CHAPTER 8

Last night's events ran through my head when I woke up this morning. I didn't know someone could turn me on so much. His touch made me quiver with pleasure. Just the thought of it had me getting wet again. I shook the memory away.

I grabbed my things and headed out to shower again. Kaitlyn was in there getting ready. She eyed me in the mirror.

"I heard you won't leave Luke alone. " She stepped in front of me. She was a little shorter than me without those high heels, but the way she held herself made her seem taller. I scoffed at her.

"You're joking, right?" She crossed her arms in anger at my words. "It's more like Luke won't leave me alone. You need to do a better job of keeping him in check."

I pushed past her and got into the shower. She didn't follow me or say anything more, and I was grateful for that. I didn't need to be fighting my roommate over someone I didn't want anymore.

When I came out of the shower, Kaitlyn was gone. As I was getting ready, I noticed a small piece of paper left on my desk.

Stay away from Luke, or else.

I crumbled it and tossed it without giving it much thought. I didn't feel threatened by her at all. What could she do?

I left for class. It was a general Ed course and conveniently enough Nate was in it. We sat beside each other. We chatted before class officially started.

"What's up with you?" He asked me.

"I'm just tired and having drama with an ex." Nate raised his eyebrow curiously at me.

"Go on." He smirked mischievously as he leaned forward. I forget how much dragons like gossip. They loved having information about everyone. Things they could use against them or for them later on.

I explained to him everything about Luke, our past, what happened the other night, all the way to Kaitlyn threatening me today. He listened enthusiastically, nodding and gasping at times.

"Man, this Luke sounds like a real ass. We'll deal with him together," he offered, relieving some of the stress I had been feeling about it.

"That would be great."

Class started and Nate and I realized just how smart each of us was. There wasn't much of a challenge for us. After class, we went and ate lunch together.

My phone vibrated, and I looked to see I had a couple of texts. One from my mom and one from an unknown number.

Mom: How are classes going, sweetheart? I miss you.

I quickly replied to my mom and then clicked on the unknown number.

Unknown: Bring me my hoodie today at 12:30. Meet me by the commons.

Rain: Who's this?

I could tell it was Charles, because his was the only hoodie I had, but I wanted to mess with him. Besides, how did he get my number?

Unknown: How many guy's hoodies do you have?

He replied within seconds. Nate gave me a look as he saw me smile down at my phone. I shook my head at him, not wanting to explain. I held off on replying to Charles for a couple of minutes.

Unknown: It's Charles.

He sent it about a minute after not getting a reply from me.

Rain: Oh, hey. How'd you get my number?

I was curious, since no one here had my number.

Unknown: I got it from the student directory. Someone owed me a favor.

I wonder why they owed him a favor.

Rain: I don't have it on me right now and I am already at the commons. Could you meet me at my dorm?

I offered. I wanted to get him in my dorm and exact my revenge. There was no reply for a few minutes. I waited, checking my phone every few seconds. Eventually, the three dots popped up. I watched in anticipation as he kept typing for a while. Finally, he replied with one word.

Unknown: Fine.

I figured he had probably typed and erased a few messages since it took a lot of time to just send 'fine'. I smiled at the reply.

"Hey, I gotta go. I have to meet someone back at the dorms. I'll catch you later though," I told Nate.

"Catch you later." He waved as I walked away.

I ran towards my dorm, saving his number in my contacts on the way. When I entered my room, I found Kaitlyn with Luke, causing me to let out a heavy sigh.

What rotten luck.

Kaitlyn cut the path to my bed off. She crossed her arms at me as she gave me a dirty look.

"Luke said you're the one harassing him. Are you stalking him? What's your problem?" She asked.

"Really Luke? I'm stalking you now?" My eyes looked past Kaitlyn straight at Luke, who couldn't meet my gaze in shame. "I'm not interested in Luke, Kaitlyn, I promise. He broke my heart in highschool, but he means nothing to me now. In fact, I have a guy meeting me here soon. Would you mind if I had the room for the next hour? I promise you and Luke can have the room for yourselves the next time. Just send me a text and I'll stay somewhere else." I was trying to be nice. I really needed them to leave so my plan would work.

