Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

"Crys, wake up. We're here," I whispered. Hey eyeballs were moving under her closed eyes. Her grip onto my hand got tight.

I shook her with my other hand, "Crystal." She got up with so much fear as she looked around in fear.

"Crystal, are you okay?" I asked with worry.

"Yeah, yeah I am fine," she said. But she started sweating. I gave her some water. I noticed Crystal was walking really slow with a tired face.

"Ivaan," Hunter called form behind. 

Crystal's POV:

I saw Hunter coming towards us.

"Ivan I need to go to the bathroom," I said as I walked off.

I didn't want to see Hunter. I was in the bathroom until the bell rang for class. I couldn't stop getting flashbacks from last night. I walked out of the bathroom to see Hunter standing in front of me. I looked away as I walked in the opposite direction. He put his arm forward to stop me. I looked up at him. He got closer to me and whispered, "see you tonight" and slapped my ass. I gasped. He walked off with a dirty smirk. He was with us the whole day and I could feel his eyes raping me the whole time. I wanted to burst into tears, but I couldn't. As soon as I got home I locked all the doors and windows. I was terrified to sleep. 

*11am*

I had fell asleep on the couch. the lights were on. I was dreaming of last night. I suddenly woke up with a hard heartbeat. I felt as if someone was behind me. I turned around and saw Hunter.

"How did you get in?!" I yelled.

"I have my ways," he grinned. He grabbed me and took me upstairs to my room. He locked the door and started taking his clothes off.

"Hunter please stop," I cried. "This is not good."

He came after me and I was running around in the room, trying to get away from him. I was so terrified but I couldn't get away from him no matter how much I tried. He had got a hold of me and forced himself on me. No matter how much I begged and cried for him to stop he didn't listen.

 *2 Weeks later*

Hunter had raped me for the 16th time last night. My body had become really weak. My thighs were hurting so much. I had bruises all over my body as I always got injured either trying to get away from Hunter or from Hunter who had hit me each time I didn't listen. I chose to wear a brown turtleneck with black jeans and black joggers. I had put my hair up in a ponytail and put some makeup on. I quickly matched my bag and phone case as Ivan was waiting for me downstairs. I barely got down the stairs. My legs had been paining so much.

I had sat down in the car when Ivan scolded "I am noticing that you're getting weaker and weaker." I didn't have the energy to listen as he went on.

"Are you even listening to me?!" he said as he was annoyed. I was silent. He sighed and drove off to college.

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Ivan's POV:

*Science class*

Ms was demonstrating an experimental practical when I noticed Crystal was holding onto the bench with one hand for support and the other on her thighs. Maybe she was on her periods.

"Crys, are you okay? Do you need anything?" I asked as my arms were around her shoulders.

Before she said anything she lost her conscious and had fell to the floor in my arms.

"Crystal!" I yelled. Everyone had come over. The teacher tried waking up Crystal, but she wouldn't wake up.

"Ivan take her to the nurse," she instructed me.

I picked her up and ran to the nurse's office. The nurse was with her for a whole 2 hours and like usual, she didn't tell me anything. I was outside walking back and forth in a worry. That's it I am not letting her take her decisions.. I decided to go to her house to get some of her clothes. I saw that two of her suitcases were unpacked, her room was really messy. I was puzzled. Crystal was so organised. I grabbed those suitcases and put them in the car as I drove back to school. I went back into the nurse's office where I was allowed to see Crystal.

"That's it Crystal. You're staying in front of my eyes until you get better."

"No Ivan, I'm fine," she said softly in a weak voice.

"Have you looked at yourself Crystal!" I yelled.

She didn't say anything. I was really bothered now. The nurse came in and said I could take Crystal home. I walked her to the car with support and drove her to my house. She had fell asleep in the car so I took her to my room. I went downstairs and took out the suitcases and took them up to her room as I told the maids to prepare lunch. I sat down next to Crystal whilst she was asleep.

