That week was a bit uneventful. Mom and I went shopping for a dress for the ball. We ended up spending the day shopping and spending way too much money on things we didn't need. But it was awesome, and I loved every minute of it considering I will be going off to college in the near future. Phelan came around for dinner early in the week and has been over a few times since then. I love watching him and my mom laughing together, usually at my expense. They have gotten so close he has even convinced my mom to let him take me to check out our college which has an open day this weekend and stay there until Sunday. Not sure how he managed that, but I am certainly not complaining. Most of the time we just hung out watching something on streaming together. We were just enjoying spending time together.

At school you could feel the anticipation growing as graduation approached. It was electric, but also had an undertone of sadness as there had been no progress on Skye's case. Classes have pretty much been downgraded to a social gatherings, sometimes with games and fun quizzes. I am sure that everyone is only coming to gossip and prepare things for the ball and ceremony. Not that I mind. Although I don't do much socializing anymore, it does give me something to do and gives my mom peace of mind that I am not lazing around my room while she is at work. I could feel my own excitement growing. But this was more due to our trip this weekend then actual graduation. Phelan said he was giving his cousin a lift as well as he is also attending the same college, but we would be mostly by ourselves most of the time. We have gotten a room near the campus while his cousin will be staying at his parents' house. We were due to leave Friday after school, so Phelan came over Thursday night so I could put my stuff in his car that night and leave straight from school.

Friday was a bit of a blur of anticipation. I wouldn't be able to tell anyone anything that was done that day as I was just staring at the clock ticking down most of the day. After putting my notebook into my locker (which was basically full of drawings, doodles, and random thoughts) and grabbing my bag I made my way towards the carpark where we had agreed to all meet before heading out. I walk out the doors and turn the corner to see Phelan standing with a short guy talking. I had a proper look at him as I approached curious about this cousin. He looked familiar. He was just below average height with light brown hair colour. I realised that he was in a few of my classes. He looked nothing like Phelan, no wonder I hadn't connected the two. Phelan noticed me as I got closer and came to meet me holding his hand out to me. I took it with a wide smile.

"This is my cousin, John." He said making introductions.

"Hi, John, we had a few classes together if I'm not mistaken." I said, reaching my hand out for a shake. I saw him blush slightly.

"Yes, we did, most classes actually." He smiled.

"I had no idea you and Phelan were related." I look to Phelan and giggle. "you two don't even look related in the slightest."

"Yeah, we get that a bit" Phelan said giving John a shoulder bump. "You ready to get going?"

"Yeah," I answered. "How long will it take to get there?"

"Oh about 3 hours or so, I think." John said.

"John is our trip navigator as he knows the area best. We will have to get some travel goodies when we stop to get petrol on the way out." Phelan said as he walked around the car unlocking the doors.

"Travel goodies?"

"Yeah, you know, like snacks, drinks, chocolate and other road trip stuff." He winked.

"We aren't going across the country dude." John teased.

"Still counts though." Phelan said as he jumped behind the wheel.

"You can take the front if you like Kasey." John said to my softly.

"Are you sure? You are taller than me." I replied.

"Its fine, the backseat in this tank it as big as the front." He smiled at me as he opened the back door.

"Hey, no badmouthing the wheels!" Phelan said with pretend indignation. I couldn't help but laugh at the banter between the two. They seem close. I could tell this was going to be fun.

I took the trip to get to know John better and take the opportunity to learn more about Phelan and the mischief he would get up to when he was younger. He and his family would have regular get-togethers and all the kids would quite often go exploring old run-down houses and buildings while the adults were busy. Most of the time it would be harmless but there was more than one occasion that someone got in trouble or injured. I suggested maybe they could show me show of these places. At first, they were hesitant, worried I would get hurt somehow, like I was breakable. It annoyed me but was also sweet. I kept at them though and they finally agreed. It was dark by the time we reached the college town. We dropped John at his parents' house and agreed to meet up the next morning to explore the campus together. We headed to the hotel we would be staying at. Phelan help my hand as we walked in together. He kissed my cheek before let go of my hand to go check in. I took the time to look around at the lobby. It was on the smaller size, but big enough to accommodate the families coming to visit their kids at college. From the outside I could tell there was about 5 floors, it had a restaurant and bar as well. I was really excited as I had never stayed in a place like this before. Phelan walked back over to me and taking my hand again led me to the elevator.

"You all good?" he asked as we waited for the elevator.

"Yeah, I'm good. I think I ate too many jujubes though." I giggle.

"I warned you." He answered with a deep laugh.

