(Lindsay's bedroom)
Lindsay took a deep breath as she sat up and wiped away her tears. Mandy gave her a sympathetic look, a small smile appearing on her lips. "Are you okay?"
Lindsay sighed and forced a pained smile, "Yeah thanks."
Mandy pulled her into another hug, "I wish you didn't have to go through all this, Hun."
Lindsay sniffled and nodded, "Me too." She stood up and fixed her dress, "We should probably go back down."
Mandy stood up and nodded as Lindsay opened the door. The two of them walked out of the room and over to the stairs. As they reached the top Mandy stopped Lindsay quicklly, "Wait, Lindsay there's something I have to say first."
Lindsay turned around to face Mandy, "What is it?"
"I just want to say that no matter what happens you know I'm there for you, right?"
Lindsay nodded as she bit her lip.
"Okay. And I know it must be hard, but I just want you to be happy. And I promise everything will turn out alright in the end." Mandy said as she took Lindsay's hands into hers.
"I just hope you're right." Lindsay sighed, "James said the same thing tonight."
"And he's right. You two will be together soon, I know it." Mandy said with a smile.
Lindsay smiled, "Thanks." She pulled Mandy into another hug before they headed downstairs.
When the two of them walked downstairs they realized most of the guests were gone. Just then Jacob came over to them. He kissed Mandy on the lips before he wrapped an arm around her. "Where have you been, I've been looking all over for you?"
"I was upstairs with Lindsay, sorry."
"It's fine are you ready to go?" he asked her.
Mandy looked over at Lindsay who just gave her a pained smile. Lindsay nodded as she started to walk off. "Yeah, just give me one second." She walked up to Lindsay and stopped her. "I'm sorry, Hun. I don't want to leave you here, but-"
Lindsay cut her off. "It's okay, go home and spend time with your husband. God know's I ruined that for you two tonight." Lindsay said as she looked down at her feet.
"No Lindsay, you didn't." Mandy said as she placed her hand on Lindsay's arm.
Lindsay just shook her head, "I'll be fine." She said as she looked back up at Mandy, "Really.."
Mandy frowned, "I'm afraid to leave you here, especially after what happened." Mandy pulled Lindsay into a hug.
"Thanks, but I'll be alright."
"You know you're always welcome at my house if things get bad."
Lindsay pulled away and nodded. "Bye."
Mandy gave her a small smile before she walked off.
Lindsay walked back into the kitchen where she found Adam looking through cabinet after cabinet. "What are you looking for?"
Adam turned around, "My beer that's usually in the liquor cabinet. Where is it Lindsay?" he slurred.
"I don't know what you're talking about, I never touched it. And by the looks of it, you don't need any more tonight." Lindsay said as she walked over to the island to clean off dishes.
Adam walked over to her and grabbed her arm tightly in his grip. "What the hell is going on with you, Lindsay?"
"Let go Adam! You're hurting me!" She screamed as she tried to pull away.
Adam tightened his grip, "Answer the goddamn question Lindsay!"
"Nothing! Nothing's going on, Adam. Now let go!" She said as she struggled to break free from his grip.
"Then what the hell was that tonight with Amber?"
"It was nothing, she was angry and drunk. I just happened to be the only one to try and blame for what happened to her."
"Really? Because I'm starting to think she's right, considering I saw you and James outside before it happened."
Lindsay's eyes widened in shock, "We were just talking, that's all."
"Didn't look like it to me, are you have an affair with him?!" Adam yelled angrily.
Lindsay looked away from him, she stepped back as he let go of her.
"You are, aren't you?!" Adam said.
Lindsay shook her head, "No!"
A look of rage crossed his face as he stepped closer to her. "Bull !" he screamed before he backhanded her.
Lindsay ran into the counter behind her as she stumbled backwards. She brought her hand to her face as she looked over at Adam in shock. Lindsay turned to run before the tears started to fall.
Just then Adam grabbed her and shoved her into the wall, pinning her to it. "How could you do that to me Lindsay?! I gave you everything and this is how you repay me?" he yelled.
"He loves me, unlike you!" Lindsay yelled. She winced as he pulled his arm back to hit her again.
Just then James rushed in, grabbing Adam's arm before he hit her again. He pulled Adam away from her before he punched him causing Adam to stumbled backwards.
