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Getting up from the floor beside the pantry door, Haley walked around the house making sure the doors were locked and the windows were shuttered. Right now, she didn't want to be seen or known about. In less than a couple hours, he would be home and the place wasn't even close to being clean. Rushing about or going as fast as her bruised body would take her, Haley cleaned the house from top to bottom. Putting the cleaning supplies away in the top cubbard, she didn't hear anybody enter the house, until she heard the creak of the floor right behind her. Spinning around she was unprepared for the force of the blow to her lower jaw.
"Shouldn't you be in school darling dearest" "He" said sweetly to the crumpled girl on the ground. "Or were you waiting for me to come home, cuz you liked how I touched you last time"
Stepping towards Haley, her father slowly got closer. Still stunned on the ground from the blow, she didn't have the energy to struggle against his grip. He slowly dragged her up the length of his body. When she didn't react, using "his" free hand "he" socked on her other side in the ribs.
"Bitch," he growled "do you think your better than me, that you can f*** any other guy in this town without giving your own dad the privilege. Do you seriously consider yourself above the other whores in this town? Do YOU!!!!!" He yelled in her face and hit her again.
With the last strength of her energy, Haley kneed him in the balls. He bit out a groan but didn't loosen his grip very much. Trying to twist free was a useless effort.
"Please just let me go," she begged "I cleaned the damn house for you so I could hopefully spare my siblings the treatment you show me every hour of everyday. You bastard, do you really think I care what you do to me. Do you really think I care what happens to me!! You dumb***" she screamed in his face with renewed anger "since day one you drilled into my head how worthless I am, how ugly I am, how no one could possibly care about me, so do you really, really seriously think I care if you hurt me, it you torture m or if you kill me. I'm sorry but in my eyes that would be a blessing!!" with a huff she finished.
"Go get out of my sight" He shoved her away so hard she hit the counter with the small of her back. With a muffled cry she sank to floor "I'm not through with you yet" he growled "But right now you disgust, you fuck*** whore" he slapped her hard across the face. "I'm gonna make you life a living hell, but don't worry I wont let you die, you get to live every minute of the horror that has become your life. Ungrateful wench." With that, he walked away, up the stairs and into his bedroom.
Unable to get up with the pounding in her back and ribs, Haley just laid there to weak to get up. Gasping for breath trying to get her will built up so she could get up and move, she had to fix supper and do the laundry and...'oh my god, look at what "he's" done to me, I've become his slave trying to do what he wants and walking on egg shells so I don't anger him' Haley thought to herself. Still she was scared of him and so she proceeded to do just what he wanted done. It was going to be a long time before she went to school, judging by the force of his punches she was going to have a few new bruises to take care of.
~A week and a half later~
Looking in the mirror in the bathroom, Haley stared at her face. The swelling had gone down and the coloring wasn't as bad, but it was still going to take a whole bunch of makeup to cover it up, to make it look normal. Hoping it wouldn't rub off before the day was over she began to apply her makeup, very, very carefully, wincing every time she touched a tender spot, which was almost all the time. Her alarm rang telling her she had three minutes before she should leave for school if she wanted to be on time. It was time to face the world with her head held high and the shame in her heart. It was all her fault she missed school, it will always be her fault, she deserved what she got. Knowing this she grabbed she backpack off the bed and went to school.
~Same time another house~
It had been a week and a half since he and Hales had had that fight and she still hadn't been to school. It was so unlike her and he had a funny feeling in his gut that something just wasn't right and it wasn't him or the fight, something was going on. He was going to find out. Leaving the house and into his truck he drove to school hoping she would be there today.
~School time~
Walking into school, Haley felt like and outsider, for some reason she felt like she didn't belong here anymore that she should go home. Walking to her locker people kept bumping into her, not hard, but every time anyone got near her, she would flinch away. This was not like her she knew this but yet she couldn't help it. Putting in the combo, she opened her locker and grabbed her books while putting in the ones not needed. Stuffing them into her bag, she closed the door. Jumping with a small shriek, Haley placed her hand on her chest to steady her frantically beating heart. Lucas just looked at from where he stood.
"Damn you Lucas why don't you make some noise when you sneak up on people like that." She growled at him.
