Gableen: The Back Row

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*Flashback*
Gabbie's POV:
I shyly entered the bar, alone. Some pop junk musical played quietly in the background as the clink of beers and alcohol were passed around. The lighting was dim, an old musty grime lingered in the air.

It had been a stress of editing that day, I just needed to get out, have a small drink, and go home. Taking a seat, I asked the barman for a gin and presumed to my thoughts. I was alone for a while, but soon disrupted by a figure walking my way "Hey, what's a pretty girl like you doing sat by herself?" I look up to see a broad, masculine looking female smiling down at me "I just came for a quick drink" I whisper quietly, trying to mind my own business. She presumed to take the seat next to me, she had evil intentions in her eyes. "How about I buy you the next one?" She shouts over the raising music, placing her hand on my thigh, making me flinch. "Um I-" "I insist, the names Rachel by the way"

"I'm Gabbie" I said, and proceeded to the bathroom. I needed space to think, was she chatting me up? Taking a deep breath in the mirror I made myself look pretty and made my way back down to the bar, where she was waiting for me. "Thanks for the drink" I smile, taking a small sip. It's taste instantly burned it's way down my throat before settling into my stomach, burning more than usual. She smirked and presumed talking to me, that's when I knew something wasn't quite right. My head span dizzy, a metallic taste made its way to my mouth, singeing my tongue.

*End of Flashback*
Tears streamed down my eyes, I opened my lips to try and speak, yet no words left my lips. She pulled me in to a tight hug "It's ok Gabs, take your time" I paused for a moment, rethinking. Taking a deep breath, the words finally slipped "Rachel spiked my drink Colleen" I croaked, "she used me, in ways you wouldn't understand" I nuzzled deep into her chest, fighting for air to carry on "I went to a bar one night, and the next thing I knew I woke up in her... bed" I cried harder into her jumper. Her tense figure froze at my words, unable to comprehend my story. "Gab-" I cut her off "I only remembered when she talked to us the other day, the drugs she must have used on me were too strong for me to remember anything" before I could carry on she lifted up my chin, I looked deep into her watery eyes waiting for her to say something "I promise to always protect you Gabbie, I'm so sorry for letting this happen" I gently pursed my lips against hers, instantly making any pain go away. Feeling alone was so longer an option, because I have her now, and I told her the real truth.

The feeling of once again touching her skin settled me lightly until my crying stopped "I guess the reason.. she didn't want me to see you was because she was afraid you'd find out the truth" "She knocked me out, she kissed me.. just to scare me away from you.. so I wouldn't tell you" I said longing into her sad eyes, I knew she felt guilty, but none of this was her fault.

Colleen's POV:
Why did I let her go, how could I just let her leave in the middle of nowhere. What was I thinking? I felt overwhelmed with guilt, I felt ashamed.  My broken heart cried out in pain for my mistakes, it wasn't only my heart that felt broken. So many questions rushed through my mind, how could my sister do something so cruel? I couldn't even look at Gabbie, finding her in this state made me feel even worse, she smelt of alcohol, she wore oversized clothes probably not changed in days, she hadn't brushed her hair. Yet she was still as beautiful as ever, even thinking of what Rachel could have done to her... I'm never leaving her side again. We both felt broken, our only bandages were each other, all I need is her.

her.

I gently caressed her hand, finding my way in between her fingers, slightly tugging on them. "Come home with me tonight?" I ask gently in her ear, it was more of an answer than a question, I didn't want her, I need her. Her weak smile grew as I stood up slowly, and guided her out the room, still holding her hand.

We walked out the room, and my head snapped around to find Rachel, carrying a few boxes. She smiled, I glared deep into her eyes. Gabbie tugged on me to continue our route, I let go of her hand and full force flew into Rachel as the boxes collided onto the floor. "Stay the fuck away from her Rachel" I screamed. All my emotion had led to this moment, I finally broke into anger. My nails dug fast into my palms as I clenched my fist ready to swing at her. She scrambled backwards avoiding my hit, yet I continued to charge at her "Colleen, please stop!" I hear a cry from down the hall. I freeze in my fumed tracks and turn around, Gabbie's eyes filling with tears of fright. I lower my fist as Kory runs into the hallway pulling Rachel back. I give her one final glare, a look that will settle this finally and forever. She might be my sister, but I can never forgive her again.

"Colleen, let go!" Gabbie screams at me, tears rolling down her eyes. I march over to her and take her hand before leaving the building, and leaving Rachel for good.