[glow=orange,2,300]Who wants more?[/glow]It only took a few days for the bruises on my face to fade, but the ones on my ribs took weeks. The pain I felt when I woud inhale got less and less until I eventually just breathed normally.
It was fall now, and everything looked so pretty. The orange and red leaves that covered the trees, the leaves on the ground, the frost on everyone' swindshield every morning... I loved all of it.
My phone began ringing and I picked it up slowly. "Hello?"
"Aves... " I heard Corey's voice say on the other line. "Look, you don't have to say anything to me, but I want you to listen, OK?" He paused for minute and I didn't say anything, he had, afterall said I didn't have to say anything. "Ok, so after that day you visited me in the hospital, the told me I couldn't play soccer anymore, and I was crushed. Then they told me they were putting me into a DUI class and they wanted me to see a therapist for anger management... that was my mom's idea."
"And you're telling me this because???" I asked smartly and almost felt like hanging up.
"Look, I know I shouldn't have beat you like that. I'm so sorry, and I've worked my issues out now... "
"So?" I smarted back again.
"... I was wondering if you would like to come over here and watch a movie or something sometime..." He said awkwardly.
I didn't know what to say. It wasn't like we were officially back together, but I knew I shouldn't go over there, but when he wasn't angry he was actually a decent guy. "Ok, but I get to pick the movie."
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"You're seriously going over there?" Tiffany asked. "Are you on drugs?!"
"It's not like we're back together or anything, we're just hanging out as two friends watching a movie." I told her.
"But he put bruises the size of Africa on you!" Teddy stood up and began yelling.
"I know that." I told them. "Look, at the first sign of him getting hostile, I'll say I have to leave."
"Whatever," Tiffany said and went to the kitchen.
"This is ridiculous..." Teddy mumbled and walked outside and I followed him.
We stood in silence for a few minutes until he finally said something. "I just don't get it. He could possibly kill you while you're there and you're still going to go over there?"
"I highly doubt he's going to try to kill me." I rolled my eyes. "And I told you that as soon as he starts getting angry, I'm going to leave."
He turned and looked at me. "I just don't want you to get hurt."
"I know, and I won't."
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I arrived at Corey's house at exactly six o' clock and went inside. His mom wasn't home yet, but she would be soon.
"Corey?" I called and he answered back saying he was in his room. His leg was in a brace, meaning he could easily walk around if he wanted, it just took more energy. He looked up as I knocked on the door frame. "Hey. I'm glad you came."
I nodded, feeling a little uncomfortable. "I brought the movie." I said nervously and held up the small DVD box.
He nodded and gestured for me to come sit down. "You know I really am sorry," He told me as he set the movie up. "And I really would like to be with you again."
"But what about Danielle? I saw you two... you looked pretty... close."
"I know.. and I was drunk. But I'm not doing any of that anymore." He informed me.
"I don't know... I don't feel comfortable around you anymore."
He sat down next to me and I was expecting him to lash out or something. "Look at me." He paused as I turned my head. "I'm so sorry. Why don't we call this a trial run? If I even look like I'm getting mad at you, you can break it off."
I shook my head. "I don't know..." I began getting really nervous. He grabbed my face and began kissing me strongly. "Stop..." I told him, but he kept going. "Stop it!" I yelled at him.
"Shhh. It's ok."
I tried to get away but I was pinned down. I didn't want to kiss him. I didn't even want to give him a hug; I just want him to leave me alone, but his strength overpowered mine until he got exactly what he had been wanting the whole time we were dating.
I threw my clothes on through tears and ran out to my car, passing his mom on the way.
I started the car and sped out of there as fast as I could. I parked sloppily in the driveway at Teddy's house and ran to the door. Ted was the only one home from what I could tell and as soon as he opened the door, I collapsed into his arms.
We managed to make it to his room, where he calmed me down. "Shhh... what happened?" He said as he tucked my hair behind my ear.
I tried to explain, but it only made me cry harder.
"Did he hit you?" I shook my head. "Well then what happened?"
I took a deep breath and exhaled before I tried to tell him. "I went over there... a-and he tried to get me back, but I kept telling him I didn't know. Th-then... he kissed me and I told him to stop, but he didn't... and I couldn't get away." My voice was now a raspy whisper from yelling so much.
"Oh Avey," He sighed and pulled me into a tight hug. I could've sworn he was also crying. I cried more until I cried myself to sleep, right there in his arms; his warm and loving arms.