"Why are you so jumpy" he said not answering her question "I didn't sneak up on you but now that I've got your attention we need to talk" instead of saying anything like he expected her to do she just turned away and started to walk to class.
"Haley get back here, I know something's up with you" Haley paused but then kept on walking, like she hadn't heard Lucas. "Damnit Hales I'm worried about, tell me what's up and why your acting so cold to me all of a sudden." Ignoring him, she continued to walk away from him, biting her lip to keep from crying at the pain in his voice. Lucas trying to keep his temper in check watched her walk away, He couldn't be late for his class otherwise his plan to get Haley to open up to his would be in jeopardy. He wouldn't push right now but later, yes later she would tell him.
Trying to think straight, Haley sat in class, pain lacing though her, her bruised body couldn't take much more of these chairs, soon she'd have to get up and give her body a breather from the pain. Thinking the bathroom was the best bet, she got a pass from her teacher and left the classroom. Not paying attention where she was going, she ran into the brick wall of a chest, flinching she looked up. Catching her by the waist, Nathan made sure she didn't fall to the ground.
"Hey Haley, missed you in tutoring. Where were you?" Nathan asked
"Home" she mumbled and started to walk away.
Catching her by the arm, making her wince he said, "Hey Lucas seems pretty worried about you, you ok? I mean I know we're not a thing anymore but I'm here if you need me." Using his charm turned up full watt he smiled at her then let go of her arm. Half expecting her to spill her guts he was surprised when all he got for an answer was 'thanks" and a girl walking away from him. 'Guess she's still not over me.' He thought arrogantly "damn I'm good" thinking this he walked away.
Walking to the bathroom, she decided she didn't have to go so she took a detour to her locker, for no reason but it would take longer than going to and back from the bathroom. As she turned the corner to the wall with her locker on it, she saw Brooke and Payton talking and then ending with a hug. Hoping to get away before they saw her, she started to turn around but it was too late.
"Haley your back" cried Payton walking up to her with Brooke trailing along. "Where have you been?"
"Yeah tutor girl, I haven't seen you in the halls in a long time" Brooke pointed out.
"Home, with a bad cold." Haley answer starting to move off back in the direction of class.
"Wait we need to get together for a girls night" said Payton a idea of what it would be like going through her head. "We could hang out and watch movies and talk. It would be fun." She continued to ramble off what they could do but Haley wasn't there anymore. Trying to figure out how to get Lucas off her back and leave her alone was her top priority. "What do you think?" Asked Brooke
"I cant maybe next month, I'm really busy right now." After saying that Haley turned and started towards class leaving the two cheerleaders behind. Quietly sitting down in her desk and opened her textbook, not really seeing the word. After that, the day went by in a haze of pain and Advil.
The bell went off in her last class, Haley thought it was smooth sailing from here home, but she was wrong. Hungry since she skipped lunch to avoid Lucas, she decided to stop at the vending machines on the way out. By the time the damn machine gave her, her food the school was empty. Walking out of the front doors, she groaned when she saw Lucas leaning against his truck right in front of her. Damn. Steeling herself for the fight, she walked up to him.
"Thought you might need a ride" said Lucas "seeing how it gorgeous out and your wearing long sleeves, I wouldn't want you to over heat" he grinned his crooked smile, which melted every other girl and her most of the time except now.
"I don't need a ride right now thanks" Starting to walk away. Lucas opened his mouth to stop her.
"Wait, I know you're mad at me and I'm sorry alright but something is wrong, I can feel it and I can see it in the way you act. You know you can tell me, so stop trying to hid what's wrong"
"No" she simply said and started to walk away again. Tripping over a crack in the road, she nearly fell, if it wasn't for Lucas catching her by the arm and dragging her up again. Sucking in a quick breath she winced and flinched away from him.
"Sorry did I ..." he trailed off. Her shirt and come up and showed her multi colored bruises on her back. "What the hell" he said and pulled her shirt away from her back more, exposing more of the bruises on her back and side. "Haley, what happened, who did this. I swear to God..." quickly she pulled her shirt down and spun away from him, tripping over the curb of the side walk. Falling back into his chest. His arms encircled her and she tried to break free.
