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~Prayer For The Broken~

I was asleep until I heard the door open slowly. I knew Austin was still here because I could feel him behind me. But the sound of his soft snores told me he was fast asleep.

I was scared. I didn't know who it could be. What if-

What if it's HIM? B-But he wouldn't blatantly try to kidnap me again would he? No. He couldn't be that crazy.

Yes. Yes he could.

But he wouldn't try anything with Austin right here. Austin would protect me, he would. And he knew that.

So why would he try anything?

"Kali. I'm so glad you're ok! I missed you so much. I can't wait to hear your soft voice again," TAYLOR?

Oh my god!

I opened my eyes quickly and she jumped back slightly.

"You scared that shit out of me! Wait.....KALI! OH MY GOD!" She yelled before she quickly threw her arms around me. I winced and she quickly pulled away.

"I'm so sorry! B-But Kali- i just......I missed you so much! You don't understand how bad I felt. I blame myself Kali! I should've been there for you. We ALL should have been there for you. And we weren't! It's out fault you-"

"Stop it! It's not your fault. It's nobody's fault. I should've broken it off when I first got suspicious about him. But I didn't. This happened because I wasn't thinking with my head. None of you did anything wrong, ok?" I said gently, before grabbing her hands.

"Fuck! I'm sorry Kali. I made this about me, when you're the one sitting in a damn hospital! And I KNOW how much you hate hospitals!" I smiled and shook my head at her. She was such a sweetheart.

I truly did miss her. I missed hearing her voice, her random songs, her begging me to make her cookies in the middle of the night.

I just missed her.

"You're ok right? I mean obviously not. But like, are you comfortable right now? You don't need anything? Like a better pillow? Or me to kick that thing over there out of your bed?" I giggled and shook my head.

"No, I'm ok. I just want you to sit, and talk to me. Please?" I asked, tilting my head.

"About what Kal?" She asked as she pulled over a chair, right beside the bed.

"Your favorite memory with me. Or just a time where we had fun together. I know that's probably a strange thing to ask for, but I just need to hear something good right now." I said, giving her a soft smile. She frowned before she grabbed my hand.

"Kali. Nothing you could say would be strange to me. You just went through something traumatic that no one should have to go through. You could ask me to run down the middle of the street in my birthday suit and I'd do it for you." I giggled and she smiled.

"There's my Kali! I know this hurts. I can't imagine what you feel. But I don't want you to feel like you have to do this alone. You have a whole family behind you Kali! I promise we'll never let something like this happen to you again. Ever!" She said leaning in to kiss my cheek. I looked down as I felt tears streaming down my face.

I was used to hiding them by now. It had become a habit. Sadly. But I don't know how to just stop, all that time with......yea. I won't be the same.

I know that. Taylor knows. Austin knows. They all know. I could try my hardest to act like nothing ever happened, but I would always feel his shadow behind me. I would always feel his hands on me, and I would always be haunted by his voice.

He had taken so much from me. It wasn't fair. I knew I could ACT like everything was ok. But I didn't want to. I want to get better. I wanted to feel safe.

But progress like that takes time. And something tells me I don't have much of that.

"Kali? Are you okay?" I looked up at Taylor and nodded.

"Perfect." I said smiling.

"Are you hungry? Cause I'm hungry. But I don't want to go and get something if you don't want-"

"Taylor. If you're hungry, just get something to eat. I'll be here when you get back. It's not like I can go anywhere." I said with a small laugh.

"I know. I just don't wanna leave you. And that thing beside you is knocked out cold." She said, rolling her eyes at Austin.

"He's been up all night. He went to sleep maybe two hours ago." I said looking down at the blonde.

"Aw. The poor thing. I'd wake him up but I know that would make you sad." She shrugged.

"Yes it would." I said smiling.

"I'll be right back! Ok? Oh. Do you want something?" She asked as she went over to the door and opened it.

"Something to drink besides water?" I asked, tilting my head.

"Coming right up." She said before she left. I sighed and looked down at Austin. I slowly ran my hand through his hair, of course I couldn't get my fingers through it but I didn't say anything.

I would have to brush it soon. It was getting really messy. I moved my hand to grab the remote and he groaned.

"Babyyyyy. Don't stop." He groaned as he felt around for something. I titled my head and stared at him silently.

"Put it back." He mumbled.

"What?" I asked quietly.

"Hand." Oh! I started playing with his hair again and he sighed in content.

"You've been asleep this whole time. But that woke you up?" He shrugged and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"You hungry? You haven't ate in-"

"I'm fine. Taylor came by. She went to get me something to drink." I said as I laid back.

"Ew." He mumbled before he rubbed his eyes. He yawned before he sat up.

"Are you sure you're not a hungry baby?" He asked as he gently brushed his thumb against my arm.

"Yeah. I'm ok for now." I shrugged. He nodded before he laid his head down on the pillow beside me.

"I have to go soon. I need a change of clothes and a shower." He whispered almost. I looked down at him and nodded silently.

"I'll be back as soon as possible, baby. I promise. Ok?" He asked as he sat up and gently cupped my cheek.

"O-Ok." I mumbled.

"Brandon should be here soon! They were all so worried about you. I called them last night, I had to tell them we found you. I promise you won't be alone for too long. Taylor won't leave you, you're safe here." He said as he slowly brushed his thumb against my cheek. He was mindful of the bruises under my left eye.

"Ok!" I said quickly.

"Would you like me to wait until Taylor gets back?" He asked softly.

"Please?" He smiled and nodded before he gently kissed my forehead.

"I promise you'll never be alone again."

I hope not. I never want to be alone again.

JUST KEEP BREATHIN AND BREATHIN AND BREATHINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!

She's ok man! For now................

SO....What do y'all think of this chapter?

And YES, I'm working on the update schedule. Life is rough man!

I'm sad cause I lost my old account and now I have to rebuild my "platform"? I think that what this is referred to. I DON'T KNOW! but anyway........

Have a good day guys! I hope you're living large! I LOVE YOUUUU!!!

- Ava Wilson (ok babes?)😘💗