One house, One Love

After

Numb...that's all I am. I opened my eyes and looked around. Tommy was gone. I'm all alone, naked in my own bed. I physically cannot move my body. I'm in shock, scared. What if he comes back? What if he does it again? How do I tell Eddie about this?

Suddenly my phone began to buzz next to me. I slowly reached over and picked it up. "Hello?" I said softly.

"Buck, hey! Christopher is asking for you! He's about to be released to head home" Eddie said excitedly from the other end of the phone.

"Oh, uh, yeah, I'll meet you at your house" I responded blandly.

"Okay, I'll see you there" he said quickly before hanging up.

I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling for a few minutes before dragging myself out of bed. I got dressed and winced at the sight of my underwear on the floor by the bed. I stopped and took a deep breath. Walk away Evan. Everything will be okay.

I arrived at Eddie's house at the same time he was pulling into his driveway. I put on my best smile and got out of my jeep. I jogged over to the truck and opened the back door to greet Christopher. "There's my tough guy!" I exclaimed and gave him a hug.

"Hi Buck! Dad said we could play video games today" Christopher replied with excitement.

"Of course! Don't think I won't kick your butt just because you're hurt though" I joked as Eddie came around to our side of the truck.

"Hey, glad you came" Eddie smiled and gave me a quick kiss.

"Wouldn't miss it. Did you call Tommy too?" I asked hesitantly.

"Yeah, he didn't pick up, must be at work or something" Eddie shrugged as he unloaded Christopher from the truck.

We went inside and got Christopher settled in on the couch. I followed Eddie to the kitchen to make Christopher a snack, but by the time we got back to the living room Christopher was passed out sleeping. We smiled and headed for the bedroom so we didn't disturb him.

I sat on the bed and just stared at my feet blankly. I jumped as Eddie's hand grazed my shoulder. "Whoah, why so jumpy?" He asked concerned. I couldn't do it. I couldn't hold it in anymore. I broke. I started to sob.

"Buck, what's going on? Did something happen?" Eddie asked softly. I nodded and he looked at me with more concern. "What happened?"

"T-Tommy" I choked out and saw his face drop.

"What did Tommy do?" He replied with a hint of anger.

"He...he uh....he forced himself...on me" I whispered hesitantly.

"What? When? Why?" He replied angrily

"L-last night. I told him I wasn't in the mood and he got pissed off about you and said this poly thing is bullshit and you're in the way. He said it's not an excuse for me to cheat on him, then he...forced himself" I said trailing off through my tears.

"Wait. He agreed to this, and now he's jealous and assaulting you? What the fuck?" Eddie expressed in pure rage.

"Eddie please don't confront him. I'm scared of what he'll do" I sobbed. Eddie wrapped his arms around me tightly and I sobbed into his chest.

"Evan, this isn't okay. We have to say something" Eddie said sternly. I know he's serious because he didn't call me Buck.

I'm terrified. I shouldn't have even said anything. I don't know what Tommy is going to do now. I'm scared for Eddie. What if Eddie tries to do something.

"I know...I don't know what to do" I sighed and wiped my tears.

Eddie held my face in his hands and wiped my tears with his thumb. "Evan, I love you, I promise I will protect you" he whispered before giving me a gentle kiss. He pulled me into his chest and just held me while I cried.