Disclaimer: I still own nothing except my mind. The songs used in this piece are You're Beautiful by James Blunt and Unstoppable by The Score.

A.N: So i know I'm late this week and I'm sorry (not sorry), i got a little busy. But hey, it's still technically Tuesday so I'm only a day late.

Never Again Part 2 (Continued from Chapter 4)

I can't breathe. I can't breathe or think. I squeeze my eyes closed and lean my forehead into Rhys' chest. There I ignore everything else. I just take deep breaths and remind myself that this is real. Rhysand is real. I'm not with him anymore, he doesn't control me anymore. I am married. I am a married woman. I am an honorary mob wife. If Tamlin tries anything, he will fail. From somewhere far away I hear Ianthe's voice.

"Oh, Feyre dear, is she sick?"

"No. She just doesn't want to see either of your faces. Ever again." Rhys' snap brings a small smile to my lips.

"Well why not? I believe that we should all leave the past behind us."

"Then maybe you should look at how f*cked up that past is, and reevaluate your choices." Ianthe sucks in a breath. I feel something inside me ease up a little.

"Rhysand." I chide him, in a voice barely above a whisper I know that only he can hear.

"You're one to talk." At his voice, I tense up again.

"What is that supposed to mean?" His voice has taken an aggressive tone. I pull him tighter to me still.

"It just means that you shouldn't be walking around talking to us like you're a saint. If I recall, you were Amarantha's whore for a long while." I feel every muscle in Rhys' body tense, and he pushes against me.

I dig my feet in, and hold my ground against him. F*cking Tamlin. I'm in heels, I don't know how long I'll be able to hold Rhys back like this. But this is good. Rhys' anger is grounding. It keeps me present, keeps me here with him.

That's when the music starts, and I lose it.

My life is brilliant.

Before I know it, I'm falling. My arms slipping from Rhys' waist, my knees buckling, and my entire body going limp.

My life is brilliant.

My love is pure.

I saw an angel.

Of that I'm sure.

She smiled at me on the subway.

She was with another man.

But I won't lose no sleep on that,

'Cause I've got a plan.

I land on my ass, hard. It sends a tremor through my body, but I hardly notice it. I'm numb to everything. I can't think, can't focus. Nothing seems real. This life isn't real. The only thing that is real is this song. My vison blurs and becomes edged with black.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,

And I don't know what to do,

'Cause I'll never be with you.

I don't know the exact moment that I lose consciousness, but instantly I'm back there. Back in Bothell. Back with Tamlin and Lucien. Back before Rhys saved me.

He's holding my face in his hands and looking at me. He's looking at me so that it feels like we're the only two people in the world.

"Tamlin," I begin to say but he shakes his head and pulls me closer. Our faces are nothing more than an inch apart. Let's his hands drop to hold me at the waist and leans his forehead against mine.

I decide to try again. "Bad day" He cuts me off with a swift kiss. Nothing more than a peck, but I get the message. No more talking.

"I just need to stand here with you, and remember that there are good things in this world."

Yes, she caught my eye,

As we walked on by.

She could see from my face that I was,

Flying high.

And I don't think that I'll see her again,

But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end.

I stand there with him for a few more moments before pushing away. "I want to go to the grocery store."

Something darkens in his eyes. "No."

"Why not? I haven't left this house in over a month. I'm going crazy. Tam please, I need to get out of here."

"No."

"Why?"

"Because it's not safe."

"What's not safe? Me going to the store? Me being around all those people? What is it?"

"It's you are leaving the house."

"Excuse me?"

"I don't feel comfortable with you leaving the house. What if Rhysand comes back?"

"Then we deal with it. Just like how we dealt with Amarantha."

"No. You have to stay here. Where you're safe." With that he turns back around and walks down the hall.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,

And I don't know what to do,

'Cause I'll never be with you.

I crash back into reality. Rhys is leaned over me, and checking my head for any injuries. Something is different about him. I try to push myself into a sitting position, but he grabs me and lowers me back down. I'm laying on something. Something made of fabric that has been folded up and thoughtfully placed under my head. I look back up to Rhys and it clicks into place.

"Did you use your jacket as a pillow for me?" He looks down at me. A soft kind of smile graces his lips.

"Yes, I did. I didn't want you to have to lay of the hard floor." I smile up at him.

"That was nice of you."

"You're my wife. Of course, I'm gonna take care of you.

I look around to try and locate Tamlin. I don't see him. "Where did he?"

"I made him leave when you passed out. I think he pulled Ianthe over to the bar."

