Talia's campus fun (closed)

[Asa]

Classes went as normal the next day and the next. She didn't know how long it would be but at least Lane seemed good with them just being friends.

A couple of weeks had past but it felt like years. Lorelei a friend and team mate of hers had been talking with her before class one day about going on a blind date with her boyfriend's best friend who was home from the army.

 

[Homerun2611]

Every night he drove past her building, and every night he contemplated stopping, using his key, and reacquainting himself, in the most carnal manner

But each night he didn't, for two reasons, he was concerned about messing up both their lives...and two, as much as he hoped and trusted, she didn't really owe him anything, at least not as long as he was with Megan, but if he walked in on something, he knew it would kill him

He hadn't slept with Megan, okay they had slept, but no sex for months, not since he was back with Talia, he always had an excuse

And tonight he planned a talk, he needed his own place, he could use Brad as an excuse, he needed time and space to work things out, and he knew she wouldn't pressure him for fear of losing him

 

[Asa]

The blind date went smoothly and she was able to exit with Lorelei before anything was suggested since they had early practice. She had found it odd he told them a few days and her a week at least but dismissed it for now.

She was back home and staring at her phone. No one ever came up here with her ever. She wondered what was going on with him.

 

[Homerun2611]

He was walking so many fine lines

The thing that most hurt Brad was she was a student in one of his classes, damn why did Talia have to be in a current class...but it was way too late to drop, she would get a zero which would destroy her GPA

He had the tough conversation with Megan, he would get a separate place...ne needed space...she didn't like it, but what could she do...he needed 3 more months and he would have tenure...and that changed things a lot

He wrote a small note and had it in his hand as he walked into class..."I have moved into my own place...hopefully I will finally have some freedom...how are you...I can't tell you how much I think about you"

It was risky, but they hadn't communicated at all other than questions and answers in class...but every day...every damn day...she looked so good...and so untouchable

tightly wadded he took the note and came to her desk, looking at the ring on her finger, he feigned unique interest, "Miss Braddock that is a most unusual ring, may I see it?" He took her hand and pushed the paper up into her downward facing palm, "I have been thinking of something similar for my fiancee, where did you find it?"

He was sorry, but he had to play the part, particularly given his need to put something in her hand, their eyes met for only a second, passion in his, confusion in hers

 

[Asa]

My grandmother sent it from Santorini. That is all I know but I could ask her.

She felt the paper and held it as she went back to her classwork. She didn't want to tell him she had promised one last dinner and dancing with the blind date before he went back and regional rehearsals kept her busy a lot. Friday rolled around and dinner went by alright if not a little creepy it was only as she was leaving did the guy attack. She knew a little self defense but he was well trained soldier. Struggling and fighting in a near empty parking garage stairwell till he was done raping her and finally left her there.

 

[Homerun2611]

He didn't get any reaction to his note, but he didn't necessarily expect any at that moment

He watched her walk out...but after going home and being fairly certain he wasn't being followed eh made his way to her place, letting himself in and finding no one there

It was almost midnight when he gave up...heartbroken, he didn't want to stay any longer and fear confirming that she wasn't coming home...he thought of her partner and closed hie eyes cringing at the thought...little did ne know that she would have been far safer with him than where she was

 

[Asa]

She finally made her way out of the stairwell seeing someone... No a couple... Or family... She couldn't tell as she collapsed as they neared her. All she heard was Oh dear God... Dancer... Call him... Contributors... granddaughter

Then darkness out cold.

 

[Homerun2611]

He saw the call from the Dean, and cringed, probably about his own place

"Rick, I just found one of your students...she appears to have been attacked...it's the beautiful dancer, and grand daughter..."

Rick didn't let him finish, he knew exactly who it was...EXACTLY...and hs heart almost burst from his chest...

"Have you called an ambulance...where are they taking her..." he lost it, "where...WHere, WHERE!!!"

The Dean was actually touched at first with how much he cared...he would reconsider later...but he gave the address to the hospital...

