Tangled Dreams (12 page)

Snapping out of it. “Nothing, gorgeous. Are you having fun so far?”

“Yes, I am. We were so close that when our lips touched I really didn’t know how it happened. His lips tasted a little like chlorine but, they were soft and wet and kind of nice.

Taking this opportunity he tightened his grip around her waist and prolonged the kiss dipping his tongue in her mouth. He was worried he would get pushed away but, was excited when she did the same, tightening her grip around his shoulders. Finally, pulling away from each other.

It was a nice kiss. But, nothing near as mind blowing as kissing Gavin. Almost disappointed I knew right then, he was definitely no Gavin. There’s no point in trying to compare the two.

“Madison, I want to be your boyfriend. Just you and me. I really like you a lot.” He proclaimed searching my eyes for an answer.

“Clay, I like you to.”

“But?”

“It’s just that my life has been nothing but, a crazy whirl wind lately. I feel like I need to get on steady ground again.”

“I try to understand but, you won’t tell me anything. I can’t understand if you won’t tell me what’s happened.”

Looking at him I knew I had to give him something. It just wasn’t fair to leave him totally in the dark. “Alright, I’ll tell you the main reason I moved here but, after that I really don’t want to talk about it until I’m ready.”

“I can live with that.” Staring into my eyes giving me his complete attention. Water dripping down his handsome face.

“My father died recently and that’s why I moved here.” I blurted out as fast as possible.

“I’m so sorry Madison. I had no idea. If I had known. I didn’t mean to pry.” Finally saying after much rambling.

“Part of the reason besides, the obvious, that I don’t tell anyone is that I don’t need, or want sympathy. Got it?”

“Got it.” He said pulling me closer for a soft kiss and a hug.

Inhaling her scent in deeply he realized he could really like her. At first it was all about looks and trying to piss of Gavin but, now he knew she really was a nice girl. He almost felt guilty about his intentions. Which were at first primarily getting her into bed. But, now he knew he was going to have to take it extra slow, or he would scare her away. “No, worries Madison. I got nothing but time. But, try not to make me wait forever.”

“I promise.” I said looking up into his eyes. 

“Now lets talk about something more fun.”

“Like what?” I said perking up a little.

“I don’t know. I just wanted to change the subject.” Laughing nervously.

Laughing back at him. “Well, it worked. Subject changed.”

“Lets get into the hot tub.” Pulling me to the side of the pool where the hot tub was.

“Alright.” I said, hesitating having flashes of all the movies I had seen where two people got into the hot tub. They all pretty much entailed some sort of making out and that made me feel a little uncomfortable.

“C’mon, gorgeous.”

“Alright.” Stepping out of the pool I lowered myself down into the hot tub on the opposite side of him.

“Get over here. You should know by now that I don’t bite.” Sliding over to him he grabbed me by the waist and slid me next to him and draped his arm over my shoulders. “For what it’s worth, I’m really glad you moved here. You are so beautiful.”

“Yeah, I suppose everything happens for a reason. I just wish Dad wasn’t the reason.” Sitting here he wondered where her mother was or what happened to her but, knew not to push. Just as we were finally getting comfortable with each other we heard a commotion coming around the back yard and realized it was his friends.

Sighing, “Well, I guess were not alone anymore.” Leaning into me he gave me one last long kiss before we were distracted.

“Hey, we’ll have none of that.” Eric said walking up to the hot tub.

“Ah, shut it! You know how to ruin a moment dumb ass.” Clay said annoyed. Seeing him was not something I anticipated. It was bad enough putting up with him at school. I didn’t want to have to on the weekends also. Turning around a bunch of girls came around the house giggling about something. Along with a couple other of Clay’s friends.

“Hi Clay.” They all chimed at the same time.

“Hey. You know you can say hi to Madison to.” Sneering at them.

“Oh. Hi Madison.” One of the girls said in a unpleasant tone. Leaning into Madison he whispered.

“Don’t pay any attention to them, they’re just jealous because no matter what they do, they will never be as beautiful as you.”

“Clay, you know that’s not true.”

“No, I know it is true and so do they, that’s why there bitches to you.”

Smiling at him, “Your to sweet sometimes.”

“Hey, I brought beer.” Eric said holding up a couple of cases. The girls started squealing happily running over to him.

“Hey, toss me one.” Clay said ecstatic at the thought.

