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Erin smiled a bit ruefully and gently pulled Ash back into the protective curve of her arms, lying down on her side and keeping Ash beside her. "Whoa there. You're not ready to stand up yet." She stroked Ash's hair lightly, looking deeply into the girl's soft grey eyes. "You still want to know what happened last night?"

Erin sighed softly and closed her eyes, forcing herself to remember the night before... Was it only last night? It felt like years now. She opened her eyes again, but now they were disturbed. "On the way back from getting our clothes and the sheets, I was speeding. I wanted to get home to you girls faster. Unfortunately, I got pulled over.

"The first time Amilia and I met, she told me that most of the city's officers are getting paid off by the Naruse family. Well... I got pulled over for speeding by one of the corrupt officers. Officer... Meyers, I think his badge said. He knew who I was... He told me that all police officers had orders to take me to Tsubatsu when I was found. But he..." Erin trembled, half ashamed and half afraid to go on. But she owed it to Ash. If Ash wanted her to tell, she would tell.

"He said he wanted to... To have fun first. He ordered me out of the car, handcuffed my hands behind my back, and pushed me into the backseat of my car." She trembled harder at the memory. "He... He was... He was going to rape me... In my own car, he was going to rape me..." Erin struggled to calm herself. "He unzipped my jacket. You remember I wasn't wearing a shirt under it. He... He touched me... He kissed me... All over... I've never felt so sickened, so defiled... He was careful. He didn't leave any marks. Didn't listen to my begging, either."

Erin took a shuddering breath, tears running down her face as she remembered her fear and relief. "Then Amilia showed up. Just in time; he was about to remove my jeans." She smiled slightly. "Amilia was so badass, Ash. I wish you could have seen it. Punched the hell out of him, then shot his foot, hand, and balls off. It was awesome." She frowned again. "I don't know why I had a nightmare about it. It's not like it's ever going to happen again... He's as good as dead. He's practically female now."

Erin clung right back to Ash, shaking hard, unable to stop the tears. She was used to trying to stay strong and stoic in front of her girlfriend, but she couldn't do it. Not right now. She let all the fear and shame and hate out with her tears, sobbing softly into Ash's shoulder for the few minutes that the girl was silent. At first she was afraid that Ash wouldn't want to touch her again, since Meyers had defiled her somewhat, but that fear was assuaged almost immediately when Ash kissed her.

The kisses calmed her, too, and the tears stopped flowing. She brushed away the remains of them with her hand. "I'll be okay now." She smiled a bit sheepishly. "Sorry to make such a huge deal out of it. Thank you for listening, Ash. I love you so much. I'm... I'm glad you love me at all. I'm so lucky to have you." She gave Ash another kiss on the lips, lingering this time, not wanting it to stop.

Erin sat up and looked at Ash in concern after their endevour was ended. "Oh, Ash... I hurt you, didn't I? I'm so sorry, love..." She gave the girl a quick kiss on the lips and hurried to get dressed before sitting down on the bed beside her trembling girlfriend. She ran a hand through Ash's hair, concern still flickering in her green eyes. "Do you need anything, love? Are you hungry, or thirsty?" She smiled slightly. "I'll be your personal maid for the rest of the day. I owe you that much." She giggled and winked playfully.

Erin put a blanket over Ash as gently as she could, her brow furrowed with concern. She despised seeing Ash in so much pain. "Wonder if the Doc's got any painkillers lying around..."

Erin bit her lip, wanting to argue but choosing not to. She'd agreed to obey Ash, after all. "Okay, sweetie," she said softly, kissing Ash very gently on the forehead before leaving the room to get a glass of water. She tried not to blush when the others turned from their breakfasts to look at her. She smiled slightly and waved. "Don't mind me. Ash is just a little thirsty."

Lizzy saw poor Erin's expression and gave her girlfriend a poke. "Now, be nice, Harmony. Don't mock Erin. You make some rather interesting noises in the bedroom yourself, so don't dish it out unless you can take it." Lizzy smirked and massaged Harmony's thigh under the table, taking a nonchalant bite of pancakes. "These are excellent, Jorden. You've got a talent."

Erin smiled back at Jorden, grateful for the change in subject. "Nice of you to offer. Not sure, though... I'll have to talk to Ash about it. I'll let you know by noon, okay?" Erin headed back to the guest room as quickly as she could, ignoring the gnawing hunger in her stomach for the time being. She'd rather go hungry than endure further scrutiny from her peers. Besides, she could always go back and make something for herself and Ash later.

She entered the bedroom and sat beside her girlfriend again, holding the glass for her and putting the straw to her lips. "Here you go, love," Erin said softly, brushing the hair back from Ash's face with her free hand gently.