WARNING: If you are uncomfortable with the subject matter of sexual assault, please read with caution. (It isn't extreme, but it is mildly talked about.)
Sean's POV
I couldn't believe what I had read. He sexually assaulted her. Multiple times. I couldn't sleep. The thought of it made anger rush through me. Why didn't she ever tell me? I got so caught up in my own thoughts, I didn't even realize that it was already 8 am. Kaycee moved a little, signaling she was waking up. She turned towards me and opened her eyes, and smiled at me, but I didn't smile back
"Whats wrong bubba?" she asked calmly. "Gabe texted you" I said, in a whisper. Her eyes got wide, and she stood up and walked over to her phone. She was very clearly shaking, but she managed to go through her phone to see his text. As she read the text, her body fell weak, but she managed to stay standing. "I have to go." she said, not even looking at me. As she tried to walk away, I grabbed her wrist. "You're not going anywhere. Not after what I just found out." I said.
Kaycee's POV
When he said that, I knew. He had read the note. I couldn't find the strength to turn around. I stood there for about 10 seconds, before Sean walked over and stood in front of me. There were tears flowing down his face, causing me to tear up too. "Why didn't you tell me?" he said, barely being able to make the words. "I'm sorry." I said, my voice breaking mid sentence, and I burst into tears. Sean pulled me into him and he hugged me. "It's ok baby, I'm here." He said. "Sean you have to let me go to him. Please." I said, crying harder than I ever had. "No. I'm not letting it happen to you again. There's no way in hell I'm letting you walk out that door." Sean said, still holding me tightly in his arms.
"You saw what he said. I have to go. It won't happen if I get there in time." I said, still sobbing. He pulled me away from him.
"Kaycee. If you are with me, you're safe. I'm never going to let anyone or anything hurt you again. You are my top priority. I love you, and because of that, I'm not letting you go. Seeing you get hurt again would kill me. Now, Kaycee, I need you to be honest. How many times has he done this to you?" He said to me.
"To many to count." I said in a whisper.
Sean's POV
That sentence broke me. I felt more tears stream down my face. Everything made sense now. For the past few months, Kaycee didn't show any of her skin. She only wore sweatshirts, leggings, and sweatpants. She would come to dance classes in a trance, not being able to focus. I walked closer to her, rolling up the sleeves of her black long sleeve shirt. There were bruises all over her arms. That was all I needed to see to know how bad it was. "Kaycee" I choked. She was crying so much, more than I had ever seen her cry. I pulled her into me again, and she buried her face in my neck, sobbing. My heart shattered into a million tiny pieces. He is not getting away with this. I thought to myself.
"Please don't let go of me." She begged.
"I'm right here baby. It's ok." I said, even though I knew it wasn't.
After I held her for a little while, she calmed down and let go of me. "What do I tell him?" she asked, looking into my eyes. "Don't talk to him, Kayc. Ever again. He doesn't know where you are, and he doesn't ever have to know. You're safe as long as I'm here, remember?" I said, holding her hands. "I'm sorry I never told you. I never told anyone. I was just scared to. I dream about it almost every night. I can't erase it from my mind." she said. "It's ok, Kayc. I'm here to protect you now. You're gonna be ok." I said. "I love you." I reminded her. "I love you too." She said.
"What happens at 3?" she asked. "I don't know. All I know is that we're in this together." I said. "Come, let's go eat breakfast." I say, grabbing her hand once more.
She smiled at me and nodded, and we walked down the stairs.
Author's Note
Not gonna lie, I cried a little bit. What an emotional chapter. I know this story has a sad start, but once again, It will get happier soon! I hope you guys are enjoying this story! Right now I have a wack uploading schedule because I'm on winter break, but I think when school starts again I'm going to update the story on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Thanks for reading!