“You do have to drive me home.” I said trying not to sound like I was nagging him. But, inside I suddenly was in complete turmoil. My dad being killed by a drunk and my mother being a drunk, made me not a big advocate for alcohol. You could say alcohol pretty much ruined my life and I’ve never even had a drink. That goes to show you don’t have to drink yourself, to have your life be ruined by it.

“It’s alright gorgeous, I’m just going to have a couple.”

The girls sat down on the lawn chairs and started drinking with the other guys who came. While Eric started pushing as many back as he could. Just when I thought he couldn’t get anymore obnoxious. Then Clay’s two beers went to six in no time and before I knew it, everyone was drunk but me. Feeling hot, either from the hot tub or the anxiety, I decided to get out. Grabbing a towel I went to sit on one of the chairs away from everyone else. Feeling Eric’s eyes staring at me the whole time.

“God, Clay you sure have a hot one.” Eric said.

“Yeah, I do. So don’t even think about it. It’s bad enough I have to compete with Gavin. Let a lone the rest of the male student body.”

“She has to have the hottest rack I’ve ever seen. You get all the way yet?” He asked ignoring him.

“Nah but, it’s just a matter of time. Besides I’m Clay. Shouldn’t take to long.” Laughing drunkenly pushing back a couple more beers.

“When your done with her I’ll take her off of your hands.” Eric said smiling.

“Like hell, ass hole. Besides, I don’t plan on being done with her for a while.” Getting out of the hot tub Clay stumbled over to where Madison was sitting. “Hey gorgeous.” He said with slurred speech.

“Clay, your drunk.”

“No, I’m not. I’m just fine.” He exclaimed raising his finger in the air triumphantly. The girls walked up with the other guys

“Hey Clay, we’re taking off. I hear there’s a party at Mikes house.”

“Alright.” Smiling widely. “I’ll be over later.” Then we were left with Eric still sitting in the hot tub with half a case of beer left right beside him.

“Hey gorgeous, let’s get back in the hot tub.” He said smiling, and pulling me up towards the hot tub, with a lot more strength than I thought he had. Dropping my towel I didn’t know what else to do so, I got back in with them. Better to be close to Clay than to be left alone with Eric around.

“Eric, throw me another beer.” Tossing another one over to Clay I had lost count on how many he has had. All I knew was they both have had a lot, and the sun was starting to get low in the sky.

“Clay, what time is it? It looks like it’s getting late.”

“Um, I don’t now. I mean, I don’t know.” Saying incoherently. “I left my cell phone inside. I’ll go check, be right back.”

Stumbling out of the hot tub and walking into the house before I could object. Which left me with Eric and my skin started crawling immediately. He sat there drinking and smiling at me while Clay was gone but, a couple minutes stretched into ten and I started to feel uncomfortable.

“I wonder what’s keeping him. Maybe I should go check on him.”

“Nah, he’s fine. He probably just got caught up. Maybe he had a phone call.” When really he knew Clay could never handle his liquor. Knowing he was most likely passed out.

Sliding over next to me I could smell the alcohol on his breath and it was making my stomach turn.

“So, you like it here at our school?” He asked smiling at me.

“It’s alright. I guess.” Starting to get really uncomfortable.

“Alright? Well you look like your making yourself at home with Clay.”

“Clay is a nice guy.” I said shifting away from him a couple more inches. “Yeah, but what you need is a man. We have been known to share every once in a while.” Shifting closer to me again and putting his hand on my knee.

Sliding his hand off of my knee I shifted away again. “I think I should go check on Clay.”

“He’s alright.” Before I could blink he was on top of me straddling over me, holding my arms down by the wrists.

“What are you doing! Get off me!” I cried out.

“I’m showing you what a real man can do.”

He said making me choke from the stench of his breath. Kissing all over my neck and cheek. I was completely paralyzed with fear. I couldn’t move at all. Why can’t I move? Holding my wrists down with one hand, I couldn’t believe how strong he was. He started  grabbing at my breasts with his other hand eventually tugging at his shorts.. My stomach welling up with panic. Forcing his whole body on top of mine I still couldn’t move and could feel him rubbing on me.

“You know you want me baby, just admit it.” He said kissing me all over my neck and chest, trying to move my bikini top out of the way.

“Quit it. Stop!!” I wailed screaming trying to wiggle away from him finally realizing the real dilemma I was in. Praying that Clay would come back out now.

