There'll Be Storms (Spanking Story)

Chapter 62

CODYS POV:

I followed Charlie inside the house, taking in a breath of fresh cool air before being confined inside. Without Eryk, there's no way Charlie would let me stay out past the street lights now. He still doesn't believe that I can handle myself, even though there's nothing out there that could be worse than Jeff.

"Here, let's get some ice on that shoulder." He pulled out a chair for me and began filling a bag with ice. "It's gonna be cold, you ready?"

I moved my sleeve and nodded. "Ready."

Without another warning, he slapped the bag against my shoulder and pressed in firmly despite a little squirming from me.

Pulling a chair out for himself, "I'd say keep that on there until the ice melts."

"Oh, I was going to ask if I could go back outside." I glanced to the ground but back at him, hoping he'd allow it.

Turned to look over his shoulder, he shook his head. "What for?"

I was expecting to have to explain, so I merely shifted the bag on my shoulder and slumped over. "Just wanted to go for a walk, is all."

"If you want to go for a walk, we could take one together." Pitching the idea, he looked as if he were hoping I'd agree just the same.

"We can, I just wanted to go alone. . .." I looked up again to see his reaction, mostly because I didn't want to hurt his feelings.

"Oh no," he shook his head. "I'm sorry but it's too dark outside. I can't let you go alone."

Slumping my shoulders against the wall, I nodded my head. I'm still not used to Charlie's rules, and sometimes the restriction feels like suffocation.

"Oh, before I forget," he leaned forward in his chair. "your therapist wanted me to check in and make sure you're doing your writing."

My writing. Shit. I haven't done my writing in almost three weeks.

"I know you haven't been able to see him in a while, but it's important that you do that everyday." He paused to make sure I was listening.

Nodding, I glanced over at my shoulder, trying to avoid eye contact.

"Have you?" He asked blatantly.

"Y-yeah, I've been doing it." I tried to say confidently.

Staring at me, trying to get me to look him in the eye, he hesitated. I felt like my heart was ready to beat out of my chest, not only because I promised him and Mr. Davis that I would do journaling for counseling, but mostly because I just lied to him.

"Alright." He said finally. "Keep at it, thank you."

Finally able to look at him, "Y-you're not going to check?"

What are you doing Cody? He said alright, just let it be. Don't go asking for trouble.

"No, no those are your personal thoughts and I have no right to inquire into them. I trust you Cody." He shot me a smirk before planting his giant hand on my shoulder and walking

Shit. That felt like a thousand needles being poked all into me. Eryk always told me the one thing that we'd always have between each other was trust. Trust in each other is what kept us together; what kept us safe.

I've somehow earned Charlie's trust, though I don't feel like I've done anything to deserve it. He so willingly gave it to me... and I lied straight to his face.
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CHARLIES' POV:

My gut told me that Cody was lying, but I couldn't outright accuse him of that. According to his therapist, Cody has come around to the idea of sharing his thoughts; he's opened up and has been actively participating in his sessions.