"It nothing, just fell out of my bed that's all." She said
"Like hell you did, more like ran into someone's foot or fist. I've been in to many fights to not know when a bruise is inflicted or an accident." Turning her to face him he asked once again. "What happened? And don't lie to me"
Trying to turn her face away, she murmured "Nothing, its nothing." She flinched when he lowered his voice say "look in my eyes and tell me that bullshit again." He demanded, "don't tell me you flinch or wince when some one gets near to you or touches you is nothing." Pulling up her shirtsleeves she showed her the bruises that she knew was there. "don't tell me these bruises are from nothing."
"I deserved them, its ok, I've got it handled. Don't worry about it." She told him. Looking deeply into her eyes, he said so softly it scared her. "What happened" not willing to tell him the truth just yet she made up another lie.
"No, Haley that's bull and you know it. Like hell you deserved this. Always you've been nothing but kind and generous to others, there's no way you could deserve this. Now tell me what happened and tell me now. I've known you forever and I wont let this get between us, so tell me what happened or I swear I will find out myself and I'll...." Trailing off yet again, he looked at the sobbing girl in his arms. Squeezing her tight in his arms, but carefully he waited, knowing she would tell him now."
"Why are you always there for me when I fall?" she whispered "I don't understand how you could still care after so many times I've pushed you away. How hard I've tried to push you away lately. I have my reasons, and this time they weren't selfish, this time I was trying to protect you, to keep you safe." Shuddering with sobs, she was quiet
"I'm you friend, your all I have pretty much and all I'll ever need. I care for you too much to let you go and leave my life" He whispered in her ear and fell silent waiting for her to tell him all.
"I deserved this," she whispered so softly he could barely hear, but hear he did and what he heard made him tighten his grip on her ever more. "You are right I didn't fall of my bed, "He" lost his temper and instead of letting him hurt my siblings I took the brunt of his rage. I got them out in time so that they only saw the first punch. But he didn't let up and soon he was threatening to do more than just beat me..." she stopped and took a deep breath.
"Wait a minute Haley sorry I know this is tough for you but who is "he"". Lucas asked, so he could put a name and face in front of his rage
"My father" she said softly the continued after awhile. "Remember when we were little and I'd have little cuts or bruises and blame it on other things, remember when I broke my arm and said I fell out of the tree, that was him. All those times it was "him" it would never get this bad but "he" would find new ways to torture me. I wasn't at school after we had our fight cuz he knocked me up pretty badly and I knew I couldn't cover the bruises up, plus I was coming in and out of consciousness constantly. I was there when you knocked on the door, I was there when you left and I was there when he got home and tried to...take advantage of me." Lucas's fists clenched as he hugged her but he remained quiet, knowing this was hard for her.
"He wanted what he said I gave to others, to you. "He" thinks we have more than a friendship relationship. "He" touched me some and then "he" threw me against the counter because he said I disgusted him and later he would finish. He also threatened to make my life ever worse. But I cant imagine anything worse than what it already is. Over the years, he has drilled mental abuse into my brain and I don't know who I can trust or turn to any more. I'm scared Luke and I don't know how not to be. I'm not pretty so I can't rely on my looks to get me out of this, I'm smart but he always seem smarter and I just don't know what to do. I know I deserved this!!! But I just don't know why." With that, she hung her head into his chest and cried tears that wouldn't come before.
Fighting against his rage and pain for his Hales, he just held her close for a long time. When he thought it was the right time he spoke "Hales, you didn't deserve this, trust me on this one. For what he did to you I want to tear him from limb to limb." Looking up at him she fiercely shook her head 'no'. "Hales we have to get you out of there, I wont let him hurt you anymore or get the chance to touch you. You are mine, and I will not let anyone hurt you if I can stop it. I told Nathan if he hurt, you I'd make him pay and now the pain is coming from someplace I didn't expect, but I will keep you safe and you don't have to worry anymore. Trust me nothing will happen to you." Looking into his eyes with tears rolling down her face she hoped what he said was true. Lucas was amazed at what he saw as the makeup was washed away by her tears. Her face was a collage of colors. Wiping away some of her tears he said, "you may not know how beautiful you are or how much I care for you, but don't ever doubt. I'm here for you and I will always be. We will get your siblings out of there because I know you would not put them in danger when you could prevent it even if it means more pain for you. The Protector never the Protected, that's what you are. They will be safe that I promise you, but first we are getting you safe and so we can see the extent of those bruises. Or maybe so I can get you alone and half naked." He laughed when he saw her shocked face.