"You didn't have to" he cuts me off with a look.

"Yes, I did Feyre. Don't even think about going there." I nod.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

There must be an angel with a smile on her face,

When she thought up that I should be with you.

But it's time to face the truth,

I will never be with you.

I lay back down and close my eyes. "How much of a scene are we making?"

"Eh. Nothing more than usual for us." I scoff. "Actually, less than usual. Keir's not here." I let out a snort. Rhys chuckles. I just let myself relax. I let myself think.

I think about everything I've been through. With my family, with Tamlin, even with Rhys. Then I think about everything Rhys' been through. His family, the war, and everything he's had to do, every punch he's had to take. I find myself falling more in love with him as the seconds go by.

No, not more in love. I'm just aware of my love. I'm aware of how it feels to love him, and be loved in return. Aware about how it feels to be held by him, to kiss him, to make love to him. I become blissfully happy.

Then someone steps on my hair. I open my eyes and look up. Or at least attempt to look up, because I've now got a face full of blue taffeta.

"Is she feeling any better?" Oh god, her voice. It just makes me want to rip my ears off.

"Pretty sure that you standing right there isn't helping." Rhys sounds like he's trying too hard to lighten the mood. His tone is sarcastic, but there's real annoyance and threat behind it.

"What do you mean?"

"He means you're standing directly on my hair. Bitch." My tone is pleasant enough, but she lets out a gasp and steps back anyway.

As soon as she's off me I push myself up. I get myself sitting completely upright and grin at Rhys. That's when he bolts to his feet and takes a defensive stance. I know this. I know him. He's ready for a fight.

"Rhysand. Can't you just relax?" It's Ianthe again, but I know who's behind her. I can smell him. Smell the sickly-sweet flowers, the fresh rain; I smell everything associated with never-ending spring. To my surprise, I find that Rhys has yet to say anything.

I meet his eyes and raise my hands. He grabs them and pulls me to my feet. I turn around and look at Ianthe, and subsequently, Tamlin.

His green eyes meet mine, and nothing. I feel nothing towards the man. Nothing for the golden hair and tan skin. He is not who I want. He is not what I want.

I want my husband. I want the life we have together. I want for so many great adventures, but Tamlin no longer has a place. He is old. Obsolete. I take a step back and Rhys seems to understand. Within seconds his arms are wrapped around me, his head above my shoulder, and his jaw braced against my cheekbone. Finally, Tamlin finds his voice.

"So, this is your choice Feyre?"

"Yes, it is." My voice is quiet, but I can tell that he hears me by the way he flinches. Ianthe grabs his arm.

"Remember what we talked about. Just breathe. It's all going to be okay." I get the feeling that we are not meant to be included in this particular conversation, so I turn around to face Rhys. I put my hands on his chest and look him deep in the eye.

"The music stopped." I remark. He lets loose a breath that I didn't know he was holding.

"Yes, it has."

"perhaps we should remedy this. Is the man still taking suggestions?"

"I'm going to assume he is."

I tap on his chest and pull myself away from him. "Then I'll be right back." As I walk away I can hear Tamlin turn on Rhys. But I'm not worried about it. My dark knight can more than handle himself.

I walk over to the raised platform that the DJ sits on. He looks down at me and I smile. "Can I help you miss?" He's got that Brooklyn accent like Rhys and I smile harder.

"I was wondering if you could play a song for me."

"I can do that. What song would you like miss?"

I lean in and whisper it in his ear. He nods and I begin to walk back to Rhys. This is so gonna get him. He might've gotten me with Seven Nation Army, but that wasn't our first dance, and this one was. The music starts and I see it startles Rhys.

There's a moment

In your bones when

When the fire takes over

Blood is running

Heart is pumping

As the battle gets closer

Ooh, they can say what they want now

Ooh, 'cause we'll be screaming out

He turns around before I get there and grins at me. I laugh and keep my pace towards him as he starts to dance.

He dances in a way that mimics Azriel and I have to stop walking because I'm laughing so hard. That's when the chorus picks up and he starts singing.

We can be heroes everywhere we go

We can have all that we ever want

Swinging like Ali, knocking out bodies

Standing on top like a champion

Keep your silver, give me that gold

You'll remember when I say

We can be heroes everywhere we go

Keeping us down is impossible

'Cause we're unstoppable

A.N: Read and reveiw like normal. I'm still taking name suggestions. Now they're open for any gender. Thanks tons. You're all awesome and I'm so happy that you tune in every other week to read the new chapters. :)