Danny pulled up to the apartment complex. He turned off the engine and climbed out of the car. He walked to Lindsay's door and opened it for her. Lindsay hopped out of the car with Danny's help. "I wondered what happened to chivalry in this world."

"It's buried deep down in ever Bronx resident." Danny said smirking.

Lindsay smiled and started toward the complex. "Hey Linds, you want me to wait for ya? Make sure you get home alright?"

Lindsay turned and smiled, "No Danny. I'll be all right. Thank you though."

Danny nodded and waved, "See ya tomorrow."

"Bye." Lindsay waved as Danny climbed back into the car and drove off. She bit her lip to keep herself from smiling any further. Her stomach felt like a field of butterflies. She had been in his arms not half an hour ago. The last time that had happened was in Montana. It felt so nice to feel…wanted…again. Lindsay sighed and entered the complex. She had a lot to talk to Blake about, but it wasn't going to happen tonight. But things had to change, like for starters…them. They were finished, had been for some time, Lindsay just hadn't realized.

Lindsay stepped into the elevator and pushed the fourth floor button. She watched the doors close in front of her. She would have to pack up all her belongings while Blake was out. Leave him a message and pray he didn't know where she lived. Thankfully, Blake didn't know where Lindsay lived. That was one thing she refused to tell him, no matter how much he'd beat her about it.

The doors opened and Lindsay stepped out. She walked down the abandoned hall to Blake's apartment. The silver key slipped into its lock and opened the door. Lindsay shut the door quickly behind her, not caring if anyone heard. She turned on the lights to the apartment and walked toward the living room. Lindsay looked up and paused for a moment. Blake stood in the living room, his arms folded across his chest, glaring at her. Lindsay continued her step and walked toward the closet.

"Just where the hell do you think you're going?" Blake asked.

"I'm leaving." Lindsay stated.

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me." Lindsay said. She turned to face Blake. "I'm leaving. It's over, Blake." She turned and opened the closet door. Lindsay found her green duffle bag on the shelf. She fished it down and closed the door.

Blake stepped into her path. "You're not going anywhere."

"You don't control me." Lindsay stated. She pushed past Blake and headed toward the stairs.

"Bitch!" Blake yelled. He followed her. Blake grabbed Lindsay's hair and pulled her back. Lindsay cried out in surprise. Blake threw Lindsay from the stairs to the floor. "You're my girlfriend. You don't leave me!"

Lindsay pushed herself to her knees. "I just did, Blake. I'm not staying with you anymore."

"I don't think so." Blake said. He grabbed Lindsay's arm and threw her into the wall. He held her hands above her head. "You're staying here."

Lindsay squirmed beneath him. She twisted her hands beneath Blake's tight grip. "Get off me!"

Blake transferred Lindsay's hands into one of his. With his free hand, Blake slapped Lindsay. "I own you, bitch."

"The hell you do!" Lindsay kicked Blake hard. He released her instantly, doubling over in pain. Lindsay ran from Blake's crippled form. She grabbed her pursed and headed for the door. Her stuff wasn't important at this moment. She grabbed the knob and opened the door.

"Lindsay!" Blake yelled.

Lindsay ran out the door, slamming it behind her. She could hear Blake screaming after her. Her shoes clattered on the hard floor as she ran for the stairs. The door opened behind her, just as Lindsay reached the stair well. She ran down the stair as fast as she could. Blake could take the elevator, but Lindsay had the key to her car. She reached the parking garage and opened the door. Lindsay ran to her car and started the engine. She didn't bother looking for Blake, cause he wasn't coming after her tonight. Lindsay drove out of the parking garage and headed to her apartment. She looked in her rearview mirror constantly, making sure Blake's car wasn't behind her. Her hands shook against the wheel. Adrenaline was pumping through her body, causing her heart to race.

Lindsay found her apartment complex. She parked her car quickly and ran inside. She kept running until she reach her door. Lindsay burst inside and locked everything up. She dropped everything at the door and headed into her apartment. She pulled her shoes off and threw them across the room. Lindsay walked into her room and locked the door behind her. She pulled the dress off quickly and threw it to the floor. She picked out shorts and a tank top and threw herself to her bed. Lindsay grabbed her pillow and held onto it tightly. She buried her face into her pillow and cried. She screamed into her pillow, venting everything she felt. Venting until she fell asleep.

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