Kendall's eyes softened, "Ivy, you don't know how much it means to hear you say that but, I am going to be honest. I do have strong feelings for you. More so than any other woman I have ever dated but I am not sure if it is love yet. I know that I could easily fall in love with you but let's just take everything slow." The softness in his voice made me smile. I knew this was hard for him to tell me and I could tell he was super scared about my reaction.

I leaned in a kissed his lips. "That sounds perfect." He smiled. We sat there for a while side by side, our hands interlocked on his lap with his thump rubbing my hand softly and my head resting on his shoulder and his on top of mine.

"Ivy, we really need to get everybody here and talk about this whole situation."

I sighed, "I told you Kendall. I am moving out." He jerked away from me and looked at me like I just grew four new heads.

"What?"

"This is my problem. Y'all are already more involved than you should be,"

"You are so hard headed! Please just stay here. If you are here then I know that the bastard won't lay his hands on you. If you move out we will worry constantly if you are okay. Please."

"Fine, we can have a little meeting but I make no promises." He smiled and kissed my forehead. Damn him and his cuteness.

Two hours later we were all settled in the living room.

I had just explained everything to them and showed them the messages from the asshole. They all reacted similarly to Kendall.

"I don't want any of you getting hurt because of me."

"So you want to leave?" Logan asked

I shook my head, "I don't want too but I think it's the best option."

"The hell it is." Harper immediately responded.

"Ivy, look around you. We all are here for you and want to be here for you. How can we do that if you push us away?" James asked, pleaded really. I squeezed Kendall's hand and glanced at him, not surprised to find his eyes focused on me.

"Look, whatever you decide I will be with you no matter what but I truly think the best thing is staying here where one of us is always here." I sighed, the cute bastard was right.

"Maybe you guys are right. But I think I need to go to the police." This statement surprised me.

"Are you sure?" Jade sounded concerned.

I nodded and got up telling them I would be right back. I ran up to my room and got the picture album out, I slowly walked back downstairs. I sat it on the coffee table. "This has pictures from several of the times that Tyler beat me in it. The pictures are date stamped and I wrote what exactly happened and added that. With this and the threatening text messages I'm pretty sure they will grant me a restraining order." I stated simply. I watched as they all huddled around, even Kendall and looked through the book. I didn't need too, I knew what was in there.

They must have gotten to the time that he beat me senseless then pushed me down the stairs in our apartment building, one of the downstairs occupants heard the crash and called 911. Tyler played the sappy, sad boyfriend very well and told everyone that I was drunk and fell down before he could stop me. Kendall's eyes shot towards me and before I knew it I was engulfed in a hug, I loved his hugs. They made me feel safe and special. I felt his mouth beside my ear, "I could kill the sorry bastard." I giggled slightly.

I leaned in to whisper in his ear, "Let's just go make sure he stays the hell away from me."

He pulled away and laughed with a nod of his head. I got hugs from everybody then Kendall and I made our way to the police station.

When we got there I immediately went to someone that I know very well. Detective Graves looked up from his desk and smiled. "Ivy Hart! What do I owe this visit?"

I smiled and squeezed Kendall's hand, "I'm afraid this is more than just a social visit sir. Can the three of us talk in private?"

He must have caught onto the serious nature because he nodded his head and wordlessly led us back to one of the rooms. He shut the door and motioned for us to sit down. "I'm sorry, I was rude earlier. Det. Graves this is my boss and my boyfriend, Kendall Knight. Kendall this is an old friend of mine, Det. Andrew Graves."

The two men shook hands. Kendall eyeing me suspiciously. "Now, Ivy what is going on?"

I sighed, "Well sir, until about three or so months ago I was in a relationship for almost two years that had turned abusive. Here in this album." I placed it on the table and slide it towards him, "are pictures with times, dates and descriptions and here on my phone are threatening messages he has sent me since we broke up. I also have the records from two hospital visits. I was hoping that these things would be enough to get a restraining order against him."

He looked at me then started going through the album, Kendal pulled me close and wrapped his arm around my shoulder as we watched his eyes grow bigger and bigger as he turned the pages. He finally slammed the album shut.

"Ivy, why didn't you come to me sooner. You know I would have helped you."

"I know. I just didn't want to cause trouble." I said sadly.

"After everything you went through, you deserve the best, not this. I will certainly get everything together. Let me get these messages copied and off of your phone and the paper work all together so you can head on your way."

"Thank you." He smiled small and took my cell phone out of the room.

I felt Kendall's hand lift my chin to look at him, "What is he talking about? How do you know him." Shit. I was really hoping to delay this a little longer.

I gave him a sad smile then leaned in and peck on the lips. "Kendall, there are things in my past that I haven't exactly told you about. I will I promise but can we just get this over with?" I know I sounded desperate but I didn't care.

He kissed my lips, "Okay" Just then the door opened again and Det. Graves came back in with my cellphone and some paperwork in his hand. We went over what it said and I signed everything to make it official. We stood and both shook hands with the older man.

"There you go, dear. Now if you ever need me, you know where I am. We will be in contact once he has been served the papers." I nodded and took my cellphone and my copy of this set of paperwork. He turned his focus on Kendall. "Now, you better treat this girl right or you'll be dealing with some pretty angry cops."

Kendall gulped, "Of course sir."

"Don't worry, Det. Graves. Kendall saved me." I wrapped my arms around his waist and smiled up at the green eyes that stole my heart.

I know I am leaving you guys hanging a lot and I am so sorry but the truth is I am leaving myself hanging as well because like I said before I am going completely by the seat of my pants with this, but I do have a plan worked out...kinda! Hope you all don't hate me!