Opened Sores by Zarah Smith (uplifting books for women .TXT) 📖

voice came out dry and hoarse.

Gavin's vision became blurry as his head began to throb in pain. Before he wasn't aware of it but it was becoming worse by the minute. He could feel the warm blood slowly spilling out of his body. Gavin's eyes drooped closed as he heard the sound of the police sirens get louder.

The sound of crackling leaves ripped Gavin from his thoughts. Gavin jumped up and spun around looking for the person that was there. He didn't see anyone at first and figured it was just an animal. Alyssa appeared in front of him and Gavin quickly turned around to hide his bloodshot eyes.

"Gavin?" Alyssa said slowly. She walked towards Gavin and took his hand. She could tell something was wrong, he would have looked at her by now.

"Are you okay?" She asked.Gavin cleared his throat.

"Yea, I"m fine," He said squeezing her hand a little. He quickly wrapped his arms around Alyssa and hugged her. He rested his chin on top of her head and shut his eyes.

Alyssa didn't object to Gavin's unexpected hug. For a moment, she wondered if he actually knew that she was hurting but thought against it. There was no way Gavin could have known unless her mom told him. But Alyssa knew she wouldn't do that. Would she?

Gavin's arms were wrapped tightly around Alyssa's body and he tried to loosen up a bit. He knew she was going to worry and ask him what's wrong so he just let the moment pass. Alyssa squirmed under his touch and tried to look up at him but could barely move.

"Gavin." She said in a muffled tone. "Gavin, where were you today?"

"Here all day?" She asked when he didn't answer.

"Yep." Gavin whispered.

"But why?" Alyssa asked pulling away from him. She saw him deliberately avert his gaze and tried to get a good look at his eyes.

"I---" Gavin started but stopped and closed his eyes again. Alysaa seen a tear fall from his eye and wiped it off with her thumb.

"Gavin, what happened?' She spoke softly, her voice nearly breaking. She didn't want to see Gavin cry, it was heartbreaking. "Gavin...."

"I'm sorry." Gavin whispered clearing his throat.

"For what?" Alyssa asked worried. She didn't know what he'd have to be sorry about. Usually when some says I'm sorry bad news comes right after and in this case, was Gavin breaking up with her?

"For me. For acting this way," He said sniffling and sitting on the ground.

"Gavin, I'm confused." Alyssa said sitting next to him. "What's wrong Gavin?"

"Remember that day when I was out in your balcony? After dinner?" Gavin asked softly.

"When you were---"

"Yes," He interrupted.

"And today is---"

"Yea." Gavin interrupted again. "I really didn't want you to see me like this."

"Gavin, I'm sorry and it's okay. There's nothing wrong with you being like this. Especially on this day." Alyssa comforted taking his hand.

"It makes me look really weak. I don't mean to sound shallow but it's just----" Alyssa shook her head motioning him to stop.

"No it doesn't." She whispered. "You are not weak, nor do you look like you are."

"Thank you," Gavin whispered leaning his head on her shoulders. "I love you."

Chapter 13: The gateway to hell

There was five minutes left of class until the weekend was here. Alyssa couldn't be any happier. She just wanted to go home and relax, and if she was lucky, her father wouldn't be anywhere within range. Alyssa glanced in Gavin's direction and gave him a small smile. As soon as the bell rang, she was out of her seat and heading for the door; going slow enough for Gavin to catch up with her.

Gavin raced up to her and draped his arm over her shoulder. He kissed small kisses all over her face and laughing. Alyssa turned around and hooked her arms over Gavins neck and kissed him on the nose.

"I think I like your nose better," She laughs.

"Really?" Gavin asks playfully. "Are you sure you don't like these better?" Gavin leans down and gives her a long caressing kiss and pressing her body to his.

"Well I take that back." Alyssa smiles.

"Alyssa," He whispers as he pulls away. "Guess what?"

"What?" She whispers playfully, giggling like a little girl.

"I love you," He whispers in her ear. "Shh...Don't tell."

"Don't worry," Alyssa laughs. " I won't."

"Good," He says as they leave the school campus.

"So tonight," Gavin starts. "If you need anything, please call me."

"Of course I will,"

***

"Hey Alyssa, I'm going out." Mrs. Cameron says, peering her head into Alyssa's bedroom.

"Going where?" Alyssa asked.

"With some new friends I made at work," Mrs. Cameron smiles.

"Friends?" Alyssa questions. "No offense, but I didn't know you had any friends."

"Well I do," Mrs.Cameron laughs. "But then again there's not a lot of things you don't know yet."

"And I'm hoping to know more."

"Indeed. Love you hun," Mrs. Cameron winks at her and hops off down the stairs.

Alyssa lays back on her bed and looks at her clock reading 9:43 p.m. She turns to her side and her eyes start to droop close. Her phone rings playing whatever it takes by lifehouse. She flips open her phone and smiles.

"Hey love," She answers in a fake english accent.

"Just having a cup of tea," Gavin laughs playing along.

"Aw, and you didn't invite me?" Alyssa wines.

