I stayed silent for a couple of minutes. I didn't know how to tell Zack that I had been raped. I wanted to tell someone so badly, but I was ashamed. What if he didn't love me anymore after he found out? What if he disowned me as a brother?

He kept staring at me with this concerned look on his face. He was being so patient and silent that I could stand the silence anymore. I had to say something or I would go crazy!

"Can't I just tell you about it later? I mean I will tell you, but right now, I just need some time Zack."

"Cody, you yelled at Maddie not to touch you, something is obviously wrong. I want to help you, but I can't if you won't tell me."

"And I will, I just need some time right now, please Zack, I'm begging you. Just give me some time with this." I asked using the face on him. I only used the puppy dog face on him when I really wanted something because I knew he would give into that face every single time I used it. I could make him rob a bank if I wanted to, but I wouldn't, I respected and loved him to much to do something like that.

As expected he gave in, "Alright, but please tell me soon Codester. Okay?"

I nodded as I got up and started getting ready for bed. I knew it was only eight o'clock, but I didn't want to do anything but go to sleep and wake up hoping that all this was just a cruel nightmare, but I knew it wasn't. I knew this was really happening.

I was walking down the ally way when I was grabbed by hands and shoved to the ground. I felt them taking off my clothes, slinging them away. I felt their hands all over me. then I heard the voice, the raspy, feared voice. "You're gonna like this kid."

I woke up breathing heavily. I looked over to make sure Zack was still asleep. I felt my pillow and the top part of my sheets drenched in sweat. I slowly got out of my bed and made my way carefully over to Zack's bed, stepping over everything on the floor. I touched his shoulder, shaking him a little, whispering, "Zack, wake up please."

He slowly opened his eyes looking around until resting his eyes on me. "What's worng buddy?" he asked sleepily.

"Can I sleep in your bed with you?" I asked in a small voice. I saw him scoot over before I climbed in. I griped his t-shirt burying my face into it.

"Nightmare?" he asked simply putting his arms around me, pulling me closer. I nodded against his chest, gripping his shirt tighter. "Wanna talk about it?" I just shook my head fast against him again. "Alright, you don't have to tell me. Just get some rest Codes."

I let out a sob before muffling a 'okay.' I heard Zack laugh softly a little, kissing the top of my hair before pulling me closer and resting his head on top of mine. I fell asleep that time easily and without a single nightmare.