When the Rain Comes

Chapter 3

     With a heavy sigh, I looked myself over in Ray's floor length mirror adjusting my devil horn headband. Sadly nothing could be done about the bags under my eyes, but Ray just so happened to be a makeup expert, after her many long years of YouTube tutorials,  and managed to make me look fierce, despite my feeling like total crap. The fiery eyeshadow made my golden honey brown eyes look as thought they were set a blaze, paired with the blood red lipstick that matched my dress, I felt like I looked pretty damn good. The dress deffinatly could have been longer, I could feel the breeze on my butt cheeks and eventually these stilettos would have to be removed, but I loved the long sleeves,  it made the straps on the devil wings more comfortable. Ray sat on the end of her massive bed lacing her white heels up her calf before standing to straighten her equally short dress and angel wings. She was one sexy angel, with her gliter contour and eyeshadow, she smiled when I turned to her. "Damn momma, you're gonna' make me start swinging for the girls team. I was tottally right about that dress," She nodded to herself, ", those double D's fill it out so much better." She was referring to the lacy string going down the V of the dress, that nearly reached my naval, it was the only thing stopping them from popping out "Let's go, we're already late." I grabbed my keys and my leather jacket off her bed and we headed to the party. 

     Pulling into the massive drive way, it was evidently clear that it wasn't just our school joining the party, bodies were everywhere, I managed to snag front row parking when some loser left early, we hopped out and joined the crowd pouring through the front door. The bass hit your soul and the drinks were bottomless, everyone was here for a good time and thats exactly how it was.  Blair stood at the head of the house closest to the DJ, she wore a fancy white lingerie and bunny ears, her long blonde hair flipping in every direction to the music. We made our way to the kitchen where we were suprised to find Veronica, our third musketeer, she transfered to a different school last year so we didn't get to see her often. "Damn, I leave you bitches alone for one minute and you turn into strippers on me." She hooted as she handed us cups. "I have a friend I would like you guys to meet," she gestured for us to fallow her. 

      We slipped out the back door, the undeniable smell of m*******a wafting into my nose. Ah my people, I thought to myself, as we made our way through the bodies, hands passing blunts back and forth. We reached the far end of the wrap around pourch,  where a few guys sat on the patio couches. Instantly I recognized Aiden, wearing a Stitch onesie, I felt his eyes on me as soon as we walked up, I gave his a simple nod before turning the other way to find Carter waving at me.

     His long brown hair slicked back with a tooth pick in his mouth, you could see his well toned muscles through his tight white shirt, I smiled sweetly at him walking over and ploping down in his lap, giving him a kiss on the cheek and wrapping my arms around his massive shoulders, "I missed my big ol' teddy bear," I cooed.

     "Awe, I missed you to Kitkat," he squeezed me tight, before pulling away and eyeing my outfit, "I think you need to put on an actual costume," he gave me a playful threatening look, "Nudity, is not a costume," 

     "I don't want to hear it, I don't even know what you are."

     "I'm a greaser," he popped the collar of his tight leather jacket with a smug look on his face, that made me burst into laughter. I missed him,  he graduated last year, and left for college to play football, I could only assume he was back home for fall break.  He was our missing link, it felt good to see them again, I didn't realize how happy I would be to see them.

     "You're a dumbass, that's what you are, she looks amazing and I will not have my hard work slandered by you, you turd." Ray butted in, punching him in the arm, I shook my head getting up, I knew they were going to get violent quickly, with their crazy play fighting. 

     Walking back to Veronica, I squished my cheek to hers, draping my arms around her, "I miss you so much V, I need you back in my life."

