Sadie nodded against Peyton's shoulder. Through her tears she told Peyton the rest of the story, "he... He started to get drunk and I told him to stop because he had to drive me back home but he got upset with me and started insulting me in front of his friends as he gulped down two more beers. I got mad and walked off but he followed me and apologised and was his sweet charming self again. I stupidly fell for it and next thing I knew we were up in this room making out. When he started to take things further I told him to stop. I told him that I was not going to have sex with him in somebody else's bed and especially when he's drunk. Naturally he got mad and started yelling at me again. I tried to leave then but he pulled me back, pulled off his shirt and started tearing off my clothes and forcing me so I fought him. When he wouldn't stop I took the lamp from the nightstand and hit I'm in the head. I got scared that I hurt him badly and then I couldn't leave the room because my clothes are all torn and I have no idea how to get home. So, I hid in the closet and called you... I'm so sorry Peyton. I'm such an idiot!!! I don't even know why you're here. I don't deserve your kindness..." Sadie held on to Peyton now as she cried harder than before.5
"Sadie!" Peyton raised her voice go get Sadie's attention. When she had it she continued, "it's not your fault okay? You did the right thing by trying to leave and then fighting him off and not giving in and most of all, calling me. Don't worry. Everything will be okay now. Trust me."
Sadie just sniffled as she held on to Peyton.
"Listen Sadie, we have to get out of here okay?" Peyton said as she pulled Sadie off of her and looked her in the eye.2
She took off her shirt and handed it to Sadie, "put this on."
Sadie took it from her gratefully and whimpered, "thanks. But my pants are torn too..."
"That's not a problem. We can fix that too." Peyton said as she stood.
She proceeded to remove her jeans and then her boxers, putting back on her jeans. She handed the boxers to Sadie, "I know it's a bit weird to give you boxers but it's clean and as you saw I do have on underwear. I would have given you the jeans but I could never put my legs outside... Sorry about that."11
For the first time that night Sadie chuckled, "it's okay Peyton. Really. I don't mind. Plus, it's a lot better than my current option."
She gladly took the boxers and stood to put it and the shirt on. While she was doing so, Peyton said, "wait here for me. I'll be right back."
Before she had the opportunity to protest and beg Peyton to not leave her alone Peyton disappeared. Less than a minute later she returned.
"Why'd you..." Sadie trailed off when she noticed the big kitchen knife in Peyton's hand. "Peyton! What the fuck are you doing?!" She cried when Peyton knelt down next to Adam.
"I'm going to teach this asshole a lesson."12
Peyton, disregarding Sadie's cries proceeded to turn Adam onto his back and pull his underwear down.
"Peyton!"
"Sadie! Let me do this!"2
Peyton continued what she set out to do. She placed the knife on Adam's penis.13
"Peyton! You'll kill him!"
"I'm not an idiot Sadie! I'm not going to actually cut it off! Geez!"1
Peyton then took her free hand and slapped Adam hard in the face. He began to stir and Peyton yelled at him, "wake up fucker!"
This got his attention, "Peyton? What the fuck are you..."
She pressed the knife into him causing him to look down. He shrieked and tried to move but as he did so she pressed harder.
In a very high pitched voice he cried, "what the fuck Peyton?!"
"Don't you ever hurt that girl again you hear me?!" Peyton pointed to Sadie.
Adam turned his head, "Sadie? What the fuck babe?! You know this freak?"
"She's not a freak! She's my friend!"
"The fuck?!" He squealed again in his newly found high pitched tone.3
Peyton regained his attention by pressing down on the knife some more, "hey! I'm serious! You lay a hand on her ever again and next time you'll be a eunuch."4
Chapter 23
"Peyton! Let's go! Please!" Sadie begged.
"Yeah okay!" She answered irritatedly as she stood.
"Thank god!" Sadie exhaled as they began walking out of the room.
Sadie was in a total hurry to get out of the house and so she seemed to be practically running, leaving Peyton struggling to keep up with her. She was a good two feet ahead of Peyton by the time they got to the bottom of the stairs.
Sadie was almost by the door when Peyton was blocked by four boys who forced her to a stop. She turned to try and get around them only to realise she was encircled by a group of drunk, hateful teenagers.4
"Fuck..." she cursed under her breath.
She looked for Sadie but she really could not see past the sea of people who were now surrounding her. Before she knew what was happening she found herself pressed up against a wall with two guys holding her firmly and harshly against it. Another guy stepped in front of her, "you know what your problem is?"
Peyton didn't dare answer. She just stared off into the distance.
"You never got a good dick in you. That's what you need. That will cure you of your homosexuality."10
Peyton grew increasingly nervous. For some reason all her witty comments were a no show. She just could not respond. She cast her eyes around looking at everyone who just cheered this asshole on.
You've got to be fucking kidding me! Girls are in this too? Have you no respect for your fellow females?1
"Hey! I'm talking to you!"
Peyton jumped slightly and looked at the guy who was threatening her.
How the fuck did I get myself in this?! How the fuck am I going to get out of this?! FUCK!!!
