Okay sooo i came up with a few more ideas so we're good for a little while ^.^
Oh and I realized I have TOTALLY been spelling Hibiki wrong this entire story BUT I'll start spelling it right from here on our,
sooooo sowwy
Hope ya enjoy what I came up with(:
For some reason, the room seemed to get hot. Everyone was avoiding making eye contact with the Salamander except, well me.
"Who's Rogue?" I questioned, turning my head to look into my boss's black eyes.
He avoided looking at me and continued looking at his gang members. He demanded, "Are you sure?"
"Wait! Nat-Salamander, who's Rogue? What does he want with me?" I continued to pester him.
Romeo and Laxus both nodded their heads and Cana finally gained her footing again recovering from my abuse. I shot her a glance that said, I'm sorry... then turned my attention back to the Salamander. If only he would look at me, I know he'd tell me everything I needed to know.
Cana cleared her throat and said, "Yes it was him. He's been spotted around here a lot lately, ever since she started coming here. Not to mention, Romeo described him to the T when he told us who Wendy talked to."
The Salamander sighed and moved a hand to his face, covering his eyes in the process. Everyone in the room, save myself and Wendy, grew tense as they waited for him to say or do something.
But I was done waiting. I wanted out, I didn't sign up for this. This mental and physical abuse my boss put me through, the abuse Wendy just had to go through, the strange people talking to her, and the constant nonsense. I was done! Fairy Tail was a joke and I'm leaving it for good. I can disappear easily. Maybe I can go to Sting and ask for his help. Or Hibiki.
Before I knew what I was doing, my legs started moving, guiding me to Wendy. She still sat on the ground next to the Salamanders bedroom and she had her knees pulled up to her chest and her face resting down on her legs. She continued whining to herself, mumbling things about it being her fault.
"Wendy," I whispered when Salamander and the others went back to talking. They ignored me so I'll ignore them. Screw it! "Wendy, c'mon let's go."
She moved her head so her big brown eyes found mine and she slowly nodded. She blinked away the remaining tears then grabbed for my outstretched hand and I hauled her to her feet. We started walking toward the front door, hand in hand, and almost made it until a voice stopped me in my tracks.
"Where are you going?" It was the harsh voice of no other than my prick for a boss.
I sighed and turned my head slightly so I could meet his hard gaze. "I'm going home."
Salamander's hand shot out and he grabbed hold of my wrist, similarly to how Laxus held Wendy. His hand tightened and I hissed in pain when my bones ground together.
"Let. Go," I ordered, quietly, before turning my head to look away from him.
The Salamander started laughing at me; at how pathetic and weak I must look. He laughed at my obvious pain.
Fucking prick.
I released my hold on Wendy's hand and balled up my fist. I warned him, "Just let go and we can call this a day."
He once again chuckled, this time his gang joined in. They were humiliating me.
I ground my teeth together and tried one last time to pull my arm from him, the response I got was not what was expected. He yanked my arm his way, forcing my shoulder to pop. The pain from my now dislocated shoulder shot through my entire body but I embraced the pain and used it to fuel my rage. He was really starting to piss me off and I've had just about enough.
I used the momentum of him pulling me to shove my bad shoulder into his chest. His hold on my wrist loosened so I jerked my hand away from him and wound it back, ready to strike. He was still dumbfounded when I shocked him further and stepped forward, putting all of my weight into a punch that I was sure would knock him out.
My knuckles made contact with his eye and I heard him growl slightly from pain. After that one punch i let my hand fall back to my side and I peered up to him with mixed emotions. I was beyond angry, I was proud of myself for finally hitting him, I was scared at what he was going to do, and I was a little sorry for what I did.
Salamander's good eye met mine and he watched me watch him as he cradled his probably already swollen eye. His lips turned up into a wicked smile and he growled, "You fucking bitch."
I was on the floor within a flash, my right cheek was stinging and I could taste blood in my mouth. If I didn't know any better, I'd think he just back handed me.
And from the looks everyone in the room gave me, including Wendy, that's exactly what he did.
I sat up and took in everyone's shocked expressions. I opened my mouth and moved my jaw around, surprised at how much it actually hurt. Then I proceeded to spit the blood out of my mouth and onto the floor. When I looked up I caught sight of Salamander's eyes gazing down at me. He looked satisfied when he sneered, "Learn your place, Luce."
