The Knight.

I gave them 30 minutes alone, then I checked on them one more time before I brought them the bill. "Was everything alright for you?" I asked as I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Yes, it was great, thank you." I said, and I handed her my card to pay.

I took his card to the register thing and swiped it, then I went back to the table, handing him his hard and receipt and some to-go boxes. Our fingertips brushed lightly and it felt sort of like electricity.. I cleared my throat. "Have a nice night."

I nodded to her. "You too." When our fingertips touched I shivered. Geez.. she is perfect... we got out to go boxes and I left her a 15 dollar tip, and we.were off.

I smiled and tucked my tip into my pocket. How generous. I got off at 10, and I went to my house, taking a shower and feeding Canada. I fell asleep soon after, Canada curled up by my side.

(What should he do? Should she get in trouble, and she calls him or texts him?)

((I guess.))

I woke with a start in the middle of the night. Canada was growling and barking. I sat up and turned on my light. I froze when I heard something break downstairs. Someone is in my house. I grabbed my phone and frantically called the first person I could think of. Jay. When he answered, I almost cried with relief. "Jay, it's Annabelle." I whispered. "Listen, I know I hardly know you and all but I need your help. Someone is in my house and I don't know who it is and I'm scared it might be him.." I grabbed Canada and held her close to me. Tears were streaming down my face and I was shaking. I heard the stairs creaking and I cowered in the corner, shutting my eyes tightly.

"Okay, stay quiet and calm , ill be there okay? Now where do you live." I asked, and when she toldme I booked it out of there and I soon was at her house, the door wide open. I stepped in, and I felt a hard punch to my face, I groaned and slammed the oerson the the ground, I saw he had agun in his hand , I pinned his hand and a few shots went off, none hitting me, and I headbutted him and he was groaning in pain, I punched him hard, watching as he was now blacked out. I took the gun and set it in a bowl beside me, outting the lid on it so he couldn't find it if he woke up. I heard whining and sobbing. I quickly followed it and found Anna, I walked over slowly and I hugged her.. "Thank.god you're okay..oh god.." I said softly..

I buried my face in his chest, sobs rocking my body. I couldn't speak. I was in shock. He actually came and helped me. After a few minutes, I finally calmed down and I pulled away, wiping my eyes. "Thank you..." I whispered, looking up into his eyes. Canada licked his face gratefully. Soon the cops arrived and took the man away. It wasn't Dustin, seeing as Dustin was in prison, but it was his best friend.

"Youre welcome, youre safe now okay?" I said, pulling her closer to me. The cops came in and told us everything, that he was hired by Dustin, whoever that was, to come here. When they left , I looked at her. It wasnt safe here. "Hey.. dont take this wrong, but I want you to come home with me.. we need to get your door fixed and such. You can stay at my house tonight.. its not safe here." I said.

I sighed and nodded. "Alright. As long as I can take Canada with me." I grabbed a small bag and only packed the necessities, and then in an hour, I was at his house. We sat together on the couch, Canada curled up in Jay's lap. "She likes you." I said with a small smile.

I stroked the dog, and grinned when she licked my face. "I think so too. " I said, laughing. "So, are you okay? Who was that Dustin guy who hired him if you dont mind me asking?" I said looking at her.

I frowned and looked down at my lap. I can trust him, right? He did save my life after all, and he's letting me stay with him so I do owe him an explanation. I took a deep breath. "My ex boyfriend. 4 years. He started hitting me after the first 6 months. Then the simple slaps turned into beatings.. then that turned into the forcing me to take drugs.. And the.. raping.." I shook my head as if to make the memories disappear.

I froze. I was shocked.. No wonder she was so distant. "Oh god.." I said, and I touched her hand. "I am so sorry.. listen.. I would never even think about doing anything like that to anyone. I need you to know that I am here for you, and that you can trust me.. okay?" I said, softly, and sincerely..

I forced a smile and nodded. "Thanks." I said, my voice cracking slightly. I cleared my throat and blinked away the tears. I've never met someone so nice. But then again.. Dustin was nice in the beginning as well.

"Can I?.." I asked as I slowly wrapped my arm around her and pulled her into my lap, I just wanted to help her, she was broken.. and I wanted to mend her somehow.. I kissed her forehead softly.

I flinched slightly but after a few moments, I relaxed and I rested my cheek on his shoulder. He's so warm, and he really seems to care.. Maybe he's different.. But I can't give my hopes up just yet.

"You know.. one good thing will come out of that somehow. He is going to burn in hell." I said, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. "..Beautiful.."

I looked into his eyes and cracked a small smile. "Thank you." I whispered. It was so peaceful, just being with him. It was different, a man being so gentle with me. I had forgotten what that felt like, since I was with Dustin for so long.

I glanced at the time, seeing it was 9. "Youre very welcome.." Isaid softly. "Hey.. do you want to watch a movie?" I asked and I grabbed the remote, and grinned, seeing how Canada was laying beside us, watching quietly. Pretty dog.. I grabbed the other remote and turned the lights off, just the light of the tv in the room now.

I nodded. "Sure." I answered softly. He put on a nice movie, and I only halfway watched it, my fingertips absentmindedly stroking Canada's soft fur.

I was falling in and out of sleep.. so I kissed her cheek softly. "Here, ill show you my bedroom. Im sleeping out here." I said, standing, and setting her down softly. I took her hand, and walked down the hallway, watching as Canada followed

"You don't have to do that.." I mumbled softly. When he showed me his bedroom, I smiled gratefully at him. I sighed and let go of his hand. "Jay.. Will you stay with me?" I asked. I was still terrified.

"I know, I want too." I said, and when I showed her my room, her question took me off guard. "Oh. Yeah, I .. can." I said, looking down as Canada made her spot on a blanket on the floor. "Here." I said, I opened my droor, and I pulled out some sweatpants, and small teeshirt. "These should be good for you. They barley fit me." I said, I grabbed some sweatpants, and I closed my droor. "Im going to get dressed in the bathroom okay? Just down the hall." Isaid, and I walked out, and down the hallway, and into the bathroom. I got my sweatpants on and I took my shirt off. Hope she didnt mind.. I walked out and waited outside.my door untill she was done.

I got dressed and pulled my hair into a ponytail. I opened the door when I was done and I was a little shocked to see him without his shirt on. Wow.... He has a nice body. I forced myself to look away quickly and I smiled at him. "Thank you." I climbed in to bed and looked up at him.

"Youre very welcome.." I said, and I crawled in behind her, getting under the warm covers. "Can I?" I asked softly as my hand slowly traced over her side, pulling her close to me, not too tight.

I shivered slightly at his touch. "Mhm.." I scooted close to him, snuggling comfortably against him. His skin is really warm. He's just so amazing.. "How can I repay you?" I asked softly.

"You owe me a movie night. You have to bring the popcorn." I said, with a chuckle, kissing her shoulder softly. "Get some rest. Im not going anywhere. I said, closing my eyes.

I smiled and closed my eyes, falling asleep rather quickly, knowing that Jay was here to protect me.

I slept peacefully, amazingly.. I never sleep that well. I woke in the morning, not moving a muscle, I didnt want to wake her.