The elevator doors opened, and we got in. When the doors closed, I snuggled closer to him. His arm circled my waist, and he kissed the top of my head. We had gotten a lot closer over the past few weeks and I felt our relationship was on the precipice of something. The lift arrives at our floor, and we walked out together towards our room. Both of us had our things in our backpacks so we had no real luggage with us. We had stopped at a store to get some light meals and drinks for tonight. Phelan had the shopping bags, so he handed me the key card for the door. We reach the door and walk in. Phelan takes the bags to the little table as I look around the room. I walk over to the small window in the room and look out. It overlooks the park below and, in the distance, I can see the large buildings of the campus.

"Wow." I sigh out as I look at the view. I feel Phelan come up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist and leaning his chin on my shoulder.

"We got a good view." He comments.

"Mmmm, we do." I mutter, distracted by his closeness. I turn me head slightly so I can look at him, only to find him already looking at me. He turns me in his arms and gazes at me.

"You're so beautiful." He says softly.

I lean in slightly, pulled in by our magnetism. He runs a hand down my cheek as he leans in and gives me a soft kiss. I let out a soft gasp as our lips connect, feeling it run the entire length of my body. I run my hands up his shoulders and encircle his neck as the kiss deepens. He pulls me closer as my body molds to his.

"Phelan" I sigh in between kisses. My hands start to play with his hair at his nape. He lets out a small groan as he pulls away and rests his forehead against mine, his heavy breaths matching mine.

"If I don't stop now, I won't be able to stop at all." He admits in a slightly pained voice. I bring my hand up to his face.

"It's okay Phelan." I reply, "I don't want you to stop."

He looks deep into my eyes. "Are you sure? I don't want you to feel pressured. You have been through so much already in such a short time." I melt at the concern in his eyes.

"I'm sure, Phelan." I say giving him a kiss. "I want to. I feel safe with you."

He traced my face with his fingers as he leaned in to give me another kiss, this one full of feelings. "I will never hurt you, Kasey."

"I know." I whisper back, lips against his.

He leads me over to the bed, pulling me to sit next to him. He runs his hands down my neck and lower as his kisses moved to my neck. I shivered in delight at the feeling of his kisses and little nips of teeth on my neck. I moaned when I felt him bite and sucked on my sensitive skin just below my ear. He soothed the spot with his tongue before moving up to my ear and whispering, "I have wanted you for so long, but never dreamed it would come true."

I let out a breathy sigh as he returned to my neck, not waiting for an answer. I felt his hands wander over my breasts making my nipples erect in the process. "Oh, Phelan, feels good." I moaned.

"It is only the beginning." He replied as he pulled my top over my head.

His lips moved down to the exposed skin of my collar bone, licking, and kissing the skin before lowering to the rise of my breast in my bra. He reached around the back to undo the clasp and let my bra fall to the ground. He took a moment to just look at me. I couldn't help but feel self-conscious.

"Wow, you are breath-taking." I felt a blush rising on my cheeks.

His hands reached out taking my breasts in his hands and giving them a squeeze, rubbing his thumbs across my nipples. A moan escaped my throat as he leaned forward to take one in his mouth. He flicked his tongue back and forth over the tip. I felt a bolt of pleasure shoot straight down into my core, and then he sucked. I couldn't stop the groan that escaped, my hand shooting up into his hair as he continued before lavishing the same treatment on the other side. His hands had moved to my jeans and were busy undoing the waist and pushing them down. I clumsily helped as much as I could as my pants were stripped off. Soon I was laying on the bed in just my panties with Phelan kissing me with abandon, his hands wandering my body.

"I want to taste you." He whispered against my lips before his kisses started to move south.

He made sure stopping at each breast, licking, and sucking each until I was panting before kissing and licking his way to my panties. He nuzzled me through the material while watching me before licking me through it. It was the most erotic thing I had ever seen. He ran his hands up my legs and over the material before grabbing the top and pulling down, slowly exposing my core to the air causing me to shiver. I lift my hips so he can completely remove them. I watched as he took me in, eyes shining with lust and something more. He the leaned down and breathed in deeply, his eyes darkening even more before giving it a long lick.

"Delicious." He groaned before he dived in. He alternated between exploring my core and torturing my clit with his dexterous tongue. I could not stop my moans, my body writhing with the pleasure flowing through it.

"Oh my god, Phelan, I'm close." I half moaned.

"That's it beautiful, come for me. Come on my face." He answered before returning to my clit and sucking it hard. My body went rigid with pleasure, my voice cracking as a loud moan flew from my mouth. I heard Phelan groan as his eyes watched me twitch through the aftershocks, lapping up my juices.

"Damn, babe, you are magnificent." He said in awe, sitting up he removed his top and started to take off his pants.

