Save Me Tonight (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 8

"You have to be like a ninja!" Vanessa cried while parking a few houses down before my own. 

"A ninja, really Vanessa?" Isabella rolled her eyes. I started to hyperventilate, would if he catches me and finds out about my plans?

"I can do this, I will just confidently walk in, grab my shit and leave." I planned. My idea of getting my shoes was defiantly not well thought out at all. I unbuckled my seat belt and opened the car door. Before I could get out Cameron grasped my wrist.

"Be careful." Is all she said before letting me go. I started down the side walk, clutching my purse for dear life. My phone is in my purse, if he hurts me I could call for help. I turned and walked up the front steps, trying my best to be cool, calm and collective. I slowly turned the handle, Jonah won't be in the kitchen. When I entered the house I was greeted by loud laughter and stupid conversations. Jonah had his obnoxious friends over, great. I had to walk across the door way of the kitchen to get to the stairs, unless they are to busy talking about what terrible people they are, they will see me. 

"God she is super hot, but a bummer, I'm pretty sure I've straightened her out." I heard Jonahs voice say from the sitting room.

" What you did was pretty smart, signing the lease to you, taking her money, she pretty much has to stay." Came an unfamiliar voice. I stopped in my tracks, they are talking about me. 

"Well she has been making a lot more money lately, but she is scared of me. That's why I'm going to ask her, if she said no- well she wouldn't!" Jonah laughed, all of his friends joining in. I clenched my fists, what the hell? He thinks I'm scared of him? Maybe, it's because I actually am. It made me boil with anger, I'm just a puppet in his long-term plan. This is what my life has become, I'm never getting out. He will just keep sabotaging everything right when I'm about to leave. I want to live my life, go back to school, be in an honest relationship and not be afraid to come home to grab my shoes. 

Suddenly the door behind me burst open. Violet stood there, her blond hair a mess. Her tank top was ripped around the chest and her skirt was pulled up high. She looked like a survivor themed stripper. She smiled at me before running into the room full of men. I stared in awe. 

"Oh god! Help! This crazy man was chasing me! I need somewhere to hide for a second." She yelled, while perking out her chest. The boys started whistling at her little show. She straddled Jonah, making sure he was only looking at her, or her chest. She looked at me for a second and directed me to run up stairs. 

"God your so big and strong, you could save me from the man right?" She said while perking out her bum. She had a I'm-an-Innocent-sexy-girl look on. I smiled at her distraction as I ran up the stairs. I started ripping everything out from under my bed. My hand grasped onto a shoe box, yes! I pulled it out and snatched up my makeup before running back downstairs. I looked as Violet was now dancing for the boys. I signaled to her that I was done. 

"Sorry boys, I think the man is gone, bye now!" She said with a wink. Jonah stood up and grabbed her by the waist, he began grinding he from behind. The boys started smothering her, whistle and hollering. I watched in horror as she yelled and screamed for them to stop. Flashes of when Jonah threw me onto the bed, and pinned me down entered my mind. The whole world started to go into slow motion, I was watching Violet get violated right in front of me and I wasn't doing anything. Suddenly, she kicked one of the goons in the face, he leg swinging with incredible force and speed. I stood and watched while she took them out one by one, while they where trying to get back up she ran towards me. I didn't realize she was screaming "go" until she gripped onto my wrist and pulled me out the door. 

"GO! GO! GO!" Violet screamed to Vanessa when we enetered the car. Vanessa floored the gas pedal and we went speeding off. when we were a safe distance away, we slowed down. I looked beside me where Violet sat. Her face blank and eyes wide.

"Violet, are you alright?" I asked. She turned to me, her eyes narrowed. She has never looked this angry before.

"You just stood there and watched, you didn't do anything." She spat, her words like knifes in my heart. I winced, like she hit me. 

"I'm sorry, I don't know what happened." I muttered while staring at the floor.

"I know what happened, you chickened out, your a coward."

"I'm sorry."

"Fuck you." She ended. Her tone hurt, I felt terrible for freezing. She was right, I am a coward.

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Cameron's shower was much better than mine. You could take off the nozzle and get places that you couldn't with it in one spot. I was trying to enjoy the warm water splashing over me but I couldn't. Violet was practically gang raped, I was right there. I could have done something. Maybe Jonah and his stupid friends were right, I am scared of him. It was a weird feeling, watching her. I saw myself in that crowd, I saw that night again. I remembered Jonah telling me "It will all be over soon". That must have been what I was thinking, that I couldn't escape, I only had myself, so I wanted her to feel my pain? She managed to break out from a group of about four grown men and I couldn't break lose of one. She doesn't have any personal fears with any of them, but does that make me any less guilty?

When I dried my self off and wrapped up in a towel I headed for Cameron's room. Cameron was waiting there with Isabella. Vanessa was talking to Violet in the sitting room. 

"Don't take what Violet said to heart." Isabella informed, while staring at the floor. Cameron stood up and hugged me. I wanted to cry, but I don't want to be anymore of a coward than I already am. I grabbed my under wear and bra and quickly put them on under my towel. 

"Tonight, it's you and Louis, Violet will be fine." Cameron said before handing me my new dress. I really liked Louis but I felt tonight was about Violet. I realized I never told my friends Jonah raped me, I haven't told anyone. Maybe I should keep it that way. 

After I got my dress on and dried my hair, I sat in front of Cameron's dresser mirror. I looked at the reflection of a broken girl, she used to be so happy, but was smashed to pieces. Now she watches other people get smashed to pieces. Cameron started straightening my wavy hair, making my neck get uncomfortably hot. I watched as each strand fell onto my shoulder steaming. 

"Thanks, for all of this." I muttered, quiet enough for only Cameron to hear. She nodded and kissed the top of my head. I felt a tear roll down my cheek, she is the closest thing I have to a mother. She put down the straightener and walked over to the bed, her and Isabella started to chat about god-knows-what. I applied some mascara and eyeliner. When I slid the red lipstick across my lips, I started to remember being fifteen and going on my first date. I didn't like that boy, and I don't like Jonah, finally I get a break with Louis. 

As I walked down stairs with Isabella and Cameron I watched as Violet bawled into her hands. They said the Titanic was unsinkable, but it sank. I thought. I suddenly had an idea, but it meant I couldn't eat at The Ivy with Louis. It didn't matter, as long as I could bring a smile upon Violet's sweet face. 

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"Wow you look stunning!" Louis exclaimed while admiring my attire. I blushed, he was so nice. We were standing outside of the restaurant that would have to wait. 

"Louis, I know you made reservations but I need you to help me." I asked, crossing my fingers that he would understand. His expression suddenly turned serious.

"What happened? Are you alright?" He shot while examining my face. 

"No, it's not me. Something terrible happened, I'll fill you in when we have the rest of the boys here." I said      , he raised an eyebrow.

"The rest of the boys? Why do we need them?"

"Just trust me, I have to  do this but I can't do it alone." 

"Okay, I'll do it as long as you promise to tell us everything." 

"I promise." My heart felt empty thinking about telling five boys what happened today. But it had to be done for my plan to work.