Criminal minds

Chapter 4: Flashback, part 1

*****6 YEARS EARLIER*****

I woke up in the same boring room. 15 years old and about to start high school. I had to walk since my parents didnt bother to even wake up to see me off. I set out early, wanting to make a good impression on the teachers. After all, I was going to a new school.

I walked down the street towards school. It was still dark out, since it was 6:30 in the morning. I lived pretty far so I decided to leave early to make sure I made it on time. I walked down a street with older small shops. It looked really cool, so I looked in window and and carefully observed the decorations. It seemed like a really nice town. I stopped in front off a candy store and looked at all the delicious looking candy in the window. My mouth watered at the site.

Suddenly, arms wrapped around me and started dragging me backward. My scream was cut short by a hand coming over my mouth. I closed my eyes, praying whoever this was would let me go.

My pray was answered as I heard a shout, "Hey!" The person holding me let go and ran. I fell to the ground as a man ran up to me. "Are you alright, mate?" He asked in his British accent. I coughed a few times and nodded before I started crying. He crouched next to me. "Its alright, where do you live? I'll take you home." I nodded, hiccuping. I stood up and finally took a good look at him. He was tall, maybe 5'11". And he had reddish-brown hair. And a tattoo of the british flag on the right side of his neck. He smiled slightly and asked again, "Are you alright with me taking you home?"

I shook my head and finally replied, "N-No, my parents won't care what happened to me." He bit his lip and asked where I wanted to go. I shrugged and said, "I just moved here. I don't know anyone or where anything is. I was heading to my school." He nodded carefully.

"Do you want to go there?" I shook my head quickly. "The police station?" My eyes widened and I instantly refused. "Don't you want to know who did this to you and get them caught?"

I blinked a couple of times trying to stop the tears, I finally looked him in the eyes, "No?" I said but it came out as a question. "I don't have anywhere to go. My parents don't care about me. If I left them a note they would cry tears of joy that I was finally gone."

"Now, I'm sure thats not true." He said tilting his head a little. I nodded and looked at the ground. "You better go see them, I'll walk you home if it makes you feel better." I sighed realizing he would make me no matter what.

I paused before we left, "What's your name by chance so I can tell the police your name if you try to kill me." He chuckled.

"My name is Gideon."

*****

Gideon and I walked back to my house telling each other a little about ourselves and when we got there it was around 7. My parents were awake and didn't look happy to see me, as always.

"What are you doing here Rhynna. You are supposed to be at school and who the hell is this guy?" My mother asked, obviously angry. I sighed and looked at Gideon.

"Mom, I was jumped and Gideon here saved me." I said gesturing to Gideon.

"Uh huh. Righttt. Now tell me what really happened." She said crossing her arms.

"Mom, im not kidding! I got attacked! And you think I would kid around about this? No. I literally got attacked and you don't even care!"

She rolled her eyes at me, "You're far to over dramatic Rhynna. Now get to school or I will beat your ass." She said and turned and stalked out of the room. I looked back at Gideon with an "I told you so" face.

**4 HOURS LATER**

Me and Gideon were sitting in the police station. He finally convinced me to see the police about my parents abusing me. I sat, terrifed of what the police were gonna do. I had proof, obviously the brusies and stuff but I didnt want them to get hurt or anything. A police man came out and told me he wanted to see me and Gideon. We walked into the small room.

"Rhynna. You want to report your parents abusing you?" I nodded looking at Gideon. He smiled encouragingly.

I breathed deeply out, "Yes. My parents have been abusing me since I was 4." It felt great to say that out loud.

"And you want Gideon here to become your legal guardian?" I nodded, Gideon didn't know that part. He looked surprised but fell quickly into place.

"If its alright, I would love to become her foster father." He breathed out deeply and grinned. I couldn't believe he said yes.

The police man looked at his files, "I will have to check criminal records, background stuff, and everything first.. So, Rhynna, you will accompany a few officers to your house and they will arrest your parents while you pack all of your belongings. Alright?" I nodded.

"Um excuse me," Gideon cut in. "What shall I do?"

The police man looked at him, "You will go to your house and prep for Rhynna's arrival. I'll bring her over when I'm done with the background check. Alright?" Gideon and me nodded. "Okay then, Rhynna you can wait in the lobby until the team is ready. Gideon, I need to see you for a minute." He nodded and I left the room.

I sat in the lobby staring at the wall for a little while and then the realization dawned on me. I broke down and started crying in my hands. A hand on my back almost made me jump. It was Gideon. He put his arm around my shoulder and pulled me to his chest. I cried for a few minutes until the police men ushered us away from each other and me into the car. Now it was off to my house. My old house.

Hello. I am doing so good with updating that I'm doing it everyday! Well I am just really into the book right now so all I want to do is write.

Anyways, to the story.. Surprised about her being abused? I actually surprised myself...But, oh my goodness the feels. (NO SHE WILL NOT GET WITH GIDEON. SHE IS 15 AND HE IS 35.) Anyways, the next chapter will be from when she is 15 too. I gotta get this out the way. After you understand about Gideon and her parents I will cut back to her life now and later on how she met Alex will come in. Right now she has reunited in present time with Gideon so im writing about him.. Sorry im carrying on about with her and Gideon.

I won't have too much time to write next week because I will be spending a lot of time with my best friend but I will try to update as often as possible. I was gonna update this yesterday but decided I already updated like less than 2 hours ago so I waited until today.

AND I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED BECAUSE I GET TO GO TO THIS AWESOME CAMP THIS SUMMER AND CAN'T WAIT!!

Happy Reading! Have a greattt Thursday and be grateful tomorrow is Friday!

~~~Myra~~~