Relax/Divide

[5] Your Tongue Ties

TW: Abuse/Sexual Assault later on in the chapter. Will put a warning before the part.

It was Wednesday, just two more days till the party. I couldn't wait, I was so excited! Not only am I going to be able to be wild and be myself for an entire night, I'm going to be with my friend in the process.

Aeron already gave me permission to go but said it himself he wouldn't go because he doesn't like Susan. He says he finds her to be intimidating which is something I hear others describe her as too.

I felt relieved to know he wasn't coming but then he came to me while I was watching TV on the couch.
"Hey babe." Aeron sat next to me and wrapped his arm around me.
"What's up?" I asked while taking a piece of candy out of it's bag.

He stayed silent for a moment then turned to me.
"You know the party Susan is throwing?"
I shifted in my seat, "Uh, yeah."
"And how I told you I wasn't going because I personally don't like Susan?"

You don't like any of my friends but ok.
"Yeeah?" I said in a higher tone.
"Well I changed my mind. I'm going baby!" He grinned at me as if it was some kind of gift for me.

Are you kidding me.
"Wait you are?" I was beginning to panic.
"Yeah, you see my friends are going to that damn party and insist that I go along, so I'll be there. But it'll be okay! I get to keep an eye on you but I might be with my friends more than with you so you don't have to worry about me being around you for too long."

I didn't know how to react. I was furious yet anxious and scared. Vincent. What if he sees Vincent? Oh no he'll hurt him fuck fuck fuck.

"Uh great!" I forced a smile. "Guess it's a good idea in case I get too drunk haha-"
"Yeah, I suppose."

Something was off, it was almost like he seemed impatient? I wasn't sure though because I was so focused on how damn anxious I was.

He stood up and stayed there for a moment, staring at the TV.
"Are you okay Aeron?" I asked him nervously.
"I'm fine," He gave me a glance then looked back at the TV. "Just wondering, if it'd be okay if you didn't come near me at all at the party?"
I was a bit confused, "Um sure? But can I ask why?"
"I just want to be around my friends alone, not that you're a bother babe, you're never one, but I want some space."

Some space? I didn't understand.
"Did I do something wrong?"
He came to me and kissed me deeply all of a sudden. He then pulled away, "Of course not. You just don't really care or say much around them so what's the point you know? It's what I'm doing for you because I love you so much babe."

It was suspicious, but if that meant I could be around Vincent without worrying too much about Aeron, then I didn't really mind.

"I love you too." I said quietly.
He gave me a soft smile and walked to the kitchen to get something to eat. I grabbed my phone and texted Susan.

"Did you know Aeron is coming to the party now?" I kept an eye on Aeron to make sure he didn't see what I was texting.

A few seconds later Susan replied to me, "Wait really? I know his friends are coming since I know them personally, but I didn't expect him to come too."

I sighed, "Apparently they convinced him to go along."

It took a moment for her to respond but she did, "Okay I texted his friend Don. He said he wanted to invite him because they're really close and wanted to just chill and have a couple of drinks. Is this going to interfere with Vincent?"

I texted back, "No, Aeron told me he's going to stay away from me and hang with his friends. He said he would prefer me to stay away for some reason. He didn't specify why."

Susan sent a thinking emoji, "Weird but whatever, you get to be with that guy you like so much so who gives a fuck right?"

"I guess."

I turned off my phone and watched the TV.

I didn't know how to feel about this.
I'm glad that I don't have to worry about Aeron but then something was off?
Like he was hiding something. 

((warning; please don't continue to read if this part makes you uncomfortable.))

"Olive, baby, what's up. You seem like you're thinking too much." He hugged me from behind.
I was startled, "Wh-No I'm okay! I'm just excited for the party is all y'know?" I laughed.
"Hah, why? Is it because I'm going to be there? You know I'm not going to be around for you to be on your knees later on."

"H-Huh??" My eyes widened, "Aeron, that's not what I was thinking about at all!"
He grinned maliciously, "Really? Because you always seem desperate for me babe."
I pushed his arms off of me, "Sex isn't always on my mind Aeron. I don't really like it, you know this."
He seemed a bit annoyed with me once I said that.
"That's what you always say. You never feel like doing anything."
I sighed, "That's because I want to just cuddle and watch shows you know?"

He stayed silent and stared at me.
A few seconds later he responded, "Yeah well I have needs."
He grabbed my neck tightly and jumped over the couch.
"Aeron-!"
He shoved me down and got on top of me.

"I think it's because we haven't done it in a while, but don't worry about it baby, I'll remind you how much you want me."
He lifted my shirt up, "Get off of me please! I don't want this-" I tried pushing him away.
He scoffed, "That's what you think."

Aeron unbuckled his belt, oh god please no.
"I said stop it!! I don't fucking want to do this please!" I cried out.
"Shut the fuck up-"
I struggled but he began to choke me. I couldn't breathe-
"I-I SAID STOP!" I pushed him off with all of my strength, he fell off and hit his head on the coffee table.

I coughed and breathed for air. My heart was racing and I felt so so fucking terrified.
He rubbed his head and looked at me. I saw him clench his fist.
"You piece of shit-" He grabbed me by the shirt and threw me down into the table. I yelped. The bag of candy fell to the ground and spread all around the floor.

"You know better than to just shove me like that." He growled.
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry please please don't hurt me please-" I was sobbing, begging for mercy. My back hurt so much and I was so tired.
He stood, looking down at me. He was furious.

"I didn't mean to push you I just didn't want it. I'm so sorry-"
He kicked me hard.

I began to hyperventilate, "I'M SORRY!" 

He pulled me up by the arm violently, "Go to the fucking room and quit your crying. You'll attract attention."
I nodded my head, my body was shaking so badly. I went quickly to the room and closed the door.

Please just get me out of here.
I don't want to be here anymore.

I heard his footsteps walking around.
Who knows what he'll do to me next.

One thing is for sure that I'm afraid.

I'm so so fucking afraid...