A/N: Ok peeps..time for chapter four! Haha, sorry it took me a few days to update..I've been pretty busy lately..heh sorry!

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Chapter Four

Lily entered the front room and layed her belongings on the table next to the door. Bryant came down from upstairs and greeted her as she made her way up.

(A/N: Haha, ok Britney, there's ur guy! lol!)

"Hey baby." Bryant said as he kissed Lily lightly on the lips. "Did you have a good day at work?"

"Yeah, it was ok. You?"

"Same. Who was that guy who drove you home?" He asked.

"Oh..that was James..remember me telling you about him? Yeah..well he came by the office today and we went out to catch up and talked a bit."

"Oh ok. Well I'll have to meet this guy sometime Lils." He gave her a menacing look.

'Oh no..' Lily thought. 'Lils..how does he know about that?' Lily looked up at him.

"Ok..that would be great." She answered, her voice a little shaky. Bryant did not miss the amount of shakiness in her tone, much to her dismay.

"Why do you sound so nervous Lily? Something you hiding from me?" His voice became louder and angrier.

"What are you talking about Bry?" Lily asked confused.

"You know very well what I'm talking about Lily." He grabbed her wrist and pushed her against the wall holding her there. "Your going around screwing with that James character and I don't take to lightly to my fiancee prancing around the whole city like a slutty hooker!" He slapped her across the face and let go of her wrist.

She placed her wrist over her cheek hardly believing what had just happend to her. "Bryant, what-?"

He slapped her again. "Shut up you filthy whore! Just shut up! I don't what your lame excuses about why you were out with him today Lily. Now..I'm going into town..and I expect you to still be here when I return." He kissed her roughly and left.

Lily waited until she was sure he had left and quickly began stuffing all the belongings she could into a large yellow duffle bag. When she finished, she quickly grabbed her car keys and jacket and raced for the car. She hopped in, started the engine, and drove off. She had no idea where she was going until it hit her. James.

She took a sharp turn and made her way to the hotel she believed James to be staying in.

I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph; I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

She pulled into the parking lot and made her way into the building. When she went to open the door she saw her reflection in the window. There was a bruise forming on her left cheek where Bryant had hit her. She held back the tears forming behind her sunglasses and made her way to the front desk.

"Excuse me," She said to the lady at the front desk. "Could you tell me which room James Potter is staying in please?"

"Certainly dear. Room 105" The woman answered.

"Thank you." Lily answered. She smiled sweetly to the lady and made her way to room 105.

'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel light when you're gone away

Lily knocked on the door. She heard someone bustling about and finally the door opened. James Potter stood at the door, a confused expression shown upon his features.

"Lily?"

Lily flung herself at James, wrapping her arms around his neck. James was a bit startled but held her none the less. Lily began sobbing uncontrolably on his shoulder. She told him everything that had happed back at the house. He stroked her hair comfortingly.

"Shh..its ok Lily. I'm not going to let him hurt you again. I promise."

Lily nodded her head against his chest. She believed him. He took her in, shutting the door and she sat on his bed. He took a seat on the chair across from her.

The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

For a moment no one spoke, they just sat and enjoyed each others company.

"Has he done this before?" James asked tentavely. Lily shook her head.

"No, he's never hurt me before. I mean..I knew that he was protective, what guy isn't, but I never ever thought he would go to the extent as to physically hurt me." Lily had already taken off the sunglasses where the bruise was showing more clear than ever. James reached over and touched the side of her face lightly.

'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away

James couldn't help himself. He reached across and brushed his lips against hers. What happend next, no one expected.

A/N: Omgosh, do you guys hate me now? Haha! CLIFFIE! Lol! I love those..lol! So do you think the song went with the chapter? I sure hope so. This chapter was so hard to write. Well I hope you guys liked it. Please RR! I'll update soon I promise! I've already started on chapter five so it should be up soon! I luv you guyz! smooches! xoxoxo