RILEY'S P.O.V.


"...and it was a mistake, Liam! I can't believe I did it. We never made anything official and I thought you didn't want me or that you were too good for me. Shit. I know none of this is an excuse. I'm such a horrible person. God, Liam I'm SO sorry."

I couldn't control the tears streaming down my face anymore. I tried to look at him, but the pain in his face was too much for me to handle. I looked back to Harry once I was done with my confession and he looked angrier than Liam. He started to pace across the small waiting room, hands clenched in large fists.

"So, while James was..." he couldn't even say it, "you were fucking Cory? You were both there the entire time?!"

He was furious at that point, veins popping out of his neck and forehead. He was right; I couldn't believe that I could have stopped that from happening to my best friend and instead I was sleeping with her brother. I felt selfish and horrible. I knew that I didn't know when it happened but once I did I couldn't believe how stupid we were. Cory would be infuriated when he found out.

"I know, Harry. I feel terrible."

"Well, that doesn't matter now, Riley."


HARRY'S P.O.V.


I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Piper's best friend and brother were in the room next to her while James did what he did. I didn't even want to think about it because it literally made me sick to my stomach. My first inclination was to fly to Florida and kill him, but I knew that wouldn't help. I decided that the next best thing was to call the campus police. I googled the number on my iPhone and called immediately while Liam and Riley had a heated conversation.

"Campus Police."

"I'd like to file a report against James Kamp. He drugged my girlfriend last night and raped her."

"Okay, we're going to need one of you to come in to file an official report. Can you come to the station today?"

"No, we're actually both in California until Monday."

"Well, the sooner someone files the report and makes a statement, the sooner we can take action. Is there any way you can come back?"

"We'll figure it out. Thanks for your help."

I hung up the phone but called Cory right away.

"Harry?"

"What the fuck?"

"What's going on?"

"I know what fucking happened last night."

"Look, I'm sorry, I know Liam is your friend and-"

"No, I could care less about that drama. But, while you were having a good old time, James was
raping your sister. You could have stopped him and you didn't. I hope you're happy."

He was silent and I instantly regretted the way I said that. I knew it wasn't actually their fault but I needed to blame someone and James just wasn't there. I wasn't backing down though; I had already said it so I wouldn't apologize for being upset.

"I... I can't believe it."

He was crying.

"Cory, stop. It's... It's not your fault. I'm sorry for freaking out; I'm just really angry... At James; not you."

"What a fucking prick! I swear to god, if I see him..."

"I'm bringing Piper back tomorrow. We have to make a statement and shit."

"Okay, should I tell my parents?"

"Just wait until we get back. Can you pick us up if I send you the flight info?"

"Yeah, of course."

I hung up the phone and put it back in my pocket. I turned to find Liam standing up in a hurry to
leave.

"Liam, please don't go. I'm really sorry! It shouldn't have happened."

"Riley, I need some time. I can't believe you would do this. I know that we weren't official, but I didn't think we needed a label just yet. I guess I just care about you more than you care about me. I'm leaving. I need some time alone."

He walked past me, patting me on the shoulder as he left. I would normally follow him and console him but I didn't have the mindset to do that. Riley was still crying and I sat next to her, burying my face in my hands.

"Look, Riley, I really don't blame you guys. I'm just upset."

"I know, Harry. I don't blame you. I can't believe this. I'm so stupid."

I put one arm around her shoulder and squeezed her comfortingly. The whole situation sucked but there was nothing we could do by being angry at that point. All we could do was wait for the doctor to come in and tell us she was okay. After another thirty minutes, a man in a white coat entered the room.

"Is there someone named Harry here?"

"That's me."

"Okay, I have permission to share information regarding Piper Nielsen with you as well as Riley.
I'm guessing that's you."

She nodded to him and he continued.

"She's going to be okay but we find bruising all along her body as well as on the vaginal walls. We can confirm forced entrance and have the paperwork to give you for any police involvement that you and her decide on. You can go see her now; do you have any questions for me?"

"I can't think of anything right now. I...umm... is there any chance of her being pregnant?"

"Well, her being on birth control makes it unlikely, but we also gave her an emergency contraceptive, so that lowers the chances as well. Keep an eye on her so that she can decide if any action needs to be taken, it can."

"Okay, I want to see her now."

"Follow me."

