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Last chapter was pretty intense. Hope you guys like this chapter.

Ava's POV
It's been exactly 91 days(3 months) since it happened. Since he raped me. Thankfully I didn't let my attendance get in the way. I'm not dating anyone. I panic every time someone gets to touchy-feely with me. I am complete best friends with Simon ever since he saved me from that monster.

He has been my shoulder to cry on, along with Angela and my mom. I've talked with everyone else but mostly with them. I'm not fully okay but I'm a lot better than I was.

I go to a meeting every week to talk about it with people who have been through rape. They all said that it's a lot easier to get through it with a new partner. They say it's to bring in good memories and drown out the bad ones.

Somehow I see myself with Simon. That first kiss was amazing and I would do anything for another one. I don't know how I would react if we ever kissed though. I still get panic attacks. Although I don't get them with him. When we hold hands I don't freak out. When we sleep next to each other I don't panic. I feel as safe as I've ever been in my entire life.

Oh my god. I love him. I love Simon. With all of my heart. I stand up and say "excuse me ladies I have to go." They all say bye and I leave. I love the cool air in the fall. It still gets hot though.

Simons POV
"I blame myself for what happened to Ava and I can never forgive myself for that. I'm sorry." I say to Laura. "Simon honey it's not your fault. It's that rich boys fault. He got away with it. He did this to my baby. It's not your fault at all Simon. If you still blame yourself, I forgive you but it's seriously not your fault honey." She says.

"Thank you Ms. Laura. You have been a really great mom to Ava and she tells me that every day. I think so too. I've never known my mom."  I say. "Well I'll be your designated Mom." Laura says. "Really?" I say tearing up a little. "Yes honey. Come here." She says as I sit down on her bed and we hug. "Thank you. You have honestly been such a nice person to me and everyone else. You deserve a fricking Oscar for living with 6 teenagers." I say as we both laugh.

I leave her room and walk into mine. I've been so close with Ava since it happened. I don't know why she thinks I saved her. It's my fault because I didn't keep an eye on her. I should have kept my eyes on her the entire time.

The thing is, she has been the greatest person these last few months. She doesn't let what happened to her, define her. She is still the same Ava I met when I first got her. Maybe just a tiny bit different.

We've been holding hands lately. Just by ourselves though. We cuddle with each other almost every day. It's what I look forward to everyday. We have slept in the same bed on some days too. It's nice to have my arm around her stomach and my face in her neck. Wait a minute. Holy shit. I'm in love with her. I'm in love with Ava.

I have to go find her. I have to. I grab my new car keys and go out.

Ava's POV
"Simon? Are you home?" I say looking for him. He's not in his room or in mine or in the kitchen or in the pool. Oh wait his car isn't here. Fuck. I'll have to wait for him to get home.

Simons POV
I get to Ava's meeting and she's not there. I see someone coming out of the building and ask where Ava is. She said that she left early. Ok well I guess she was on her way home when I left. I'm such a dumbass.

I'm driving home and then all of a sudden I see a car come to my side and then everything goes black.

TO BE CONTINUED!!! Sorry for the short chapter but I wanted to end on a cliffhanger😏😏😏😏 Hope you guys liked this chapter! ~Ava💕