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Ch. 14 Invincible

I awoke with a huge headache and no memory of last night. My bed was only being occupied by my body which confused the hell out me. Where was Rosy? Carefully, I got out the bed and almost fell on the floor. My head was pounding so damn hard that I could barely function right. Did I get drunk last night? Why couldn't I remember? Ugh, this was going to be a long morning. Once I got my composure straightened out, I walked out to the living room. My pink haired girlfriend was sitting on the couch, studying as usual. Some comedy sitcom was on the television but her attention wasn't on that at the moment. I watched her for a little bit as she read the text of her book with her beautiful wide jade eyes. When she finally noticed that she was being watched, she looked up shyly. I crinkled my eyebrows together when she flinched, almost jumping off the couch. What the hell? Cautiously, I walked closer to the couch but that only made her back up more. What did I do last night? Did I hurt her? My eyes started to scan her body. There were hand marks on each of her small wrists and a fading but giant bruise on her cheek. My mouth dropped open in shock. "Rosy, did I…hurt you," I asked, having a hard time getting the words out of my mouth. She looked down again, intertwining her fingers. "Please, tell me."

"Yes," she murmured her voice at its softest. God, she sounded scared. How could I do that to her? Anger rippled through my body. Fuck, I'm an idiot! I knew I was going to do something to fuck this up! I just knew it! Still enraged, I punched a hole in the wall. Rosy whimpered from her spot on the couch. Oh no, I was scaring her. My poor baby. How I wished I could comfort her right now but she'd be even more frightened if I came near her. Taking a deep breath, I started to calm myself. When I turned around to face her, her wide eyes were staring at me with a fear that words couldn't describe. Slowly, I approached her. I sat down next to her, making her scoot over more. Her eyes were still on me, scrutinizing my movement as if at any second I was going to lash out on her.

As a gentle gesture, I held out my hand to her. She looked at it like it was poisonous or something. "Rosy," I said, maintaining to keep my voice as soft as possible, "I'm not going to hurt you."

"How do I know that you're not still drunk," she asked, her body starting to shake along with her voice. I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Do I sound drunk?" She pressed her lips together but shook her head. "Come here." Rosy hesitated but put her hand on mine. I tugged to pull her onto my lap. She shook lightly in my grasp but let me hold her. To ease her fear, I nuzzled my nose in her hair. The action made blush come across her cheeks. I smirked at the sight. After a couple minutes, she relaxed, cuddling up against my chest. "I'm sorry," I whispered.

"For what," she replied as her hands came up to play with my necklace. I didn't answer for a moment because I watching her trace the designs on the cross with her fingers.

"For hurting you. I didn't mean to." I squeezed her closer. "I don't even remember getting drunk, babe. I wish that I never did. Or maybe I just shouldn't have come home. Maybe I should've just slept out in my car." Rosy shook her head.

"No, you shouldn't of. I'd rather have you here safe than out wandering the streets or in your car. Besides, if you didn't come home, who knows what I would've thought." I opened my mouth to say something but she intervened. "I know that you'll never cheat on me but that worry will never go away no matter what. But that's not the only thing I'm worried about. You are a street fighter, ya know. There are probably tons of people who want to kick your ass. That doesn't sound too good either." She sighed, keeping her eyes on my necklace. "I forgive you for hitting me. It was totally out of your control. You were drunk and angry. That never ends well."

"What…what did I do to you?" Again, I had trouble getting the words out but I had to know. Of course that will makes me more upset at myself but I need to know. I can't not know. My brain will probably make up the worst of things. That would make me go crazy.

"You punched me because I wouldn't get out your way. Then when you got into the bed, you wanted to have sex but I said no so you almost cut off the circulation in my wrists from pinning me down. Don't worry; you didn't do anything because I promised your drunken self that we could do it tonight. You believed me so you left me alone but then…"

"But then what? What'd I do after that?" Dammit, why am I pushing? Just knowing that I did some damage should've been enough. She didn't deserve any of what I did last night. Stupid alcohol. Wait, how'd I even get home? Damn hangovers! My girlfriend looked up at me and smiled.

