Beautiful Remains

Nightmare

Leigh’s POV:

We talked a little bit as we walked back to their house. I told him about my school life, and how my few friends were away at this performing arts camp, leaving me alone in my own personal living hell. He sympathized, and told stories from when he was in high school, dealing with bullies the same as I was. Soon, we reached the home.

“I’m really nervous to meet them…”

“Don’t be, Leigh. They’re going to love you, okay? Put aside your fear of people not liking you. I promise, you’ll feel better once you do.”

“Alright” Leigh breathes in and out quickly to calm herself down.

“You ready”

“As ready as I’ll ever be!”

“Alright, come on.”

Andy unlocked the door and walked in, Leigh behind him.

“Hey Andy, you get my twizzlers!?” Ashley asked him, eyes wide like a child.

“Wait, who’s the girl?” CC asked.

“Guys, this is Leigh. I saved her from her abusive boyfriend; he was chasing her through the streets.” Andy said; concern one again flashing on his face.

The guys faces immediately went from relaxed to concerned for the 16 year old.

“Are you okay!?” Jinxx asked her. “yea, do you need anything?” Jake asked.

“I’m fine… I just think I need some sleep after what happened tonight.” She answered, looking at Andy, silently asking where the spare bedroom was.

“Sure, here, I’ll take you to the spare bedroom” Andy said, leading her up the flight of stairs. Once they reached the door, he opened it and led her in, giving her the shortest tour known to man. “The bed’s over there, bathroom by the closet, and my room is right across the hall if you need me.” Andy turns to leave, but not before Leigh stops him.

“I don’t have anything to wear…”

“Oh right, be right back” He says, running into his bedroom and retreating back with a pair of batman pajama pants and a black t-shirt.

She goes into the bathroom and changes out of her dress as he waits outside the door. When she comes out, she realizes she’s more scared than she would like to admit, but being too afraid of sleeping alone tonight, she asked him if he could stay with her.

“Hey Andy…”

“What, Leigh?”

“..Would you mind staying here with me tonight? I’m scared…”

“Sure, come on” He says, leading her to the bed. He takes off his pants, leaving him in only his boxers and black tee, sliding under the covers. She slides in after him, hiding her face into his shoulder.

“Don’t worry, you’re safe now.” He says, smiling reassuringly at her, Leigh can’t help but smile back.

Andy turns off the bedside light, shifting so he can throw his arm around Leigh’s waist, her resting her head on his chest and quickly falling asleep.

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Scene: Leigh and Joe in Leigh’s bedroom. Time: The party

“Joe, stop it!” Leigh cries out, trying to push him off of her body, scared. He only tightens his grip on her arms, kissing down her chest. “Shut up Leigh, this is gonna happen whether you want it to or not!” He says, going after her bra. She tries to fight more, but against his weight, she’s hopeless. She just lies on the bed crying as he pulls up her dress, rips her underwear, takes of his pants and rapes her.

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“OH MY GOD” Leigh bolts upwards in bed, screaming.

“What happened, are you okay!?” Andy woke up from the screams, asking her.

“He… He…” Leigh tried to get out, before collapsing on Andy’s chest bawling her eyes out.

“What? What’s wrong?”

“He… he… I didn’t have the strength to get away… he raped me…” she said before once again bursting out in tears. Andy simply took her in his arms, rubbing her back as tears flowed freely.

“You’re okay… You’re safe…” he whispered to her, comforting her.

Eventually she stopped, and they laid back down, falling asleep, her snuggled closer to him, still scared.