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Chapter 4, Part 2

Dean's POV

I saw the welt on her delicate cheek and it brought feelings of rage to me. When I brought my hand up to her face she flinched and from that reaction I knew this wasn't the first time she had been hit. She looked into my eyes, as if she was searching for a reason not to trust me. I really didn't want to push the topic and make her uncomfortable but I needed to know who did this to her. I needed to protect her.

"My dad" She said, so softly I barely heard her. She looked so small as she sat infront of me, wringing her hands nervously.

"Why?" It wasn't any of my business but I needed to know. She looked at me with uncertainty, and I didn't really blame her. I was lucky I got this much out of her.

"I didn't want to spend time with him" She whispered. This fueled my rage even more, but quickly pushed it down, so I didn't scare her.

Melissa's POV

Why did I tell him? What if he was the same as my dad? All these bad scenarios started to play in my mind. He hasn't done anything to deceive my trust yet. Of course he hasn't! You don't even know him! I shouted at myself. The longer I looked into his sweet eyes, the more I wanted to tell him everything. I didn't want to tell him but I didn't want to lie either, so I told him. Anger flashed in his eyes when I told him the reason why, but it was gone as quickly as it came. He took his hand away, and I missed the feeling of safety it gave me.

Dean was quiet for a while and he glanced at the clock, I followed his gaze. 7:50. I knew I had to get home but I feared what would happen if I did. I knew my dad would be beyond pissed at me from our little encounter. I knew what was to come if I went home. Dean was still knelt down infront of me. And of all the emotions in his eyes, pity wasn't one of them and that brought me a little relief. I didn't want any pity, what I wanted was help, but I would never admit that to anyone. I didn't like to feel weak. I was shocked at the words that came from Dean.

"You can stay with us if you like" What do I say to that? I thought, I couldn't just leave my dad alone, I was all he had left, but I wasn't ready to go home yet either.

"I couldn't. I don't want to intrude." I stuttered, secretly hoping he would push me to stay with him.

"Please, just for tonight? I wouldn't be able to sleep if you went home tonight." Dean pleaded.

Dean's POV

I didn't want to drop her off at her house. I wanted to protect her. I cared about her too much to just let her go back to her so-called father. I wanted to hold her in my arms and protect her from everything, I wanted to make her feel safe and loved. I inwardly groaned for sounding like such a girl.

"Are you sure it's okay? Won't your folks be mad?" She sounded scared when she asked.

"It's just me and Sammy. My dad's out on business."

"Um... okay." I smiled softly and stood up to help her pack her books, which we never used, into her bag.

"Come on, Sammy." I know he heard the whole thing, because he looked at Melissa with similar concern. With Sammy following, I led her out to the Impala and opened the passenger door for her. Once she was in the car, I closed the door and put our bags in the trunk. When Sam came around to put his bag in the trunk I asked him if it was okay if Melissa stayed the night. I wasn't gonna take no for answer but, I asked anyway.

"Yeah, I don't want her to go back to her dad." Sam said quietly, so Melissa wouldn't hear.

"Me either, Sammy" I said, as Sam got in the back seat. I really wanted to go kick her dad's ass, but I wanted her to trust me. Why? I had no clue. I sighed as I closed the trunk, and got in the front seat. I drove to the motel realizing, Melissa didn't know we were staying at a shady motel room, Sam must have realized the same thing, as he looked at me through the rear view mirror. I hoped she felt safe enough to stay with us.

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