carve

ch.8

we watched all of the iron man movies while we lay in my bed. the next day I was told I could leave. only thing was my parents had called me ahead of time with a warning. they said id have to walk home since they were busy and if I didnt make it home theyd hunt me down. of course no one else knows cause im such a dopy chicken. kevins beside me now helping me pack. I still havent told him about all my familys cruel ways. I doubt I ever will. I dont want him to worry. besides he took the news about my dad and my throat pretty well although I do rember his hug became tighter . its strange how we've connected so well... I mean hes saved me from a hitman that no one claims to of hired, hes got me to learn to speak again, and hes given me a reason to live but what do I really know.

I closed my eyes and stretched my neck.

"hey. you ok rain?" he asked with a hint of worry in both his eyes and voice.

"yea im fine. just wondering whats gonna happen next."

"well. I already know."

"hoe?"

"hoe?" he asked laughing to himself.

I slapped him in the back of his head. "you know what I mean"

"I know I know but its kute when ur mad."

"just tell me hoe?"

"fine ill tell you HOW." he laughed. "im bringing you home with me. we can stop by your parents house and grab some things but im not letting you go back."

I froze. if I didnt go back theyd kill us both, set his house on fire and torture him. no! I wont let then hurt him. he has no clue how ruthless they are. my entire family is just horrible. from my dad always hurting me, my brother raping me, and my sister and mother mentally abusing me Im not sure what theyll do with us.

he must have seen the panic on my face cause he sat me down on the bed next to my things and gave me some water and my anxiety pills.

"its ok rain. I know about everything. thay wont hurt you anymore. you nor your little sister."

I looked at him in utter disbelief. howd he find out!? how does he know about our relationship!? I looked down.

"h-how did you..."

"I had to do alot of research and she came when you were in the coma from the bullet wound. she had a friends parents bring her while they were out with her. she told me how you had her pretend she hated you so she could be loved and not abused like you."

my tears flowed freely along my face and landed in my lap.

"rain. its ok. shes comming with us..."

"HOW!? WE'RE 17 OK SHES ONLY 6!!! WE CANT TAKE CARE OF HER! " I shouted out of my frustration. 

"my parents agreed to take the two of you in ok. theyre going to court and they... "

"wait theyre gonna arest my parents!?" I cut him off.

"yes for abuse and neglect."

"my sister and brothers. what would.."

" foster care till adoption or they turn 18 sadly"

one final tear fell as I stood.

"ok. lets do it."

he stood beside me and grabbed my hand.

" its all gonna work out. I promise. "

I smiled and kissed him for the seccond time.

"thank you" I whispered