IC: Little Love

[ErectAH]

The stars stretch across the night sky before my eyes as if an angel is daring me to jump right into the sky. I almost forgot I was walking the sky is so beautiful. I regain myself and check my surroundings. The streets are mostly empty with a few drunk pairs parading around the streets. "What a fine thing to protect." I thought out loud, reminiscing. I take a deep breath, the cold air almost hurt as it rushed through my windpipe to my lungs. The nights have been getting longer, the more time passes the harder it is for me to sleep. So many things to regret in my life. But I guess it is better to live and forget. But is giving up the past giving up myself? Am I even worth saving? So many questions I can't answer. I pause for a moment overhearing a drunks conversation. I can't make any sense of what either of them are saying and after hearing a small portion of their conversation, maybe my life isn't so bad. I continue down the street past a few more drunks into the more upperclass areas of the city.

[Phaige]

It was already 3AM, and the bar slowly started to appear empty. The best spots; Seats with satin pillows on top, were available and the bar wasn’t too crowded anymore. Only a few men sat in a few corners and a few couples occupied the small round tables fitting just for two. And lastly, Hannah and her date. The man whom was sitting in front of her, clearly had a drinking problem. The evening started pretty well.

There he stood, with a bunch of roses at the entrance of the way too fancy bar. It wasn’t the bar Hannah was fond off, but he invited her to come here, so she did. It was on the other side of the city, so away from her safe environment. How did she meet him? He worked in the last hotel she visited when her sister got married. He was good looking, so she couldn’t say no to such a hottie. After all, she haven’t had a real relationship since.. High school. Anyway, he escorted her in, ordered some fancy drinks and they’ve talked all night about the funniest things. It was only until she noticed he drank his fancy drinks at a rate nobody would survive the night and coming out sober the next day.

“Hannah, let me tell you, you’re suuuuch a hottie! Why haven’t we had sex yet? Tell me!” Hannah rose a brow and took her purse from the seat next to her. “Jacque, I’m going home. Shall I call a cab for you?” But the man in front of her, insisted her to stay. “Please, Hannah, you’re so hard to get.. One night, that’s all I’m asking for..” His hand took her by her wrist, and pulled closer to him. “You won’t regret it..” And this was when Hannah felt the urge to slap him and run way. Only, that wouldn’t solve anything. “I’m going now. I’ll call you tomorrow, when you’re sober again.” And she took her coat, and left right away before he could answer her. That was.. Close..

“Héy, pretty lady! Why you leaving so early?!” It sounded right after she left the bar. Two men stood there, both having difficulties to stand up straight. One man had a cell phone in his hand, and somewhat of an evil smirk. “Hey Jacque, where are you? Are we still doing this?”

[ErectAH]

As I move into a more populated area of the city the number of drunks seem to increase. One passerby actually just tried to start a fight with me but he lost his coordination and ended up punching a wall. I can't say I wasn't amused by the mans misfortune but it isn't like me to judge others openly, so I move on swiftly while his attention is drawn to another misfortunate random. After the drunks cries of nonsense turn into nothing but far off echoes, my focus is drawn to a small group of three a few feet ahead of me. They are standing to the side of a club entrance, a girl and two men. The men were standing over the girl intimidatingly. I'm gradually getting closer to the group and a feeling of anxiety makes it's home in the pit of my stomach.

A couple brush past me in a hurry. Everyone in the general area began to hurry off in fear of being drug into a confrontation. "What a fine thing to protect." I repeat. The street is silent now with the absence of people. But the men haven't noticed me yet.

[Phaige]

Then the door of the fancy looking bar opened up, and the one and only Jacque appeared in front of the two guys and Hannah. He still had an half full glass in his hands. Or rather, half empty. In the other hand he carried a cell phone and he grinned widely when he understood the situation. “Well well, seems like my friends find you a good catch after all. Whatcha say, Hannah, dear.. We got a fine hotel just a few blocks away..” Slowly, he approached her and laid a hand on her naked shoulder. The dress she was wearing was a bit asking for attention for the male eye, but then again, her body shape was amazing in any outfit. With slow movement, she pushed his grabby hand off her shoulder and took a few steps back. The anger started to boil inside of her stomach, and her limbs weren’t even freezing anymore. “You can’t have everything you want, you filthy bastard!” She then yelled through the streets. For a second, the tree men remained quiet.

