The Mind Trap.

Hospital.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. My eyes burnt by the sight. Toby was on top of Hunter, his hands wrapped around her neck as she struggled to breathe. Minor squeaking noises came from her mouth as she tries to refill her empty lungs.

He pushed her onto the bed. His hands unwrapped from her neck after she stopped struggling. Fear brimmed my mind, is she dead? Oh God, am I too late.

He began to rip off her clothes, pulling of her jersey off. That's when I saw her stomach rising and falling heavily.  I couldn't just stand here and do nothing. I prepared myself to shoot at him but I couldn't get a clean shot. Hunter's life is at stake either ways.

I watched, hoping to get him off guard so I'll get a shot at him. I watched as he took of his clothes before he pulled the covers over both of them, going over Hunter.

He pulled out something and dropped it to the floor, then I recognized what he was about to do.

My heart thumped against my chest, my nerves kicking in. I'm about to loose my chill, no correction, I have lost my chill. I tightened the gun in my hands before kicking the door open.

It slammed against the wall, creating an echo in the room," Get the f*** away from her or I'll shoot." I barked at him.

His head snapped towards me, eyes widening before a smirk twitched up his lips," Oh yeah, well shoot." He hissed back.

My heart turned cold as he shifted in the bed. I didn't waste anytime, my finger glued to the trigger before it pulled it back.

A loud shot was heard. Toby fidgeted of the bed, falling on the ground. He started to kick like a fish out of water. Then another shot was heard.

I pulled the trigger again, shooting him in the head. He went out cold," Don't friggin f*** with my best friend!" I yelled, the tears begged to fall. The memories of my past circled in my mind. I couldn't take it. It was too much to bare.

A droplet escaped, tumbling down my cheek. I walked towards the bed to see Hunter lying there, half naked.

I saw her suitcase settled by the dresser. I rushed over to it pulling out a blanket before snaking it around her slim figure.

I carried her to the car bridal style, placing her on the back seat, laying down. Thank God he didn't do anything to her.

I drove off, leaving Toby's dead body in the house. I'll have to call the head of FBI to inform them about this.

What happened to the Toby I once knew? He changed completely. Why would he want to rape Hunter?

All these questions raced through my mind but not one made any sense. I looked back at Hunter's body. Sadness enrolled in me causing the ache in my heart to form once more. What had he done to my Hunter?

I decided to carry her to the hospital as it'll be the best thing to do. God knows what Toby did to her before I arrived.

Ugh! How could I let this happen? I banged the steering wheel as I came to a stop. The tears started to follow but I have to stop. It's not time to be weak. I sucked up my weakness, pulling myself together.

******

"Name?" The nurse at the front desk asked me," Kaleb Roberts." I said calmly.

"What is your relationship to her?" The nurse questioned me further. I took a second to contemplate on my answer, I can't say that I'm her best friend they won't let me in," umm...her boyfriend." I mumbled out but the nurse still heard.

I mentally face palmed myself knowing that Hunter will kill me if she finds out.

"She's at room 326, down the hall to the left." The nurse pointed. I muttered a 'thank you' before walking  off. The nurse informed the doctor on my upcoming presence.

The doctor walked in," Mrs Hunter, your boyfriend has come to visit." I heard the doctor said from standing outside. Oh god, I'm dead meat when I enter that room.

I walked in to see Hunter sitting on the bed with the covers pulled over her bottom half.

She gave me a warm smile before speaking," Hey boyfriend." She teased. I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach making my face turn a crimson red.

"Aww did I make Mr Kaleb blush?" She further teased.

"Gee nice to meet you too." I breathed out, trying to change the subject. Hunter had a foreign effect on me but I fully well knew what it was.

"How are you feeling?" I asked seeing bags formed under her eyes. She looked exhausted and drawn out. I spent five hours in this hospital waiting for her to wake up. I'm beyond exhausted.

"I'm feeling okay. The doctor said that I'll be discharged soon-" she paused, reassuring her body of air, " thank you Kaleb. I don't know what would have happened if you won't there." She whispered in a hush tone, her voice barely audible. Her expression glowed rememberence of what had occurred.

I walked over to her pulling her into my chest to comfort her. I towered over her,"it's okay muffin. Just be brave okay?" I murmured lowly, trying to bring her mood up. I needed to know what exactly happened at the farm.

The FBI is going to plaster my mind with questions and interrogate Hunter as if there's no tomorrow.

Anger pierced through me, remembering what was happening in the room. I could have stopped this entire thing, bringing Hunter to safety instead of experiencing something I never wanted her to experience.

Living with the thought that someone almost or did rape you is hell. Memories are the worst part, they hunt you, causing you to seem as if you're the craziest person on Earth.

"I want to go home." She whispered, her voice breaking before she began to have a breakdown in my arms.

She cried softly, the tears running down her cheeks and staining my shirt. I caressed back, trying to soothe her," shhh.... don't worry muffin, we're going home soon just have a little patience. I'm going to be right here. I'm never going to leave you." I assured.

The entire situation scared the living daylight out of her. I knew her mind felt uneasy. I knew how she felt. I knew the thoughts that's being wrapped around her mind.

I understand.

All there is to do now is to try to be strong and talk her matters out. It's the only way she's going to feel better. Sadly I should have done that a long time ago with my problems but no one needs to know what goes on in my head and no one was there for me.