I could feel my eyes welling up with tears. How dare he? I opened my mouth to speak my mind but a loud sob found its way out instead. I moved my hand to cover my mouth and I jumped to my feet. I grabbed hold of Wendy's wrist and started dragging her out of the door after me. I wont ever step foot in this apartment again!
Wendy, Hibiki and I all sat on the queen sized bed in my hotel room, enjoying a nice bowl of ice cream as we joked with one another. It still hurt to eat solid foods, only being a few days since I was hit by The Salamander, that fucking jerk. When he slapped me, he managed to leave a nasty bruise on my cheek and my jaw was dislocated, along with my wrist and shoulder on my left arm.
When Wendy and I got home that night, Hibiki had lost his shit at the sight of me. He forced me to promise to never go there again and begged me to stay away from the thugs I had surrounded myself with.
Little did he know, I was texting one right now. Not the one that hurt me though.
Sting: I hope you learned your lesson, ya shoulda listened to me...
Me: Ik ik... I'm done with them.
"Did ya hear me, Lucy?" Hibiki questioned, drawing my eyes up from the phone. I had been talking to Sting day in and day out since I left Fairy Tail. At first he had been sweet and had sworn to get vengeance but for some reason today he's been very cocky and possessive.
"Uh.. Y-yeah," I lied, flashing a genuine smile at Hibiki.
My dirty blonde haired friend sighed and shook his head. He muttered, "No, you didn't," before shoveling another spoonful of strawberry icecream into his mouth. After he had swallowed, he cleared his throat and repeated, "I said that I'll leave Jenny for you. I'll break up with her tonight and me, you, and Wendy can go move somewhere quieter, I was thinking Syracuse or maybe-"
"No!" I whispered harshly. His face fell and I gave him a sad smile, apologizing to him without actually saying it. "I mean no, but thank you. I don't run away when things get tough and this is mine and Wendy's home. I'm not leaving." My voice was softer than before. I couldn't imagine leaving the city. I loved this place, even though it utterly disgusted me. It was my home after all.
Hibiki sighed and nodded before turning his attention back to the T.V.
Wendy moved her body so she was sitting up against my side. It was only midday but I could tell she was already tired. She had been having nightmares ever since that Rogue guy tried talking to her.
My phone vibrated, making me smile because It was another text from you know who.
Sting: Good, now you can be mine and mine only. Right?
I looked at the phone for a few minutes, contemplating on how exactly I should answer him. I don't want another guy around after what Salamander did but I still really enjoyed talking to him.
Me: Of course ;*
I sighed before I pushed send. Once the message was delivered, I looked down to Wendy and caught her eyes fluttering. I moved my hand to her head and started petting the top of her head.
I looked over to Hibiki who was still watching T.V. and I tapped him lightly on the shoulder. When he turned to find out what I wanted I put a finger to my mouth and shushed him, then pointed down to Wendy. His eyes fallowed my finger and he nodded before slowly moving his slim body off of the bed. I followed his lead, except as I got up I had to grab hold of Wendy and gently lay her down on the bed.
Once we both stood up, Hibiki stood at my side and we both gazed down at Wendy. She was too cute. Her chest rose and fell with each breath, her face looked completely relaxed, and her blue hair was sprawled out around the crown of her head.
I jumped slightly when I felt Hibiki's arm fall around my shoulders. He could tell that he startled me so he pulled me closer to him and placed a light kiss on my temple. A shiver went up my spine and I smiled and let myself fall into my friends warmth. We stayed like that for a few minutes, his head resting on mine, my head resting on his shoulder, his arm around me and our eyes on my sweet little 'daughter.'
That is until a loud knock came from my door. Hibiki literally jumped away from me and rushed to the door to see who was there. I could understand why he was tense, his girlfriend visited him at times when he worked and his boss sometimes dropped by. He could get in trouble for letting me stay here for free and for Hibiki's lack of work... He's gotten in trouble because of me before and I'd kick myself if he did again.
I looked down to my phone again and checked my messages. There were a few from Sting;
Sting: Damn right, I'm all ya need bby
Sting: Don't worry, I'll be the best ya ever had. I've got a better kiss, a hotter touch, and a better fuck than any boy you'll ever meet. (Totally took this from PANIC! at the disco's Lying is the most fun, love that song! Back to the story!)
