Neglected & Abused, Until I Found You

Chapter 8

I hopped out of the shower and dried off. After I wrapped my hair in a towel, and my body in a towel, I looked around. There was still some water on my legs, trickling down to my ankles. I saw it. I saw a razor. I quickly grabbed it and examined it. I slowly put it back, knowing how bad I was hurting inside. If I were to do it, it would only hurt me even more. Externally and internally. I got dressed, brushed my hair, and went back out to the living room. Liam was sitting on the loveseat, examining what was on T.V. carefully. He was watching Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. All about rape. "You can handle it...." I said to myself, as I sat down. He looked over and smiled at me. I grinned softly back, as he turned his attention to the television again. There was a woman on the screen, who looked about 24-25 years old. She had just gotten home from the store. As she was shutting the door, someone stopped it with their foot. It was a man, he was holding up a gun. I slowly brought my knees up to my chest as the man motioned the woman to the bedroom with his gun. I felt a tear race down my right cheek and Liam looked over. He tilted his head in confusion. He suddenly realized, and shut off the television quickly. He reached for my hand, and I burst into tears. He scooted closer to me, and started to hug me. I sat in his lap and continued to sob. My head was on his left shoulder near his neck, and he was stroking my hair. I looked up at him with hopeful eyes, suddenly realizing what I had to do tomorrow. He wiped away my tears as I began to speak. "I...-." He cut me off by talking "Are...--- You first." I began to twirl my thumbs and said "Tomorrow I need to go back. He'll be at work tomorrow, from 1-5. I need to get my stuff.... But I need you to come with me." He interlocked our fingers. "Of course I'll go with you." I smiled and kissed his cheek. Liam started to blush and kissed me on the forehead. "Ready for bed?" He said cheerfully. I smiled and nodded. He picked me up bridal style into the bedroom. I layed on his right and was nuzzled up in his neck, and we were cuddling. He turned off the lamp next to him and kissed my forehead. "Goodnight, Cass." He whispered softly. "Goodnight, Liam." I replied back, tiredly. I was sort of nervous about going back to Stephan's house, but I knew Liam would never let anything bad happen to me. I knew he would always be there for me. I smiled to myself, and drifted off in Liam's arms.