Suddenly, Jacque grabbed her by her shoulder, and turned her around. A tight grip pulled her against his chest, and he pointed over to the alley with his head. “Let’s go guys.” A hand tapered around her mouth prevented her to scream. “Hmm.. HMM… HMM!” Her soft and weak arms weren’t a match for him, definitely when one of his friends helped him out to drag her further into the alley.

[ErectAH]

A third man appears from the front door of the club. In a few movements he forced himself on the girl and pushes her into an alley next to the club with the first two men following close behind.

[Phaige]

The tight grip on her mouth remained, but it loosened around her waist and hips. “Hmm!” So, Hannah took the opportunity to kick around a few times, having a few hits and misses onto the knees of the men in front of her. They held her like that, for a good 5min, whilst they were mumbling amongst each other to figure out how they were going to do this. Slowly, they reached a dead end in the alley, and Jacque pressed her against the wall. “I’ll start.” He then said, and a pair of hands, with weren’t from Jacque, crawled beneath her skirt and gently started to feel around between her legs. Once they reached her panties, Hannah closed her eyes, and gave it one more last ‘inside’ scream. This aint happening? This.. The more she moved, the more she noticed how weak she was. The more she moved, the more these men would tighten up their grip. It was over, she had no choice to hope for the best..

The grabby hands pulled down her panty. The sound of a jeans falling onto someone’s ankles came next.

[ErectAH]

The men disappeared behind the corner of the alleyway with the girl. I increase my pace, but my heart is beating steady. I often wonder why my body is more tolerant to stress or pain then others. Is it a gift or curse? I hurry around the corner, the three men are turned away from me. I clear my throat loudly trying to gain the attention of the men. "I don't mean to be rude, but are you aware of what you are doing?" I say reaching into the inside of my jacket. I pull out a 9mm and let it hang at my waist in my hand to show these guys I am not messing around, I just hope they take the hint.

[Phaige]

At first, the men didn’t pay any attention to the voice whom came from a few meters away. They were too busy having their part of this ‘raping’. “Come one Jacque, start with it. I want to have a go as well..” One of the two friends then took a quick look over his shoulder, and caught a glance of the gun. At first, his drunk mind didn’t really understood why this guy was so confident. But after a few seconds, she turned around and whispered. “Guys.. He has a gun..”

Right away, Hannah got dropped on the floor and Jacque held up his pants just a little. “W-What? Who? Him? God, he’s no cop..” And he pushed Hannah further onto the ground with one of his feet to crawl on top of her after. “J-J-Jacque, he doesn’t look like he’s bluffing..”

[ErectAH]

My words seem to have had the wrong effect on the man, he just became more violent towards the girl while the others start to realize the gravity of the situation. I sigh heavily, gripping the handle of the gun tightly. I raise the 9mm from my waist, aiming at the third man. The anxiety is gone now, I have no second thoughts about what I am doing. I feel this is the right thing to do. I pull the trigger, the gunshot echoes away from the barrel and out into the street. Seconds after the bullet collides with the mans left collar bone, knocking him off the girl. Not eager to shot anyone else I put the gun back into it's holster in my jacket and begin to walk slowly towards the men. "Now that reality has kicked you in the ass and I have your full attention. I would suggest leaving." I say with a calm voice almost at the end of the alley.

[Phaige]

The two guys cupped their arms beneath his, and scooped him off the floor. “L-Let’s go Jacque, he’s not joking.. Let’s get you to a hospital, and quick!” Slowly, they stumbled out of the alley, getting a hold of a taxi right away.

Meanwhile, Hannah was already sitting up straight. Her panties were up again, and her hand was resting upon her chest. Her heartbeat wasn’t going down, not just yet. Even though her knees were roughly damaged and her wrists were blue from the tight hold, she did not feel them yet. “T-Thanks..” Was the only word she could get out of her mouth, while she was shivering badly. Her dress was poorly ripped apart and was getting soaked by the water on the ground. Although someone just got shot, and she almost was being raped, she did not think about getting up on her feet. She just stared, blindly in front of her.