Chapter 14

After I had finished the lovely late breakfast David kindly made for me we sat down and had a talk. Gianmarco was still in his bedroom in a mood and both me and David decided to leave him to it until he was ready to come out and face us.

"So Skye- Do you feel you'll be able to go back home?" David asked me concerned.

I fidgeted with my hands in my lap. "I...I don't think I can do it David. I don't think I can handle living alone for a while. Before I loved being alone, but after last night...I don't think I can handle it yet, I really don't. When I close my eyes all I see is him and every noise I would hear when I'm alone I shall instantly think it is that guy coming back for more..."

"Then how do you feel about living with me and Gianmarco for a while? You're pretty much here all the time anyway!" David suggested.

In my mind I wanted nothing more than this, I would hate to be alone now, but I didn't want to be a burden. "No, it's fine, honestly David. I don't think Gianmarco would want me here anymore anyway"

David brushed off my comment. "Don't be silly! We would both sleep easier at night knowing you aren't alone in the darkness of your house freaking out about the guy without anyone to comfort you. I insist you stay here"

"...Are you sure?" I said uneasy. "I mean. I would love to and I genuinely appreciate your help. I just don't want to intrude and be a total burden that's all"

"You are nowhere near a burden Skye and I mean that. That's it then, you'll live for a while" David said smiling.

"Thank you David. Thank you so, so, so much! But I need to gather my things if I am to stay here...I can't live in Gianmarco's clothes forever."

"I understand" David said laughing. "Would you like me to take you now? I don't want you going alone if you don't feel ready yet. Plus I don't think Mr Moody Pants will be out to offer his services any time soon!"

I laughed for first time that day. "I would like that David, thank you for understanding"

"No problem" he said "let's go!"

After David called to Gianmarco where we were going (with no response) so he knew where we were disappearing to for a while, we both made our way to David's car. I stuck close by David the entire time outside; paranoid of the people around me. David seemed to sense this so he purposely stayed close to me so he could make me feel like I had a bodyguard.

Eventually we made it to my place after plenty of directions coming from me and I opened up my door. I hesitated in the doorway and David looked at me puzzled. I breathed in and asked blushing: "Could you go in first and check there's no...No people?" I stuttered hoping he would get the message. David seemed to understand this and nodded. He walked in and looked around downstairs and upstairs just to make me fully reassured. He came trotting back down the stairs. "Nobody is here" he stated factually. I sighed in relief and carried on in to my house shutting the door behind me.

"Would you like a drink?" I asked David politely leading him to the living room. "No thank you" he replied. "Okay, well I am going to get my stuff together, feel free to sit here and watch television" I explained to him. "Alright then" he replied and flopped down on to the sofa. I smiled appreciatively and ran up the stairs.

Whilst I was upstairs I heard David turn on the television. It sounded like he was watching the children's channel. I laughed to myself- typical David

I went in to the bathroom first and rounded up all day-to-day necessary toiletries. I proceeded to carry them in to my bedroom and dumped them on the bed. I crouched down on my knees to pull out my small floral suitcase from beneath the bed and propped it open on the floor. I secured my toiletries in a little compartment before making my way to my wardrobe and pulling out a few clothes and underwear. Finally, I grabbed some make up, perfume and girly things like that and packed them in to the suitcase. I finally zipped up the suitcase and lifted it up ready to carry downstairs.

Before I made it to the door with my suitcase I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I froze and turned around to stare at myself.

All I felt was disgust and hate. By every moment since the incident I just felt dirtier and dirtier; I didn't feel any dignity or security for myself anymore.

"You disgust me" I whispered to my reflection and stormed out the room with my suitcase in tow. That evil bastard made me feel absolutely worthless.

"You ready to go?" David questioned to me; jogging in to the hallway to greet me. I nodded eagerly and he went back to turn off my television before making his way to his car.

Back at David and Gianmarco's apartment there were still no signs of Gianmarco. "Listen" I told David "I think I am going to go try and sort things with Gianmarco now. He has had enough time to think and calm down". David agreed with this and said he would go do some groceries seeing as there was now three of us in the apartment so he could give me and Gianmarco some space. I thanked David and made my way to the door of Gianmarco's room.

"Gianmarco?" I called; knocking on his bedroom door.

"...Come in" I heard his voice.

I opened the door slowly and peered around the door frame. Gianmarco was sat on his bed on his laptop.

"I'm sorry we fell out earlier. I didn't mean to upset you. But at the end of the day it is my choice and I am sticking to it" I told him; sitting at his side on the bed. Gianmarco stopped what he was doing and turned to face me.

"You have nothing to apologise for" he told me sighing. "It was my fault we fell out. I was a complete dick not respecting your wishes but I just feel so much hatred towards that bastard I want nothing more but for him to pay for what he did"

I stroked Gianmarco's face. "I know you only care and want what's best for me Gianmarco" I said in an understanding voice.

"Really?" he said.

"Really" I replied.

Gianmarco seemed very pleased by this and smiled at me. He then leaned towards me and kissed me softly on the lips.

I kissed Gianmarco back sweetly and hung my arms around his neck. He placed his hands on my back and stroked my hair attentively.

I suddenly pulled back realising what had happened. "Did that really just happen?" I asked in shock.

Gianmarco performed a school boy grin. "It certainly did"

"But we aren't even together...we've only had one date!" I exclaimed.

"We could be together though" Gianmarco smirked and winked at me.

I narrowed my eyes at Gianmarco. "Are you asking me out Mr Kego?"

Gianmarco shrugged. "Maybe I am, maybe I'm not". I pushed Gianmarco off the bed and he laughed hysterically. "Of course I am Skye". Whilst he was on the floor he knelt up on one knee; holding my left hand.

Gianmarco begun his speech again. "Skye. Will you make me the happiest man alive...and be my girlfriend?"

I laughed and got on my knees beside him. "Of course I will you weirdo"

Gianmarco never replied back. Just took my face in to his hands and kissed my lips.