Burning Happiness
"There's a thin line between love and hate"
―Unknown
Chapter 9: Love Hurts…!
A/N: I updated sooner because I felt like I really let you guys down on the last one. Please forgive me:)!
Ps. So I heard you guys miss Baltor… hmmmm.. :)
Last time on Burning Happiness:
Once we finally got my dad settled into bed, it took me another hour to get Brandon out the door.
I finally got in bed around mid-night, but it didn't do me any good considering I cried myself to sleep. My life officially sucked, and this time I couldn't call Flora, I can't risk another person knowing my secret.
2 weeks later…..
Stella's point of view:
Ever since that huge blow out in my room Brandon has been extremely….. um how do I put this…. clingy. At first I thought it was kind of cute, you know.
He would pick me up from school, walk me to all of my classes, and drop me off at home. But it starts to get annoying when he does the same exact thing every day. I was surprised he let me go to the bathroom, by myself. Not that I'm complaining or anything, it was kind of sweet. Annoying, but sweet.
So when picture day for fall sports came, let's just say I felt a little…. free.
"I can be a little late Stel, it's really no biggie. I'll just drop you off then come back." he said carelessly.
I rolled my eyes. "Brandon, I'm a big girl. I can walk to my house by myself. I've been doing it, since I was 12 years old, before me or you even had our licenses. It's only a 25 minute walk, 20 if I jog" I smiled as I wrapped my arms around his neck. "Besides, I want a picture of the star quarterback" I added putting a small smile on his face.
He let out a huge overdramatic sigh. "I guess you're right, I don't want to let down my fans. I mean at least five cheerleaders already asked for a picture, and I'd hate to disappoint them for just some girl." He did not just say that!
I looked at him like he was crazy and shook my head. "Okay Brandon, that's the second and last time you're going to call me some girl. And by the way I was talking about Helia" I responded as I tried to walk away. And of course when I say tried, I mean him quickly grabbing my waist before I even had a chance to turn around.
He chuckled at my attempt to get out of his tight, but very gentle embrace. "Yeah right, Sunshine. Like you don't want a picture of all this" he said as he flexed his muscles causing me to laugh. "Besides you know I was just kidding" he added as he gave me a kiss that I automatically responded to.
"So does that mean you're going to let me walk home by myself, or are you going to assign me a personal bodyguard" I asked with sarcasm.
"Oh ha-ha, But I guess I'll let you go alone as long as you text or call me when you get home" he then pulled me closer and whispered "And Stella, we still haven't finished our conversation about your dad. I don't care what you say but I told you I don't want to leave you alone with the guy."
I sighed. I've been trying to avoid that subject for two weeks, but I could tell by the look on his face every time he dropped me off it wasn't as easy for him to ignore.
"Okay, Brandon we'll talk about it later. Bye!" I quickly kissed his cheek, and left out the door.
"Stella, we WILL talk about it later!" he called out behind me as I continued walking and rolled my eyes.
"And stop rolling your eyes" he added. I hate it when he does that!
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On my way home I stopped by my favorite bakery, Sugar Crystal's. They have the best… everything!
"Hey Roxy, can I get my usual" I said to the cashier as she began to wrap, up my favorite mouth watering cinnamon buns.
"Sure Stel, that'll be 5.95" I gave her the money and left the store, with two very unhealthy cinnamon buns.
Outside of the bakery I sent a text message to Brandon.
Me: See home safe and sound, nothing to worry about.
Not even 3 minutes later I got my reply.
Brandon: Liar :P you probably just left Sugar Crystal's
See I told you guys, he always catches my lies. He didn't even have to look at my face!
Me: Stalker :P :P :P
Brandon: Hahaha call me when you really get home.
I quickly put my phone back into my pocket, and jogged home.
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When I was finally outside my house, I dialed Brandon's number. A few rings later I got his voicemail. He's probably taking his picture right about now.
"Hey, Brandon it's me Stella. I called to tell you that I'm home and I'm safe―" but my voice was cut off by a rough hard hand, leading me away from my semi-safe house. I tried to scream but it only came out as weird muffled noises, considering he had one of his disgusting hands over my mouth.
The pervert led me to a back alley way just two houses behind my house, before taking his hand off of my mouth.
"Who the hell do you think you are? You filthy pervert, and if you ever even think about touching me I'll have the police on your ass so fast you won't even be able to say….. Baltor?" I said as my mysterious kidnapper, steps in front of my face.
His eyes were beat red, and his hair was all over the place. He was wearing a dirty t-shirt and the same basket ball shorts since the last time I saw him. He smelled like he hasn't showered in a month. He looked terrible, far from the man I once loved.
"What the hell happened to you?" I asked before I could even stop myself, but in my defense he did look horrible.
"You did! You did this, Stella. Why haven't you returned my calls? Don't you know I love you?"
I blinked, and looked at him again. This can't be real. "You can't be serious? I broke up with you, remember? We aren't together anymore!"
"No! You were just hurt and weren't thinking straight. We love each other!"
"Baltor, I―" I started but he quickly interrupted me.
"You're so beautiful" he said as he touched my hair causing me to cringe. "God, I missed you"
And before I could even respond he gave me a sloppy sickening kiss which tasted like intense alcohol. When he pulled away from me, I looked at him with nothing above disgust and fear. I knew what all little alcohol could do to a person and I wasn't going to stick around long enough to test my theory.
"Baltor, sweetie you're drunk right now but if―"
"No! Shutup" he yelled as he slapped me across the face. "You don't know how long I've waited for this moment and you're not going to spoil it by talking!" and then he pulled me in for another kiss causing me to shiver in fear.
"It's okay Stella. This is what people who love each other do" he said and I quickly got his meaning. I kneed him hard in his manhood area and ran.
"Stella, you're going to regret doing that!" he yelled after me as I heard him running behind me.
I took out my phone and notice that I still had Brandon's voicemail up.
"Brandon" I cried out to the phone "Help" and hung-up as I continued to run.
"Stella my Bella, you can run but you can't hide" Baltor yelled out with a sickening laugh.
Why the Hell do I always attract the crazies!.
A/N: I hope this one's better than yesterday's, no reviewer of the week cause you know I just updated yesterday. Tell me what you thought! :) Sorry it's so short!
