Trust Issues

**Aileen's POV**



My neck hurt when I woke up. Panic set in trying to figure out my surroundings. Leather was behind me. I tired to stand up only to meet something restricting me again.

A heavy sweat broke out across my forehead as the remnants of sleep started to fade. Those words still flooded my head. They were right. As mortified as I was, I had my first consensual sexual experience with with none other than an evil demon. Dream or not I has allowed it. I'd actively participated in it!

Calm down, just calm down. Shiuku is not here. He's not! It was just a dream. Just a dream.

I rubbed at my neck, rolling my head to give it a good crack. Blinking myself fully awake, I finally took in where I was.

A giant window in front and two smaller windows to my left and right encompassed me. Beside me I saw a brown haired boy with concern written all over his features.

A car! I was in Trevor's car!

"Welcome back to the world of the living. I've been trying to wake you up the entire walk here." He blew a breath. He had been really nervous for me huh. "I really wish you could have waited on your nap until we at least got into the car. Do you know how much you weigh?"

"It's muscle from the DSS jerk." I glared at him.

Out the windshield I noticed a long grey stone dimly lit. We were in the parking garage near the forest. Based on where we were, Trevor had a solid two hour walk carrying me. No one wonder he was acting annoyed. I probably would have just drug him, had he been the one forced into a nap.

The parking garage was built for employee and clients of some big finance business. I knew little about them. The DSS shared the space with them to look less suspicious. All the DSS members had designated spots chosen on random levels. A fairly smart cover. Demons had yet to figure out our vehicles were here so far.

Personally, I do hate driving. I did have a license; only to prove that fear could not hold me back. Still, the idea of traveling that fast made my stomach flip. On the highway people expected me to go 70+ miles per hour! I trusted myself just fine. The issue came with others. How am I supposed to trust 16 year old Mr. Small Dick trying to impress his girlfriend with how fast he can make his death machine zoom.

Even as a passenger I had to close my eyes at times. Either that or listen to whoever was driving get pissed off at my constant nagging and shouting. If the option was available, Trevor would drive me, or I would walk. Mr. Hemmer was the one who taught us both, so I could trust my annoying brother.

"So should I ask about your sudden faint?" Trevor stalled what he truly wanted to ask. I could tell by the way his eyes kept shifting around, not concentrating on any single thing.

I waved my hand dismissively. "I think my body just was exhausted from emotional turmoil. I still don't know how I'm supposed to work with Jacob after his performance. Or should I say lack of."

Trevor started the ignition. My hand went to grip the buckle of the seatbelt. Damn, do I hate cars.

Trevor chewed his bottom lip contemplating. In the end he chose not to say anything. A part of me worried that he knew more about what happened then he let on. In spite of me not ever telling him about my dreams, Trevor knew me well enough to know there was more to me passing out. He could always sense when I was hiding something. He hated all the secrets I kept from him.

There was no way I could tell him. No matter how much I wanted to. Shiuku is our enemy. I didn't want one of the only people I let myself love turn around to hate me. I couldn't let him believe I was such an evil slut. Not my own brother.

"Let's just get going," he stated exhausted.

I yawned, "yep, just don't get me killed alright? Or run over any little kids. We are going to a park after all. Who knows where they will be running around."

Finally my brother gave me his wide dorky smile. My heart finally went back to beating normally. "They are all at the dang fair. If I hadn't had training today and then a surprise mission; well I would be there too. I actually had a date scheduled. While you were snoring away I had to text and reschedule for tomorrow!" He stuck his tongue out at me before backing out of his parking spot.

"Didn't you just tell me that the next girl we meet is yours. If you got her, then why worry about me stealing anymore from you?" I asked trying not to notice how fast he was turning onto the road.

His attention was thankfully on his driving. "She's nothing serious. Just a date and maybe some fun later on." He smirked rubbing his clean shaven chin.

I let my mind wonder on the mission. I did not want to picture him and his "fun". I had him figured out just as well as he had me. Trevor would go into detail just to disgust me. Another reason I needed to think about the facts of our assignment would be to block out any more self-loathing for awhile.