"You told me that you loved me." My eyes widened at that. I'd been trying to deny the feeling for the past few weeks. She didn't need to know that I loved her. No one needed to know that. Love was not an emotion that I should own. The only love I carry is for my family and friends. Not romantically. What is with this girl and introducing me to new things? I hated it so much. "And I said it back." Her smile grew at my surprised expression. "What," she asked with a giggle.

"How'd you fall in love with an asshole like me?" She shrugged.

"That is a good question." I rolled my eyes, trying to keep the anger that was building up inside me tamed. It wasn't angled toward her but at me. I was still pissed that I hit her. What kind of punk am I? "Are you okay," she asked, running her hand down my jaw line.

"Yea, I'm fine," I said, cupping the right side of her face with my hand. She leaned up to indulge our lips into a sweet kiss. I kissed her as soft as I could, trying to show her my gentle side. After hurting her last night, all that was on my mind was making it up to her. I pulled away from the kiss, making her pout playfully. I chuckled at her. "Go on to your exam session, baby."

"Why?"

"Because I'll have a surprise when you get back." She perked up quickly.

"Really? Awesome!" She pecked a kiss at my cheek before getting up and running toward the door. I sighed, getting up and yelled after her. "Forgot my keys," she said, taking her car keys out my hand and pecking a kiss at my lips. I chuckled as she ran out again. She was so adorable.

X

I walked into some lovey dovey store later that day looking for a present for Rosy. Yes, I felt a little stupid for stooping this low to get something for her but I was out of ideas at the moment. When Christmas strolls along in two months, I was getting her a charm bracelet that she had been looking at since I met her. Getting it for her early and as a sorry gift didn't really hit home for me. So instead, I'm in here. Sure, Rosy's not the most annoyingly girly thing around but the woman sure can appreciate a bouquet of flowers, a teddy bear and a big 'ol box of chocolates.

I wandered toward the flowers first just because I felt like it. Elena was standing there, spraying the flowers with water. Her gray eyes lit up at the sight of me. "Scourge, hi," she said, waving happily. I shot a polite smile back. Sometimes she reminded me a bit of Tara who had moved back to wherever the hell she came from. In a way, that was good since she was causing problems between Rosy and I. My girlfriend still never confirmed the psychiatric ward story but I just left it alone. It sounded like a touchy subject. But now I have Elena…great.

"Hello," I replied before turning my attention towards the roses. They had different colors here…sweet. Elena slowly approached me.

"I have news." I turned my head to look at her. "The papers were approved!" She yelled with a big smile. A smile of my own came upon my lips. I did it. I really did it! Dante was officially under my care! Finally! "He's gonna move in with you in a couple of days, if that's okay."

"Yes, that's perfect." I was being serious. The kid's birthday was next Saturday so we could all do something for it. Him, me and Rosy. It'd be so awesome. "Thank you for all your help."

"Well, you really care about the kid and he really cares about you." She sprayed another flower before pointing her finger at me. "Don't think I won't be in and out to check up on you guys though. Dante is still my business."

"I know, but I have no problem with that. You're a nice girl." Elena blushed, sliding a bit closer toward me as she sprayed some more flowers.

"You're a nice guy too." Our arms brushed and my inner demons awoke. Dammit, I had to get away from her. Quickly I decided on a bouquet of black roses since they were Rosy's favorite color and stalked off toward the stuffed animal aisle. Elena followed me as I went. "So, looking for anything specific?"

"A present for my girlfriend. I did something stupid so I'm trying to make up for it."

"By buying her gifts?" I shrugged.

"She's easily impressed, believe it or not." Elena nodded. "But I just feel like I need to get her something. She's sticking with me after I did this so I just want to thank her in some way."

"Well that's sweet of you." I nodded, my eyes scanning over the different types of bears they had. "What did you do?" a soft sigh escaped my lips. Saying it aloud would only make me feel more ashamed. Guess I'd have to lie.