"Son, I am pretty sure she has been raped"

He heard the words and the world just stopped...he was nauseous, furious and heart broken all at the same time...he slammed his foot down on the accelerator

 

[Asa]

She woke up in a hospital doing her best to recoil from the Dr trying to look at her. She could barely see and she hurt all over. Someone else was nearby... Megan? Seriously his fiancee was here. Luckily she had not been wearing anything on the date that would have given the catty bitch fodder about her. Was she actually trying to calm her... what the he'll if she was here where was he?

 

[Homerun2611]

Since she knew her and was a woman, the EMT's thought it a good idea to have Megan in the car, the Dean following close behind....Megan looked down a the girl with both pity and hatred, she was everything she wasn't but she also wouldn't wish this on her worst enemy

Rick flew into the parking lot, and found the Dean quickly inside..."where is she?"

He wanted to burst back there, check on her, but this was a rape investigation and he had no standing

How ironic that his fiancee was in there with the woman he loved and that was permissable, but he had to wait out here with the Dean

"How bad was she Sir, she is really quite a wonderful girl...I know her routines are suggestive...but she is so much more than that"

"It's good you care Son, but she was pretty badly beaten up, whoever did this to her had to fight his way...and she paid the price...it makes me sick something like this could take place here...do you know, was she dating anyone?"

 

[Asa]

She was confused with her eyes nearly swollen shut. She was finally able to speak.

Lorelei... Chambers... Call her... Can't call family...

Lorelei was her closest friend and her boyfriend was a great guy but his friend was a monster. She wanted to tell her to warn her or something.

 

[Homerun2611]

Megan, listened, and she recognized the name, another dancer she thought. But this girl seemed in no condition to talk to anyone, at least by phone.

Megan picked up the phone to have the university operator help her locate Lorelei

Talia, by the way, Professor Harris is here as is the Dean, but they won't let either back here without your permission...but I thought you should know

With that she picked up the phone and was soon forwarded through to Lorelei, "Lorelei this is the Dean's daughter, Megan, your friend Talia was in an..." Talia was back asleep, but her friend was on her way

 

[Asa]

She was almost asleep but nodded when she told her that Professor Harris and her father were there. Doubting she would know who she wanted to see.

Lorelei arrived.

How is she?

Looking to the dean and Prof Harris waiting for answers as her boyfriend hurried in.

Lorelei I have a bad feeling. He won't answer and I found a note in his room. The son of a bitch thank me for introducing him to the little Exotic fun. I'll kill him... I... Dean sir...

He stopped short seeing the others gathered there.

 

[Homerun2611]

The Dean turned to the young man furious

"You introduced her to this animal...were they dating...she was brutally raped...was he her boyfriend?"

Rick couldn't believe what he was hearing, none of this made sense...had she really been dating this guy?

Fuck he didn't know, they hadn't talked in weeks, not really...he was angry, furious, and guilty

He forgot where he was..."you won't need to kill him...I will"

He felt completely helpless...he had loved her, but left her alone and now this...all he wanted to do was see her...and that was not likely to happen tonight

 

[Asa]

No they weren't dating. He was a buddy of mine from back home he was visiting on leave from the army. Lorelei asked Talia if she would go on a blind double date the two of us and Talia there for him. Everything went fine then he said something about going out to dinner with someone before his flight tomorrow and now this.

It was clear Lorelei's boyfriend was livid at someone he had called friend hurting someone he knew and somewhat viewed like a sister. Lorelei looked to a nurse that approached them.

Can I go see her? Is she okay?

The nurse nodded.

She is resting. She was struggling against the Dr trying to treat her and your daughter was trying her best to calm her but we still had to sedate her. Two of you at a time can go in to see her just contact the nurse if she wakes up there is an officer waiting to take a statement from her as well as you and your daughter Dean.