I watched him, still slightly dazed, biting my lip as I look over his body without shame. He stands up and lowers his pants and boxers. His erection springs out proudly. My eyes widen at the sight. I have seen cocks before, I mean we do have the internet and all, but his cock was beautiful, and big. There was a drop of pre-cum on the tip. I subconsciously licked my lips as he got back on the bed. I watched as he crawled closer and leaned in giving me a passionate kiss.

"I'll go slow. Stop me at any time if it hurts."

"I will." I said, raising my head to kiss him again.

I felt him approach my core. He continued to kiss me as he reached down to place himself at the opening nudging in slightly before entering. He slowly pushed a bit harder until he felt the resistance. He backed up a little and then thrust into the same point slowly pushing a little further. I had never felt such a feeling before. Feeling so full but not full enough at the same time. I let out little moans and whimpers with every thrust. He kept this up for a short time before kissing me hard and pushing all the way in. I felt a quick, sharp pain briefly but after only pleasure. Pleasure that increased with every thrust. I watched the same pleasure on Phelan's face as he watched me right back. Slowly his pace increased, and I felt something start to build in my core.

"You feel so good. Perfect." He said, "Like you were made for me." He let out a small groan.

"I didn't know it would feel this good." I half moan.

He reached his hand between us, and his fingers started to work my clit. My pleasure increased by half, and I let out a whimper. He watched my face as his thrusts increased, my core clenching slightly. He knew I was close. He gave me a passionate kiss before moving to my breast where he licked, nibbled, and sucked my breast. My body went into sensation overload, pleasure rocketing through my body.

"Phelan!" I moan and scream as I come hard, my body convulsing and my core gripping Phelan's cock like a vice.

He lets out a half groan and roar as my release sparks his. He pumps a few extra times before he collapses on me. I wrap my arms him, clinging to him as we both recover. I feel light kisses on my shoulder and neck as our breathing returns to normal and the sweat on our bodies slowly dry. He roles to the side, keeping me in his arms and kisses my head.

"I love you, Kasey." He whispers into my hair.

My heart melts. Even though we haven't been together long, I feel the same. I look up into his eyes, swirling with emotion and reply "I love you too. So much." We fell into a passionate kiss. The rest of the night was a mixture of talking, laughing and passion.

The next morning, we met up with John at a café just off campus. Phelan and I had just ordered some coffees and pastries for breakfast and were seated in a booth near the windows. I waved at John when I saw him enter.

"Morning." He said as he joined us. "Have you ordered yet?"

"Yeah, just waiting for it now." Phelan answered.

"Cool. I'll just go and order something myself." He winked and walked away.

"So, what's the plan for today?" I asked as John made his way back over.

"Don't know really." Phelan answered. "Thought we could check out the common areas first and go from there." He shrugged.

"We should check out where the buildings our classes will be in are, so we have an idea and don't get lost our first official day." John suggests. "Like your engineering building." He said to Phelan, "and you're doing Literature, right Kasey?"

"Yeah, and you are computer science, right? Phelan told me." I added.

John smiled at me. "Correct. So, we can check them out and then see what they have going for the open day. There is bound to be a heap of activities happening this weekend."

We enjoyed a light breakfast and really good coffee before all three of us made our way to the campus. The entire college seemed to be decorated with school colours with streamers, banners, and balloons. My eyes tried to take it all in, but I didn't know where to look first. There were stalls set up for the various groups and extra-curricular activities. Further in there seemed to be a festival or market set up with food stalls and games. There were volunteers walking around with name tags and clip boards helping people as needed.

"Woah." I said under my breath.

"Yeah." Phelan agreed.

John just rolled his eyes, obviously use to the sight as his family lives nearby. "Come on." He said as he marched forward into the fray.

As soon as we entered the campus, one of the clip board people came up to us, introduced themselves, welcomed us, gave us a map and left. It was like a whirlwind. I couldn't help but let out a small laugh, earning a look from each of the guys, one on each side.

"What?" I asked, "that was kind of funny." I shrugged looking at them both. Each had a smirk on their face and amusement in their eyes. I walked forward towards the stalls, turning to them and walking backward. "I think we should check out these first before our exploration." Turning back around I march toward the first stall briming with excitement and curiosity. Phelan and John shared a smile before joining me.

We spent the day exploring and enjoying the festivities. Toward the end of the day, we had starting to run out of steam.

"Would you like to get some dinner?" John asked, "I could show you the best place near campus to eat. Trust me the food is really good." Phelan and I looked at each other.

"That sounds great!" I said happily. Truth was I was quite hungry after walking around all day. "I might just run to the bathroom before we go though."

