The Pain that Lingers

Chapter twenty one: A Story of Mortal Enemies

Lucy 

His tongue entered my mouth and I was growing hot for him by the minute. 

I moaned as soon as he made his way into my mouth. What is he doing to me? His hands started to move up my shirt and I let him. He squeezed my breasts moaning into my mouth. God that moan was all it took. He climbed into the back seat wanting to feel all of me. 

"Wait, Jayden I can't." I said in between breaths. 

"Why?" He asked breaking the kiss. 

"Three years ago, my ex boy-friend raped me today at a party." I blurted. This was the first time I opened up to anyone about my rape. I don't know why I trusted Jayden, but I did. He froze not knowing how to react or what to say. 

"His name was Tyler, he got me drunk and took me upstairs in a bedroom, and while I was unconscious he hurt me. The man I was supposed to love more than anything showed me what a man shouldn't be." I said. "You wanted to know what my demons were, well he was the one who destroyed my soul, inside and out." 

"After the rape, my dad was almost murdered, which is why we moved here in the first place. We don't know who tried to kill him. I found my dad soaked in his own blood, I panicked and called nine-one-one. Dealing with two traumatic events caused me to lash out and lose the people I cared about." I continued. 

Jayden pulled me into a hug, oddly it felt comforting. 

"I promise, I won't hurt you anymore." Jayden whispers. Somehow I trusted him. He continued to kiss me. I felt his hard on, I moved my hips and rocked against him. He rocked against me too and we sat doing this for five minutes. He moaned and I groaned and it was the best feeling I had in a long time. 

"Do you ever think you'll love anyone again?" Jayden asked. That was an odd question for the moment we were having. Truth is, I don't know if I'll ever trust someone like that again. 

I sighed, "Truth is, I don't know. I don't know, I've been traumatized and hurt countless times." I admitted. 

"After Skylar, well I don't know if I can either." Jayden said. 

"I'm sorry you found out that way. Truth be told, you have been bullying me since day one, and I want to know why." I said, honestly I was starting to feel bad about everything. But if we want to  stop hating each other Jayden has to start being honest with me.  

"I told you." Jayden scowled.

"I know, but I want the truth, please Jayden." I said while glancing at Jayden. He seemed uncomfortable, he had his arms crossed over his chest and his jaw was clenched. 

"Since we're being truthful, please don't hate me." Jayden said while avoiding eye contact. 

I nodded my head signaling him that it was okay to tell me. 

Jayden sighed feeling defeated, "Look, truly, I don't know. I guess you reminded me of someone I once knew, and then they disappeared from my life." Jayden say's. 

"Who?" I asked, I was curious. 

"Nova..." Jayden said. 

"As in Ethan's Nova?" I asked, raising my eyebrow. 

"Yes..." Jayden said, "we were sort of dating before she got together with Ethan. He pissed me off and became my number one enemy. He is cunning, don't believe the act he's putting on." Jayden said. 

"He's been nothing but nice to me!" I said feeling insulted. If he insults Ethan, he insults me. Ethan has been an understanding person and hasn't done anything to anyone. Where is Jayden going with this? 

"Just please, be careful around him okay?" 

"Stop worrying too much. Ethan loved Nova and he wouldn't have done anything to hurt her." I protested. 

Jayden put his hand on my leg, "Lets stop arguing please, I don't want to ruin this moment." he say's. He's right, I don't. Before him I literally made out with Harrison, so I'm at a loss. 

After our conversation Jayden drove me back home. Logan never came home for the night which is concerning. It was almost one thirty in the morning, I went to take a shower and went to bed. 

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The next morning Logan was in his bed, when did he come home? 

He looked like he was a mess.

"What happened to you?" I asked eating some oatmeal I made. 

"Nothing, what happened to you?" Logan asked. 

"Nothing." I replied with the same remarks he made. He shrugged his shoulders and took some cereal from the cabinet. Even though Logan is a year older, we look a lot alike. Some people have mistaken us as twins before. 

"What time did you come home last night?" I asked. 

"I don't remember, like three maybe." Logan sighed. 

I did not want to sound like mom and dad giving him the third degree. He smelled really bad, I hope he takes a shower. I had to study for my quiz I had tomorrow, so I wasted no time studying trying to get my mind off of last nights events. It was almost the middle of September, I can't believe time has gone by so fast. 

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I walked into school Monday with a headache! 

The lights made my eyes hurt, the sounds hurt my ears. I hope I wasn't having a migraine, god I hate those. 

"Hey!" Karina say's cheerfully. 

"What's got you in a good mood?" I asked perplexed. 

"It's my last day of rehab." Karina smiled. I haven't seen Karina this happy since well in a while. 

"Wow, do you want to celebrate tonight and go to the diner?" I asked. 

"Sure! That would be great," Karina said gaping at me. I feel excited for her, I want to be there for her as a friend. 

"We can go at like seven if you want since I have to go to the clinic." 

"Work's for me." I said. 

We both headed to class getting ready to start the day. I see Jayden waiting for me after third period. 

"What is it?" I asked. 

"We haven't talked since Saturday." Jayden said. 

"I know, I've been busy..." I said annoyed. I haven't talked to him because I felt embarrassed. I don't want to choose between him and Harrison. Speaking of Harrison, I haven't seen him in class today, I wonder where he is. 

Jayden looked at me with guilty eyes, "what's going on with you?" he asked. 

"Nothing," I instantly replied. 

"There has to be something. What is it?" Jayden said. I wanted to clarify things with him, but I didn't want to make him angry. I don't know what to do. 

Hello guy's chapter twenty one is now finished, I will be working on the other chapters soon.