     "I miss you too babe," she wrapped her arms around my waist, she was short but none the less curvy as hell, her waist length blonde hair draped down her over her shoulder, her back exposed in her long sleeve skin tight black dress. The little black witches hat and thigh high boots, making her one sexy little witch. Even her smokey eyeshadow made those sea green eyes shine, she was such a beautiful girl. "Oh, let me introduce you to my night in goofy armor." She said bringing my attention to the breathtaking man I had ever seen before. "Haven, this is Kit, Kit, Haven," she introduced us, he stood towering a little over six feet tall, this man was the epitome of tall dark and handsome. With beautiful pale blue eyes, his dark, nearly black, messy hair spiking out around the top of his head with a low cut on the sides, his smoldering smile suprised me when his lips drew back to reveal vampire fangs, "Haven here helped me get rid of a few annoying customers at the diner last week, and I've been paying him back by showing him the town, and a few new friends to mingle with. I figured you guys would be perfect since I work all the time.

     Haven stood reaching out a hand to me, "Pleasure to meet you,"

     A strange feeling washed over me as I reached for his hand, cold chills flowing down my spine,  I pulled my hand back rather rudely but I couldn't help it, it was hard to explain, instead of shaking his hand I nodded giving him a sweet smile, "Like wise, Haven is such a pretty name, do you go to school with V?" I tried to steer the conversation away from my strange behavior.

     "No, He let his hand fall as he raised an eyebrow at me, "Just love getting dinner at the diner," he shrugged resuming his place on the couch, "She promised to show me around town and meet the people."

     "He was such a big help, I had no choice, I could never leave such a generous man to the horrors of the old townies." Veronica leaned into me passing me the blunt she was smoking on.

     "So, what's your costume supposed to be?" I asked, eyeing his very formal attire. He wore a deep red button up with the sleeves rolled up, the fabric clinging to his well toned body, with perfectly tailored slacks and dress shoes.

     "The man of your dream's," he laughed, ", my cousin gave me the idea, he said it suits me."

     "I wasn't wrong now was I Haven," Ian walked up next to me wearing normal street clothes, "But to be clear I said Dracula, and I meant their nightmares," he nodded to me, "Hello Kit, pleasure to see you again, I see you've met my cousin, I hope he hasn't bothered you."

     "Hey," I said feeling a little flushed by his gaze, "He's okay, he hasn't gotten too out of hand yet, don't worry," I tried to pass him the blunt but he shook his head so I passed it to Ray, who had finally stopped beating on Carter and took it from me.

     "Let's go dance," she suggested. Everyone else nodded standing up and following us back inside. We squeezed onto the dance floor and started moving to the music, the drink I had slowly been drinking started kicking in, and I knew my dancing was becoming more inappropriate. Ray Veronica and I grinded together through a few song as the guys seemed to disappear, but as time passed we all made our way to different parts of the crowd, I was still dancing and drinking, just enjoying the music,  when I felt a pair of hand slip around my waist. The alcohol had me leaning into the unknown persons embrace, grinding against his hardening manhood,  with a pleased smile on my face, I turned to let down my dance partner, shock stopped me.

     "Carter?" I was surprised to see it was him of all people looking at me like I was his prey, "I-I'm sorry," I slurred. "I didn't know it was you."

     "You know," he leaned foward, whispering in my ear, "I really don't like this costume,"

     I pushed at his chest getting mad at his comment, "Who cares, you ass, why would you say that?

     "Because everyone can see you," he whispered again, this time nibbling on my ear, making me gasp.

     "Carter I think you drank to much," I said rolling my eyes.

     His hand slipped to the small of my back as he pulled me in close, "Your not my little Kitkat anymore, you went and grew up on me,"

     "Carter we tried that remember, you said I was too much like a sister,"

     "I lied," He leaned back, looking me up and down as he bit his lower lip, "I was leaving soon and I didn't want to start what I couldn't finish." His hand came up and his fingers brushed the hair behind my ears.

     "Carter, I really think your drunk, this isn't you, let's go get you some water," I tried to push him away but he grabbed my wrist.

     "Come on Kit, don't ruin the fun," he squeezed on my wrist trying to pull me closer, "Haven't you always been curious?"

     "No, now let go your hurting me," I said smoothly.

     "Don't be such a baby," his grip only tightened as he spoke, "Man, I don't know what that kid gave me but it wasn't aspirin," he let out a strange laugh as his other hand slid down to my ass.

