"Mallory?" Dan's shocked voice called out. He quickly stumbled to a standing position. "What the Hell are you doing here?" I slowly began to look over Mallory. She had long, pin-straight brunette hair with a bang. She was lean and muscular and had a perfect tan. Mallory was wearing the shortest shorts in existence and a low cut crop top that was more than one size too small. Four inch heels completed the skanky look. I immediately hated her, I hated her and her slut make-up and everything about her. I hated that she was Dan's girlfriend. Why would Dan lead me on like this? I was so stupid to think he actually liked me. I let myself fall into his trap, he gave me the best kiss I'd ever had and it had ended with pain. Just like everything else in my love life.
"Dan!" She squealed and ran to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I've missed you Dan. I miss those nights we'd spend together..." Mallory trailed off and glared at me.
"No Mallory. We NEVER spent any 'nights together'. Maybe we did in your fantasy world, but never in real life." Dan sternly replied and removed her hands from his waist and took a step back. I tried to slowly get back up so I could leave. I was obviously hurt to bad in my heart to listen to this. I slowly started to rise when BAM! She kicked me right in the face! I felt the blood start to trickle from my nose. I didn't seem to be broken, but it hurt and stung.
"Who is that!" She motioned to me as if I were garbage. "And why was SHE sucking off your face? I'm your girlfriend Dan, you better stay loyal."
"Mallory you WERE my girlfriend. I broke up with you seven months ago! Give up. You are pathetic! And don't you touch Skylar again, or I'll, or I'll-" Dan threatened. A wave of relief washed over me. So she wasn't his girlfriend? Just an overly obsessed ex? I felt like i shouldn't be excited because it wasn't like we were dating, but I couldn't help but feel triumphant.
"Or you'll what, Dan?" Mallory sneered. "Will you say angry words at me until I stop?" She taunted. "I'm a girl. You can't hit me!"
"But I can!" I yelled and I sucker punched that slut right in the face. She toppled over right onto the ground and I saw a bruise already forming over her left eye. "Leave Dan and I alone. Don't ever come back you skank!" She flipped Dan and I off, collected her purse, slammed the door, and left. Finally all my injuries hit me and I fell on the couch. I had a huge headache, a nosebleed, a bruised stomach, and a stinging scalp.
"Oh my gosh, are you okay?" Dan asked frantically. "I'm so sorry Mallory did this to you, she was just jealous and delusional. I'm so stupid! And thanks for getting her away from us. That was really cool. Do you need anything? I- uh" he stammered.
"Shut Up." I whispered and totally unlike myself I pulled him in for another kiss. Much shorter this time but the same euphoria returned. Once I let go, he just happily gazed into my eyes.
"I should talk more often." He winked. I tried to laugh but my diaphragm ached too badly. "Skylar, I'm going to call a doctor." Despite my refusal, an in-house doctor came and examined my stomach.
"I'm afraid she has some bruised ribs. I have some pain medication she can take. Someone should stay with her at all times when she is on it though, because it can cause night wandering. If she is on this floor, she could wander right off the ledge." The doctor said and handed a bottle of pills to Dan. Dan paid him even though I the doctor left. Phil arrived back and Dan explained everything.
"So Skylar, I'm afraid to leave you alone tonight. You should stay over here." Dan said.
"No, I'd prefer to be in my room." I said quietly.
"Sky," (Oh my gosh that was sexy, he gave me a nickname)"I have to come to your room then. I can't bear to see anything else happen to you." He said sincerely. I grudgingly accepted.
"Don't keep me up all night okay? I can hear through these walls! " Phil joked as we groaned and blushed.
He helped me limp into my room when I realized I hadn't packed for overnight. I didn't worry though, I usually slept in spandex and a tank top and I had spandex on under my skirt and a tank top under my jacket. It wasn't like he was going to see me. I got into bed when all of a sudden Dan walked in, only wearing boxers.
"What do you think you are doing Dan?" I questioned.
"Well I have to keep you safe since you took those pills. I can't sleep in one of the other four bedrooms. You could be off the balcony and I wouldn't know." Dan said with concern. What was I supposed to say? No? He had a point.
"Fine." I said, faking displeasure. Soon I felt his weight on the other side of the bed and I shivered. It was quite chilly in this room.
"You're cold Sky. Let me help." Dan said and he laid right next to me. His arms wrapped around mine and his bare chest was against my back. I melted into him and a smile went across my face."Sky, you're a pretty cool girl."
"Same to you Dan." I said sleepily.
"Well goodnight love." Dan said and kissed me for one blissful minute. Then my lips were once again cold. I was now wide awake as Dan's breathing slowed to a steady pace and he fell asleep. I whispered goodnight and tucked my head into the crook of his neck, where I had the most peaceful and blissful sleep.
