WARNING: TRAMA

Oliver's POV

People dashed around the corner as the lackey tried to take another run towards the guy. I growled and leaped using my body to slam against the lackey. We tumbled and I quickly got up running back to the guy. I stood protectively in front of him. The lackey got up but a person I didn't know grabbed the lackey and pinned him to the ground. A girl rushed up to the guy, but I growled at her stepping in front of him. The girl backed up and spoke softly to me,

"Hey little doggie, we're not here to hurt him okay. We're here to help."

I relaxed at her words and went and rubbed up against the guy trying to calm him down. The girl moved closer until she was near him. The guy was crying still completely frozen as the woman comforted him. He was still breathing heavily as the woman tried to calm him down. The guy collapsed and I moved so he fell on me. The girl rushed into action and propped him against the wall,

"Hey, don't worry take it easy. My names Jenny, take a couple of deep breaths so you can calm down. And tell us what happened."

I laid down on the guy's lap and licked his hand. I know it's weird to lick a guy’s hand but it tastes way better as a dog. I could hear as the guys breathing started to slow and he started to stroke my head. I heard him start to explain to Jenny,

"I was w-walking around and the bullies f-from my school started harassing me," he took a deep breath, "When t-they left that guy f-forced himself on me...... e-even though I told him to stop, and he was pinning me so I couldn't do anything until this dog came and jumped on him, pulling him off me. A-and… and."

The guy's voice faltered so I licked his hand and put my paw on his other hand, trying to comfort him. Jenny nodded, encouraging him to continue.

"T-then the guy threw the dog and came back on me a-and tried to unzip my pants, but the dog jumped on him and bit his hand, then you guys showed up."

Jenny nodded,

"Are you okay if we call the police to help with the situation?"

The guy nodded,

"I'm Ben by the way."

Jenny nodded and pulled out her phone to call the police. When they arrived, I didn't leave Ben's side as he talked to several different police officers. When it was hard for him to talk or he got worked up. I licked his hands and rubbed against his legs, letting him pet me the entire time. At the end of it all, the lackey went with the police to the station, and I got several pats on the head from the officers. Apparently, people wanted to put the story in the news and Ben agreed as long as it didn't mention his name. The newscast agreed. Ben looked at me after he was told he could go home. The police officers had already called Ben's parents and informed them about what happened. Ben took out his phone and called someone,

"Hey, Dad. There was this dog that protected me during the harassment, could I please keep him? He helped me manage to talk to the three police officers here." There was a murmuring on the phone and Ben smiled.

"Thanks, Dad, you're the best."

Ben hung up the phone and smiled at me,

"Hey little doggie, do you want to go home with me? I noticed you don't have a collar."

I figured I couldn't be a dog forever but going home with him might be nice. I could keep an eye on him and comfort him for a while. I barked and ran a circle around him. Ben laughed until a car parked in front and a man came running up to Ben. I stepped in front of Ben just in case, the man slowed to a stop and looked at me while I guarded Ben. Ben smiled down at me,

"Sorry Dad, he's a bit protective until he knows your intentions."

Ben's Father nodded and knelt down next to me,

"Hi I'm Ben's father, don't worry I'm not going to hurt him. My name's John Coltin."

I barked and held out my paw. John shook it and looked up to Ben,

"Smart dog." Mr. Coltin said as Ben nodded laughing.

Ben got into the passenger seat of the car and I hopped in the back and curled up on the seat. I must've fallen asleep at some point because I felt Ben ruffling my hair whispering,

"Doggie, we're home."

I slowly got up and licked Ben's hand. I hopped out of the car and walked into an apartment building with Mr. Coltin and Ben. We took an elevator up to the third floor and Mr. Coltin unlocked the door with Ben and I in tow. There seemed to be no one else in the house which left me wondering where Ben's mother was or if he had any siblings. Ben went and sat on the couch and turned on the TV.

"Hey Dad, the dog should be on the news."

I heard Mr. Coltin in the kitchen cooking,

"Oh, yeah? I'm not surprised that's one amazing dog."

I went and curled up next to Ben's feet as he turned up the volume.

"Today's New News story involves a dog that protected a random kid against sexual harassment. A German Shepard with no name happened to be nearby when a 14-year-old boy was being sexually harassed by one of his peers. The dog immediately took action and pulled the harasser off of the boy. The dog was then thrown by the harasser, only to protect him again when the harasser tried to unzip the boy's pants. People from a nearby coffee shop heard the howling of the dog as it barked and growled keeping the harasser away from the boy and rushed over to help diffuse the situation. Police arrived later but we have no idea of the punishment the harasser will receive. That's all for today, we'll keep you updated on the situation." the TV said.