“Oh, I like it when they fight. Makes it more fun.” Smiling reaching down to remove my bikini bottoms. I knew at that moment I was in trouble. Clay wasn’t coming out, and Gavin wasn’t here to help me either.

Welling up all of my courage and strength inside me, I wiggled to one side and as hard as I could, kneed him in the groin. He let me go so suddenly that my head submerged underneath the water. Coming up gasping for air, trying to see through the burning in my eyes. I stumbled out of the hot tub as fast as I could knowing he wasn’t to far behind. I knew people who drank alcohol had a higher tolerance for pain so I had to hurry. Running into the bathroom quickly, slamming and locking the door. I could hear him running behind me as I leaned up against the door still choking. Thanking God there was a phone in here I tried to get myself under control but couldn’t quite stop crying hysterically. Shaking violently I dialed the number for home hoping someone was inside the house. Finally after the third ring Gavin’s voice came over the phone, as Eric was still beating on the door. “Gavin,” I said crying hysterically.

“Madison, what’s wrong? Where are you? I hear yelling.”

“Please, help me I’m at Clay’s. Eric is trying to rape me, he’s trying to get in. I’m around at the pool. Please help me.” I said in between sobs.

“Shit. Madison. Calm down sweetie. I’ll be right there.” Hearing the anger in his voice I almost felt sorry for what was going to happen to Eric as soon as Gavin got a hold of him. Almost.

Gavin, felt his heart drop to his feet after hanging up the phone. The anger overwhelmed him to the point where he could only see red. The only thing keeping him under control was his fear for her. He hated these mixed emotions, overwhelming him making him feel helpless. Grabbing his keys he ran out to the truck leaping the steps in one bound. Managing to break every speeding law known to man only getting angrier by the second. “I’ll kill the bastard.” He said to himself.

Sliding down to the floor I laid my head in my hands and all I could do was cry and pray that he didn’t get inside and that Gavin got here quick. My head vibrating back and forth with the jarring of his brutal knocks.

“Madison, come out. You know you want it. Fine we’ll go slower next time.” Shouting as he beat on the door. “Ah, who needs you I can have any girl I want.”

Suddenly, getting quiet. Listening carefully I could hear the rumble of Gavin’s truck pulling up and I grabbed my clothes hugging them tightly to my body. Slowly putting my hand on the door knob I unlocked it as quietly as possible opening it up slightly peering out. Paranoid that Gavin wouldn’t know where I was and leave. Not seeing Eric I prayed he got bored and decided to leave. I just wanted to get to Gavin. Quietly Opening up the door wider I stepped slowly feeling a set of arms wrapping around me. One on my chest and one hand on my neck. Screaming I could feel Eric’s breath on my neck.

“See honey. I knew you couldn’t resist. I knew you’d come out.” He said squeezing my body tightly against his.

“Gavin.” I screamed crying.

“You don’t need him either sweet heart.” Kissing my neck more forcefully. Unable to move against his type grip around my throat.

Running around the corner all he could see was Eric’s filthy hands on her. Kissing her. Madison crying hysterically. Looking up she’d never seen anything more beautiful than Gavin running toward her.

“Get your fucking hands off her.” He said ripping me out of his arms. Shoving me behind his back protectively.

“Hey, that slut is mine.” Eric said stumbling a bit.

“You ever touch her again, you’ll be in a wheel chair permanently.” Pulling his arm back and laying him out on to the ground. Crying hysterically, all I could remember thinking was that he had broken his nose for sure while Eric was writhing on the ground in pain.

“You’ll pay for this bastard.” He said blood all over his hands from his nose.

“Keep talking asshole. I’ll break some more bones.” Gavin said towering over him.

“My father will sue you.”

“Go ahead.”

Feeling numb and sick, the last think I remember was wanting to retreat. I wasn’t sure if that was physically, or emotionally but it was obviously to much for my body and the next thing I remember was seeing black and collapsing to the ground out cold. The final realization of what could have happened, and what did happen, was to much for me to deal with. The best way I could describe it is my body shut down in order for me to cope. The next thing I knew I was waking up in Gavin’s truck. Panicking at first I thought I was still at Clays house with Eric. I started to scream until I realized I was with Gavin and he was pulled off the side of the road somewhere I didn’t recognize. Looking down realizing I was still in my bikini, very much wet, getting cold and it wasn‘t a bad dream after all. Staring to cry again Gavin slid over to me and wrapped his arms around me.