanks mom! This means so much to me! I need to go and get her now! I love you!" Its rare when this household
use the word "love" but when we say it, we mean it. I jumped off my mom and ran out the house without even thinking. I just wanted
the girls home. Its going to be weird with them calling my home, their home. When I turned the corner, I saw Ellie standing outside
crying with blood all over her.