"Come on lets get you in the truck and I'll take you home to my place. You should be safe there." Taking her by the hand, he helped her into the truck careful of where he knew some of the bruises were. Climbing over the hood of the truck, he got behind the wheel and drove towards home. His anger still coursing through his veins, the rage was turning his vision red but he wouldn't do anything not until Haley said it was ok. Haley meant more to him than he ever imagined. He couldn't believe what he had let slip out with his anger, 'your mine' but god was it true. He wanted to be more than just friends with her, after so many girls he had finally realized how much she meant to him, how much she completed him. She was his other half of his soul and I took him to almost lose her and then abuse to finally realize it. Damn was he slow to realize he was in love with her.
Sitting quietly in the passengers seat, thoughts ran through her head. 'You are mine' what did that mean and why did his possessiveness bring such a flutter to her stomach and heart. Why did her heart skip a beat every time he was near and when did these feelings replace her old ones. When had she started to like him more than just a friend? Was it before or during or after the Nathan thing was over? What the hell is going on with her? Lucas only sees her as a friend and nothing more. Why was she putting herself up for more hurt? She didn't need it. God knows she doesn't want it, but yet it is there. Lurking beneath the surface. Glancing under her lashes at him, she groaned inwardly. She was setting herself up for a fall but that wasn't going to change her feelings just like that. She and her heart were in serious danger as was the rest of her body. Damn how is my life going to end? She thought to herself.
A/n I know it took longer than expected but I couldn't help it. Lucas finally found out and now there's passion just below the surface between the two. What is going to happen and in what order will it happen in. Hope it wasn't to confusing and I hope you enjoyed. R&R. Thanks
Getting up from the floor beside the pantry door, Haley walked around the house making sure the doors were locked and the windows were shuttered. Right now, she didn't want to be seen or known about. In less than a couple hours, he would be home and the place wasn't even close to being clean. Rushing about or going as fast as her bruised body would take her, Haley cleaned the house from top to bottom. Putting the cleaning supplies away in the top cubbard, she didn't hear anybody enter the house, until she heard the creak of the floor right behind her. Spinning around she was unprepared for the force of the blow to her lower jaw.
"Shouldn't you be in school darling dearest" "He" said sweetly to the crumpled girl on the ground. "Or were you waiting for me to come home, cuz you liked how I touched you last time"
Stepping towards Haley, her father slowly got closer. Still stunned on the ground from the blow, she didn't have the energy to struggle against his grip. He slowly dragged her up the length of his body. When she didn't react, using "his" free hand "he" socked on her other side in the ribs.
"Bitch," he growled "do you think your better than me, that you can f*** any other guy in this town without giving your own dad the privilege. Do you seriously consider yourself above the other whores in this town? Do YOU!!!!!" He yelled in her face and hit her again.
With the last strength of her energy, Haley kneed him in the balls. He bit out a groan but didn't loosen his grip very much. Trying to twist free was a useless effort.
"Please just let me go," she begged "I cleaned the damn house for you so I could hopefully spare my siblings the treatment you show me every hour of everyday. You bastard, do you really think I care what you do to me. Do you really think I care what happens to me!! You dumb***" she screamed in his face with renewed anger "since day one you drilled into my head how worthless I am, how ugly I am, how no one could possibly care about me, so do you really, really seriously think I care if you hurt me, it you torture m or if you kill me. I'm sorry but in my eyes that would be a blessing!!" with a huff she finished.
"Go get out of my sight" He shoved her away so hard she hit the counter with the small of her back. With a muffled cry she sank to floor "I'm not through with you yet" he growled "But right now you disgust, you fuck*** whore" he slapped her hard across the face. "I'm gonna make you life a living hell, but don't worry I wont let you die, you get to live every minute of the horror that has become your life. Ungrateful wench." With that, he walked away, up the stairs and into his bedroom.