Peyton squeezed her eyes shut as the guy approached her and squeezed her breasts. "I'll straighten you out babe..." He said in her ear causing her to shiver in disgust.1
Peyton's eyes flew open when she felt the guy fall onto her suddenly. She couldn't help but let out a small smile at the sight of Sadie holding a lamp in the air and threatening the two guys who still gripped her. "You want a taste of this too?!" She yelled at them, "let her go you fucking assholes!"22
Peyton was suddenly free and being pulled out of the house by Sadie. "Where's your car?" She asked.
Peyton pointed to Kimmy's car parked off by itself. Sadie proceeded to pick up the pace, practically running, until they got to the car.
Once they were safely inside, Peyton sped off only slowing down about ten minutes after. Only then did she begin to feel any semblance of calm. She looked over at Sadie who had her head leaned against the window as she stared out of it with silent tears streaming down her pretty little cheeks.
"It'll be okay..." Peyton said softly as she stared ahead.
Sadie glanced at her, "why'd you do that Peyton?! It wasn't necessary!"
"But he hurt you!" Peyton argued.
"Yeah but two wrongs don't make anything right! And then look at what you got yourself into! You could have been hurt! What the fuck is wrong with you Peyton?! Are you insane?"6
"Something like that..." Peyton mumbled.
Why the fuck did I even open my mouth?! I should have just stayed quiet until we get home!
For the next half an hour Peyton abided by the speed limit but only because she was in Sadie's presence. She wanted to stay with Sadie as long as possible regardless of the fact that the girl seems to hate her. While she drove her thoughts began to get the better of her.
What the fuck have I done? Oh my god... Sadie is right... I am insane. But I couldn't let Adam get away with what he did to her. I am such a fucking idiot! Why did I even answer my phone?! But then again, Sadie needed help. She could have called the police. Why the fuck did she call me? Why did she come back for me? Well, she needed the ride home. But she could have waited until they were done with me. Why'd she do that?
That was one question Peyton really wanted an answer to, "why'd you do that?"
"Do what?"
"S
ave me."
Sadie sat up straight, wiped her tears away and turned to look at Peyton who turned to look back at her, "I'm not a complete bitch..."
"You didn't have to do that. I could handle myself."
"Right... because you doing a real awesome job before I stepped in."2
"Whatever."
"Peyton, seriously though, I could never have left you like that. You needed help. I just did for you the same thing you did for me."
Peyton nodded, "yeah I guess..."
After a couple minutes Peyton smiled to herself as she spoke, "well, if there's ever a serial killer who bludgeons people to death with a lamp I'll know who it is."7
She turned just in time to see Sadie smiling at her. Sadie turned her head immediately as she answered with the smile ever present on her face, "I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about."1
They were entering their town when Peyton spoke again, "umm... you're gonna have to give me directions. I don't know where you live."
"I umm... you could just drop me by the park."
"What?! Sadie no. It's five in the morning. It's still dark out. You had a fucked up night. I am not leaving you by some park. I am taking you home."
When she got no response Peyton looked to see Sadie fiddling with the buttons on her shirt.
"You don't want to go home huh?"
Sadie just shook her head answering several seconds later, "I'm not ready to face home..."
"It's okay. I understand."
Peyton continued driving, she knew exactly where she was going to take Sadie. When they passed the park which Sadie had requested to be dropped by she spoke, "you passed the park."
"I know."
"Where are you going? I don't want to go home by you either!"
"That's not where I'm taking you."
"Well where are you taking me then?"4
"You'll see." Peyton said offering Sadie a small smile.
She drove for another twenty minutes before pulling the car off the road and into some bushes.
"Peyton, what the hell?"
"Just trust me okay." Peyton said as she brought the car to a stop.
It should be safe here.
"Alright, let's go." She said to Sadie with a smile as she got out of the car.
Apprehensively, Sadie followed suit remaining silent until they got to the brook. "Oh wow! This is beautiful!" She said in awe.
Peyton simply smiled, "I know right?"
"I've been living here all my life and I never knew about this. How'd you find this place?"
"I was in desperate search of a secret hiding place..."
"Secret hiding place?"
"Yeah... someplace I can go to clear my head when shit gets too much for me. I've always had one."
"Does Kimberly know about this?"
"She knows I have one but she doesn't where it is... you're the first person I've ever brought here."
"Why?"
"I have no fucking clue..."3
Peyton took a seat on the ground leaning against a tree and indicted for Sadie to join her. She did and they sat in silence for about half an hour before it was broken by Peyton, "I'm sorry."
"For what? You didn't do anything."
"For losing my cool with Adam and then for getting myself in trouble with those guys and you having to bail me out. And for arguing with you that day in school. You have your views and I have mine. I have to respect that. I'm sorry. Plus, who knows, you're probably right."
