A/N: I only own Kimmie.
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Kimmie POV
John and I grew closer over the next few weeks as Barri and I grew further apart. I still hadn't talked to him and I hadn't tried. The guys would let me know how things were going and I was glad to at least know that he was alright. I was sitting at home after getting home from the work and I was looking forward to the weekend. I knew that John would be here on Sunday and I couldn't wait to see him.
I was deep in thought trying to figure out what to do about Brian; he was all but threatening me at the moment and I wasn't really in the mood to deal with him. I had told him to leave me alone, but he still kept on trying. I wasn't sure what to do and Reese had told me to go to the cops, but I didn't want to cause trouble and I really didn't want John to know.
I was sitting on the couch when someone knocked on the door. I wasn't sure who it could be because I wasn't expecting anyone. I opened the door and tried to shut it back when I found Brian on the other side.
"Stop being like this, Kimmie, I still want to be with you." he said and pushed the door open. I stepped back as he walked in and shut it.
"Get out." I said and he smirked at me.
"Make me." He said and I sighed; I knew that I couldn't make him.
"Just please leave… it's over between us. I have moved on; you need to do the same." I told him and he smirked.
"You moved on to that meathead?" he asked me and I looked at him.
"What does it matter… it's not you." I said and I was surprised when he backhanded me. I fell over and saw blood drip to the floor.
"You should be with me." He said and pulled me back to my feet. I was looking at him and he looked almost happy at the fact that my lips were busted open.
"No, I shouldn't." I said and he hit me again. I tried to fight back, but eventually I was in the floor huddled in a ball; I was trying to block everything out.
I don't know what finally made him leave, but I couldn't move when he did. The pain was overwhelming as I reached for my phone. I hit the button to illuminate the screen and saw a text from John.
Can't wait to see you ~ JC
I started to cry and everything hurt as I shook. I wanted this all to go away and between the crying and hyperventilating; I passed out from pain.
Barri POV
I sat in front of Kimmie's condo; I wanted to talk to her. I missed her. I wanted to talk to her, but I hated that she was with him. I was looking at her condo and there were no lights on; it was 11pm at night. I sighed and got out of the car; I needed to talk to her. I also needed just to see her.
I walked to the door and knocked softly; I knew that her bedroom as the loft so she would be able to hear me knock. I waited and saw no signs of life; I knocked again and sighed. I pulled out my keys and looked down at them; I had a key to her place. I didn't want to barge in, but I wanted to see her. I took a chance and put the key into the lock. I turned it slowly and opened the door.
"K?" I asked as I walked in. I couldn't see anything because she lights were out. I took a step in and hear someone groan. I jumped back and found the lights. I turned them on to find a very beaten Kimmie laying on the floor.
"K, are you ok?" I asked her as I leaned down to her. I looked at her and she had blood and bruises everywhere. I scooped her up and carried her to the car. I drove straight to the hospital and they took her back immediately. I was so worried; I let the guys know that something was wrong. Stu and Heath showed up a little later.
"What's going on?" Heath asked me.
"I found her on the floor beat up." I said and they immediately got mad.
"Who did it?" Stu asked me and knowing Stu he would probably go after them.
"I don't know." I said.
"Um, did you call him?" Heath asked me and I sighed. I knew that I needed to, but I really didn't want to.
"No, I guess I should." I said and they nodded.
I pulled her phone out and found his number; I hit send and he picked up a minute later.
"Hey gorgeous." He said and I sighed.
"It's not her." I said.
"What do you want?" he asked me.
"Calm down, she's in the hospital." I said and I heard movement.
"What happened?" he asked me and I could hear was seemed like real concern in his voice.
"I found her in her apartment; it looks like someone beat her up pretty bad." I said and I heard smashing.
"I'll be there soon." He said.
I talked to him a few more minutes and he hung up. I was surprised that it went easier than expected.
Kimmie POV
I woke up later and everything still hurt. I looked around and saw Barri sitting in the chair next to me; I had no idea why he was here.
"B?" I asked him.
"Kimmie, you're up." He said and I still had no idea why he was here. I hadn't called him or anyone for that matter.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him and he sighed.
"I found you and brought you in." he said and I sighed.
"Why?" I asked him and was both shocked and confused at my response.
"What do you mean why? You were hurt." He said and I shook my head as a sharp pain shot through me. He stood up to help me and I put my hand out to stop him.
"You helped me enough." I said and he looked hurt.
"Kimmie." He said and I looked at him.
"Who did this?" he asked me and I shook my head; I knew exactly who did it.
"It was Brian wasn't it." he said and I didn't say anything.
"I promise I will make him pay." He said and I looked at him.
"Why? Why do you care? You gave up on this friendship. Stop trying to pretend that you care." I said and he sighed.
"I found you because I came over to apologize." He said and I sighed.
"Whatever." I mumbled and he started to say something when someone opened the door. I looked up to see Stu and Heath in the doorway.
"Hey, little Brit." Stu said and hugged me.
"Hey, guys." I said and hugged both of them.
I waited and was finally released after I talked to the doctor, nurse, and cops. I didn't really want to talk to anyone except John. I got back to my house and groaned.
"Pain?" Heath asked me.
"No, I lost my phone." I said and Barri handed it to me.
"Thanks." I mumbled and sat down. I had just sat down when the door came flying open. John was standing in the doorway. He looked at everyone and finally stopped on me. He came over and cradled me in his arms.
"I'm glad that you are ok." He whispered and kissed me. I nodded and someone cleared their throat.
"We will come by tomorrow." Stu said and I nodded. I hugged him and Heath as they left. Barri and John were still staring each other down.
"Barri, outside?" I asked him and he nodded.
We walked outside and he looked at me.
"I'm glad you're ok." He said and I nodded.
"Thanks." I said and he looked down.
"I'm sorry, Kimmie, I hate that we aren't talking." He said and I sighed.
"Me too, but at least I always accepted everything about you… even when you dated people I didn't like." I said and he sighed.
"Fine, I fucked up… I'm really sorry, love." I said and she sighed.
"I'm sorry, too, B, but right now, I don't know. You really hurt me." I said and he sighed.
"Fine, but at least can I call you or text again?" he said and I nodded.
"Yeah, but don't say a word about John." I warned him and he nodded.
He hugged me and left. I knew exactly where he was going and as much as I wanted to stop him; I wanted Brian to hurt like I did.
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