Unable to get up with the pounding in her back and ribs, Haley just laid there to weak to get up. Gasping for breath trying to get her will built up so she could get up and move, she had to fix supper and do the laundry and...'oh my god, look at what "he's" done to me, I've become his slave trying to do what he wants and walking on egg shells so I don't anger him' Haley thought to herself. Still she was scared of him and so she proceeded to do just what he wanted done. It was going to be a long time before she went to school, judging by the force of his punches she was going to have a few new bruises to take care of.
~A week and a half later~
Looking in the mirror in the bathroom, Haley stared at her face. The swelling had gone down and the coloring wasn't as bad, but it was still going to take a whole bunch of makeup to cover it up, to make it look normal. Hoping it wouldn't rub off before the day was over she began to apply her makeup, very, very carefully, wincing every time she touched a tender spot, which was almost all the time. Her alarm rang telling her she had three minutes before she should leave for school if she wanted to be on time. It was time to face the world with her head held high and the shame in her heart. It was all her fault she missed school, it will always be her fault, she deserved what she got. Knowing this she grabbed she backpack off the bed and went to school.
~Same time another house~
It had been a week and a half since he and Hales had had that fight and she still hadn't been to school. It was so unlike her and he had a funny feeling in his gut that something just wasn't right and it wasn't him or the fight, something was going on. He was going to find out. Leaving the house and into his truck he drove to school hoping she would be there today.
~School time~
Walking into school, Haley felt like and outsider, for some reason she felt like she didn't belong here anymore that she should go home. Walking to her locker people kept bumping into her, not hard, but every time anyone got near her, she would flinch away. This was not like her she knew this but yet she couldn't help it. Putting in the combo, she opened her locker and grabbed her books while putting in the ones not needed. Stuffing them into her bag, she closed the door. Jumping with a small shriek, Haley placed her hand on her chest to steady her frantically beating heart. Lucas just looked at from where he stood.
"Damn you Lucas why don't you make some noise when you sneak up on people like that." She growled at him.
"Why are you so jumpy" he said not answering her question "I didn't sneak up on you but now that I've got your attention we need to talk" instead of saying anything like he expected her to do she just turned away and started to walk to class.
"Haley get back here, I know something's up with you" Haley paused but then kept on walking, like she hadn't heard Lucas. "Damnit Hales I'm worried about, tell me what's up and why your acting so cold to me all of a sudden." Ignoring him, she continued to walk away from him, biting her lip to keep from crying at the pain in his voice. Lucas trying to keep his temper in check watched her walk away, He couldn't be late for his class otherwise his plan to get Haley to open up to his would be in jeopardy. He wouldn't push right now but later, yes later she would tell him.
Trying to think straight, Haley sat in class, pain lacing though her, her bruised body couldn't take much more of these chairs, soon she'd have to get up and give her body a breather from the pain. Thinking the bathroom was the best bet, she got a pass from her teacher and left the classroom. Not paying attention where she was going, she ran into the brick wall of a chest, flinching she looked up. Catching her by the waist, Nathan made sure she didn't fall to the ground.
"Hey Haley, missed you in tutoring. Where were you?" Nathan asked
"Home" she mumbled and started to walk away.
Catching her by the arm, making her wince he said, "Hey Lucas seems pretty worried about you, you ok? I mean I know we're not a thing anymore but I'm here if you need me." Using his charm turned up full watt he smiled at her then let go of her arm. Half expecting her to spill her guts he was surprised when all he got for an answer was 'thanks" and a girl walking away from him. 'Guess she's still not over me.' He thought arrogantly "damn I'm good" thinking this he walked away.
Walking to the bathroom, she decided she didn't have to go so she took a detour to her locker, for no reason but it would take longer than going to and back from the bathroom. As she turned the corner to the wall with her locker on it, she saw Brooke and Payton talking and then ending with a hug. Hoping to get away before they saw her, she started to turn around but it was too late.
"Haley your back" cried Payton walking up to her with Brooke trailing along. "Where have you been?"