"I just did something stupid." Okay so not a total lie but Elena didn't have to know that I came drunk and abused my girlfriend. Both times were because she denied anyway. My babe was a feisty one, it doesn't matter who's talking to her. If she doesn't want to do something than she's damn well not doing it.

"Don't want to talk about it?"

"No."

"I can dig that. So, you haven't called me…"

"I've been busy." Kay now that was a lie but I had to. Elena's body wasn't worth my relationship with Rosy. We'd worked hard to make all of this work. Hell, Rosy worked hard just to tie me down into a relationship with her. Just thinking back to her consistency and how much of an ass I was to her made me feel even worse. If I had just got to know her quicker than maybe we'd be deeper into our relationship. Not just taking steps. We've barely talked about a future together. I mean when I talk about being with her forever to Ray and Tony, it seems legit but when I think about it…I wonder if I can hold that all together. It's already bad enough that I can barely keep my straight face around some chick who's just trying to get in my pants and then leave. I know her game, I've played it before.

"Ah, I see. So, you're not avoiding me?" I shook my head.

"Why would I be avoiding you? We are friends, aren't we?"

"Yes. We are. That's why I don't get why you haven't called me. I'm sure your girlfriend wouldn't mind if you went to go hang out with some girl that you're friends with." Rosy's comment from this morning rang into my head. The one where she said that she'd always have a worry that I would cheat on her. I couldn't make that worry a truth. I didn't want to.

"She wouldn't mind if we were just hanging out but she would if we were fucking."

"What she doesn't know won't hurt her, Scourge." She pushed me against the wall softly, pressing her body up against mine. "I can see that you want me. You're just trying so hard not to give in because you don't want to hurt your little girlfriend. Don't think that I don't know your reputation with the ladies, Scourge because I do. You're not the relationship type. One day, believe it or not, you're going to hurt Rosy and you'll turn back into the player you are. She's just some girl, Scourge, they all come and go."

"I know but Rosy's not just a girl. She's so much more than that." Elena started to look mad. I could tell that she was one who was used to getting what she wanted. Right now she wanted me but I wasn't about to let her have her way. Not when I have a woman back home who loves me.

"Oh yea. Then what's so special about her?"

"That's just the thing. She is special." I pushed Elena off me lightly before grabbing a black and red teddy bear. Now, all I needed was chocolate. That part was easy. A heart shaped box of small Hershey's kisses would brighten up Rosy's day.

"She's not worth your time," Elena snapped as she rung up my gifts.

"How would you know? Oh yea, I forgot, you don't because you don't know her."

"I don't want to know her. She's probably just some annoying little bitch who doesn't know what she wants in life." Elena paused. "Did you get her pregnant?"

"Hell no."

"Then why are you being so faithful. Leave her already."

"I can't."

"And why is that?"

"Because I love her." Elena's face overtook shock at my words as I grabbed the bag and stormed out the store. I wished that whores like her would leave me alone. Couldn't anyone just let me be happy for five seconds? Damn, it's like nothing could ever go right in my life. Well except for the fact that I actually won Dante over. That went perfect. He is turning into a teen though so raising him would probably turn into Hell when that happened but eh, no one ever said raising a kid was fun anyway. I just wanted to raise him while he was still young and carefree. Then I could build up his strength and teach him to be tough but still have that sensitive side. Yes, it may not seem like I have a sensitive part of me but I do. Showing it sometimes is just asking for way too damn much.

I walked into my apartment to see Rosy playing Black Ops on the Xbox. "DIE MOTHERFUCKERS," she yelled as she shot at the zombies. I could only smile and chuckle at the sight. My heart was warmed even more when I saw that she was wearing my high school basketball jersey and one of my old snapbacks. I'd never had a girl wear my old clothes before. Especially ones that were way too big for her. Rosy looked so adorable though. She had put a pair of her light wash ripped shorts with the outfit and had her cute pedicured feet out. Her hair was straight and was pulled into a ponytail with a little side bang. Even though she was yelling curse words at the TV zombies, I thought she was the beautiful thing on Earth.

