Thread: It Could Be Worse [Lewd Misconduct and randomname98766789]

All Nora wanted to do was try and numb the inevitable pain she was sure to feel, but the situation she was in seemed to have just the opposite effect. She could feel the stabbing pain in her wrist from where theyd stepped, her lip and cheek was pulsing and warm from the blood that still oozed from the wound theyd inflicted on her. The weight of the man on top of her restricted her breathing and lying on her stomach only served to irritate her already sore ribs. Her body was more sensitive than ever, every nerve ending alive and alert. She didnt want to feel this, didnt want to experience what was happening to her. She didnt want to remember but the feel of their hands on her body were already leaving marks shed never forget. She and the men around her were so focused on what was happening that the sudden foot near her face caused her to flinch as she feel the air around her shift. She couldnt see who it was or where he came from, but she didnt care. The only thing that mattered to her where his words and whether he would make good on them. Get them off me. Please, please, Please. It took a moment for her to comprehend the mantra repeating in her head fell from her lips as well. He was only one man, but the hope he gave her had tears falling from her eyes as she heard something slicing into flesh and the pained shout of one of the men. It wasnt long before she felt the weight of the skinnier mans body leave and she immediately rolled over, her blue eyes darting to each of the men around her. Her eyes widened as she took in the sight of the newcomer. She was surprised to see he didnt look much different from the men who wanted to rape her. He was just as scruffy, just as rough around the edges and she thought for a moment if she was leaving one horror only to face another. Her shoulders tightened at the thought and as the men quickly retreated and he turned towards her, she found that she had no way to defend herself. But as her eyes met his, she saw something different in them, something she could maybe trust. And when he finally spoke, she released the breath she never knew shed been holding. His voice was now quiet and warm, compared to what shed heard only moments ago. Regardless, she didnt so much as blink as he knelt in front of her, her body stiff as a rod while he cut the ropes that bound her. Being this close to him made her nervous as she realized what she must look like weak, broken, exposed. Her orange tinged hair was tangled with leaves and dirt, her exposed skin was flush red with welts and bruises from the fight she put up. She could feel that the injuries on her face swelling as her body started the process of repairing itself. Sitting up she clenched her jaw as she tried to cover herself, ignoring the screaming pain in her wrist and ribs. Shed endured worse, at least nothing was broken. Nora watched in surprise as he removed his shirt and offered it to her, a flurry of emotions travelling across her face as she accept the kind gesture with long trembling fingers. She could smell his scent as she slipped her arms through the sleeves and did the first few buttons before standing and painfulyl working to pull her jeans back on. In that moment, she was thankful that she shirt hed given her was fell past the tops of her thighs as her underwear no longer held any use. As it set in that he saw what was about to happen to her, that he saved her, she found it harder to look him in the eye. With care, she felt along the left side of her ribs and stomach, pressing where she felt they throbbed the most. The action sent horrible shocks of sensation through her body, but she knew everything was still intact She swallowed past the lump in her throat before speaking, her light voice coming out hoarse from the abuse. Thank you Using her good hand, she ran her fingers through hair that had come undone as she looked at him. You didnt,her voice faltered and she couldnt stop the trembling of her lips or the way her voice seemed to crack. You didnt have to do that, so thank you. Searching the ground she caught sight of her knife and picked it up, putting in back under her belt. Now that she felt relatively safe, her mind had time to return to her normal self - the one who didnt make small talk, who hadnt had a conversation with anyone but herself in months. Cradling her wrist against her chest she looked at him again, silent as she contemplated what to say. The man before Nora was her opposite in every way. Where he was tall, she was short, he was tanned and dark, she was fair and light, he was rough and intimidating, and she was quiet and unassuming. While she could possibly defend herself against one man, she knew without a doubt that he could hurt her if he wanted to. She could see it his muscles when he moved, hear the underlying edge in his voice. Even so, she learned long ago not to judge a book by its cover and he intrigued her. Theres nothing I could ever do to repay you for what you just did and I dont have much to give but...well I used to be a paramedic and I have a few supplies, some medicine that I could give you for the future. What future Nora? Well all die soon anyway. Ignoring her conscious, she gestured towards the direction where shed left her bag and took a few steps there. I left my bag over there afterafter I ran. If you come with me, itll just take a few minutes, I can get your stuff and you can be on your way. I dont want to keep you from wherever you were going. The dead might here soon anyway from all the noise. The thing was, she kind of did. After what just happened, she didnt want to be alone and knowing that he saved her, could keep on keeping her safe made her feel conflicted. He didnt know her, and shed been on her own this long and doing just fine until now And you will be just fine when he leaves. Dont make the same mistake twice Nora.