The Knight.

Work was a drag, as usual. When I got home, I got dressed in a sports bra and basketball shorts. I looked at myself in the mirror. Bruises everywhere except for my face. I'm hideous.

I glanced at my phone then picked it up and texted Annabelle Hey, How was work? I sent, and I turned the tv on, and watched the news.

I heard my phone ding from the living room so I went and sat on the couch, smiling at his text. Long and painful.. As usual.

Oh really? Well remember you owe me that movie night, come over whenever you want (: . I sent, and I got up and got nicer clothes on and I cleaned up the house a bit.

I sighed. I'm guessing he wants to do it tonight.. Though I am extremely tired.. I'll go. I'll be there soon. I sent. I got up and changed into pants and a turtleneck. I brushed out my hair, brushed my teeth, then put some light makeup on. I fed Canada and let her out for a few minutes, then I took her with me to Jay's house. I rang his doorbell and waited patiently, even though it's freezing outside and snowing lightly.

(Sorry, took forever.)

I smiled at her text, and when I heard a knock on the door, I opened it quickly, not wanting her to freeze. "Hey, come in." I said, smiling warmly. I gave her a gentle hug. "What movie should we watch ?" I asked, and I got her a glass of water, and handed it to her.

I sat down on the couch and sipped my water, stroking Canada as she sat on my lap."Hmm.. I don't know. How about.. Nightmare Before Christmas?" I asked, looking up at him. Wow.. He's so handsome..

I nodded. "Yes, I actually forgot I had that movie." I said and I stood and opened the dvd case and put it in. "I have a question, is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween one?" I asked with a chuckle. It was both in a way. And Christmas was only a week away now.

I laughed. "It's more Christmasy than Halloweeny." I replied with a giggle. When he sat next to me, Canada crawled into his lap and I chuckled. "Funny. You're the only person other than me that she'll go to."

"True.." I said, and I smiled when Canada crawled into my lap. I stroked her fur and sighed happily. "Really? Shes such a sweet dog." I said, scratching behind her ear. I grabbed the light remote and turned the lights down as the movie started.

I smiled. "Yeah, she is.." When the movie started, I scooted close to him and rested my head on his shoulder, singing along to their songs.

I grinned as she sang quietly along to the songs, I slowly put my arm around her, and continued to watch the movie.

I glanced up at him every once in a while, mainly just to admire him. He's such a nice guy.. And he's so handsome.." I sighed and closed my eyes. I'm scared to get too close...

I slowly lookeddown at her after a long while, the movie almost over, seeing her eyes closed. Was she asleep? She must be really tired from work and all. I kissed her forhead softly.

I opened my eyes and smiled. "Hey. Sorry." I said with a chuckle, looking into his gorgeous eyes.

I looked over as the movie finished. "Its fine. Want me to walk you home?" I asked, giving her a soft squeeze.

I nodded. "Yeah, sure." I got up and we walked out, Canada following us. I crossed my arms tightly across my chest, since it was freezing outside. It was also snowing so it was beautiful.

I slowly took my jacket off and put it on her shoulders when I saw she was cold. A snowflake landed on her nose, and I couldnt help but chuckle softly. "Youre so cute.." I said.

I blushed and wiped it away, putting his jacket on. It was really warm and it smelled really good. Like a mixture of peppermint and axe cologne. "No.." I mumbled, looking down. Snowflakes were getting caught in my hair.

I took her hand, and kissed it. "Yeah. You are." I said, and I walked along the sidewalk with her, soon at her front door. I saw that she had gotten it fixed, glad it was. "Youll be okay here?" I asked.

I nodded and looked up into his eyes. "Yeah.. Thanks for walking me here..." I said with a smile, taking off his jacket and handing it back to him.

I nodded, and took my jacket and put it on. "Well. See you." I said, and began to walk away. "And. If you need anything, im only a call away. Or a couple blocks." I said, grinning. "Night, An." I said, and walked away. I had tp hold back from kissing her..

"Goodnight Jay." I answered softly, as I watched him walk away. I sighed and opened my front door, letting Canada in. I locked the door and changed into my fuzzy pajamas, sitting by the fire to warm up. I couldn't stop thinking about him..