"Yeah tutor girl, I haven't seen you in the halls in a long time" Brooke pointed out.
"Home, with a bad cold." Haley answer starting to move off back in the direction of class.
"Wait we need to get together for a girls night" said Payton a idea of what it would be like going through her head. "We could hang out and watch movies and talk. It would be fun." She continued to ramble off what they could do but Haley wasn't there anymore. Trying to figure out how to get Lucas off her back and leave her alone was her top priority. "What do you think?" Asked Brooke
"I cant maybe next month, I'm really busy right now." After saying that Haley turned and started towards class leaving the two cheerleaders behind. Quietly sitting down in her desk and opened her textbook, not really seeing the word. After that, the day went by in a haze of pain and Advil.
The bell went off in her last class, Haley thought it was smooth sailing from here home, but she was wrong. Hungry since she skipped lunch to avoid Lucas, she decided to stop at the vending machines on the way out. By the time the damn machine gave her, her food the school was empty. Walking out of the front doors, she groaned when she saw Lucas leaning against his truck right in front of her. Damn. Steeling herself for the fight, she walked up to him.
"Thought you might need a ride" said Lucas "seeing how it gorgeous out and your wearing long sleeves, I wouldn't want you to over heat" he grinned his crooked smile, which melted every other girl and her most of the time except now.
"I don't need a ride right now thanks" Starting to walk away. Lucas opened his mouth to stop her.
"Wait, I know you're mad at me and I'm sorry alright but something is wrong, I can feel it and I can see it in the way you act. You know you can tell me, so stop trying to hid what's wrong"
"No" she simply said and started to walk away again. Tripping over a crack in the road, she nearly fell, if it wasn't for Lucas catching her by the arm and dragging her up again. Sucking in a quick breath she winced and flinched away from him.
"Sorry did I ..." he trailed off. Her shirt and come up and showed her multi colored bruises on her back. "What the hell" he said and pulled her shirt away from her back more, exposing more of the bruises on her back and side. "Haley, what happened, who did this. I swear to God..." quickly she pulled her shirt down and spun away from him, tripping over the curb of the side walk. Falling back into his chest. His arms encircled her and she tried to break free.
"It nothing, just fell out of my bed that's all." She said
"Like hell you did, more like ran into someone's foot or fist. I've been in to many fights to not know when a bruise is inflicted or an accident." Turning her to face him he asked once again. "What happened? And don't lie to me"
Trying to turn her face away, she murmured "Nothing, its nothing." She flinched when he lowered his voice say "look in my eyes and tell me that bullshit again." He demanded, "don't tell me you flinch or wince when some one gets near to you or touches you is nothing." Pulling up her shirtsleeves she showed her the bruises that she knew was there. "don't tell me these bruises are from nothing."
"I deserved them, its ok, I've got it handled. Don't worry about it." She told him. Looking deeply into her eyes, he said so softly it scared her. "What happened" not willing to tell him the truth just yet she made up another lie.
"No, Haley that's bull and you know it. Like hell you deserved this. Always you've been nothing but kind and generous to others, there's no way you could deserve this. Now tell me what happened and tell me now. I've known you forever and I wont let this get between us, so tell me what happened or I swear I will find out myself and I'll...." Trailing off yet again, he looked at the sobbing girl in his arms. Squeezing her tight in his arms, but carefully he waited, knowing she would tell him now."
"Why are you always there for me when I fall?" she whispered "I don't understand how you could still care after so many times I've pushed you away. How hard I've tried to push you away lately. I have my reasons, and this time they weren't selfish, this time I was trying to protect you, to keep you safe." Shuddering with sobs, she was quiet
"I'm you friend, your all I have pretty much and all I'll ever need. I care for you too much to let you go and leave my life" He whispered in her ear and fell silent waiting for her to tell him all.
"I deserved this," she whispered so softly he could barely hear, but hear he did and what he heard made him tighten his grip on her ever more. "You are right I didn't fall of my bed, "He" lost his temper and instead of letting him hurt my siblings I took the brunt of his rage. I got them out in time so that they only saw the first punch. But he didn't let up and soon he was threatening to do more than just beat me..." she stopped and took a deep breath.