     "What are you talking about?"

     "I asked this kid if he had anything for a head ache and he gave me these weird green gel tabs, but come on seriously I won't have the courage to ask you again tomorrow."

     "Carter, stop, you are really hurting me, let's just breathe,  we don't know what you took, lets get you some water and sit down." I tried turning from him to pull away, but he yanked me back violently.

     "I need you Kit," He gritted his teeth shaking his head, he was clearly messed up, the Carter I know would never do something like this. I was trying to be rational because I knew him, but he was starting hurt me.

     "Carter, stop, that really hurts!"

     "Hey, come on man," Haven appeared next to me prying Carters hands off of me, "She said to let go, let's go cool off." He managed to get me free and pushed me behind his massive body.

     "Why don't you mind your damn business," Carter snapped at him, taking a steps foward to get in his face.

     I clung to Haven's shirt to confused and afraid to get in the middle of it, I had seen Carter fight, his many years of kickboxing were no joke, "He took something's, this isn't him." I didnt want them to fight it wasn't worth it.

    "It doesn't matter, he was hurting you." Haven growled. 

     "Then let's go, please. Just get me out of here."

     He turned raising an eyebrow, before rolling his eyes. He wrapped his large arm around me and pushed through the crowd leading me away from Carter who got distracted quickly by something else. We made our way outside to the pool which was surprisingly was nearly abandoned, aside from the few smokers on the patio. I let out a ragged breath of air, the cold night breeze somewhat sobering me up. I pushed away from his hold not really wanting to be touched at the moment. "Are you alright?" He asked, watching me pace back and forth.

     "No!" I snapped at him, I was far from okay, one of my closest friends tried to hit on me high out of his mind, he made me feel uncomfortable, and even unsafe. My head was spinning, he was always my protector, always keeping guys like that away from us. I knew it was the drugs but I still felt like I wasn't safe with him anymore.

     "... Don't get me wrong, he shouldn't have done that, but honestly I can't say it's all his fault,"

     I dont know how long he had been talking but that last part snapped me out of my thoughts, I turned narrowing my eyes at him, "What do you mean?" I said coolly 

     "I mean, come on," He waved his hands gesturing towards my outfit, " Look at you, you are literally temptation in high heels. If not him then someone else for sure. You knew what you were doing when you put that outfit on." 

     "f**k you!" I shouted realizing he was telling me it was my fault.

     "You're the one dressed like a porn star and you don't see why  anyone would think your easy? You damn near threw it in his face when you sat on his lap."

     "So it's my fault for dressing like every other girl here, and getting assulted? How is that even fair?"

     "Nothing's fair sweetheart, the only reason I stepped in was because he hurt you."

     "f**k you," I said again with tears pricking at the corners of my eyes, "You should have just minded your own business and let it happen then."

     With that I turned on my heels walking around the pool and into the tree line. I needed space, to breath I didnt want to be around anyone. I quickly pulled out the pack of cigarettes and the lighter I had stashed in my bra and lit one. The further I walked, the quieter it got, my mind was still racing, what a complete tool! Haven came off as such a sweet guy at first, maybe that was my funny feeling, my body trying to warn me of the impending asshole. My heels sunk into the damp earth making it complicated to walk, I found a nice tree to lean against, as I let my tears fade with out falling. I couldn't really cry anymore, it was strange, I wanted to but the tears would never come. The past couple years I had become numb to my emotions, it just seemed easier that way. I took one last long drag from my cigarette before flicking it, pushing myself off the tree, my heels sank in and I tumbled foward. My hands hit first catching me, but something was wrong, there was something warm and wet on the ground and it was all over my left hand. I quickly pulled  out my phone that I had stashed in my bra also, turning on the flashlight, I shined it over my hand, dark red liquid covered it, dripping down my sleeve and sending shivers down my spine. My breath caught in my throat, and I choked back a sob as flies buzzed all around, the horror infront of me nearly making me pass out.