Sting: I can't wait to bend you over my bed and take you from behind. It's all I can think about. You should come over tonight
Me: I'll try baby, just gotta ask Hibiki to watch over Wendy
"What the fuck are you doin' here?" I snapped my head up at the sound of Hibiki's angry voice.
I turned around and stopped breathing entirely. The Salamander was standing in my doorway, looking a little sheepish. He was looking away from Hibiki's heated stair until he caught sight of me. When his eyes met mine, he gave me a crooked smile and pushed his way into the motel room.
"Wha..." Wendy sleepily muttered as she rubbed her eyes.
Then I heard a noise and I thought I had completely lost my mind. It sounded like a small mewling noise.
Wendy must have heard it too because her eyes shot open and she sat forward and stared at Salamander.
Salamander stepped toward me with his arms behind his back. He smiled brighter and turned toward Wendy and said, "I brought you something, Wendy. Just a little present from me and Romeo." He then moved his right hand from behind himself and there in his hands was a small white kitten with a pink bow on the back of it's neck. The cat looked up to me, revealing chocolaty brown eyes and meowed again. Salamander set the kitten down on the bed next to Wendy and he said, "I went to the pet store today and saw her and the weirdest looking blue cat so I had to get them. And then I thought, who else would like a kitten more than a little girl. So she's yours."
"Do you think buying them a pet will make up for you hitting Lucy?" Hibiki spat at Salamander.
Salamander turned his head back and he seemed to see Hibiki for the first time. Then he grinned, revealing his sharp canines and he answered slyly, "Actually, yes. Gotta problem bellboy?"
"Hell yeah I have a prob-"
I stepped between the two raging boys and placed my hands out to firmly press against both of their chests. "Enough," I muttered tiredly. I turned to look at Hibiki and I asked nicely, "Hibiki can you step out for a minute? I'll come down to see you in a little bit." He looked hesitant until I assured him, "I'm fine, I can handle myself."
Hibiki nodded in agreement, he then placed his hand on mine and squeezed it while took one last glance at Salamander. Then he released my hand and turned and walked out of the door, leaving Wendy, the cat, Salamander and me alone.
My hand was still resting on Salamanders chest and I felt the soft thump of his heart beating. It made my heart flutter a little bit so I quickly moved it and cast my eyes down. "Thank you for buying the cat for Wendy," I breathed, still not lifting my eyes even though I could feel the Salamanders burning into me.
I could see him nod so I walked past him.
His hand once again caught me but this time It was gentler. He pulled me so I stood in front of him again and he placed his free hand under my chin. The Salamander forced my face up until his black orbs pierced into mine.
I lost my breath as I watched his eyes travel down to my swollen purple cheek.
Salamanders jaw clenched slightly and he tensed his body up. "Luce," He whispered. "I'm... I'm not good at this whole apology thing.. But I'm.. sorry. Not just about this," his thumb lightly traced over the tender skin, "but about everything. The way I treated you, the way Wendy was treated, all of it. I'm still kinda.. new to this whole girls thing."
I scoffed at his last sentence. "I call bullshit on that one!" I laughed and pulled my face from his grasp. "Not to mention, that's not an excuse. You treated me like I was your girl. Like I was your property! And I am neither of those things. We just fu-" I quickly looked over and caught Wendy watching us. I faked a cough and continued, "Screwed around a few times. I'm nothing to you and you're nothing to me." I ignored his obvious pain from my words and pried his hand from my arm before I walked around him and sat next to Wendy.
She was playing with the cat. She traced her small fingers around on the comforter and the cat jumped around trying to catch it.
Salamander turned to stand next to the bed and he gently asked, "What are ya gonna name her?"
Wendy smiled up at him, completely forgetting the torture Fairy Tail had put us through, and giggled. "I think her names gonna be Carla!"
Okay so I'd like to throw out there that I am NOT romanticizing abuse. It's a terrible thing that is real and if you or someone you know is going through something similar please seek help. I only had Natsu hit back because well he's a gang member and he lacks morals. So anywho
I hope ya'll liked this chapter as much as I did ^.^
I think the next chapters gonna be in Natsu's head. I'm not sure yet sooooo Review and tell me whatcha think!
You all keep my spirits up and make me want to keep writing so don't be shy, share how ya feel(:
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xoxo
-Bean
