I knew I should have stayed back at the house to wait for Rick. The rain had hit the minute I had sat down on the bench in the park opposite the community centre were Rick had band practise. Rick had always been so shy about his band, he had no problem playing me others music but as the band played his own songs he suddenly became self-conscious. By waiting for him outside I was hoping he might just show me one of his songs.

The thick rain was now creating a wall between me and the building. The pink umbrella I had borrowed from Carmen was starting to bend with the force of the water. Oh gosh she would kill me if I broke it, especially seeing as it had some fancy label. I just hope Rick would get out soon; it was starting to get creepy.

Through the rain a figure started to move towards me. The height of the figure was taller than Rick. Pulling my jacket tighter I looked away from the figure and back to the door of the centre. Only to feel a whispery breath in my ear.

"Boyfriend stood you up Anna?"

I turned recognising that voice- Conner.

"Leave me alone Conner."

"Why don't you just spend some time with me, baby while you wait?"

"Conner leave me be."

I stood up and began to hurry towards the community space. I needed to be inside away from Conner's lanky body. I hurried up my pace, wishing I had sat on the bench closer. A hand grabbed my shoulder pulling me.

"Now where are you going then?"

"Conner I mean it, this isn't funny. This isn't just a joke anymore."

He twisted my body round with such force I landed on the floor. I felt the horrendous pain flood through my back.

"I am not joking anymore sweet heart. You really think I was just going to sit by while you flounce of with that boy. Please."

He leaned in closer to me his face inches away. I felt his hand snake onto my hip bone. My voice raised I started to yell. I wasn't going to get away with treating me like this anymore. This was a set to far.

"Conner get off me, help. Help someone."

His hand reached down and covered my mouth.

"Shut up Anna."

I squirmed and kicked out refusing to say still. The definite cut on my back starting to sting.

"Get off her."

I had never been so grateful to hear Ricks voice.

"What are you going to do? You can't stop me anymore."

Then I felt the heavy weight of Conner leave my body.

My eyes focused up, trying to ignore the pain I stood up. Looking over I saw Rick and Conner. Rick through a punch and it landed right in Conner's stomach. He retaliated getting Rick on the cheek. I headed forward staggering a bit.

"Stop it please, Conner stop. Don't hurt him."

"You here that Rick, you have a girl standing up for you."

Conner lunged forwards knocking me backwards out of the way. As I fell my head collided with the floor and I blacked out.

-The annoying beeps of…something. I am not sure what was beeping but it woke me. I slowly opened my eyes to a harsh white light. It was too un-pink to be my room so where was I.

Turning my head to the side I noticed the aching in my head but the feeling of that stopped when I saw a tear stained face besides me.

"Mum?"

"You're awake, thank god! I was so worried baby, so worried."

"What happened?"

"You were attacked."

"Attacked?"

"By that Conner boy from the old house. He is in this hospital too, Ricked knocked him out. It is ok though he is going to be questioned by the police later and you are going to be fine, we'll keep you safe."

I let out a sigh knowing that Conner was going to be stopped. Suddenly I remember the most important thing.

"Rick is he alright? He is not hurt is he?"

"Listen sweetie, Rick saved you and called the police."

"But?"

"He has broken two ribs and his wrist was broken by Conner."

"Take me to him."

"You have to stay here."

"Mum please, just for once be a mother and take me to see my injured boyfriend. The one who saved my life."

The flash of pain crossed her face and for a second I felt guilty.

"I will go and see if I can find a wheel chair."

I gave her a full smile.

"Thank you."

-I was surprised to see Rick wide awake when I was wheeled up to his room. Mike sat half asleep in the chair by his bed and I wasn't shocked to see Tyler curled up in a ball on the other chair. I presumed that our friends had been and visited but Tyler had refused to leave. As I went in Rick looked up, a smiled crossed his face.

"Hey, thank god you're ok."

"I am more than ok thanks to you Rick."

I wobbled out of my chair, noticing that my mum had gone. Edging towards Ricks bed with a quizzical look I hoisted myself up.

"Easy don't hurt yourself."

"It doesn't hurt anymore I promise. What about you do your ribs hurt?"

"They're ok, it is more my wrist. I am not going to be able to play guitar for at least six weeks."

"Oh Rick I am so sorry, you love your guitar. It is my entire fault I shouldn't have been so careless."

"Hey look at me. I can live without my guitar for 6 weeks; it's not that long of period. There is something I love more than guitar though and that is you. I couldn't have lost you and the way that Conner was going there was a risk."

I felt a tear slip from my eye.

"I love you Rick."

"I love you too shorty, so much. I won't let anyone hurt you again."

"You didn't let anyone hurt me this time Rick."

"I could have done better."

"You are still my hero Rick and I mean it thank you."

He placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Let's get some rest Hun; we'll be back in the crazy home tomorrow."

"Plus I can sleep easier knowing that we are save from Conner."

"Exactly, stay right here with me?"

"You won't be able to get rid of me."