It had been a few days and Rebecca and October had moved all their stuff into the new house along with Larry and Nick. The first day staying at the new place was a little weird. October wasn't use to being around Larry so much, but she didn't mind. Of course now she had to endure the two love birds make gooey eyes at each other and kiss, though that is when she went to her room.

Having Nick stay over was fun. He was like a little brother October never had. She loved messing with him. They also played video games together and they both got very competitive. Whenever they played together you would always hear them saying, "Take that." "That's cheating." "Give me a chance." "I told you I'd win."

One day Rebecca had to work and it was just October and Larry at the house. At first it felt little weird with just the two of them since she had never really been alone with Larry before, but she got use to it.

Right now October was lying on her bed with a headache. She didn't know what caused her headache. It just came all of a sudden. She had taken four aspirins and she was going to take two more, but Larry stopped her afraid that she would OD herself. This was the worst headache she had ever had. Her head felt like it was going to explode. October started banging her head on the wall only to find out that wasn't the best of ideas. It only made her head worse.

October tried to sleep to see if a little nap would help, but she was hurting so much that she couldn't even sleep. Not wanting to stay in the house she decided to go for a walk which probably wasn't a good idea because of all the noise.

She had only been walking for ten minutes when her headache suddenly went away. It was strange. How could her headache come on as bad as it did then just go away? October wasn't complaining. It just seems strange that it went away just like that.

"I've been looking for you."

October looked behind her and saw Trent. She wasn't as afraid as she was before since now she has a restraining order and all she has to do is call the cops and he'll be arrested.

"You put a restraining order against me?"

"So they did find you? That's good."

"You think a piece of paper will stop me?"

"Yes. You're violating the order now. I can call the cops and they'll arrest you."

Trent was angry and October could see it. She had to act fast if she doesn't want to get hurt. She took out her phone and was about to dial the cops, but Trent hit the phone out of her hands and punched her in the face.

"You won't do anything."

Trent went to punch October again and she closed her eyes, but the punch never came. She opened her eyes and saw someone had caught Trent's hand.

"That's not very nice."

"This doesn't concern you. Now go away."

"If you're hitting women then it does concern me. I don't like when men abuse women. You might want to call the cops." The stranger said to October.

October just nodded as she picked up her phone and called the cops. The stranger kept Trent there until the cops showed up. October told them she had a restraining order against him and showed them the paper. After that Trent was arrested.

"I'll get out, October, and when I do no one will be able to protect you." Then the cop put Trent in the car and drove off.

"Thank you." October said to her savior. Now that she wasn't in danger she got a good look at him. He was wearing blue jeans with a white muscle shirt. His black hair was spiked.

"No problem. I couldn't just stand by and watch that guy beat you. I'm Zack."

"I'm October."

"That's a unique name. Were you born in October?"

"No, I was born in June."

"Looks like you're going to have a black eye. You should put ice on it."

"I'll be fine. I've had worse then this."

"You were smart to get a restraining order. I know some women stay with jerks like that."

"Well, I'm not one of those women who think they need a man in their life. I'd prefer to be alone then with someone like that."

"So did you want to go get coffee or something?"

"Coffee?"

"Not as a date." Zack quickly said. "Just as friends."

"Um…all right."

They walked to the nearest coffee shop which was only around the block and October kept thanking Zack and asked if there was anything she could do to repay him. Zack said that she didn't need to do anything and that he was happy to help.

After awhile of talking and drinking coffee October headed home and Zack offered to walk with her. October said he didn't have to, but he said that he wants to make sure she got home all right. October saw that he wasn't going to give up so she agreed that he could walk her home.

"Thanks for walking me home." October said when they got to her house.

"No problem. I hope I get to see you again."

"Maybe if I have time. I've had a busy schedule lately."

"It's good to take a break once in awhile. What are you doing tonight?"

"I'm going to go see my boyfriend."

"The guy that hit you?"

"No, not him. I said before that I wasn't going back to him."

"I hope this guy treats you better."

"He does. I should go now. Bye."

"Until next time then." Then Zack left.

October went into the house. "I think he was trying to hit on me."

"Who was hitting on you?" Larry asked as he came into the room. Before October could answer Larry saw her eye. "What happened to you?"

"I ran into my ex. He didn't like that I put a restraining order on him."

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah I'm fine."

"How's your headache?"

"It went away."

"That's good."

A few hours later Larry and October headed to the museum. October styled her hair so it would cover her bruised eye. She told Larry not to tell Rebecca and when he asked why all she would say was she didn't want Rebecca to worry.

When they got to the museum October headed straight for Ahkmenrah's tomb as she said hi to Rebecca as she passed her. Larry didn't feel right keeping October's secret. Besides Rebecca was going to find out sooner or later. October can't hide that bruise forever.

"Hey Rebecca, I need to talk to you about October."

"Is she all right? I hope she didn't bug you too much today."

"No she was fine, but she ran into an ex of hers."

Rebecca knew immediately who he was talking about. She knew Trent had hit October a few times, though October never told her the extent of the abuse.

October arrived at Ahkmenrah's tomb and smiled when she saw him. "Hey Ahkmenrah."

"Hello October. Why do you have your hair in your face?"

"It's just a new style I'm trying."

"I don't like it. You shouldn't hide your beautiful eyes."

Ahkmenrah went to push October's hair back, but she backed away.

"Well I like it."

"October Lynn Hutman!" October heard Rebecca yell.

"Uh-oh, I'm in trouble."

Rebecca appeared in the room and she looked mad, but also concerned.

"Why didn't you tell me you ran into Trent today?"

October glared at Larry.

"Hey she was going to find out anyway."

"Who is Trent?" Ahkmenrah asked.

"Just an old boyfriend. No big deal."

"No big deal? October, he hurt you."

"Yeah, but he's in jail now."

"Why didn't you tell me he was hurting you and you got a restraining order on him?"

"I didn't want you to worry. Besides I took care of it."

"Someone is hurting you?" Ahkmenrah asked October.

October sighed. I guess there is no reason for me to hide it any more.

October brushed her hair out of her face.

"Why didn't you tell me someone was hurting you?"

October looked at Ahkmenrah. "What could you have done if I did? Nothing that's what. You can't protect me on the outside of the museum."

October realized what she said and instantly regretted it. There was sadness in Ahkmenrah's eyes and maybe even hurt.

"You're right. I can't." Then he left the room.

October could hear the sadness in his voice and she felt bad for what she said. She wanted to go after him and say she didn't mean it, but it was the truth. Why should she apologize for saying the truth?

"Aren't you going after him?" Larry asked.

"What would I say?"

"You could apologize." Rebecca suggested.

"For what? He can't protect me so why should I say I'm sorry for stating the truth?"

"Maybe you should apologize for hurting him."

"I didn't hurt him."

"If you believe that then maybe you're wrong for him." Then Rebecca left and Larry followed.

October wanted to run after him, but something was stopping her. She couldn't apologize so what could she say? October looked at the entrance of the tomb and debated on if she should go after him or if she should let him have some time alone.

"What are you staring at?" October asked the jackals as she walked out of the room.