Safety In Numbers ( BWWM) On HOLD

9

Today was one of my first days back to class.

I brushed my teeth and glanced at the mirror.

For a rape victim I was doing pretty good.

I cuddled with Elijah all the time. He showered me with hugs and kisses.

I thought I would be withdrawn from him but I'm not. Deep in my mind I feel an ache but I don't know.

I pulled on clothes and shuffled to the door.

Elijah's been cleared to help me ease back into my classes.

He met me at the door and grabbed my hand.

" Imma be with you all day baby girl. I swear. "

" I wouldn't doubt you for anything. "

After the attack, Elijah's been attached to my hip.

I've caught him on one occasion him harming himself.

Blood was just everywhere.

He watched it ooze out of his wrist.

I stared in confusion.

" Baby no " I heard myself whimper.

His head shot up. His eyes were watery and tears were already running down his face.

" No no no baby. " I rushed to his side, trying to stop the blood.

" I'm sorry Hayven. " The sorry sounded more like a Goodbye and I just didn't want to say bye back.

I reached for my phone.

" I'm calling 911. "

And that's how we ended up in the same hospital room twice in a week.

I shook my head of the memory and ended up leaning my head on his shoulder.

" You ever. And I mean ever try to hurt yourself again and I'm personally going to kick your butt. "

" Yea yea yea. " he kissed my forehead. " um what class do you have?"

" My math. " We walked to the math hall.

" Where do you sit? "

" With you. " He smiled down at me while shaking his head.

" Of course. " he led me to a seat in the back.

The professor came in shortly thereafter.

" Alright class. Let's give a warm welcome to hayven, she's been through a lot. " The class gave me an applause but I caught one cold glare from colin.

" Alright let's get started. "

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" Babe. I'm tired. " Elijah lifted my up in his arms while I screeched and held on to his neck for dear life.

" Just why? " I wondered.

" You're the one who said she was tired. " He walked me back to me dorm. And set me down.

" Ain't I say I wanna go home. " I walked down the steps accidentally bumping into this girl.

" Sorry. "

" Its cool just be careful baby. "

I felt my face heat up and smiled.

" So what's your name?" I looked behind me just to make sure.

" H - hayven. Yours?"

" Denise. Well I have to get going but hopefully I'll see you around. "

" Hopefully. " I watched as the darkskin girl walked down the sidewalk.

" Well dang. I ain't know you was bi. "

" I ain't know it either. " I walked pasted him smacking his butt and running up the stairs.

" ELIJAH. " I turned around to see colin and Tasha I think attached to each other.

Ew.

" What. " His voice was cold and full of hatred. I watch as colin visibly winced and stepped forward.

" Can we talk. "

" There's nothing to talk about. Now please leave. "

" I do have to speak to you in private. Well we. "

" Anything you have to say to me you can say in front of hayven. " By now I was standing slightly behind him.

Afraid that seeing colin close up would break what little confidence I still had.

" I'm pregnant. " Tasha spoke up.

" Okay, who's the dad?" Elijah spoke up.

" Colin I think. " I Rolled my eyes.

Who the hell just ' Thinks' how you don't know.

" Hoe is you done. " Colin said trying to act all big and bad.

" Don't. Do not for the love of everything start that up again. I didn't kill you then but I will kill you now. " Elijah said advancing in the short distance.

" Baby Baby No. Nooo look at me. Down here at me. " His eyes snapped down to mine.

" He's not worth the time of day. He's not worth anything. " He grabbed my hand and walked back to the dorm.

" Are you okay?" He grabbed my face in his hands.

" Yes now let go. " He kissed my forehead while I tried to pry his fingers off my face.

" What you wanna do. " I asked him.

He looked at me and bit his lip.

" You. But. I know your not ready for that. "

" Well I mean..." I Said looking around.

My breathe caught in my throat.

" B-ba-baby that's him. That's him!" His grey eyes frantically searched the yard.

" The one in orange? " Tears threaten to fall as I relived the memory.

I just shook my head yes.

He got up and ran over.

We haven't been able to find them. A detective was on my rape case and everything.

I quickly dialed her.

" He's here. I don't know what to do. He- he's actually here. -"

" Lock all doors, get a knife and don't hesitate to sli- defend yourself. I'm on my way. "

" He's not in my dorm he's in the yard out front. "

" literally a couple minutes down the street. "

I pressed end and heard yelling.

I focused on them and saw Anthony yelling in his face while the boy tried to pry his hands off his shirt collar.

I got up and slowly moved towards them.

I got to Elijah when he finally seen me.

" Awe my Dark Goddess. Your body felt wonderful. How did you like being my little slut ?"

Elijah fist was cracking his jaw a second later.

Dang.

Zamoi my detective ran over to us.

" I'll take it from here elijah " She said mock glaring at him.

She was a hawaiian beauty. She had long dark brown hair and a curvy figure.

She whipped out handcuffs and cuffed my rapist.

I now realized the crowd and began to get uncomfortable.

Elijah threw his arm over my shoulders.

" Let's go. " in the distance I heard police sirens and let out a steady breathe.

I felt a lot safer knowing that he was in custody.

I just hope now my life is for the better.
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