Say Somethin

Chapter 18

***End of Austin's POV***

We made it back to the house in record time. I Don't know what's going on but I don't think its good.

Austin and Alex brought Carmen and I in the basement for safety I guess? After a while it was silent. Then I heard someone trudging down the stairs. "Steph? Derek is here" Austin said in a worried tone. "I don't want you to get hurt" he added. "Austin I will be fine. Just come with me if you want." I said taking his hand.

We walked up stairs and Derek stood in the doorway. He looked like he was going to kill someone. "Looks like pretty boy here "saved" you" he said grabbing a vas from the coffee table. He picked it up and smashed it on the ground right in front of my feet. "Hey, pretty boy, let me have my sister for one night."

"No, that's not gonna happen" Austin said tightening his grip on my hand.

I have to go with Derek. If I don't, he might come after Austin, Alex, Carmen, anyone. "Okay" I said breaking the silence in the air. "Steph you can't! I don't trust him." "Austin I will be fine." I said as I let go of his hand and whispered into his ear, "I will bring my phone just in case." then he whispered back, "okay, I love you"

As Derek dragged me out the door, I looked back to see Austin looking hurt. Scared. Angry.

***Arrive at Derek's house***

He dragged me out of his car and into the house. He threw me into my old room and pulled out a knife. He pushed me to the floor. "Why did you run away you little bitch?" he said holding the knife above my torso. "BECAUSE OF THIS!" I screamed. Now I should really be afraid of him.

All of a sudden he plunged the knife into my side. I yelled out in pain. In the process, I slapped the knife out of his hand and it fell down the stairs. Now was the time, I had to text Austin.

I struggled to get my phone out of my pocket as Derek trudged down the stairs.

To Austin: Help

From Austin: on my way baby, hang in there.

I got up off the floor then Derek came back in the room. He punched me as hard as he could and I fell back to the ground. He started kicking my ribs, stabbed me multiple times. I started to feel sleepy. Derek left to go get drunk with his friends.

The door swung open and I thought Derek was back to finish beating me. It wasn't him, it was Austin.

***Austin's POV***

I was in the living room sitting on the couch and I can't stop thinking about what might be happening to Steph. Until I got a text.

From Steph: Help

To Steph: on my way baby, hang in there.

I started to panic. I bolted out the door and got in my car. I put the keys in the ignition... GREAT... the car won't start. I began to run as fast as I could and finally ended up at Steph's old house. Derek's car wasn't there so I'm guessing Steph is alone.

I walked inside and called her name.

No answer. I ran up the stairs by 2's and got to her room. I swung the door open and she lied unconscious on the foot of her bed. I had to bring her back to the my house before Derek got back home. I scooped her up bridal style and carried her out the door. I couldn't help but cry.

What if she doesn't wake up? What if she forgets everything? What if she forgets everything that we had together? What if Derek hurts her more?

We arrived at the house and I called 911.

***

The ambulance arrived minutes later and put her on a stretcher. "Stay back but you can follow us to the hospital" said one of the paramedics. "No, I can't, I need to be with her!" I said right back. She didn't reply so she let me in the ambulance and took off to the hospital.

When we got to the hospital, they immediately rushed her into the emergency room. I tried to follow but the nurses held me back. All I could do is wait.

Alex and Carmen came in and sat down next to me in the waiting room chairs. I had my head in my palms, not wanting to speak to anyone. Alex knew that so all he did was try to calm my down.

Hours passed by and the nurse came back out. "Who is here for Stephanie Reese?" She said and we all stood up. She motioned for us to follow her so we did and she brought us into her hospital room. I looked at her a turned around and walked right out. I couldn't see her like this. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't want me to see her like that either.

I can't. She told me about when her parents died. Her mom and dad didn't want her in the room because they didn't want her to see them with tubes in there noses, wires hooked up to them.

A wave of anger came over me and I had to leave before it got out of hand. Carmen came after me and drove me home. Alex stayed with Steph because after all, they are best friends.

Thank you to @Darkhottopic for making me the cover for this fan fic!!!!

~Author