Teen Mom
Chapter 4 - The Date
Beth Greene

Daryl pulled away from the house and away from me with Hunter in the car. I walked back into the house and saw my dad still sitting in his chair watching the TV. I hated it when Daryl drove off with Hunter and I had to stay behind, I loved spending every second with my son and I feel guilty for going out tonight but Maggie is right that I need some time to be me again. I really

"I'll walk you to the car and say goodbye" I told Daryl and we started walking out. Daryl handed Hunter to me so I could say goodbye and he could fit the car seat. Daryl hates the car seat, he always struggles putting it in properly "I really appreciate this Daryl" I told him when he stood up from the car being victorious in putting it in correctly.

"It's fine. I wanted more time anyway" He replied.

"I don't want you to be worrying about David. I don't think much is going to come of this, I'm not really looked for a relationship right now. Hunter takes up all my time and I don't think it's fair to get into a relationship with someone when I won't be able to be with them properly" I explained to him.

"It's your life. You can do what you want" He pointed out "I just don't want my son callin someone else dad" He told me

"I would never allow that" I replied "Erm… I have to go finish getting ready" I said. I said by goodbyes to Hunter and kissed him on the top of his had before handing him over to Daryl so he could strap him in. Daryl got into the driving seat and closed the door then rolled the window down so we could talk "Like I said, call if you need me" I said.

"Yeah I will" He replied.

Daryl started driving away and after I was certain I wasn't going to cry I went back into the house and I saw my dad still sitting in his chair. He knows how much I hate being away from Hunter for too long, I know I'll be ringing and texting Daryl until I go to sleep tonight. It's not that I think Daryl will do anything to hurt Hunter or anything but I just panic a lot about Hunter. I think a lot of the worry comes from him being so sick when he was first born. There really was a point that Daryl and I didn't think he would make it and we started talking about what to do if the worst was to happen.

I went up to my bedroom and looked at the outfit I have laid out on the bed waiting for me to put on. I looked it over and couldn't decide if I wanted to maybe chose something else. I was a pair of white skinny jeans and a floaty blue top with spaghetti straps. I'm not sure how I feel about the slim straps of my top, maybe I should chose something that will cover my arms better. Maggie had helped me chose this outfit out and it had taken a few hours to decide what to chose, we argued so much about it. Shall I just keep my outfit? I don't know if I have the time to chose something else and get Maggie's approval. There is no way I am going on my first proper date since having Hunter without having Maggie approve of my outfit.

Screw it. I undressed and put on the clothes I laid out on the bed. I grabbed a small bag and packed everything that I would need. It is strange not having to pack diapers, wipes and other baby things. This is the smallest bag I've had to pack in a long time. All I needed was my cell phone, keys, lip gloss, money and some perfume to freshen up if I need it. Who knows, maybe this date will go better then I thought originally. David is such a sweet guy and he does generally seem to care about me and how I am, he seems to want to make me happy. I keep thinking things are going to go terrible but maybe I'm wrong?

I put my hair in a side plait and put on some very light make up. I put on my ballet flats and looked myself in the mirror, I had to admit I did look good. I feel good too. I feel better then I have in a long time. When you have a baby you get stretch marks, love handles, jelly belly's and your bladder becomes weak and you have to pee a lot. I bet they don't tell you all this in health class. It's easy to say go work out or whatever but when you have a baby you don't have the time. Every second of the day is focused on caring for the baby and trying to be the best mother you can. When you're a mother you just about to have time to brush your teeth or pee. Don't even get me started about the stretch marks. I hate them. They make my once flawless skin look scarred and… well I just don't like them.

The sound of a car driving up the drive way brought me from my thoughts. I went to the window and saw David getting out of his car and walking towards the front door. The door knocked and I could hear my daddy go and get the door, the two men spoke very briefly "Beth!" My dad called to me.

"I'm coming" I replied. I made sure I had everything I needed and I calmly made my way down the stairs and I saw David standing out on the porch and my dad sitting back in his chair, I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him "I won't be late daddy" I told him and gave him a kiss on the cheek before making my way outside.

I saw David standing there smiling at me "Afternoon" He said.

David and I wrapped our arms around each other briefly and then the two of us walked to his car, David held my door open for me and closed it for me once I was inside the car. He walked round and got in the drivers side and then the two of us drove down the driveway. David's hand rested on my thigh but not high up that it made me uncomfortable.

The movie finished and to be honest the movie wasn't all that good. David chose it, it was a action/thriller movie. It was the opposite to the movies I like but David had said he was desperate to see it. We held hands during the movie and David seemed to be happy to be spending time with me but to be honest, I'm not exactly having the time of my life. We haven't really spoken much and I really cannot wait for this date to be over and go home. Daryl is going to be so happy that this date was a disaster, he was hoping for this the whole time.

"I wanna show you something" David told me as we left the cinema and got onto the street.

"What's that?" I asked him.

"It's a surprise" He replied with a boyish grin on his face.

The two of us got in David's car and he drove in the opposite direction to my house, I told him I couldn't stay out for long and I had to be home after the movie. Where was he taking me? We carried on driving until we got to a dirt road, I looked over at David who smirked at me and drove slowly down the dirt road. He stopped the car and there in front of me as a lake, I had to admit it was beautiful. The night was clear and the moon very bright. I got out of the car and started walking towards the lake. I heard David walk up behind me and he placed his hands on my hips and leaned in close, he placed a kiss on my neck and started kissing up towards my lips.

I pulled away from him "David I… We don't need to do that" I told him.

"C'mon Beth. You've fucked someone before, it's not like you're a virgin" He replied.

"Is that why you brought me here? To have sex with me?" I questioned.

"Of course it was and I will have sex with you Beth" He stated.

"No you won't" I told him sternly.

"You can open your legs for that dirty red neck but not me? You had sex with him the same day you met him. You're a whore and you will have sex with me… It's all your good for" He said and started walking towards me. I backed away but I knew if I went too far I would fall into the lake "C'mon Beth, don't pretend you won't enjoy it" He said and grabbed my arm pulling me closer to him.

I started shoving him away but David was a lot stronger then me. He turned me around so I was standing facing the lake with him behind me. I could feel him pressing himself into me. One arm was around my neck holding me in place and the other hand was on my hip moving up my body under my top, I could feel his skin on me and I wanted to be sick.

"Please David. Don't do this" I pleaded with him but he didn't reply. His hand tightened around my neck making it harder to breath "If you stop now I won't tell Daryl" I told him.

"You won't tell him anyway" David replied.

"If you don't stop now I will and if I do tell Daryl he will come after you. He's very protective over me and if I say you've hurt me or forced yourself on me… he will kill you" I said.

David turned me around so I was facing him and he was smirking, as if this was some big game, it made me angry. He just stood there staring at me, I took this moment to strike. I head butted him hard and then started running away from him and towards the wooded area. I stopped to catch my breath and heard nothing but silence, I was hoping I would hear David's car driving away or him shouting but there was nothing, not even any animal noises.

I got my phone out my bag and called the one person I knew would be able to help me. The phone rang and then I heard him on the other end "Hey" He said as he answered. I couldn't stop myself, I started crying when I heard his voice "Beth? Are you ok?" He questioned worriedly but I still couldn't answer him "Beth, speak to me" He ordered.

"Daryl… please come and help me" I replied and I noticed how shaky and quiet my voice was "Please" I begged.