Sadie turned to Peyton then, "hey, I was wrong too. I have to respect your views as well. Even though it is something I do not believe in, it's your choice and it's not as if it's something illegal you are doing. And as for that whole situation just now... I'm just glad I had the strength to do that. I could not let them hurt you Peyton. I had to do something. Also, I'm actually glad you did what you did to Adam. He really is an asshole. I was just lying to myself all this time because I thought he actually loved me. And I thought I loved him. I just wanted someone to love me so badly that I let myself take all manners of crap from him. So, I am the one who is sorry. I should have listened to you when you told me things I already knew but refused to acknowledge. I should have ended things with him since back then. But, like I said, I'm an insecure idiot and I was desperate for love."5
Peyton's eyes welled up at Sadie's confession and the only thing running through her mind at that moment was, I love you. I will treat you the way you deserve. If only you'd give me the chance... Let me love you Sadie. Please. I won't hurt you. At least not intentionally. I'll be good to you. I'll treat you like a queen. Just... give me the chance.3
Peyton opened her mouth but she had absolutely no idea what to say in response. Just as she was about to say just that - that she had no idea what to say - Sadie's phone began to ring and she thanked the heavens for rescuing her.
"Speak of the devil," Sadie said as she looked at her phone, "it's Adam."
Before Peyton could react Sadie answered, "what Adam?!"
Peyton listened intently to Sadie's every word.
"No!"
"No! Adam!"
"Not this time!"
"She's my friend."
"That's none of your business."
"Leave me alone Adam. Stop calling me. We're done!"
"Yes done as in I break up with you. It's over Adam. Leave me alone!"
She hung up the phone then with a huff, "sorry about that..."
Peyton waved her off, "it's cool. You sure about that though?" She asked while pointing to Sadie's phone on the ground.
Sadie nodded, "yeah. I should have done that months ago..."
The two of them sat there just staring at each other for a long time until Peyton broke it by turning and leaning against the tree. She closed her eyes and rested her head against the tree. "We're going to be late for school if we don't leave now."
Receiving no response, she opened her eyes and turned her head to see Sadie in the same position she was in a while ago. Sadie shrugged, "I don't feel like going..."
"Okay. Let's skip then." Peyton said with a smile as she turned back her head and closed her eyes once again.
She was enjoying the silence and the cool morning breeze when her heart suddenly skipped several beats and she gasped. She opened her eyes to see Sadie's face a mere few inches away from hers. Her hand immediately reached up and she touched her lips. They tingled.5
When she looked Sadie in the eye she whispered, "I'm sorry..."
Peyton smiled, "don't be."
She leaned forward then, closing the few inches between her and Sadie and rejoined their lips continuing what Sadie had started.21
Chapter 24
Sadie was first to pull away from the kiss leaving the two breathless as they stared into each other's eyes.
What the fuck just happened?! Peyton asked her now very confused yet very excited self. It's a really good thing Kimmy gave me practise. I don't know what I would have done just now if she hadn't done that for me...
Did I really just do that? Oh my god! What the heck is wrong with me?! Sadie thought to herself. But... I cannot believe that felt so freaking amazing!1
"Umm... we should... we should get going..." Peyton stammered.1
Sadie nodded, "yeah..."
They got up and made their way to the car in silence. Once inside, Sadie spoke, "you hungry?"
Peyton have her signature head shake with downturned lips.
"What?! I'm starving! How could you not be hungry?" Sadie was in awe.
Peyton just shrugged as she pulled the car onto the road. "I never have much of an appetite."
"Oh... that's why you eat so little at lunch?"
Peyton nodded.
"That's not good you know. You're too thin. You need to put some meat on those bones."
"I'm fine just as I am!"
Sadie put her hands up in defense, "okay okay sorry. I'm just saying... you'll make yourself sick from not eating."
"You don't think I know that?! Geez! I get eno
ugh of that from Kimmy and her folks, I don't need it from you too!"
"Okay. Sorry."
Peyton took a few deep breaths, "it's okay. I'm sorry. I really need to work on my anger management. Sorry for going all beast on you."
Sadie waved her off and proceeded to give the directions to her home.
As they drove, Peyton asked, "so you're ready to go home now?"
"I guess... I don't think I'm ever ready to go home..."
"I know the feeling. It was the same with me most of the time before Kimmy's folks took me in."
Sadie turned to look at Peyton. For some reason in that moment something changed in her, Peyton was no longer the same person to her anymore and she just could not put her finger on anything that was particularly responsible for this change and what exactly the change was for that matter. I mean, I know I always liked her... she's just one of those people you can't help but like. Or maybe that's just me... Whatever... But why all of a sudden do I feel like I need her or something? Maybe it's the fact that she doesn't seem to hate me anymore and she's actually talking to me. Or maybe it's the fact that she saved my ass... yeah... that's it. But why does she have to be gay?! Why did she have to complicate things?!7
"Hey you okay?" Peyton questioned pulling her out of the flurry of her thoughts.
She nodded regardless of the fact that Peyton could not see that she did. "Sorry about that I got lost in my thoughts."
"That's what happens when you're in unfamiliar places." Peyton smirked.
"Hey! I happen to think a lot!" Sadie pouted while poking her in the arm.
"Whatever you say love." Peyton grinned.
Sadie wanted to tell Peyton not to call her that. She didn't like the idea of a gay girl calling her love but she just could not get the words out. I don't want to hurt her feelings. She justified it to herself.11
"So will you get in trouble with your parents for not getting home last night?" Peyton questioned seeing that she was about to lose Sadie to her thoughts again.
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