Hey guys! I'm glad you like the last chapter. Now, I think this is gonna end up being the last chapter. So sorry! But I have other ideas for more stories, so don't you worry your pretty little heads about it. Since I didn't get to say it on the actual day, happy Valentine's Day! Personally, I hate the holiday. It's just another day to remind me I'm single. Although, on Valentine's Day, the cast list for my high school's production of Peter Pan got posted. I'm playing Wendy! AH! I am so excited! It's gonna be awesome!
Anyways, hope you enjoy this final chapter!
Grant sat up straighter, "What are you talking about?"
Skye looked desperately at Simmons. "Please, Jemma." She pleaded.
"Skye," Simmons said in a serious tone that was so unlike her that it surprised everyone. "He deserves to know."
"Know what?" Grant asked, getting irritated.
Skye's eyes filled with tears and Simmons placed a hand on her knee. "Do you want me to tell him?" She asked. Skye nodded mutely. Grant looked at Simmons expectantly. "Well, Skye asked me to braid her hair down her back after you left. As I did, I saw a wound she was keeping secret from us." Skye put her face in her hands as more tears flowed. Grant put his arm around her and rubbed her arm soothingly. "Skye, can I show him?" Skye nodded without taking her face out of her hands. Simmons stood up and sat on the other side of Skye. "Your brother branded Skye." Grant looked at her with wide eyes. Simmons gingerly took Skye's braid in her hand and pulled it to the side, exposing the base of her neck.
On the base of her neck, burned into her skin was the initials B.W. Grant clenched his fist in anger and clenched his teeth hard enough to almost break them. Skye looked up and saw his reaction. Turning to Simmons, she said, "This is why I didn't want to tell him."
"It's fine, Skye." Grant said. Taking a few deep breaths, he turned back and sat back down next to Skye. "I would be raging right now if you hadn't told me."
Gently, Grant lifted his hand to the scar and ran his fingers over the initials. Skye flinched and took his wrist in her hand. "Don't." Skye said simply, "It hurts when you touch it."
Grant lowered his hand, "I'm sorry." He said, "You know the last thing I want is to hurt you."Skye nodded and enveloped herself in his arms. Grant held her lovingly and rubbed circles on her back to calm her down.
That night, Grant and Skye were sleeping in their bunk together. It was around two A.M when Skye started screaming. Grant immediately woke up and tried to get her out of her nightmare. "Skye. Skye!" He called, "Skye, wake up baby girl!"
Finally, she shot up with sweat running down her face. Her breathing was short and rapid. Grant took hold of her shoulders and turned her to him. "Skye, are you okay?" He asked in a worried tone.
She shook her head. He took her in his arms just as she started crying, "That was the worst one ever." She said into his chest.
"What happened?" He asked.
She lifted her head from his chest and looked up at him. Tears flowed freely down her cheeks. "In all the other nightmares, you were just standing there and not doing anything while he raped me." She started, "But in this one… this one…" She started sobbing and Grant pulled her back into his arms. "In this one you did it."
"What?" Grant looked at her in shock.
"You were the one raping me." Skye explained. More sobs racked her body. Grant held her but looked off in shock that that would be her nightmare. He would never do anything remotely close to that. He would shoot himself in the head if he even thought about it. But somehow, the thought had invested Skye's nightmares. And somehow, he'll have to get rid of it.
Skye's sobs had calmed and she looked up at him again. Suddenly, she pulled him into a kiss. Grant immediately responded and cupped her face in his hands. When air became necessary, Skye pulled away reluctantly. "Sorry." She apologized quietly, "I really needed that after the nightmare."
"It's fine." He said breathlessly and connected their lips again.
(A/N Okay, the next part is kinda like the epilogue. So, I hope you all like it!)
"Where are we going?" Skye said while jumping in her seat. She and Grant were currently in the SHIELD van going to his anniversary surprise. She was blindfolded and he refused to tell her anything.
"I'm not telling. And we'd probably get there faster if you stopped asking me that every five minutes." He retorted which earned a small laugh from Skye. Finally after a few minutes, they got to their destination. Grant got out and went to Skye's side. "Just follow me, okay?"
"Okay." She responded. He helped her out of the car and led her to an elevator. After a few floors, she followed him down a hallway. She heard him open a door and lead her into a room. He stopped her at a specific spot. "Can I open my eyes now?"
"Yes."
She reached behind her head and untied the blindfold. Opening her eyes, she realized they were in a hotel room. She looked out the window to a small balcony. From there, she could see the Eiffel Tower. She started smiling and turned to him, "You brought us to Paris?"
"Happy anniversary." He said. She squealed and ran into his arms. He picked her up and spun her around.
When he let her down, she ran back to the window. She faced the Eiffel Tower and saw the sun setting behind it. "This is amazing." She breathed.
Grant walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "You're amazing." He whispered in her ear. He leaned down and placed a kiss where her shoulder met her neck. She tensed and unwrapped herself from his arms. He turned to her worried, "Are you okay?"
"Grant, that's how the nightmare started." She said vaguely. He looked at her confused, "The nightmare where you were the one raping me. It started like that." Tears started forming in her eyes. He pulled her into his arms and leaned down to capture her lips. It was in that moment Skye made a split decision. She started undoing the buttons on Grant's shirt. Grant pulled away and looked at her. "Grant, I can't take anymore nightmares. I need you. Now."
"Are you sure?" Grant asked cautiously.
Skye smiled a little. "Yes." She breathed. He smiled and connected their lips again.
I know. It was a pretty short last chapter. But I hope you all liked this story! Don't forget to check out my other story, "Skyeward's Encore" I think it's gonna be great!
Quote of the Day: This generation has lost the true meaning of romance. There are so many songs that disrespect women. You can't treat the woman you love as a piece of meat. You should treat your love like a princess. Give her love songs, something with real meaning. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but to respect the woman you love should be a priority. –Tom Hiddleston (Okay. I can't tell you how much I absolutely love this quote!)
Song Suggestion: What You Gonna Do? –Hunter Hayes ft. Ashley Monroe