"Okay, we can wait here for you, babe." Phelan replied, leaning in to give me a quick kiss.

"Oh my god, you two are too much sometimes." I heard John mumble as I walked away earning a giggle from me.

It was only a short walk to the bathroom, but somehow, I still managed to get lost on the way back. Before I knew it, I found myself in a part of the campus that felt almost deserted. I was stopped on the path looking around trying to find my location on the map when I heard some footsteps approaching. hoping it was one of those clip board people I turned around only to find a man walking up to me.

"Looking a bit lost there, sweetheart." He said with an overly friendly smile on his face. Something about him had me on high alert.

"Oh, I'm fine, really. Just looking for me boyfriend." I said, trying to send 'back off' signals. He obviously didn't get them as he stood closer.

"Oh, don't be like that. A sweet thing like you needs a guy like me to show you around, and I'll be happy to... for a price." He leered at me. My alarm had increased to red alert. I backed up a little.

"No, I promise, I don't need any help." He took a step closer.

"Oh sweetheart, everyone needs some help. I can show you all the fun places are and show you a good time." I stepped back, he followed.

"No, really. Thanks though." I gave a shaky smile. I took another step and felt my back hit the wall. I was trapped. He seemed to realise this. He gave me a sinister smile.

"Oh baby, don't be like that." He reached up to touch my face.

"Don't touch me!" I strongly said. He laughed and grabbed my hair roughly.

"What are you going to do?" he sneered.

I could feel my body start to tremble. He pressed himself against me, forcing his knee between my legs, virtually immobilizing me. He leaned in to kiss me, but I turned away. He grabbed my jaw roughly, bruisingly.

"You think your too good for me." He spat at me, his breath sinking of beer and whatever he ate for lunch.

He licked my face as I felt the first tears escape my eyes. He then moved to my neck and bit where my neck meets my shoulder, hard. I cried out, hoping someone would come and stop him. His hand covered my mouth as he groped my breast so hard, I am sure there will be a bruise there tomorrow. I closed my eyes, crying now, trying to push him off me. It was like trying to push a heavy, stinking wall. He didn't move. Until suddenly he was gone. I opened my eyes in shock to see John and Phelan pushing him to the ground. Phelan was quickly on top of him, punching him hard over and over.

I watched numbly as I saw John pull him off and whisper to him "Kasey needs you." Breaking out of his trance, Phelan rushed to me and pulled me into his arms. As soon as I was in his comforting, strong arms, and smelt his unique scent I broke down. I couldn't stop the tears even if I tried. It was a strange mix of horror and relief. His arms tightened around me as he rocked me and whispered sweet words in my ear until my crying slowed.

John walked over to us then saying "Come on, let's get going. We will get some takeaway and go back to your hotel. I think we can all use a drink after that." I nodded numbly.

Phelan kept his arm around me the entire way until we were in our room. We had gone to the same place John wanted to show us before. We just got it to-go instead. We swung by a liquor store that John knew. The owners were friends of the family. After a quiet conversation between the owner and John, we were able to buy a couple of bottles of spirits even though we were underage. We took our goodies back to the hotel and set up the drinks on the little table and the food on the bed. We had several different dishes and had them set up with us around them so we could eat a bit of each. John was right about the food. It was good. And surprisingly affordable considering the serving size. After we ate John went over and poured us each a glass. We had decided to get bourbon as it was the only drink, we could all agree upon. He handed a glass to each of us before sitting back on the bed with us.

"To a new chapter!" John says holding up his glass.

"To college life!" Phelan adds.

"To new friends!" I add smiling at John. Together we down our drinks. The guys laugh at the face I pull after I swallow. "Oh, shut up. It's been a while." I grin.

Our night quickly become a blur of conversation, drink, and laughs. We ended up finishing both bottles. Mostly me and Phelan, as John had to return to his parents and wanted to keep his wits about him. He left shortly after midnight. I was still wide awake, so I put on some music and started swaying and singing to the song playing. Phelan came up behind me, wrapping his arms around me. I turn in his arms and look up into his eyes, smiling happily.

"I love you. You're my hero. You saved me." I slurred and leaned in giving him a long kiss.

"I should have gotten there earlier." He said sadly running his fingers over the bruise left by the bite. "I was so angry. He hurt you. I wanted to kill him."

"Phelan." I say softly, cupping his face with my hand.

He leaned in kissing me fiercely, "I thought I lost you." He says in between kisses.

"I am not going anywhere. You won't ever lose me." I sigh as his kisses move down my throat. I run my fingers through his hair hearing him groan.

"I love you so much." He moans, his hands wandering under my clothes. I feel goose bumps erupt across my body. A small moan leaves my mouth on a sigh.

