Part 44

“Danny,” I gasped and looked around to see his 3 other friends behind him. I took in a deep breath ready to let out a loud cream but Danny quickly pulled a knife up to my neck.

“Scream and I swear you’ll never speak again,” he threatened. I gulped nervously. “Going to cooperate?” he asked. I nodded my head and he pulled the knife away. I relaxed a bit and glared at him.

“What do you want?” I asked trying to remain calm.

            “I want you to give Louis a little message for me,” he said keeping my wrists tightly pinned. It hurt but I fought to show him any sign of pain

            “Fine, what do you want me to say?” I asked turning my head. Danny snickered evilly and shook his head.

            “Nah it’s not going to work that way,” he said and I looked at him confused. “Actions speak louder than words sweetheart,” he said with a smirk. My eyes widened in fear. A glare took over his face and I was soon tug forward receiving a knee in my gut. I gasped feeling my body go limp and I dropped to the floor.

            Danny walked around me as I gasped for air. He bent down to me and snickered again.

            “Come now darling that was nothing,” he teased. I groaned turning my head away from him. “You know, maybe if you dumped your little boyfriend and joined us this could stop,” he offered. I glared up at him.

            “Not a chance,” I told him. He glared at me and brought his fist down on my face. I whimpered shutting my eyes tightly.

            “Get her up,” he said to his finger. Two men tugged me up my arms and held me in place. Danny pulled out his knife as he faced me. “What do you say we give you two matching scars,” he said with an evil smirk.

            I stared at him in horror and started to fight against the two guys holding me. They held me tighter while the other pulled my hair making me move even less.

            “Please don’t do this,” I begged as tears fell from my eyes.

            “Don’t worry sweetie, he managed to get away without needing stitched so I’ll be nice and show you the same courtesy,” he Danny said coming towards me. “Besides I’d hate to damage this nice body too much,” he teased running his finger down my face.

            I shut my eyes waiting for everything to be over.

            Danny ripped up my shirt exposing my stomach and pressed the knife to my skin. I shook in fear as more tears fell.

            “Cover her mouth,” he demanded and the guy tugging on my hair covered. Danny placed on hand on my waist and slowly slid his knife across my belly sending a shocking pain through me. I groaned a whimpered as all the guys laughed.

            Danny pulled the knife away and the three guys tossed me to the side making me land hard on the ground. Danny bent down to wear I lay motionless, shocked with fear.

            “Make sure Louis gets my message,” Danny told me in a low voice. I whimpered in response only making him snicker.

            Their footsteps disappeared down the alley. I lay motionless too scared to move. I couldn’t stay here forever though. I rolled on my back wincing in my putting my hand down to my side. It felt wet and I looked down to see my hand covered with my body.

            I groaned getting to my feet holding my side tightly to stop the blood.

            I limped out of the alley and painfully made my way back to Harry’s flat. The streets were completely abandoned and I prayed for a car or someone walking by to help but the rest of the way there I found no one.

            I climbed up the stairs to Harry’s flat and pushed opened the door collapsing to the ground with a loud thud as soon as I made it through.

            “What was that?” I heard Harry’s voice asked confused. Their footsteps came towards the door and I felt a wave of relief wash through me knowing I was now safe.

            “Oh my god,” Louis’ shocked voice came as I rolled onto my back.

            “What happened?” Harry asked concern dripping from his mouth.

            Louis rushed to me taking me up in his arms pulling me further into the apartment. He set me down on the couch sitting me on his lap.

            “Babe are you okay? Talk to me” Louis asked worried brushing his hand over my face.  I gulped nuzzling into his chest.

            “My side,” I whimpered out pushing my ripped shirt up.

            “Jesus Christ,” Harry gasped and quickly left the room to get something to clean me.

            “Who did this?” Louis asked holding me clothes. I sniffed loudly and swallowed hard. He rocked me back and forth trying to calm me down enough to talk.

            Harry came back with a few things to patch me up in his hand.

