Enjoy your read!- Arietty

Josef woke up the next morning with a huge smile on his face. Beth was lying next to him, breathing evenly, as she was asleep. They had had a rather personal time last night, and he thought it was the best sex they had ever had (well, except for the first time). Beth couldn't keep her hands off Josef, and she acted as though it was the last time she would see him. Josef didn't mind; it was still fantastic sex.

THE PEREVIOUS NIGHT

"Oh, Josef." Beth moaned, putting her hands on my back. He grazed his teeth on her bare body, and kissed her. She moaned again, and quickly turned him over so she was on top. He was slightly surprised, but let her do whatever she wanted.

Beth leaned down and kissed my throat and he groaned heartily. He tightened his hands in her hair and smirked against her lips.

He pushed her over, and Josef was on top again. "Ready or not..."He trailed, and entered her. She moaned, and cried out in pleasure. He was only just beginning...

Josef pushed himself out of the tangled sheets, and grabbed his boxer shorts from the side. He slipped into them, and then turned back to the bed. He crawled onto it, and kissed the sleeping Beth on the head. He pulled up the covers over her, so she wouldn't be cold. Then, he exited the freezing room.

Josef yawned as he opened the fridge and pulled out a little bit of blood. He took a swig from the carton, and smacked his lips. What he really wanted was some fresh blood...He gazed longingly into Beth's room, but then subsided.

He walked slowly up the stairs, and entered his room. There, he picked out a deep red dressy shirt, and black pants. He put the jacket on over the shirt, and headed back downstairs. He wrote a quick I-Love-You note to Beth, and then left.

When Josef reached his office, there were not a lot of people there yet. Yes, he usually was one of the first people there, but he was important, was he not? He entered his office, and set his brief case down on a chair. He walked to his favorite spinning chair, and sank into, feeling bored already.

While he was waiting for more people to arrive, Josef played some Tetris on his computer. It was actually a really fun game; he enjoyed it immensely. There was a slight knock on his door, but he didn't look up from his screen. "Come in." He said, typing ferociously at his game.

Someone opened the door and walked in. He looked up, and he game left his mind. It was Kendall. She looked very stiff today, however; no sexy dress, just a long sleeved white shirt and long black skirt.

"These files are for you, Mr. Kostan." She said, not looking into Josef's eyes. He looked into them, and saw sadness there. He took the files out of her hands, and set them down on his desk.

"Thank you." He said, looking back to his computer. Kendall started to leave, but Josef stopped her. "Wait a second." He said, and closed his Tetris window. Then, he leaned back in his chair and looked at her. "How's your first day going?" He asked casually.

Kendall looked at Josef dully, her hand on the doorknob. "Fine." She said shortly, and started to open the door. Josef stood up.

"Wait a second." He repeated, and Kendall looked at him exasperatedly.

"I have to work, Mr. Kostan." Kendall said, and Josef shook his head.

"It's Josef; please sit down." He gestured to a chair in front of him. She hesitantly walked over to it, and sat down. Josef sat back down, and observed her. She looked away uncomfortably, and rubbed her neck.

"What do you have planned for the day?" He asked, folding his fingers. Kendall was still avoiding his eyes.

"Oh, you know, just work. Then, lunch. And then going home." She swallowed, and looked down at her feet. Josef tilted his head.

"What's wrong with you?" He asked, and she straightened.

"Nothing." That was an easily detectable lie. Josef scoffed. Kendall rubbed her neck again. Josef leaned forward, and observed her neck with his eyes.

"Well, it's just a little weird at a new workplace, so maybe its nerves?" She offered, and once again placed her hand on her neck. Josef stood up, and walked around the desk. Without permission, he grabbed Kendall's face and tilted it to the side. On her once flawless neck was a large but not noticeable bruise. She sighed, and relaxed in her chair. Josef looked at her cheek, and saw another bruised covered with makeup. He gently brushed the make up away, and it was a lot larger than the other one. Kendall whimpered.

"Where else are they?" Josef asked sharply, and Kendall looked at him apologetically. She then rolled up her sleeves, and bruises were lined up on each arm. He brought her arm to his vision, and sniffed.

"Who did this to you?" Josef asked, looking back at Kendall. She gulped.

"My ex-boyfriend. He heard I was working for you, a-and he..." Kendall put her head in her hands. She started to burst into tears. Josef stared awkwardly at her for a moment, unsure of what to do.

"I'm s-sorry!" Kendall bawled, wiping her eyes. She started to fall to the floor, but Josef caught her wrists. She gasped in pain, and Josef loosened his grip. She looked at him, and then wrapped her arms around his neck and sobbed into his shoulder. Josef mechanically wrapped his arms around her, and shushed her gently. Then, he stood her up, and sat her back down.

"Its okay, Kendall, shh. Drink this." He brought her a glass of water. She took a sip, and looked up at Josef. "So, what did he do?" Josef asked, inspecting her for more damage.

"H-he waited outside my apartment until night when I got home. I got in, and he followed me. I didn't n-notice him at first, but when I got changed, and was t-there." Kendall sniffed, and wiped her eyes. "He just kept hitting me. It was t-terrible. And now I'm terrified to go back." She admitted, and took another sip of water. Josef nodded, and looked at the door.

Josef was very angry; women abuse was not high on his list. He looked down, and grasped Kendall's hands. "Kendall, what's his name?" Kendall shook her head, but Josef made her look at him. "Tell me his name." Josef demanded softly, and Kendall gave in.

"Mark Murphy." She answered, putting her hand to her head. Josef nodded, and grabbed a tissue for Kendall.

"Don't you worry, Kendall. He won't hurt you again." Josef promised, and patted her on the arm. Then, he grabbed a piece of paper. "Tell me where he lives." Josef was so ready to nail that son of a bitch.

Did you like the JoBe scene there? It was short, but a taste!!! Ok, I KNOW you guys probably HATE Kendall and wish I would take her out, but BELIEVE me, you will be thanking me for putting her in later. Remember to review!! - Arietty