A Taste Of Love

chapter three

Lexi's POV:

So soft and warm. Snuggling deeper into the warmth I sighed happily as I hugged my bear. I jumped up as I remembered everything, pain errupting through my body. Where was I? I laid back down gently trying to stop the pain as I scanned my surroundings.

I was in a room, a big one. Apart from the soft bed I was on there was TV, two doors, a couch and some other things I couldn't remember the name of. My eyes brightened as I noticed the food next to me, just then my tummy rumbled painfully; moaning to eat the sandwiches and drink the water. My hand subconsciously moved towards the treat but I quickly snapped out of it.

The last time I ate something I got beaten up. A shudder erupted from my body as flashbacks ran through my head. Turning my body away from the food I laid on my side carefully, trying to distract my mind from the food.

I froze as I heard a door open, oh God. Was this the part where I die? Or was this heaven? I heard the younger kids at school talking about heaven, like it was some magical place. Hopefully I would get to go there, I didn't like the sound of hell. Who would want to be near fire and pain?

I bit my lip as the bed dipped, was this the end? Oh well, it's not as if dad would care; he would probably be happy I was dead. I flinched as a soft arm stroked my hand, what were those tingles? Am I dying? Did I want to die? Clutching my teddy I tried to scoot away from the hand.

A scream ripped from my lips as the hand clutched onto my wirst, tears already welling in my eyes.

"Please don't k-kill me" I sobbed as my body gave up and slumped back onto the bed.

"I'm not going to kill you" I heard the most beautfiul voice I ever heard speak as he released his hold on me.

Glancing up I was greeted by the most prettiest boy I had ever seen. He had blue eyes and yellow hair.

"Y-You're not?" I stuttered. Was someone else going to kill me? Or was I already dead?

"No. Now I need to ask you a few questions" I nodded quietly as I stroked my bear.

"What's your name?"

"Lexi"

"Ok Lexi, my name is Ryan. Can you tell me why you were in the woods and why you're covered in bruises an cuts?"

I couldn't tell him. If I did he would hurt me like dad did and blame me for everything. If I told him would he kill me? Tears welled in my eyes as my body shook, it wasn't my fault! I didn't want to get hurt, I don't like it.

"I-I didn't m-mean to. It's n-not my f-fault" I choked out.

"Didn't mean to do what? Whst's not your fault Lexi?" Ryan said in his pretty voice again.

"M-Mum. I didn't mean to make her die, it's not my fault. I was only seven, I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me"I wailed as my body became overtook by sobs.

"Hey, I promise I won't ever hurt you" he said as he moved closer and gently pulled me into his chest.

He was so warm and comfy, I felt tingly as I laid my head against his chest. This bit was hard but still soft.

"Please don't let him hurt me, please Ryan" I whispered quietly.

We stayed like this for a while, until he pulled back and looked at me.

"Lexi, I need you to do something for me?"

I nodded.

"I need you to tell me who did this to you and how you ended up in the forest, please?"

I gulped before shakily nodding my head. Taking a breathe I then spoke

"It was d-dad. I w-was hungry and hadn't eaten in a long time. But I found some pizza and ate it. I thought he wouldn't remember, he's always drunk. B-But he did. He was yelling my name and then he hurt me. He yelled mean things so I-I asked him to stop. He did but then... he said he would deal with me l-later. So I ran, I don't like it when he hurts me. I don't want to die. I ran in that place and fell. The pain was so bad and I felt sleepy. I'm sorry"

I turned my head to the side, too scared to look at him. Would he agree with dad? Was he going to break his promise and hurt me? I glanced up as I felt the bed shaking; Ryan's eyes were black and his hands curled into balls as his body shook.

"R-Ryan?" I asked as I placed a hand on his shoulder. Eventually he closed his eyes and opened them, revealing his lovely blue eyes. Did my eyes change color too? That would be cool.

"You should eat" he said as he moved to get the sandwiches and water, I watched as he placed them on my lap.

"You won't hit me if I eat?"

He closed his eyes and took a big breathe

"No Lexi I won't hit you...ever"

"Eat with me?" I asked as he turned around and stood up.

"Please Ryan?"

I held a sandwich up to him in my tiny hands, a small smile was on his face as he took the sandwich and sat next to me on the bed.

"Where are we?" I asked after I savoured the food.

"My house"

"Am I allowed here? When do I leave?"

Where would I go? Would I get a house like dad did? I would need to get a job too, but what? I was good at drawing maybe I could draw things.

"You're allowed to stay here for as long as you want. But you can't leave yet, you're not healed."

"I will be soon. It only takes two weeks right? Like all the other times"

"What do you mean, like all the other times?" Ryan asked looking at me.

So I told him about the time dad pushed me down the stairs and broke my arm but it was better two weeks later. I told him everything, I don't know why but I felt like I could trust him.

"Lexi why didn't you tell anyone? Like the teachers at school? Or you're friends?" Ryan said with a strange look on his face.

"Dad took me out of school after mum died"

"So you haven't been to school?"

I nodded chewing on my sandwich.

"I'll tutor you"

"Tutor?" Was that another word for kill? Hurt? But he made the promise.

"Teach you stuff"

"Oh okay" a yawn escaped my mouth.

"You should get some sleep" Ryan said as he tucked me in.

"Thank you Ryan. Night"

"Night Lexi" he kissed my head, his lips staying there for a second before walking out of the room.

What were these tingles? Why did I feel sad he was leaving? I fell asleep with a small smile on my face, I had a friend.

*****************

Updated 5th May 2012