Is it worth it?

You're going to to be okay.

TW: Sensitive topics.
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You finish your run and head home. You see Cate sitting there crying and a mess.

"Cate what's wrong!?" You say running to her.

When you place your hand on her shoulder she shrugs you off violently. "Please. Please don't touch me." She sobs.

"Cate? What happened? Are you okay?"

"No. A man on the street.. violated me." She says with tears rolling down her face.

"What do you mean.. violated you?" You ask completely concerned.

She looks up at you, eyes full of tears. You instantly know.

"He.. he raped me." She sighs and continues to cry.

You want to hug her. She doesn't want to be touched so you stop yourself. "Cate, would you like to go to the police? It's completely up to you. I know it's hard."

"Yes.." She says slowly almost regretting it. "Tomorrow. I know I said I didn't want to be touched but.. right now I need you to hold me." She says crying even harder.

You hold her in your arms while she sobs. "I'm so sorry this happened to you." You say with tears full in your eyes. "The police will catch him. I know it."

"Can you please carry me to bed?" She sniffles.

"Of course." You pick her up and cradle her. "I know this isn't the best time to ask but are the kids at school?"

"Yes but after they're going to Andrews. I called him earlier and said something came up."

"Okay my love, I was just making sure." You continue taking her up the stairs.

When you get to the bedroom you lie her down and cover her with the blankets. "I love you, Cate. Everything's going to be okay. I'm here if you need anything alright?"

"Thank you, y/n. I just really need you right now. Can you just lay here next to me..?" She asks with a tone that almost breaks you.

It hurts you to see her like this. "Of course I can." You say with a shaky voice.

You lie down next to her, careful not to abruptly touch her. "May I spoon you?" You ask.

"Yes.. thank you for asking." She sighs.

You hold her in your arms and don't move for the rest of the day. 
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You wake up and see her still sleeping. You slowly get up trying to avoid waking her.

"Y/n..?" She mumbles slowly.

"Yes, my love I'm here." You say rushing back over to her. "How are you feeling?"

"Like shit."

"Do you feel like going to the police today?" You ask.

"Not really.. but I suppose I'll still go." She sits up on the mattress.

Her hair is a mess and there's makeup smeared all over her face. She's in sweatpants and a hoodie, somehow all you can think looking at her is she is so beautiful.

You gesture towards her asking if it's okay to touch her. She nods. "Hey, hun..do you want me to give you a bath before we go?"

"Yes. I don't think a bath could hurt, but could you carry me..? I don't feel like walking." She starts to cry again. "It hurts.. he was so rough."

You look at her with the saddest eyes. "Of course I can carry you. I love you so much. I would do anything for you. Do you understand me?"