Chapter 5: PPG
Over the next few weeks, I got stronger and could return to school. Of course the school found out and are sending Dexter to prison. He was charged with attempt of rape and will be in jail for 25+ years. At least he was locked up where he couldn't hurt me again. Ever since my attack, Brick has been super protective of me and doesn't leave my side. My sisters and Robin and supporting me, but are confused why Brick and I suddenly got attached.
"Let's watch Twilight." I say after going through Robin's huge stash of movies in the cabinet beneath the TV.
"Sure. I love that movie." Buttercup and Bubbles said in unison. They liked Twilight as much as I did.
"OK, but I may sleep through it." Robin replied.
After I popped the disc into the player, we got settled underneath the thick wool blanket. I snuggled up into a ball of warmth as my insides ached to be cuddled up next to Brick. Soon enough, about a quarter of the way through the movie, the girls were sound asleep and were snoring together. I chuckled as I heard Bubbles talk about designer clothes in her dreams, Robin talked about Mitch having the perfect body, and Buttercup talking about winning a karate competition. I quietly snaked out of the blankets and snuck out of the room down the hallway to Brick's room. I slowly turned the knob to his door and peeked my delicate face in. He was watching TV on his bed wearing nothing but his flame red boxers. I blushed a little as I crawled up next to him and buried my reddening face into his bare chest. I felt his arm curl around my shoulder and his lips kiss the top of my red head. We both sat in silence as the show scrolled through commercials.
That night I dreamt about falling. I was walking down a sidewalk and then the ground fell. I was hanging on for dear life as the branch I grasped upon began to come loose. As I began to fall down the abyss, a hand pulled me up, but released me back into the dark hole. I watched in horror as I fell to my death. I watched Dexter laugh evilly as I crashed at the bottom. Then everything when black and red.
I woke up screaming and sputtering next to Brick. He instinctively woke up and formed into a defensive crouch in front of me. Realizing there was no danger, he relaxed next to me once he realized it was just a nightmare. My hot tears were now rolling down my rosy cheeks as my red hair curled at the sides of my face. I panted as my heart beat slowed back to normal, but I was still crying. Brick had a worried expression pasted across his face.
"What happened?" he asked confused.
"I had a nightmare." I blubbered. I was still really shaken from that dream.
It really scared the life out of me.
"What was it about?" he demanded.
I looked into his dark red eyes as they pleaded for me to answer. I knew I had to say something. He deserved an explanation.
"Dexter came back and threw me into an abyss so I would die." I finally said.
The worry ceased and understanding crossed his face. He smiled lightly as his fingers stroked my shoulder and they tangled into my own hands. By now, I was already a lot calmer.
"He won't bother you again, not as long as I'm here. I promise." he said confidently.
I wanted so much from Brick. I wanted to be able to tell the world that I was his and he was mine. Nobody knew apart from the two of us. I couldn't tell anyone since there was a risk of the losing Robin, but I wanted to love him more. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and become one.
"Brick, you know I love you more than anything." I said warily.
His eyes widened like he couldn't understand why I was asking.
"Of course!" he exclaimed.
I was thankful that his reaction to my comment was good. His eyes slowly narrowed and his jaw twitched. It did that when he was thinking. I knew he knew what I was getting at. I watched as his smile or reassurance faded away to a frown. I didn't like where this conversation was going, so I grabbed his neck and pulled it forcefully towards my mouth where I kissed him. I pressed my body up against his, but he gave no reaction. I wanted to be loved, but by Brick. I was actually a virgin, believe it or not. My boyfriends always wanted to do it, but it didn't feel right to do it with them. My conscience stopped me from losing my virginity to one of those idiots. Now I wanted to lose the only thing that was left untouched, my virginity. When he gave no reaction to my sudden behavior, I stopped and began to feel awful. Was I being rejected?
"What's wrong? I thought that you would want to by now." I said sadly.
I watched as his hands curled under my crossed arms. He lifted my chin to his face and gave me one long passionate kiss. After we broke apart and started to slow our hearts, he looked at me with sad but longing eyes.
"Of course I want to, but you still need to heal. Trust me, it can wait. We will in the future. For now, rest my angel." he stated simply.
I nodded in agreement since I knew he was right and turned on my side. I felt his arms wrap around me as he pulled me closer than ever. Then we both drifted into a deep sleep.