I heard a knock on my door once I got home, I opened it, hoping to see Annabelle. But. It was my uncle. My bad, worst kind of person youll ever meet uncle.. he grabbed me by the neck and slammed me to the ground. "Im a friend of Chase, kiddo, and hes the guy you busted last night. Now your new little Anna friends dad hired me to come here to give you a good beating.." he said, he kicked me hard in the side, and I tried to stand but he kept kicking me down. I got up quickly, and punched him as many times as I could fit in, he pulled a knife, and tried to stab me, but onlt cut my arm as I dodged it. He dropped it and I kicked it away, and I was slammed against the wall, and I was beaten almost to death. I blacked out, and I faintly remembered him leaving.

I was going outside to get the mail and an ambulance and police car rushed by me, going towards Jay's house. Without thinking, I began to run as fast as I could towards Jay's house even though I wasn't wearing a jacket and I was in pajamas. My worse fears were confirmed when I saw they pulled into Jays driveway. I saw them carry Jay out and I gasped. He was bloody and unconscious. I got permission to ride in the ambulance with him. I held his hand, shaking him lightly. "Please wake up Jay.."

I woke up, looking at Annabelle.. where was I? I groaned as the room shook, pain surging through me. Wait. I was in an ambulance? Memories flowed back and I remembered my uncle beating me. I squeezed her hand lightly as they hit another bump, causing massive amounts of pain for me. Soon we were at the hospital, and I didnt remember anything more. I opened my eyes, seeing I was now in a room. I saw Annabelle, and then a nurse came in. I was still in a lot of pain. "Well Mr.Jones, you are free to go home. Injuries are not severe enough to keep you here for the night." She said, and left, leaving pain meds on the foot of the bed in a bag. I slowly sat up, looking at the time. It was two in the morning. Gosh..

I gave him his medicine, not saying anything. "My friend dropped my car off while you were unconscious. I'll take you home." I said softly. I got him checked out, then I took him to my car, getting in and driving away. "What happened?" I asked.

(Crap, I just realized I had said dad in my other post, I meant her ex boyfriend. ;p )

"Well.. your boyfriend hired my uncle.. to come teach me a lesson for busting the guy last night.. hes a bad person.." I said, touching my bruised for head. I probably looked god awful.

I felt awful. I always mess things up. I took him home and parked, looking at him. "I am so sorry.. You really shouldn't get involved with me anymore.. I'm just bad news.." I whispered, resting my forehead on the stirring wheel.

"No.. hey, please dont say that..." I said , taking her hand.. "This was not your fault, okay? Do not blame this on yourself, please.." I said, and I tilted her chin to look at me.

I looked away from him, blinking back my tears. "I don't want you to get hurt.. I whispered, squeezing his hand.

"Dont worry about me okay? Im fine." I said softly, and I moved closer to her, and I turned her to look at me again, our faces inches apart.. "Youre not bad news.. youve honestly helped me with a lot.. ive had my own problems , and youve seemed to help me through them, and forget about them somehow. Youve made me very happy Anna .."

I looked into his beautiful eyes and seemed to lose myself in them. "You've almost died twice because of me.. And you barely know me. I whispered, my voice cracking slightly.

"Im here now, and im fine.. and I know.. but. It feels like ive.known you longer." I said, and I slowly pulled away. I didnt want to scare her off..

"I feel like I've known you longer too.." I answered, watching him as he pulled away. I leaned forward and kissed his cheek. "Thank you for being so nice to me..." I whispered.

I felt my cheeks heat up after she kissed my cheek. I looked over at her, glad she had felt the same, with the feeling of knowing eachother for a while. "I.. should probably get inside. And its really late.." I said, and flinched as I got a jolt of pain in my side after I unbuckled myself

"Are you going to be okay?" I asked gently, frowning when I saw him flinch. Just seeing him in pain made my heart hurt. "You're welcome to stay with me if you want." I said softly.

"Would thAt be okay? I asked and I slowly buckled myself in again. "If its alright with you, I will." I said, and I looked down.

I smiled. 'If it wasn't okay, I wouldn't have asked you." I answered, and I drove him to my house. I led him inside and I cleaned up really quickly. Then I fed Canada and let her outside to potty.

I looked in a nearby mirror, and I had a small cut under my eye, and a bruise on my forhead. Wasnt as bad as I thought. I had a bandage on my arm. I slowly lifted my shirt up to reveal larger bruises, on big one on my stomach, and one big one on my ribcage.