"Hey babe," I said as I walked into the room, making her look to me. A bright smile came across her red lips.

"Hi. I'm killing some zombies," she said sweetly before turning back to the game and shooting like mad.

"I didn't know you played Xbox." She shot one zombie right in the head. Well damn girl.

"There's a lot you don't know about me." I sat down next to her, pulling the controller out her hands to pause the game. She glared at me but it let up when I pulled her onto my lap. She giggled in my grasp as I brought her body closer to mine.

"Oh really? Like what," I asked my accent on full blast. Blush flew across her cheeks. I knew she loved it when I did that.

"Where's my surprise," she asked, changing the subject as she looked to bag that was sitting beside us. Rosy grabbed it before I had a chance to and looked inside. "Ooo, chocolate," she cooed excitedly as she pulled out the box. I chuckled at her.

"Do you like the flowers and the bear?" She nodded, opening the box.

"I'll put the flowers in some water and tonight, I'm cuddling with the bear so don't interrupt us." She got up with the flowers in hand but I slammed her down onto the couch, pinning her down on her back.

"Excuse me," I asked, raising an eyebrow. She giggled at me. What was so fucking funny? She just blew me off for a bear. What type of shit is that? Damn, this girl better be happy that I love her.

"You heard me, Mexico. Now get off me before I bust a cap in your ass like I did to that zombie."

"Who the fuck are you talking to like that?" A smile stayed on her lips.

"You."

"The fuck you're not."

"Then who am I talking to? My imaginary friend is out on a date."

"What the-" I cut myself off seeing that Rosy was getting entertained at this. Jumping on my nerves must be fun to her. I got off her so that she could go put the flowers in a vase but smacked her ass as she passed.

"That hurt," she yelled, putting her hands on her butt.

"Good," I yelled back. She came back into the room with the bear I brought in her arms. I dare her to put that thing in my face and imma rip its head off.

"His name is Britain," she said, smiling as she hugged the bear closer. I grabbed the nearest pillow and threw it at her. She laughed as the pillow hit her in the head. Sometimes I swear something is wrong with this girl.

"Come here," I purred, holding out my arms. She threw the bear at me. "What the fuck? I didn't mean him," I yelled as I threw it back at her. She laughed harder. "Come here, baby," I started to whine. I had a strong urge to hold her in my arms. To hold her, kiss her, love her.

"Gotta catch me," she said before running off. I sighed but got my ass up and ran after her. When I caught her, we were in our bed room. I had wrapped my arms around her waist from the back. She giggled in my grasp as she struggled to get free.

"You're not going anywhere," I whispered in her ear, making her body shudder with pleasure. I turned her around so that we could be face to face, our lips inches apart. Again she giggled, looping her arms around my neck.

"Ya know, I did promise you something last night."

"Oh so you're keeping promises when I'm drunk now huh?" She nodded, biting her lip. Damn, she looked cute when she did that.

"So, wanna show me how sorry you are for throwing Britain? He's pretty mad at you." I pulled her body up against mine, our lips even closer.

"And what can I do to earn his forgiveness?"

"A couple things but the first thing he wants you to do is…"

"What?"

"Let me kick your ass in Street Fighter."

"Oh you're on babe. But I'm not letting you win."

"And why is that?" I kissed her lips softly but hungrily for a minute before pulling away to answer her question.

"Because then I'm going to have to earn your forgiveness."

"Ohh and do you have any ideas on how?" I smirked, pecking her lips.

"Just one."

"Care to share?"

"Sure. After I kick your ass in that video game though."

"Oh, you're on, Mexico!" I smiled, smacking her ass as she ran past me to get the game going. Damn, I loved her.

So this chap and the next chap are fillers, just to let you all know. But don't worry, there's drama coming soon.

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