He started to undress me and lead me to the bed. Together we comfort ourselves we are both alright and here. All night.

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UNKNOWN

He walked into the frat party with red hot anger boiling in his blood. How dare that slime put his hands on her. How dare he hurt her. Fuckbag. He looked around the first room, not seeing him anywhere. He walked through the crowd and into the kitchen. No luck there. He then noticed people walking down to the basement. He followed. Entering he looked around the drunk frat boys and sorority girls finally seeing his target playing beer pong. He hung back and watched while the party continued. He ignored the women who approached and after the third they left him alone. It was a few hours before the opportunity to get Fuckbag alone presented itself. He followed him out to the yard behind the house and quietly followed as he stumbled to the rear of the yard where some chairs were. He watched him collapse into one of the lawn chairs as he approached.

"Hey." He said as he sat next to him.

Fuckbag cracked his eyes open slightly, squinting at him as if trying to get his eyes to focus. "Oh, hey man." He answered giving a sloppy smile.

"Good turn out." He nodded to the house.

"Yeah. Not too bad. Some hotties in there. None as good as the young fresh meat that were on campus today though. So many new delights to sample." Fuckbag had the balls to smirk at him. His rage grew.

"Oh, yeah. I dunno man. I didn't see any really worth it."

"Oh, there was, trust me." He perked up, getting ready to brag. "There was this sweet little thing. Mmmm.... Things were just heating up, but then her dick of a boyfriend had to come and ruin things. That's how I got this." He points to a still developing black eye.

"Really." He says slowly. "I heard that she really wasn't feeling it." He added trying to control himself.

"Dude, they all cry rape after the fact."

He lost his control at that point. "What did you just say." He said in a quiet and menacing voice.

"Oh, come on, you know it's true. The little bitches ask for it and then when they're caught the run crying to whoever." Fuckbag went on, oblivious to the danger he was in.

He couldn't take anymore. I jumped on him, knocking the chair over, hands around his throat. "You are SCUM, the world would be better off without you!" he screamed in his face, spittle flying at Fuckbag. He punched him hard, dazing him, before standing him up and walking him out of the party. He got a few laughs and comments on how Fuckbag had partied too hard again, but no one stopped him.

He walked to the secluded area where the assault had happened. He wanted Fuckbag to know exactly what this was about. He threw him done in the empty courtyard and spat at him, "Scum!"

"Dude, who are you?" Fuckbag muttered, slurring heavily either from the alcohol or the hit on the head.

"Justice." He replied, kicking him in the ribs. "Justice for this afternoon, and all the poor women who ever had the unfortunate luck to cross your path." Another kick, harder.

"This is about that little slut?" he grunted. "Come on dude, I did nothing any other red-blooded guy would do. She was ripe for the taking."

"You are disgusting!" he kicked him again.

Fuckbag tried to get up, but seeing this he grabbed his hair and pulled his head up. "Guys like you should be exterminated!" he slammed his head into his knee, shattering his nose. Blood gushed out of his face as Fuckbag grabbed it screaming. He then pulled his leg back and kick him in the balls as hard as he can causing him to fall to the ground writhing in agony. He continued to kick him over and over until he was only semi-conscious groaning weakly on the ground.

He reached into his backpack and retrieved the rope he had brought, securing it around his neck before dragging him to a tree. He threw the rope over the lowest branch, wrapped the rope around the trunk and pulled him up to a standing position.

"You will never hurt anyone again," he whispered into his ear, "and I will make sure everyone knows just what scum you really are."

Fuckbag let out a pathetic whimper as he started to pull the rope slowly until he was barely touching the ground. He temporarily secured the rope, returning to his backpack and ripping out a piece of paper before boldly scribbling the word "RAPIST" on it. He then proceeded to take out a hammer and nail. At the sight of these Fuckbag let out another pathetic whimper, to which he simply looked up and smirked at him. He stood, looking over Fuckbag, trying to decide where best to put the sign. He held the paper up to his chest, pierced it with the nail and proceeded to hammer the page to Fuckbag's chest. Fuckbag let out a pained scream as the nail went in, but being the little used area of the campus, no one was around to hear him. He took a step back, admiring his work before returning to the tree and undoing the rope, before pulling him higher.

"No, no, no, no, please no!" he begged pathetically.

"Did you ever stop when they begged?" he spat in reply, pulling him higher until his feet left the ground. He tied off the rope and stood back, watching him struggle and claw at the rope around his neck. He stayed long after he had stopped struggling, watching his glazed eyes bulging and his swollen tongue stick out of his mouth before bending down to collect his bag and walking away.

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