Flashbang

2 years ago

Ryder

I'm woken up by a ruckus downstairs. I sit up in my bed and wipe at the sleep in my eyes.

Shifting so my feet hit to floor I let out a big stretch that relaxes every muscle in my body and let out a satisfied groan.

Paddling out of my room and down the hall I go and investigate what all the fuss is about. When I enter the living room I find my parents hovered around the kitchen island engrossed on whatever it is on the laptop.

"What's going on?" I say walking over to them and peering over their shoulder. On the laptop is the mafia forums where everyone can get hold of people. On the forums is a newspaper clipping with the title

"Simmons daughter raped down backstreet alley, aged 16. Attacker to yet be caught."

My heart beats against my chest rapidly as I read and reread over the headline. My pulse is hammering in my ears, "da... what's happened." I plead.

"Someone assaulted the Simmons girl last night." He tells me straight, "watch it be that Xavier Challenger. That slimy bastard has always gotten away from us." My father says standing up and heading into his office.

"Where's Charlie now?" I ask my mother.

My parents have never had a problem with Charlie. They actually think she's a very lovely girl, it's just her parents they absolutely hate.

"She's in the hospital now love. But please be careful if you go visit her. I don't want you to get into any trouble if her parents are there."

Unlike my parents, the Simmons can't stand me nor my parents.

"Okay. Thank you, Ma. I'll be safe." I say gently kissing her on the forehead.

I head upstairs and try calling Charlie. No answer. I try again but still no answer and now I'm getting more worried.

I shower and get changed before heading out to the hospital to see Charlie.

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Heading down the private wards I keep a look out for Charlie's room number, also keeping an eye out for a particular Zackary and Laura Simmons.

My eyes dart around the floor before my gaze lands on 23. Charlie's room. Peaking through I make sure Mr and Mrs Simmons aren't in there before I open the door and enter.

Opening the door my eyes land on an empty bed. My brows draw together as I search her room. The sound of a shower running gets my attention.

I walk over to the bathroom door and turn the handle but the door doesn't open. I shake the door handle and push against it.

"Charlie?" My voice is loud to make sure she can hear me, "Charlie?!"

After a long moment with no response I stand back from the door, "right, Charlie. Stand back." I say before I go charging at the door. I hear a crunch before I go flying into the bathroom.

Looking up I can barely make out the figure of Charlie curled up against the shower wall through all the steam. Pulling myself up I stalk over to Charlie whose sobs are now present.

"Charlie?" My voice is gentle.

Reaching a hand out I instantly pull it back when my skin makes contact with the steaming hot stream of water.

"Charlie!" I yell instantly pulling Charlie up from the floor.

Holding her in my arms I wrap her legs around my waist as she wraps her arms around my neck and sobs into the crook of it.

"Shhh it's okay." I try to comfort her as I grab the tap and slowly turn on the cold water.

I don't care if I'm getting scolded in the process. I gradually ease the temperature of the shower until it's at a comfortable but not too hot setting.

Charlie's sobs come harder but when I try and pull her away she clings on to me and lets out a battle cry.

My heart breaks for the girl who is fighting for her life right now. I hold her close me don't let go as she tires herself out and finally cries herself to sleep.

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