 

[Homerun2611]

He was sick, and as much as he wanted to blame this soldier, even the sweet kid in front of him, he blamed himself....how could he have let this happen

However, it was time to be an adult

He went up to Lorelei's boyfriend and hugged the kid..."it's okay but don't do anything stupid, the police will handle this...and it isn't your fault, there was no way to know"

He was dying to get back to her, but knew it made no sense to anyone but him that he go back first, so Lorelei and her boyfriend went back first and when they came back she was crying

He and the Dean came next, and he saw her passed out, bruised and battered. He went to her bed and held her hand, "I'm so sorry Talia, so, so, sorry..."

It was fortunate, that the police asked the Dean and Megan to come out in the hall so they could arrange to take their statement. As they walked out, he leaned down and kissed her gently on the cheek. "I love you...and I will never put you in a position like this again...I promise".

 

[Asa]

The dean walked back in after he had given his statement.

I sent Megan home. She really doesn't seem to like our star dancer does she? Can't understand why she is so jealous of the poor girl. At least she doesn't blame her or her clothes or dancing for the attack. However we have bigger issues. Her grandparents have been very serious contributors to the university since her aunt and her mother went here. Her parents didn't trust the party distractions of her living on campus and her grandparents donated enough money for us to gain our highly sought after Archeology professor if we let her live off campus as a freshman. I have no idea how to inform them of this or if we should. Megan said she sounded adamant about the Dr not calling them. Any ideas?

 

[Homerun2611]

Well, I'm not sure sir. She is an adult so no one has a right to go around her to her parents, I am sure she just wants to break it to them in her own way. That is an incredibly hard conversation to have.

Sir, she is a special girl and I would hate to lose her from our community from a number of perspectives, including the importance of her family as benefactors, but more for all the life and talent that is her.

She is an excellent student as well, my top, in fact.

Sir, you know my commitment to the school, and to you, please let me know how I can help, I want her parents to feel safe and know that we are looking out for her in a way we would never be able to for most students. I want her to feel safe too, this will take some time to heal, if it ever fully does, at least psychologically.

 

[Asa]

Agreed. We will see how everything goes. You are a good man and so very dedicated to your students. This is just what the tenure board will like seeing. Keep an eye on her and let me know if any unwanted attention is aimed at her either because of this event or anything.

I have a very irste and high strung basketball player who wants to kill someone he once called brother apparently to talk to.

The dean left the room as she whimpered in her medicated sleep

 

[Homerun2611]

Sir, I would like to stay with her, let her see a friendly face when she wakes up

The Dean nodded without looking back, “just let me know if anything changes, or if her parents are told”

Rick pulled his chair up to her bed and watched her sleep. Her eyes twitched suddenly every so often and he would gently run his fingers through, brushing her hair, whispering, “you’re safe now, I’m here...and I’m not going anywhere”

 

[Asa]

Touch seeming to transfer into her drugged mind as she tried to recoil and whimper.

 

[Homerun2611]

He felt her jerk, and pulled away

“It’s okay, just me Rick, your okay now” he whispered

Her body was still in trauma, her mind even more

He wanted to kiill this animal

 

[Asa]

The nurse walked in for a moment to check on her briefly.

She fought but it wasn't enough sadly. Physically she will survive and heal completely sad the mind can't always do the same. She may wake soon just be careful with her the swelling around her eyes will take a few days to go away. Speak calm and soft before attempting to touch her.

 

[Homerun2611]

The nurse saw the tear well in his eye as she spoke.

This wsn’t The kind, older woman’s first rodeo.

“She’s more than a student to you isn’t she?”

He nodded, but did not look up

“Son, you may need counseling too, but when she wakes up, no questions, she will likely feel tremendous guilt, most victims do. There was nothing she could have done...nor you..she is a victim of a violent crime. Looking at this any other way is just not factual...when she wakes...be gentle...and just love her”

He nodded, and then he looked up, “thank you, truly, thank you”

He just wanted to hold her

 

[Asa]

Several hours passed before she woke up fully. Struggling and whimpering till she remembered the hospital and Megan of all people.

Megan?