A life worth living

Mr.Patterson

Everything was crazy right now. During the shooting at the motel, I managed to get shot in my leg.

I had to use crutches and Kain wouldn't let me do anything. I was cut out of chores, I didn't have to help cook and I never had to walk to school.

It's been 2 weeks now and it's Monday. I get up and Kain comes into the room as usual to change the bandages on my leg. "Do you need any help getting dressed?" Kain asks hopefully.

He really didn't like me doing things on my own. "Dad I'm not 3, I can do it." I say softly and his face falls a little. "Please RiRi? I know it's frustrating you but I don't want you to get more hurt than you are..."

I smile slightly. "Ok. You can help me, just be careful." I say and he laughs. "That was the plan."

He helps me get out of my other clothes leaving my boxers for me to do as he went to my closet. "What do you want to wear today?"

I put on my boxers as I speak. "Ummm... the black jean shorts and any shirt is fine." He nods and pulls out my greenday shirt.

He pulls my arm around his shoulder and held me up while he pulled up my shorts. He then sits me on the bed and pulled the shirt over my head. "I could have done the shirt," I laughed. "My arm wasn't shot."

Kain laughs too but helps me up and carries me in one arm and my crutches in the other. That's another thing. I physically can't go up or down the stairs by myself so someone always carries me.

Usually Kain or Aaron but Riley does too sometimes.

When we get downstairs, everyone is sitting in the living room. "Sorry it took so long, Dad insisted on helping me." They all give nods except for Chris.

"Aaron can you take Rise to his doctors appointment today? His surgery is at 5." Ah yes. The dreaded surgery. I'm order for my leg to work properly I will need to have surgery to help it. It's nothing too major.

I am pulled out of my thoughts to snapping in front of my face. "Hey squirt. You ready?" I nod and Kain puts me down.

"Aaron is driving you to school. And Aaron you dare tease him about the stairs again and I rip slit your throat. Have a great day everyone!"

We walk out the door and to the steps. Aaron puts one hand on the small of my back and the other on my stomach and I put my hand on his shoulder. I slowly hop off the steps and Aaron puts me back on the ground.

"Thank you!" I say smiling a little. He lets out a low chuckle and I get in his truck.

By the time we get to school, Grayson was already there.

He opens my door and helps me out. "Good morning baby!" He says kissing me and Aaron pulls me back a bit.

"Ew don't touch my little brother. He's 14."

We laugh and walk inside together. It was my first day back and I was honestly kind of nervous. As we walk in, every is staring at me.

We continue walking and someone comes up to us. "Hey! How is your leg?! Do you know who that Tristan guy is?! Who was the girl?!"

He kept throwing questions at me and Aaron stands in front of me. "Daniel leave the kid alone. If he wants to answer he will one at a time if he doesn't, back off."

I move to the side a bit. "I know Tristan yes. He was my ex. The girl was my best friend and my leg is fine." We head over to my locker and I get my math book.

"I'll take that!" Grayson says taking both the notebook and the textbook. We head over to the stairs and Aaron picks me up as Gray grabs my crutches.

"Thanks you guys..." I say softly. "Is something wrong?" Aaron asks and I shake my head. "No I'm just tired." I say yawning.

They both chuckle a little and continue to take me to my class. As they open the door, all eyes turn to me. Mr.Patterson comes over and Aaron sets me down.

As the teacher takes my books from Grayson, I take my crutches and move to my seat. "Have a good day baby! Aaron and I will be back after class." I nod and they leave.

"Rise, how would you feel about answering a few questions?"

Mr.Patterson asks and I shrug. "Ok class, does anyone have questions for Rise?" Almost immediately peoples hands go up.

Who was Tristan to you?

My ex boyfriend. I was stupid and things went wrong and he was abusive so I left.

What about the girl?

Cora was the first girlfriend I had and we decided to be friends. She tried to help me get out of the relationship with Tristan.

Is your leg the only injury?

Major injury, yes. I have two scars on my face after Tristan slashed my cheek.

Why was your brother carrying you?

I can't walk up and down the stairs on my own so my family carries me.

After class, Grayson shows up at the class. "Where's Aaron?" I ask. "He can't make it so I have to multitask."

Mr.Patterson stands up. "I can carry him!" Grayson looks at me. "I don't mind as long as you don't drop me." I say and he nods.

Grayson grabs my things and and we head to the stairwell. Mr.Patterson lifts me and Gray takes my crutches as we make our way downstairs.

"I'll take him to class. Grayson you go to class yourself." He nods. "Ok good bye baby." He says giving me a quick kiss and handing my crutches to Mr.Patterson. "Bye bye!" I say and we head on our way.

Except it was the wrong way. "Where are we going?" I ask and he ignores me. Next thing I know, we are in front of the teacher bathroom. "What are we doing here?" I ask trying to to get down.

He holds tighter and opens the door and locking it behind us. "Stay still." He says sitting me on the sink. "I-I have to get to class." He puts his hand on my waist pushing me back down. "I don't think so." He says before kissing me.