I couldn't wait any longer! I needed to post this right away! This is a heartbreaking chapter that I'm sure you, Aquababy58, of all people will absolutely like! I really hope this meets everyone else's expectations and I hope to hear what you guys think of it! Thank you again so much for always leaving such kind reviews that, as you can see, sent me on a writing frenzy until I just can't stop and finish posting sooner than anticipated! I love you guys!

They took her back to an examination room where one of those gynecologist chairs was waiting for her. She was made to sit there while the doctor turned to ask her.

- You can do this alone or you can have him here if you want – she said, referring to Steve. Annabeth looked at him and pictured herself being examined without him there. Somehow, she didn't think she could stand it being away from him at that moment. She just felt so vulnerable still.

- Would you mind? – she asked him in a small voice – could you stay? – he wasn't sure if he actually wanted to stay or not, but seeing the fear on her face made him come closer and grab her hand again.

- Of course.

After that, the doctor helped her get her legs on the right place and pulled a small curtain at the bottom of her stomach. That way, neither Annabeth nor Steve could see what she would do, but they could still see her face.

Steve sat down in a chair facing Annabeth while holding her hand and she just lay there motionless looking straight ahead.

- This may actually hurt a bit because there is some damage we haven't been able to repair – the doctor started – I'm going to collect as much evidence as I can, any pubic hairs or semen, and once I've bagged everything I'll start cleaning you up. Do you understand what I'm about to do? – she was obligated to ask.

- Yes – Annabeth answered, still looking at the wall.

- Alright then.

When she felt the first cotton tip enter her, she held on to Steve's hand tighter, but otherwise she remained still and silent. So far, the examination wasn't so much painful as it was uncomfortable or embarrassing.

This went on for a good 15 minutes. The doctor collected samples of the body fluids still inside her and picked up every loose pubic hair. After she was done with that, she explained what the healing part consisted on.

- I'm done collecting samples. The bags will be classified and then they'll be ready to use as evidence. How are you holding up? – she asked Annabeth.

- Okay – she answered.

- Now, this next part is actually gonna be quite uncomfortable. Due the blood that's already dried, I'm gonna have to use some serum and a cotton ball to rub the inside of your vagina. Then I'll have to apply an antibiotic to help the wounds heal faster and you may experience a burning sensation while I'm doing all of this. Just let me know if the pain gets too intense and I'll stop for a minute, okay?

- Yeah – Annabeth whispered. She really wasn't looking forward for this part.

The moment the doctor started rubbing the dried blood, her whole body tensed and a wave of pain hit her full force. It felt like someone was playing with fire inside her vagina and she had to bite her lower lip to keep herself from yelling. She clunged to Steve's hand like it was a lifeline and her breathing started to get a little too worked up.

The tears started coming when the doctor reached the deepest spot inside of her and this time she couldn't help the moan that signaled she was really in pain.

- Annabeth. Hey! Look at me! – said Steve, who had been battling himself against the pain it caused him to see his sister like this – It'll soon be over. Just hang on a few more minutes.

She looked him in the eyes and squeezed his hand tighter while trying to get her breathing under control. He used his free hand to cup her cheek and wipe at the tears still running from her eyes. She shut her eyes suddenly when she felt a cold liquid being pushed inside her and then an ointment being spread all over. She arched her back just a little bit when the burning became almost too much to bear. She was actually going to ask for the doctor to stop when she announced that she was done.

- That's it. You did very good Annabeth. We'll take you back to your room now so you can rest.

She didn't say anything back at her. She just closed her eyes letting herself be transferred back to her room. Once in it, she was offered a glass of water and she drank it greedily. Of course, Steve was in the chair to her left.

- How are you feeling? – he asked.

- Tired – she answered.

- Well, you can go back to sleep now. It's almost morning and the doctor said you're clear to head home as soon as the last bag of fluids is empty. There are no more drugs in your system either.

- Will you stay? – she asked, already closing her eyes.

- Of course. I'm not going anywhere. Go to sleep, you're safe here.

And there you have it… of course Steve was going to stay with her during the raping kit. It was the PERFECT opportunity to write something really angsty for both of them. So, did you like it? I know I loved writing it!

Now, I'm beginning to find myself in a kind of crossroad here. I have two possible ways this story might continue. One of them is terribly angsty and it actually involves the truly "Complicated Situations" after which the title was chosen. One of the pros of this option, is that I've already started writing it because I just needed to get it out of my head. The other option, though, is kind of safer in the angsty and hurt/comfort department although it probably wouldn't be as heartbreaking as the first option.

So, I need your help people! Which one should I keep writing?

Option 1: angsty, heartbreaking, uncommon, controversial, already started and possibly filled with more mature content.

Option 2: safer, kind of expected, less intriguing but maybe with less risk of you hating me at the end of it… plus, I'd have to wrack my brains to start writing now.

Anyway, I'd like to know you're opinion and I really really hope it matches mine!

Until next chapter!