There were no recent reports of a murder, or death. Even if the event had involved demons, if a human was attacked the media would be all over it. Especially if the DSS was just now getting involved. No doubt the police had just informed them, but that would just make things easier for the news reporters.

Squad Leader Lena took pride in giving us all the information she could about a mission. So, what happened at Aston Park? Were the victims too scared to make a scene? How did the DSS know about the attack then. I had a sinking feeling about what Trevor and I may be stepping into. There was clearly more to this mission.

Another odd thing... If there was a chance of demons being here the entire time; why did Lena not order someone to come with me? Jacob had volunteered just in case; she hadn't sent him.

An image of the fake guard that led to my abduction flashed through my mind. Distrust flowed through my veins suddenly. Would I have to learn my lesson about trusting easily again? This dimension had me trusting a lot more people than back home. There were too many people I thought I could rely on. The DSS was causing me to go soft.

My eyes flew open after hearing the screech of swiftly applied breaks. Ahead of us was a traffic accident. Some blue van appeared to have rammed into a black car judging from the damage. Three police cars lined the road just ahead of us. Two cops stood navigating traffic slowly. The others were talking to the individuals involved in the accident.

The fat woman probably in her mid 30s wore shorts that I could barely see. I had to squint to notice there was anything covering her bottom half. Her tank top had something in glitter written across the chest. She was the owner of the blue van. Despite being the cause of this mess, she looked angrier than the man who she had hit.

While tank top lady's face was turning red, the older man stood there calmly talking to the cops. Good for him.

It was amazing how someone who was so clearly at fault will try to spin a story around and play victim. I would love to see how tomato like her face would turn. Unfortunately, Trevor was finally signaled to take his turn. Bye bye Glitter Top.

"Some bad luck today huh?" Trevor laughed. His genuine chuckle always caused at least a small grin on my face. Much better than his awkward jokes that he thought were so funny! "It's like the world is trying to get in the way of your mission today!"

"Maybe it's a sign there's something waiting I don't want to see?" I suggested. Butterflies ate at my stomach trying to break out. Speaking of bad feelings, "So did you ever talk to Kaibec about a way home?"

Trevor's lips fell leaving his smile behind. After our conversation over steaks yesterday, I knew it would be a sore subject. He really thought I may stay here. I still wasn't convinced Kaibec actually had found a way. This could all be a trick.

"No, Kaibec wasn't at the DSS again today. He should be back in about a week or two. Squad Leader Tom said he had something serious to figure out. Headmaster wanted to have someone go with him."

He paused, "Squad Leader Tom had spoke to defend Kaibec. Apparently Lena and Tom met him back when they were teenagers. He believes if anyone from the DSS helped Kaibec with what he was doing, well things would end badly. Both our squad leaders have faith in Kaibec. Headmaster trusts Lena and Tom more than most other squad leaders, so he let Kaibec go."

Trevor tightened his grip on the wheel. I wondered if my brother's mind was starting to fill with doubt. The idea that Lena, Tom, Kaibec, and Shiuku may all be working together was already at the front of my brain. Lena could have easily been acting her hatred for Shiuku. Everything could have been a cover.

Two married squad leaders close to the headmaster of the DSS would be very convenient for the demon lord. Hmmm....

One more turn of the wheel brought us to the parking lot at Aston Park. Behind us I could make out a large building. The high school seemed enormous even from our distance. Two flags waved back at my brother and I. One flag being the American flag and the other showing off their school colors.

High schools were very impressive. They were big enough to be a rich nobleman's mansion. All that room given to learning and not just for the wealthy! Most citizens here could read and write. There are even those who complain about going to school. They should be happy with the opportunity! When I get back home, I'll ask Father about starting a similar school system.

There were a lot of truly incredible ideas this dimension had going for them.

When we're done here, I should go take some pictures. A visual aid always helps!

"Hey Space Brain, you know we're here right? This is YOUR investigation. I'm just the brawn to bail you out of trouble!." He flexed his muscles in an attempt to show off.

I giggled, "save that for your date tomorrow."

I gave him an elbow to the side and added, "Let's go before you start thinking with the wrong head brother."

Trevor gave me a little bow, "after you dear sister."