The girl before she woke.

So many secrets...

chapter 17

Rachel P.O.V

Rachel woke up around nine , in spite of what he said Donovan wasn't back yet. After lying down for another ten minutes she decided to get up and go look for him but as soon as she reached the door she was reminded of her clothing,

There was no way in hell she was leaving this room in just a oversize shirt. Scavenging Donovan's closet she pulled on a pair of sweats, rolling over the extra fabric on the top to make them fit better.This would have to do until she could get home.

She left the room closing the door behind her , tip toeing down the hall as she searched for a direction to go into.

"Shortcake!" Trigger's voice called out to her,

"Trig?" She asked peeking into an open door.

In the corner of the room on a hospital bed lied Trigger smiling at her.She nearly fell tripping on the oversize sweatpants she was wearing running towards him.

Relieve flooded through her as she wrapped her hands around his neck,tears silently spilling over her cheeks. He didn't move or say anything instead he silently waited for her to pull herself back together.When she was done she pulled away looking at his face .The sight made her want to cry again, he looked really bad. His lip was cut and swollen, one of his eyes was completely shut and black and the rest of his face was a combination of red , blue and purple.

"I'm sorry Trig " she whispered cupping his cheek. She blinked away the tears remembering how hard he tried to protect her.

He smirked at her but it didn't seemed lighthearted instead it looked bitter and her heart clenched.

"Don't be . I just wish..." he trailed off looking at the wall. 

"I wish I did a better job at protecting you Rachel . Seeing you so exposed and vulnerable hurt me far more than anything they could do to me."

"No don't" she quickly intervened sensing his pain."Don't you dare Triggie! You did everything you could and I will always be grateful for how hard you fought for me."

She squeezed his hand lightly not wanting to damage him any further.

He groaned "Triggie?" Seriously Rachel your killing me here".

She chuckled at his response , he was obviously joking to try and lighten the mood and she appreciated that about him. 

"Why aren't you in the Hospital anyway? " She asked looking at his bad shape.

A grin sneaked onto his bruised face."I was but the boy's busted me out this morning. Can't having me laying in a hospital with so many Jokers wandering around".

Rachel nodded her head understanding his point but she wasn't happy with him not being around any professional  doctors in his state anything could happen that may lead to his death.

Sensing her unease he laughed lightly; " I'll be fine Shortcake I've survived way worse than a light brawl".

Rachel was still worrying about her friend when Don suddenly walked into the room .

"Rachel?" he exclaimed , surprise to see her there.

Rachel run up to him throwing her arms around his neck unable to stop herself.He made her happy and she couldn't even give a credible reason why.

Donovan's arms snaked around her body pulling her closer to him while placing a soft kiss on her cheek.

"Ouch Shortcake , I'm hurt you were just flirting with me and now your embracing Don acting like I don't even exist. That's cold." Trigger was shaking his head in mock sadness.

Rachel turned bright red embarrassed by his words, "Don't be ridiculous" she scolded him. 

She was a little worried about what Donovan thought about Trig's joke but when she glanced at him he was smirking enjoying her discomfort.

Donovan P.O.V

After checking up on Trigger and making love to Rachel for the second time in 24 hours he had to admit even though he was a dead man walking at this moment , he would gladly kill Sin again just be with her.

They were currently driving to Rachel's parents home so she could pack some bags, At first he refused knowing that the Jokers would be looking for all G.O.C members but she kept begging and he soon realized it would be better if she went to pack her bags and stay with him at least till everything was over.

They took the truck because she refused to get on the bike. She even went as far as calling it a death trap, that was certainly new because the old her didn't mind riding the bike at all. He chuckled  just at the memory of her terrified face.Rachel glanced at him lifting her brow , questioning what he suddenly found so humorous but when he didn't answer she let it go.

As soon as they pulled up at her home she turned to him and he could tell just by the look in her eyes something was weighing on her mind.

"What are we Donovan?" she asked catching him off guard. Why would she asks him that and why now?

"Your mine Rachel' he kept it short the jokers issue keeping him from relaxing.

"Yours" she mumbled to herself.

"What the hell does that mean? I'm I your girlfriend, your lover? What am I?" she asked a little feisty.

Donovan stared at the red head surprised by her sudden demanding nature.

"Your all of the above and if you let me I would like to make you so much more one day".

She smiled at him and he found himself visibly relaxing, thankful that he gave her the right answer as she was clearly pleased.

"Get out" she called over her shoulder as she hopped out of the truck.

"What?" Don asked dumbstruck.

'Come on boyfriend, your meeting my parents" she smiled leaning against the truck waiting for him.

Donovan got out with any worries, he wanted to meet her parents a long time ago but she wasn't ready.Now she was though and he willingly followed her to the front door.

Before she could even reach the door nob the door swung opened causing Rachel to jump a little at the sudden action. 

"Where have you been Rachel? Your father and i have been going out of our minds with worry!" Rachel's mom pulled her into a hug sighing in relieve.

"Rachel? Rachel?" her dad rushed to the door as soon as his eyes settled on her he broke down engulfing her in a hug.

Rachel looked at me apologetically a slight pink tint of blush spreading over her cheeks.

"f**k she's beautiful " he thought silently watching her parents slowly letting her go.

"I'm fine you guys. I'm sorry I didn't call it was just so late and I didn't want to disturb you" Rachel smiled at her parents but didn't meet they're eyes clearly feeling guilty.

Her mother scoffed, "You should have known better Rachel! we called Charlie and Robert in complete panic".

"No you didn't " Rachel shake'd her head in disbelieve. "Please dad tell me she didn't do something so stupid as to call Robert?" 

"Stupid?!" her mom yelled blinking away tears.

Donovan watched the whole ordeal his body stiffed at the mention of Roberts name but he tried to hide his dis taste of the man.

"Well what else did you expect us to do? We thought we lost you again".

Both her parent's looked tired and worn out, Rachel took their hands in hers,"i'm sorry I didn't think it through but I was save I promise. I was with Donovan last night."

Her parents eyes shot towards Donovan realizing the man's presence for the first time . Don plastered an charming smile on his face stretching his hand out to introduce himself but before he could even begin he was interrupted.

"You again! Stay away from our daughter! Haven't your ruined her life enough the first time around? Now your back for more!" Rachel's mom snapped at him.

Both parents looked at him with disgust! Of course he could careless he was more interested in what she meant with "You again and first time around".

"You knew I was seeing Donovan before the accident?" Rachel asked shocked .

"We had no other choice but to hire a private investigator to follow you Rachel. You were sneaking out, partying and drinking with this low life and his criminal club" he mother spat.

Donovan was getting really pissed off by this women's audacity! How f*****g dare she act like a good mother when she and her husband were the reason Don had to safe Rachel in the first place.

"Don't you f*****g dare" Don said dangerously calm to Rachel's mother.

"You'll show me and my wive respect boy!" her dad threatened.

"Donovan"Rachel whispered disappointed. 

Don's heart clenched at Rachel's disapproval he was trying to control himself but her mother was pushing his button's

"See baby , he has no respect for you or your family" the witch voiced herself again.

This b***h! Donovan didn't care if it was disrespectful any more she and her husband were both f*****g hypocrites!

"It's nice only remembering the parts you want to, isn't it? " he said furious.

"But who was there for Rachel when she learned she was adopted? and not because you told her but because she accidentally came across the adoption papers? Who was it that saved her from spiraling out of control , loving and protecting her? yeah that's right me!"

Donovan watched as both parents face's turned sheet white , frozen in place.

"What?" Rachel asked wide eyed looking at Donovan. 

"I'm.... I'm adopted?"