Lindsay stood there as the two of them lunged at one another. Adam shoved James into a glass cabinet, James pushed him off before he punched him again. Adam stepped back as he wiped his mouth once he felt blood trickling down his chin. He lunged at James again before James stepped out of the way. He grabbed Adam's shoulder before he punched him once more, this time knocking him out.
Lindsay stood against the wall still, her eyes teared up as James turned to her. He walked over to her pulling her into his arms. James cupped her cheek in his hand as she looked up at him, tears falling down her cheeks. He wiped away some of her tears before he kissed her on the forehead. "Come on." he said as he lead her out the back door.
The two of them walked into James' house, James made his way over to the couch as Lindsay shut the door. She walked over to him, she frowned as she looked down at him. "Oh no, you're bleeding," she said as she put her hand on his cheek.
James placed his hand over her's before he kissed her hand. "I'll be fine," he said.
Lindsay looked down at him with saddened eyes. "I'm so sorry." She said as tears began to fill her eyes.
"Don't be," James said as he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. "I did it for you."
A small smile appeared on her face as she looked down at him. She kissed him lightly on the forehead. "Thank you," she said quietly. She pulled away from him, "Let me clean that up for you." James nodded as he followed her upstairs.
James winced as Lindsay continued to clean his cuts. "Sorry," she said as she finished cleaning it up. Lindsay placed a bandage over it, "Done."
"Thanks." James said as she went to put the supplies away. James stood up and walked over to her as she walked out of the bathroom. "Are you sure you're okay?"
Lindsay sighed, "Yes, I'm fine. For the third time, my back just aches a little."
James frowned down at her, "Let me see."
Lindsay turned around as she unpinned her dress. She let it fall down her shoulders. When she pulled her hair away, she revealed a large bruise on her back. She bit her lip as she felt James' fingertips brush against her back. "How bad is it?"
"Not that bad, its just bruised a bit." James replied. He sighed as he wrapped his arms around her.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I'm sorry." he said quietly.
"For what?" Lindsay asked, a bit confused.
"For not keeping my promise," James said with sadness in his voice. He let go of her and walked to the bed.
Lindsay turned around after she pinned her dress. She made her way over to him. "You did though." She gently placed her hand on his cheek, turning his head so he was looking up at her. "There's nothing more you could have done, James. God know's things would have been worse if you hadn't come when you did."
James shook his head, still frowning. "He still hurt you."
Lindsay took his hand into hers and held it close to her chest. "You still kept your promise though." She squeezed his hand gently, "And I love you for that." Lindsay let go of his hand and placed her hands on either side of his head. She pulled him to her as she kissed him gently on the lips.
The signal
Is subtle
We pass just close enough to touch
No questions
No answers
We know by now to say enough
With only simple words
With only subtle turns
The things we feel alone for one another
Lindsay pulled away slightly, she let go of him as she reached to unpin her dress. The straps sliding down her shoulders slowly, James placed his hand on the small of her back. Lindsay let her dress fall to the floor as James pulled her close to him. She climbed onto his lap, placing her hands behind his head as his lips came crashing into hers.
There is a secret that we keep
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Because tonight maybe the last chance we'll be given
James and Lindsay moved to the top of the bed, not pulling apart once. Lindsay reached to unbutton his pants before he slid them off.
We are compelled to do
What we must do
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden
So I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Tonight
Their kiss deepened as they lie there holding one another close.
Our act of
Defiance
We keep this secret in our blood
No paper
Or letters
We pass just close enough to touch
We love in secret names
We hide within our veins
The things that keep us bound to one another
Lindsay let out a gasp for air as James pulled away and began kissing her neck.
Until the last resilient hope
Has frozen deep inside my bones
And this broken fate has claimed me
And my memories for its own
The two of them continued to kiss as their bodies laid tangled under the cold sheets.
Your name is pounding through my veins
Can't you hear how it is sung
And I can taste you in my mouth
Before the words escape my lungs
And I whisper only once
Adam sat down in one of the chairs in the living room. He sighed as he thought of what had happened.
Cause you will be somebody's girl
And you will keep each other warm
But tonight I am feeling cold.
He looked up as someone walked in. "What are you doing here?" he asked.
Song: The Secret's In The Telling by Dashboard Confessional
Credit to: AZLyrics