"You have a guy coming?" Luke stood up, not happy at the thought. Kaitlyn looked at him suspiciously.

"Not that it's any of your business, Luke, but yes, I do." Kaitlyn smiled at me then.

"That sounds fair," she responded to my earlier proposal. "Leave me your number on the desk so I can let you know whenever I need the room. Let's go, Luke." Thankfully Kaitlyn seemed to be levelheaded and cunning. I figured she could sense Luke was lying to her.

Luke gave me one last look as Kaitlyn closed the door behind them. I sighed, relieved that they left. I quickly took my shirt and bra off, grabbing Charles' hoodie and putting it over my now naked chest. It was very large on me, almost as big as a long sleeve dress, deciding I could probably get away with having my pants off, too. I quickly took them off and kicked them under the bed. I looked at myself in the mirror. Charles' hoodie reached just above my mid thigh. I tied my hair in a messy but cute bun. The hoodie still smelled like him, making my heart flutter.

My phone rang at that exact moment, taking my attention away from the cinnamon and pine scent that enveloped me in his hoodie.

Charles: What's your room number?

Rain: 204

I sat on my bed waiting for Charles to come knock on the door. The knock on the door didn't keep me waiting long. I smiled as I went to open it, feeling fantastic about myself until Luke stepped in.

"What the fuck, Luke? I thought you left with Kaitlyn. Get out!" I ordered, trying to push him back out of the door.

"We broke up," he stated, with no sorrow in his tone. "What are you wearing?"

He looked at me, confused, pulling at the hoodie rather aggressively. It made the bottom rise a bit, showing my bare thighs. He kicked the door shut behind him as he pushed me onto my bed. I tried to get up, but he was on top of me in an instant.

"Was this for him?" He asked as he grabbed my bare thigh, squeezing it so tight that I winced. The look in his eyes was menacing, filled with so much anger.

"Get off of me!" I pushed at him with all my might. I tried using my whole body to push him off, to no avail. He barely budged an inch. I pushed myself back onto the bed, causing him to slip a bit. I turned to get away, but he pinned me back down. My heart was racing so fast I thought it would burst from my chest at any moment.

His lips crashed down on mine, painfully, unremorsefully, and full of rage. I bit his lip hard, not letting go until I felt blood. He backed his head away, punching me in the face. I winced as I felt my cheek swell immediately. Both my cheek and my head throbbed with every beat of my heart. Tears stained my eyes at the pain and absolute fear I was feeling.

I got so excited to see Charles that I let my guard down. All I could do now was pray that he would show up to save me again.

Luke ran his hand up my thigh till he got to my panties. I grabbed his wrist, pushing it away with all my might. He grabbed my hands, pinning them over my head as he held them down with his forearm. He again trailed his fingers slowly up my thigh. Tears streaked my face as I silently cried.

"Luke stop!" I sobbed, wiggling around, trying to loosen my hands. He lifted the hoodie up past my hips, exposing my lower half. He pulled my panties down my thighs, eventually just tearing them off. My heart was racing, and the adrenaline coursed through me.

'Let me out,' Heli yelled, and I tried, but my fear was keeping her back. 'Rain you need to calm down and let me out. I can protect us.'

I tried to calm down, but Luke drew all my attention to his movements as his hand came closer to my core. I wriggled around the bed, making it hard for him to reach my private area. He got frustrated, forcing his thigh between mine until his knee was touching my clit. I winced at the pain from the force. Another sob escaped me as I tried to let Heli out again, without success. The knock came at the door just as Luke was undoing the button on his pants.

"Hel-" I yelled, but Luke covered my mouth with his hand.

The knocking stopped, and the fear consumed me again. I knew salvation was just outside that door and I needed them to come in. I bit his finger, causing him to yell out and move his hand.

"Help!" I screamed, finally able to get the words out.

The door swung open, with Charles barging in. I can only imagine what it looked like.