27- The one where I tell Scarlett

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Trigger warning: Mentions of sexual assaults, this chapter goes into graphic details about the events of what happened to Autumn. Please only read if you will be okay to do so. No book is worth you mental health, I promise.

Scarlett gently guides me towards her bed, she lifts up the cover before helping me climb inside. I melt into the mattress, bringing the duvet up to my shin. She gives me a soft smile before sitting down next to me.

'You can talk to me about what happened, I won't push or force you to say anything. But sometimes it can help talking to a friend.' She whispers as she reaches out and strokes my hair.

I swallow a lump in my throat, 'I-I want to talk about it, but I don't think I can.'

'How about you start trying to talk to me, and if things get too much, we stop straight away. I won't ask any questions; I won't bring it up again unless you ask me too.'

'R-Really?'

'Really, Autie. We can do everything at your own pace.'

I inhale a deep breath, 'W-We where at a college party, O-one of Kyle's friends. T-The night started out great actually, I-I was having a lot of fun. K-Kyle was in a good mood for once.'

Scarlett reaches over and squeezes my hand, I settle my head on her shoulder, so I didn't have to look at her face as I tell her.

'T-Then one of his friends, g-gave me a cup. I-I just took it because I thought it would be safe. I guess, that's my own fault for being an idiot.'

'You aren't an idiot; most people would take a cup of someone that their boyfriend trusts.'

'U-Uh, after that things started to get blurry. I-I just remember thinking, I have never been this drunk before. K-Kyle noticed this and he...he took me into a room.'

A strangled sob escapes my lips as nausea washes over me, remembering that room makes me feel physically feel sick.

'H-His friend was sat inside of the room. I-I couldn't really make sense of what was happening, so I sat on the bed. A-After that everything went black...then I-I woke up...'

'You don't have to keep going, if you don't want too.'

Hot tears roll down my cheeks as I shake my head, 'I-I've never really got to tell anyone a-apart from my therapist. A-And I trust you...I-I want to tell you.'

'I trust you too, thank you for sharing this with me.' She murmurs before kissing the side of my head.

'I-I was completely naked, I-I had my hands tied around t-the bedframe. S-Sick was in my hair, I-I didn't even remember being sick. I-It must have happened when I was passed out.'

A small sob escapes Scarlett's lips but she tries to hide it, I think for my sake. Her grip on my tightens.

'T-They said they'd untie me if I-I didn't try to leave or scream. S-So I agreed because...I-I was so fucking terrified. T-They didn't offer me anything to cover up with they just sat and started playing video games, so when they were distracted, I tried to run. W-Will grabbed my hair, he threw me onto the bed, and h-he picked up a cigarette and started to burn it into my arm. I-It was so painful.'

I lift up my sleeve so I can show her, mostly because I didn't want anyone to think, I was lying. Logically, I knew that Scarlett would believe me, but I was so afraid that I'd share my story, and no-one would believe me. She gently grabs my arms and places a kiss against one of the burns.

'A-After that I-I decided, I wasn't going to try and leave, h-he started trying to kiss me and I-I begged him to stop, K-Kyle came over to me and I-I thought he was going to try and s-save me b-but instead, he passed W-Will a syringe, f-full of h-heroin. K-kyle started kissing my neck as h-his fucking f-friend I-injected me. T-Then t-they both started...'

Another sob escapes Scarlett's lips, 'A-Autie, I-I had no idea.'

I wipe my cheeks, 'T-They k-kept me in that room t-the whole w-weekend, o-on S-Sunday e-evening, K-Kyle dropped me off home. I-I didn't leave my room for a week, m-my mom b-begged me to tell her w-what happened, s-so I-I told her some guy took advantage of me a-at a party. I-I didn't want to go into detail. S-So s-she forced me to go to the police station.'

'D-Did they charge them?'

A bitter but watery laugh escapes my lips, 'N-No, t-the only police officers that w-where working, were male. A-And the moment I-I mentioned that I-I was d-drunk and m-my boyfriend was there, t-they d-didn't take me seriously.'

'I love you. Y-You are so strong.' 

My heart warms slightly despite the dull-ache in my chest, 'I-I love you too.'

Scarlett wipes her cheeks, 'I-I don't even know what to say, I just wish I had the words that would make you feel better. I-I'm so fucking angry right now, b-but I know that isn't going to help anything.'

'Y-You don't have to say anything, j-just you sitting with me and listening is more than enough.'

'I-I can't believe that y-you've been t-through all this p-pain, a-and you still have to see Kyle.'

I squeeze my eyes shut, 'I-I know, I-I can't escape him.'

'I-I'll always be there to help and protect you, Autie.'

'M-Me too.'

There's a knock on her bedroom door, I tense slightly as it swings open, Lucas walks into the room, the moment he notices both of our tear-stained expressions, he falters entirely.

'A-Are you two, okay?'

'Y-Yeah, we've got each other.' I croak out, as I squeeze her hand.

He frowns but nods, not wanting to press any further questions. I notice the large carrier bag in his hands.

'W-What's in the bag?'

His expression lightens by a fraction as he pulls out a pair of Disney princess pyjamas. Along with a bunch of snacks, including blueberry muffins.

I raise my eyebrow in amusement, 'Princess pyjamas?'

'Of course, princess. It would be wrong, if I got you anything else.'

I give him a small smile, 'Thanks Luke.'

He rubs the back of his neck, 'I-I just got you random snacks, I didn't know what you'd like, but then I remembered at the coffee shop, you asked me to get you a blueberry muffin-'

I cut him off, 'Y-You didn't even have to get me anything, y-you've done more than enough.'

'Toby has also got you something, he's in the hallway, he wanted to check that he could come in first.'

A fuzzy feeling enters my stomach, 'B-Bring him in.'

'You can come in, Tobes!'

The blonde-haired boy slowly enters the room, tears prickle the corner of my eyes when I see him holding a pink bouquet of flowers, he awkwardly passes me them over, causing a laugh to escape my lips.

'My mom always says that if a girl is sad, whether that is your sister, your friend or your girlfriend. You should get them flowers.'

'T-Toby, you didn't have to do this! They are beautiful!'

He shrugs, 'You're my friend and I didn't want you to be sad.'

Scarlett turns to look at him with a wide grin, her eyes sparkling as he gives her a bright smile back.

'Do you want girl time or do you fancy a group hang-out?'

I shrug, 'C-Can we have girl time for another hour? Then we can meet you downstairs?'

Lucas smiles at me, it didn't reach his eyes, but I know he still meant it, 'Of course, love. Whatever you need.'

'Thank you again, both of you.'

Toby waves his hand dismissively, 'We're a family, you don't need to thank us.'

It pained me in that moment, that I couldn't wrap my arms around them both, and hug them tightly. So, I could show them how much they mean to me.

'Love, what's your favourite food?'

'U-Uh, probably Thai?'

'Then that's what we our having for dinner and we can watch whatever you want.'

I give him a teasing smile, 'Even, Gilmore girls?'

The moment he sees my smile, his entire face lights-up as he gives me a heart-stopping grin.

'Especially, Gilmore girls, love.'


A:N

I feel like I had to add a lighter part at the end, as it was a very difficult chapter to write. 

Now, we are getting to know the characters more, I would love to hear who your favourites are?

Favourite friendships?

Is there anything you want to see happen?






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