            “This may hurt a bit Jenn,” Harry warned rubbing my knee to calm me. I nodded shutting my eyes and buried my head in Louis’ neck.

            “Will she need stitches?” Louis asked still rocking me.

            “I don’t think so she should be fine,” Harry said working on my side. I felt a liquid drip down instantly stinging my wound. I whimpered loudly.

            “You’re hurting her,” Louis snapped at Harry.

            “I’m trying to clean it,” Harry snapped back.

            “Well be careful,” Louis said angrily.

            “I’m trying,” Harry said with agitation in his voice.

            “Try harder,” Louis snapped again.

            “Shut the fuck up and let me do it,” Harry snapped back

            “S-stop f-fighting,” I stuttered out feeling my heart beat quickly with nervousness. They both got quiet and I heard Louis sigh deeply and kiss the top of my head.

            “We’re sorry love,” he whispered to me. Harry continued to clean me up the best he could and placed a large bandage on my side. When he was done Louis placed his hand over it gently rubbing. Harry took a spot next to Louis on the couch. I sniffed again whipping my eyes and looked at Harry.

            “Thank you,” I said feeling a little calmer but still sore.

            “Can you tell us what happened?” he asked putting his hand on my knee. I nodded and positioned myself a little more comfier with my bum on my couch. Louis’ arm was holding me up behind my back and my legs were resting on his lap.

            “It was Danny,” I told them and Louis’ eyes burned with anger.

            “That son of a bitch,” he snapped angrily making me flinch.

            “Mate,” Harry warned and motioned to me. Louis sighed deeply and gave me an apologetic look.

            “Go on love, did he say anything?” he asked.

            “Only that he was coming for you, and him doing this to me was a message,” I explained. Harry and Louis exchanged nervous glances.

            “This has to stop mate,” Harry said.

            “Yea I think I know that but what can I do?” Louis asked in frustration.

            “The police?” I suggested. Louis shook his head with a frown.

            “If I rat them out they’ll rat me out and I’ll end up in jail for like 10 years,” he explained. I frowned.

            “Look let’s talk more about this tomorrow, Jenn you should get some rest, take my room,” Harry offered. Louis gently pushed my legs to the side getting up then picked me up and carried me to Harry’s room. Harry gave me a small smile which I returned then looked up at Louis’ troubled face. He didn’t look back at me he just walked me to the room and set me down gently on the bed. He helped change me not saying a word then pulled the covers over me.

            He kissed the top of my head and got up heading for the door.

            “Don’t go,” I croaked out. Louis sighed slightly looking at me.

            “I need to figure this out babe,” he explained. I bit my lip feeling my eyes water again.

            “Please,” I said my voice cracking weakly. Louis stared at me for a moment then nodded his head. He climbed into the bed beside me and I turned towards him resting my head on his chest. “I’m scared Louis,” I said.

            “I’m not going to let them hurt again Jenn,” he assured me as he rubbed my shoulder. I pulled away looking up at him.

            “I’m scared for you,” I told him. Louis sighed a bit with a frown. “I don’t want you getting hurt,” I said.

            “I’ll be fine babe,” he assured. I sighed and wrapped my arm around him tightly. “Are you sure you’re okay? We can go to the hospital,” he told me softly.

            “I’m okay, just shaken up,” I assured him. Louis kissed the top of my head holding me as tightly as he could without hurting me. “Why are they doing all this?” I asked.

            “It’s what they do, they get off on this kind of stuff. Even when I was their friend some of the things they did I wouldn’t have done,” he explained. I nodded my head. “I’ll figure something out okay don’t worry about it,” he said softly.

            “No matter what I’m going to worry, I know they want to hurt you and I can’t stand the idea of it,” I told him.

            “Let me handle it okay. I’ve got Harry and we’re a good team,” he explained. I nodded my head with a deep sigh. “Sleep babe, it’s the only way you’ll feel better,” he advice. I nodded my head and shut my eyes.