Missing Piece [COMPLETED]

Chapter Fourteen

Cody noticed my uneasiness as soon as we settled into his truck.

I sighed, letting my brain give myself a pep talk before I spilled the truth out.

His worried face kissed my cheek and his fingers snaked in between mine, waiting on me to speak first.

I took a gulp, "Cody... I have to tell you something..." Slowly starting into my dark past..

Cody's eyes were locked on mine, lips pursed, waiting.

"I..... I....was raped by Tim last summer....." Immediately choking on the words, water pooling around my eyes.

Cody let go of my hand and slammed the dashboard of the car.

I could tell he wanted to kill Tim now, more than he already wanted to.

But I continued talking, I explaining how it happened, all the events prior to it, and just how shaken up I was.

I told him about going to the hospital, how much my mom worried about me. How badly Tim had scarred my heart.

But through the whole time Cody sat, giving sympathetic looks here and there and rubbing my shoulder when need be.

He had such sorrow in his eyes for me, it almost seemed like he was on the verge of tears just from hearing my story.

"I...I hope you don't think differently of me.." I squeaked, worriedly fumbling my hands, nervous as to what he would say.

"Ellie.... I am so sorry that's happened to you," reaching over and embracing me. He leaned his forehead against mine, with our noses touching.

I breathed him in, letting him rest there as if to take away some of my pain. It felt good to lift this burden off my shoulders.

"It will never change how I see you, or how I feel about you. I will protect you always, from here on out,' he contined, 'El will you believe me if I tell you something," Cody whispered, suddenly he was the one to spill something.

I nodded, still pressed against his forehead.

"Tim's brother killed his parents...." Cody whispered again, except quieter not wanting the words to scare me.

I leaned back, my eyes widening with fear.

How had Tim not told me this????

I knew he lived with his Grandmother but he had told me his folks were constantly traveling.

I suddenly felt bad for Tim.

Out of all the hate in my heart I had for him, a small piece felt compassion for the fact Tim's own brother took their parents' lives.

I wiped away my tears, suddenly feeling empathetic as news of Tim's brother's actions rummaged through my thoughts.

Cody sighed heavily, he mumbled something under his breath then looked back up to me.

"I found out from one of my mates, it happened just before high school," slowly going over his words.

I gazed out the window, relieved to tell Cody my secret, but hearing this news made my mind remember back when I had first met Tim.

------Flashback--------

This was it! 9th grade is only two weeks away, then the last four years until I'm officially an adult.

My mom had taken my brother and I shopping, getting new school supplies and clothes.

I was hoping I would be the most stylish freshmen, hoping I'd make an impact in this world called high school.

That was until the first day.

I had no clue where to go, and the campus was so large I didn't know one of my classes was on the other side until I was thirty minutes late for it.

I could feel how tense my nerves were as lunch neared and as soon as the bell rang I quickly found a secluded spot and hunkered down.

I was already stressed on the first day, and boy my panic attack wasn't helping.

Deep breaths were soothing my frayed nerves until a voice piped in front of me, sounding cheery and comforting.

I looked up to see a cute looking boy, he had stellar blue eyes and hair that gracefully swept across his face.

"If you lean back and hold your breath for three seconds you'll calm your heart down," he spouted knowingly.

I did as he instructed and sure enough I could feel the panic settle and my breathing go back to normal.

I looked up and thanked him, he flashed me a smile before sitting down next to me.

"I'm Tim," he introduced, extending his hand towards me. I shook it in reply and gave him a warm smile, "I'm Ellie."

It didn't take long for Tim and I to deduce that we had many shared interests.

The next few weeks we had lunch together, hung out after school, and went to each other's houses.

Tim always wanted to go to mine though, he said it was because of my pool and game room.

One afternoon I was watching a show on my big screen tv, snuggled under piles of blankets and sipping a hot chocolate when Tim bounded into my room and sat beside me.

His arm wrapped around me, a silly smile placed on his face, "Ellie," he said, I turned to look at him but as soon as I had he cupped my face and planted his lips right on mine!

I leaned back once he released me, eyes and mouth wide with shock.

"I've been wanting to do that for a while," Tim sheepishly admitted, a blush creeping up his face.

After a few awkward minutes of silence Tim and I discussed what would happen if we dated.

He thought it was a great idea.

I was worried about ruining our friendship.

Oh the irony.

------End of Flashback----------

"Ellie," Cody's voice jolting me to the present, his hand brushed my cheek and I turned to see his eyes glued to mine.

"I will always protect you Ellie, I promise," he added again, emphazing the word promise, I nodded solemnly ignoring the gut wrenching feeling that started to creep up.

I don't know why I felt so uneasy, but a piece of me doubted Cody could protect me from everything.

He was amazing, but he wasn't Superman.

But for now, I enjoyed the warm and comfort of his strong arms, I was peaceful, and happy.