When we reached the door, I asked Riley if I could go in alone at first and she agreed. As I opened the door, she looked up from a piece of paper and had bags under her eyes from crying. I hurried over to her and gathered her into my arms.

"Baby, I'm so glad you're okay."

"I'm so sorry, Harry. I shouldn't have even been with him. I should have listened to you."

Her eyes watered again and I kissed the tears away as they fell.

"Don't you dare apologize. I'm taking you home first thing tomorrow and we're going to sort all of this out."

"No, I don't want to ruin this trip and I don't want to deal with-"

"Piper, I'm going to take care of everything. I'm going to take care of you."

She nuzzled her head in my neck, choking back sobs.

"Nothing bad is going to happen to you again, I promise."

"I love you, Harry."

"I love you. So much."

After a few minutes, I called Riley in so that she could see Piper.

"I'm going to give you two some time to talk."

I kissed Piper on the forehead and patted Riley on the back before leaving the room, taking out my phone as I did. I called the airlines and made reservations for three first class tickets to Orlando. I figured Riley would be coming with us, but if not, at least she had the option. Riley opened the door after another fifteen minutes and invited me back in. Piper was sitting up and even had a little smile on her face, which I was happy to see. I sat next to her on the bed and held her hand.

"So, when can I get out of here?"

"I'm sure soon. The doctor didn't say but I'll call for a nurse."

I picked up the phone and called the nurse's station. A woman walked in a few minutes later,
carrying a clipboard.

"Okay, Ms. Nielsen, here's another copy of the paperwork for filing a police report. Make sure you don't lose that. Other than that, you're all ready to go. Make sure that at your check-up, you
discuss therapy options."

"Alright, thanks."

When we left the hospital, I helped her into a cab and climbed in behind her, Riley taking the front seat. The ride was silent but Piper laid on my shoulder and I could tell she was exhausted. When we got to the hotel, I brought her upstairs and she sat down on the couch. Riley went to their room, hoping to talk to Liam.

"Can we take a bath, Harry?"

"Of course. I'll order some room service and get the bath ready."

"I'm not really hungry but can you get some wine or something?"

"Sure, just lay down and I'll be right back."

I called room service and ordered up a bottle of wine before drawing a bath, making sure it wasn't too hot. The wine arrived as I was walking out to get Piper and she was sleeping on the couch, arms draped over the side. I opened the door and accepted the wine, handing him a large tip, before setting it down on the counter. I picked Piper up and started to carry her to the bed, not wanting to wake her up after such a tiring day. She instinctively wrapped her arms around my neck but but her eyes fluttered open as we walked into the bedroom.

"No, I'm awake. I want to take a bath. I feel dirty."

I nodded and changed my direction, walking to the bathroom instead. I put her down and turned to get the wine. When I came back, she had only removed her tank top. I set the wine bottle on the counter and wrapped my arms around her from behind, lightly stroking her stomach with my fingers.

"I hate that this happened to you, Piper."

She turned to face me and draped her hands around my shoulders.

"Me too, but thankfully I have you."

I kissed her lightly and reached back to unclip her bra. Once that was off, I slowly removed her
leggings, pulling her underwear along with them. When she stepped out of them, she tugged at my shirt and slipped it off of me. My pants were next, leaving me in only my boxers. I helped her get into the bath and turned around, pouring two glasses of white wine, handing her one and setting mine down on the side of the bath. I slipped off my boxers and stepped in, sitting opposite her in the over-sized tub.

"We're leaving tomorrow morning, by the way."

"Okay. I'm really scared of what's going to happen, Harry."

"What do you think is going to happen?"

"I don't know. I feel like he's going to get away with it and come back for me."

I slid across and positioned myself between her legs, balancing myself on the bottom of the tub.

"Piper, I will never let him touch you again."

She didn't look completely convinced so I took her wine glass out of her hand and set it down on
the ledge. I pulled her body into mine and kissed her slowly, pulling her bottom lip between mine, sucking lightly.

"I mean it. You mean so much to me and I can't ever let anyone hurt you again. It's going to kill me."

"Harry, I don't know what I'd do without you."

I kissed her again, and not wanting to push it too far, pulled myself away before I got too turned on. As soon as I did, she pulled me back to her, bring her hips up to meet mine.

"Piper, we don't have to-"

"Shut up and fuck me."

Notes

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