"Sorry love, I don't know wot I was thinking," He apologizes smiling. Alyssa hears a door downstairs shut and looks at the time. She's back already, she questions.

"You're forgiven, but I must go now. My owners have arrived," She smiles.

"If you shall," Gavin says.

"I must," Alyssa states. "But i'll be thinking of you the whole time."

"Tis why I love thee," Gavin laughs. "Aw man, I so wish I was there."

"Me too," Alyssa says fiddling with her blanket.

"Do you know what i'd be doing?" Gavin says.

"I have an idea, but why don't you tell me," Alyssa insists.

"I'd be kissing you like a madman," He says. "But i'd only be pretending I was mad."

"No, no," Alyssa starts. "I'm pretty sure you have the crazy part down."

"That hurts love," Gavin plays.

"You'll be okay," Alyssa laughs. "But I do love you dearly."

"Oh I love you too." Gavin smiles.

"Good." Alyssa sighs. "Well I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"Are you sure you don't want me to come over?" Gavin wines.

"I do, but we'll be okay." Alyssa says softly.

"You suck, Cameron. Did I ever tell you that?" He asks.

"Nope." Alyssa smiles. "But that's okay too."

"I love you," Gavin says.

"I love you too,"

"Sweet dreams, my angel," Gavin says. "Night."

"Good night,"

Alyssa shuts her phone and hops out of her bed. She steps out into the hallway and doesn't see anything. Every light in the house is turned off. Alyssa slowly feels around with her feet, careful not to step on anything. She trips over something in her way. As she falls, she finds herself rolling down the stairs with someone next to her.

Alyssa brings her head up and starts to feel around on the person beneath her. She hears a laugh that always sends chills down her spine and she instantly knew who it was. The light turns on and she sees her father underneath her. Alyssa jumps and stumbles to her feet.

"You should watch your step," Mr. Cameron says with a dark glint in his eyes. He steps towards her smiling; his eyes softening but still cold.

"It was dark," Alyssa says after a pause, stepping away from him.

She bumps into a wall and her father inches closer, almost closing the space between them. He takes her in, looking her up and down hungrily. Alyssa turns her face to the side and closes her eyes; her heart beating faster. Mr. Cameron puts his arms against the walls, preventing her escape. His cold fingers touches her cheeks and he turns her face to his.

"Open your eyes," He mumbles. Alyssa could smell the alcohol on his breath and obeyed his request.

"You have a pretty face," He says in a gruff, hoarse voice.

Mr.Cameron here's a click on the door and knew Mrs. Cameron was seconds away from walking in. He turns off the light and yanks Alyssa towards him. His hand cuffs her mouth to keep her from screaming. He brings the both of them to the couch and sits there quietly.

The front door opens and Mrs. Cameron walks through sighing to herself. She walks up the stairs silently and Mr. Cameron waited until he heard the door click shut. His grip on Alyssa becomes a little tighter.

"Remember when I said you were going to go to hell before you get rid of me?" Mr. Cameron starts.

"Welcome to hell and back."

Chapter 14: Back at square one

"Hello?" Alyssa answers as she picks up her cell phone.

"Hey, where have you been stranger?" Gavin asks as he walks out of his house.

"At home," Alyssa mumbles.

"What's wrong?" He questions. "I haven't heard from you all day."

"Nothing," She objects. "I have been tired."

"Does that mean I shouldn't come over?" Gavin asks with a frown."So you can get some rest."

"No!" Alyssa replies quickly."No, I want you to come. I'm just kind of alone here. Besides I really want to see you."

"Okay," He smiles. "I'll be there in a few."

"Alright. Just let yourself in, i'll be in my room."

"Kay, see ya."

Despite the fact that Alyssa was scared out of her mind by her father, she was hoping Gavin could somehow ease the pain. She didn't want to tell Gavin about it, so she wasn't going to. She figured that Gavin would blow a fuse if he heard about what her father did. She just wanted to enjoy the time she had with Gavin.

Hearing the door to her house open, Alyssa smiled to herself. She almost jumped up and ran downstairs just so she could be with Gavin faster. The door to her room opened and she was about to say something when she seen her father walk through. Mr. Cameron shut the door and leaned against it.

"Where's your mother?" He hissed.

"I don't know. I haven't seen her all day," Alyssa replied softly, looking down at her pillow. Mr. Cameron stayed silent for a moment before continuing.

"What did she say?" He asked.

"About what?" She asked innocently.

"About the day she took you out," He started. "You're hiding more than you're letting on, Alyssa. What did she tell you?!"

"What does it matter anyway?" Alyssa muttered under her breath; her eyes narrowed.

"What did you say?" Mr. Cameron spat stepping closer.

"Was I not speaking clearly enough?" Alyssa asked standing up. She knew that it was one of the worst decisions she could make at this moment but deep down she hoped that maybe he would back off just a little.

"No, you weren't!" Mr. Cameron yelled reaching for her as she dodged out of the way.

"Leave me alone!" She screamed as she tried to jump over the bed and