*doorbell rings* 

I went down to see who it was. Hunter had came in with a worried face asking what had happened and why we left college early. I explained the whole situation to him with a very stressful face.

"Don't worry bro. I am here if you need anything," he cared as he hugged me. We sat down in the living and chatted for a while.

"Sir, the food has been prepared," the maid informed. It was 6pm and Crystal was still asleep. I got up to wake her up when Hunter insisted that I prepare the table and he gets Crystal.

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Crystal's POV:

I was again getting flashbacks of Hunter. I could feel the restlessness in my body. I woke up and found Hunter coming towards me. I sat up as I hugged the blanket to my chest. I was getting really sweaty, and my heart was pounding fast. "Ivaa-" I yelled as he grabbed onto me and whispered "don't you dare."

Hunter turned me around with my back against his chest and pinned my arms with his chest. He covered my mouth with one hand and with the other hand he started going into my pants.

"Noo," I mumbled. "Oh you don't want to turn me on with that," he said. His hand was now on top of my underwear as he moved his finger up and down between my pussy. He bit my ear as he was going back up into my underwear.

"Hunter!" Ivan interrupted from downstairs. "Ugh, always the wrong time," Hunter complained. He took his hand out of my pants and set me free. He walked out and I heard him say "we'll be down in a few minutes!" 

He came back in and put his hand on my neck as he pulled me for a kiss.

"Be ready for tonight," he laughed as he walked out of the room.

My eyes started tearing up. I went to the bathroom to wash my face. I went downstairs after I had got a hold of myself. Ivan pulled out the chair for me as I sat down. He sat next to me and I really didn't feel like eating anything. Ivan scooped some rice and fed me. I was there quiet.

"I'm full Ivan," I said after the 3rd spoon.

"No Crystal, you have to finish it all," he commanded.

Hunter was just looking at us. He got up and informed "Ivan, I shall get going. I've got something really important tonight," as he looked at me.

"Alright bro, see you," Ivan said. Hunter left and I was feeling a bit easy. My body was feeling really warm and I needed air. I left the dining table because I felt suffocated. Ivan called after me but I ignored. 

I had opened the suitcases Ivan had brought from my house and changed into a longline pink bra with black mini shorts. I covered my bruises and hickeys with makeup in case someone came in. I needed air in my body. I went and sat next to the window where I felt the breeze touch my body. My eyes were burning. I hadn't slept properly in ages. Ivan had came in after a while and sat next to me.

He felt the breeze and commented "it feels so nice." He looked towards me and down to my body. His eyes, his look didn't make me feel uncomfortable because I knew he is my protection and safety. I wonder if he would still be my safety and protection after he found out about Hunter. 

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Ivan's POV:

I walked into Crystal’s room and saw her sitting next to the window. I moved my hands towards her face but she flinched. She had never flinched towards me. I didn't want to trigger anything so I suggested that she takes rest. She walked towards her bed, and I tucked her in.

"Good night beautiful," I said, kissing her forehead. I sat down on the couch keep an eye on her.

*12am*

I had been awakened by the sound of a car. I got up to see who it was at this hour and realised Crystal wasn't in bed. I knocked on the bathroom door and called her name, but the bathroom was empty. I heard her phone buzz. I walked over to check who it was. It was an unknown number. They had texted her that if she didn't come tonight they would harm me. WHAT THE FUCK! I scrolled up to see previous messages and found out she was going to her house. I quickly ran downstairs to my car, but it was out of fuel.

I was so worried about her. What if she was in danger? I will never forgive myself if anything happens to her. I decided to run to her house where I saw Hunter's car. I quietly walked into her house where I heard her screaming and crying. I walked up stairs as fast as I could and kicked the door open. I could not believe what I saw. Hunter was forcing himself on Crystal.

"Ivan," Crystal cried.

Hunter got off Crystal. “I can explain Iva-“ Hunter started.

"HOW DARE YOU TOUCH HER!" I yelled as I repeatedly punched him on his face.

Hunter grabbed onto my collar and exclaimed "how couldn't