Marie glanced at the clock for what seemed the millionth time since nine. Her asshole of a boyfriend was late, as usual. After she had waited more than half an hour, she sighed and prepared to leave. As she smoothed her black hair over her shoulders, she glanced in the mirror. The girl that gazed back at her looked the part of a pirate's sexy wench: tight black skirt with red laces, a low-cut, shoulder baring lace-up, corset-style top, black stiletto boots, and to top it all off, a red bandana tied jauntily around her head.
Marie slipped out the door and locked it, sliding her key into her shirt for safe-keeping. Even though it was dark, there were only two blocks between her house and where the party was. She should be okay. Her good-for-nothing boyfriend would have to find another date. She was leaving now.
The streets here only had a few older trick-or-treaters. It was too late for the little kids that lived in the area. Most of the costumed kids were teenagers, looking to score some free candy. "Good thing it's a warm night." Marie said to herself. She was halfway there, walking past a darkened alley, when three guys appeared out of the dark to surround her.
"Hey sexy. How about you swab my deck tonight?" The tallest one leered.
"Yeah, hot stuff. You sure can raise my mast." The larger one said, grabbing her by the arm. The short skinny one remained silent, looking up and down her body appraisingly.
Marie jerked away. "Leave me alone!" She shrieked, her eyes wide with fear.
"Aww look. The little tease is scared." The third one spoke up, pulling on the red laces of her top. "Nice tits." He commented. "How about sharing a little with us?"
"Yeah, we won't hurt you." The large one said, unconvincingly.
Marie was pushed up against the wall, as the tall one pressed his mouth sloppily against hers. His lips ground against hers, taking all and giving nothing. She put her arms up to shove him away, but the other two pinned her against the wall. The one kissing her began to slide his hands down her sides to pull up the hem of her skirt.
Marie struggled and tried to fight them off, but she couldn't move. She let her head hang, ready to give up. The third one pulled her shirt down in the front, admiring her luscious breasts.
"Hey! Get your filthy hands off my girl!" A stranger yelled. Marie's eyes flew up and she pleaded silently to the man she had never seen before. The man walked over and pulled the tall one off her, shoving him clear across the alley and causing him to stumble facefirst into a dumpster. "Anyone else?" He asked, rolling up his sleeves.
"No, you can take her." The large one said, as they ran off, shoving her against the wall in an effort to get away.
The man approached Marie slowly. "My name is Alex. I don't mean to scare you. I'm just here to help." He said softly, turning his head as she fixed the laces on her top, pulling it back up to adequately cover her breasts.
At his soft words, Marie fell against him, tears of fear streaming down her face. "Th-thank you. I was so scared." She sobbed. "I was sure they were going to rape me."
"Shh. Shh. It's going to be okay. They're gone now." He said, wrapping his arms around her somewhat awkwardly, finding it odd but pleasant to be holding this strange girl as she calmed down from her hysteria. Shortly, her sobs diminished into sniffles and she looked up at him.
"Who are you?" She asked, a strange look on her face.
"I told you. My name's Alex." He said, wondering why she asked him for his name again.
"No. Not your name. Who are you? Why do I feel so safe in your arms? I don't even know you." She explained softly.
Alex chuckled. "Well, for tonight. I guess I'm your protector." He said.
Marie smiled at him, taking a look for the first time at his costume.. She giggled, all signs of panic wiped off her face as she smiled at his full pirate attire. "Will you be my pirate?" She asked.
"Of course I will." He bowed, with a wicked grin. "Be my wench then?"
"Sure." She giggled again. "But you can call me Marie."
"Well, you're laughing. That's a good thing." He said. "I was going to a party a block or so away. Come with me?" He asked. "I was going too. I was only walking alone because my boyfriend flaked on me." She sighed.
"Don't worry, lass. I'll take care of you." He said.
"Thanks." She said, putting her arm around his waist.
Alex slid his arm around her lower back and pulled her close to him. "Let's go."
They walked in relative silence to the party and Marie saw one of her friends. "Alex, I have to go meet up with Kelly, my friend. Can I meet back up with you later?" She asked.