"Wait a minute Haley sorry I know this is tough for you but who is "he"". Lucas asked, so he could put a name and face in front of his rage
"My father" she said softly the continued after awhile. "Remember when we were little and I'd have little cuts or bruises and blame it on other things, remember when I broke my arm and said I fell out of the tree, that was him. All those times it was "him" it would never get this bad but "he" would find new ways to torture me. I wasn't at school after we had our fight cuz he knocked me up pretty badly and I knew I couldn't cover the bruises up, plus I was coming in and out of consciousness constantly. I was there when you knocked on the door, I was there when you left and I was there when he got home and tried to...take advantage of me." Lucas's fists clenched as he hugged her but he remained quiet, knowing this was hard for her.
"He wanted what he said I gave to others, to you. "He" thinks we have more than a friendship relationship. "He" touched me some and then "he" threw me against the counter because he said I disgusted him and later he would finish. He also threatened to make my life ever worse. But I cant imagine anything worse than what it already is. Over the years, he has drilled mental abuse into my brain and I don't know who I can trust or turn to any more. I'm scared Luke and I don't know how not to be. I'm not pretty so I can't rely on my looks to get me out of this, I'm smart but he always seem smarter and I just don't know what to do. I know I deserved this!!! But I just don't know why." With that, she hung her head into his chest and cried tears that wouldn't come before.
Fighting against his rage and pain for his Hales, he just held her close for a long time. When he thought it was the right time he spoke "Hales, you didn't deserve this, trust me on this one. For what he did to you I want to tear him from limb to limb." Looking up at him she fiercely shook her head 'no'. "Hales we have to get you out of there, I wont let him hurt you anymore or get the chance to touch you. You are mine, and I will not let anyone hurt you if I can stop it. I told Nathan if he hurt, you I'd make him pay and now the pain is coming from someplace I didn't expect, but I will keep you safe and you don't have to worry anymore. Trust me nothing will happen to you." Looking into his eyes with tears rolling down her face she hoped what he said was true. Lucas was amazed at what he saw as the makeup was washed away by her tears. Her face was a collage of colors. Wiping away some of her tears he said, "you may not know how beautiful you are or how much I care for you, but don't ever doubt. I'm here for you and I will always be. We will get your siblings out of there because I know you would not put them in danger when you could prevent it even if it means more pain for you. The Protector never the Protected, that's what you are. They will be safe that I promise you, but first we are getting you safe and so we can see the extent of those bruises. Or maybe so I can get you alone and half naked." He laughed when he saw her shocked face.
"Come on lets get you in the truck and I'll take you home to my place. You should be safe there." Taking her by the hand, he helped her into the truck careful of where he knew some of the bruises were. Climbing over the hood of the truck, he got behind the wheel and drove towards home. His anger still coursing through his veins, the rage was turning his vision red but he wouldn't do anything not until Haley said it was ok. Haley meant more to him than he ever imagined. He couldn't believe what he had let slip out with his anger, 'your mine' but god was it true. He wanted to be more than just friends with her, after so many girls he had finally realized how much she meant to him, how much she completed him. She was his other half of his soul and I took him to almost lose her and then abuse to finally realize it. Damn was he slow to realize he was in love with her.
Sitting quietly in the passengers seat, thoughts ran through her head. 'You are mine' what did that mean and why did his possessiveness bring such a flutter to her stomach and heart. Why did her heart skip a beat every time he was near and when did these feelings replace her old ones. When had she started to like him more than just a friend? Was it before or during or after the Nathan thing was over? What the hell is going on with her? Lucas only sees her as a friend and nothing more. Why was she putting herself up for more hurt? She didn't need it. God knows she doesn't want it, but yet it is there. Lurking beneath the surface. Glancing under her lashes at him, she groaned inwardly. She was setting herself up for a fall but that wasn't going to change her feelings just like that. She and her heart were in serious danger as was the rest of her body. Damn how is my life going to end? She thought to herself.
A/n I know it took longer than expected but I couldn't help it. Lucas finally found out and now there's passion just below the surface between the two. What is going to happen and in what order will it happen in. Hope it wasn't to confusing and I hope you enjoyed. R&R. Thanks