Because of you

Chapter 3

As I sat there, waiting for Shane, dread was running through me like an Olympic runner. What if my dad woke up before Shane got here, what if he found out where I had gone too, and most importantly, what if he hurt Shane? I couldn't stand it if he did anything to him. It would feel like entirely my fault. Just the thought of my father hurting him or finding out made my stomach churn.

My phone buzzing brought me out of my thoughts. I flipped it up and saw that I had a message from Shane.

How shall I get in? It read. I sighed and text back instantly.

Use the window. I pressed send and shoved my phone back in my bag. I looked at the two large duffle bags on my bed and sighed again, I can't believe I was actually doing it. I cant believe I was moving in with Shane, and I had only seen him for the first time in a year today, well yesterday as it was now 4am. I walked over to my window and opened it so Shane could get in when he came. I paced around my room biting the skin around my nails as I kept my eyes on the door and the window.

When I heard a noise from the window I snapped around and saw Shane climbing in. I walked back over to my bags and began to pack up the rest of my things.

"Do you need some help?" he asked as he touched my back. I shook my head and bit down on my lip as my eyes began to fog. I sniffed and I stuffed things into the bags. When I was finished I slung one on my shoulder. Shane grabbed the other one then looked at me with soft eyes. "Are you ok?" I nodded and walked quietly in front of him. I tried to make sure I made as little noise as possible; I gave Shane a warning glance as he accidentally bumped my bag into the wall making a small noise. He raised his hands in a sorry motion before following me down the stairs.

When we were finally out the door I let out a sigh of relief. I felt a hand gently touch on my arm. I looked around to see Shane with a sad look on his face. "Im sorry" he said. "I know this is hard" all I could do was nod and give him a small smile. He unlocked the car and climbed into the drivers seat. I dumped my bags in the back and climbed into the passenger seat. As we began to drive away I watched as my home kept getting further and further away, when it was finally out of sight I let a few tears fall, I was leaving behind my moms memory. The only thing I had left was the locket that was hanging from my neck. I began to fiddle with the item as I kept my gaze fixed ahead. Shane never tried to speak, I think he knew this was hard for me and wanted to give me some time to process it. I mean, I was moving in with a guy I wasn't even with and I hadn't seen him in so long, also the things we have been through, no normal girl would agree to move in, but I guess, I wasn't normal, and I was still in love with him.

I only realised how much he really meant to me when he was gone, but by then it was too late, the damage had been done and I didn't think it could be repaired. I still didn't know but I had more faith than I did before. Not much, but more. when we stopped, I looked out the window to see a large white building. Climbing out o the car, I grabbed my bag and Shane grabbed the other. We walked into the building and into the elevator. There was still silence. Luckily it wasn't an awkward silence. When we reached his apartment, I couldn't help but stare around in awe. It was so spacious and all the furniture was set out perfectly and it all looked untouched. I set my bag on the floor and walked further into the room.

I turned around to face Shane when I heard the door click behind me. he didn't look at me though, he just walked into the kitchen. I sighed and followed him. He was pulling something out of the fridge and he didn't even turn to look at me when I walked into the kitchen.

"You have a beautiful place," I mumbled as I hoped up onto the counter. He didn't even look up, he just continued to pour himself a drink and he muttered a thank you. Sighing again I jumped down from the counter and walked out of the kitchen, I couldn't take this silence anymore. As I walked over to my bag by the door I heard footsteps.

"Where are you going" came a low husky voice from behind me. I turned around all looked at him; he had worry obvious in his eyes.

"To go change," I replied stiffly as I grabbed my bag. "Where is the guest room?" I asked as I looked around. He motioned for me to follow him as he walked down the long hallway. I followed him, staying back slightly as he lead me into a room that was at the far end of the hall.

He extended his hand as he opened the door. "Here it is, my room is a few doors down, so if you need anything, just shout" and with that he was gone, and I was alone again. I was so used to be alone that I actually didn't mind it anymore. I actually preferred it, it gave me time to think, but sometimes, that wasn't all that good.

I unpacked my things and changed for bed. As soon as I laid my head on my pillow I was out like a light. But that didn't stop the nightmares that came with the sleep. They were always the same, it was my dad and me in a room, he was shouting, my mom would show up, but then she would leave when she saw what my dad was capable of, and I was always left in a bloody and bruised mess. I didn't know I was screaming until I felt myself being shaken and my eyes snapping open to see a scared looking Shane.

"Mitchie! Is everything ok?" he asked as he pulled me into his arms. I noticed that I had tears running down my face when I pressed it against his chest. I sobbed as he ran his hands up and down my back. "Do you want to talk about it?" he asked gently as he pressed his lips onto the top of my head. I shook my head and just curled up my fists. "Was it about your dad" he questioned. I just nodded. I heard his sigh as he pushed me away slightly, he then looked into my eyes. "Your safe here, I wont let him touch you, I promise ok, he isn't going to find you, and if he does, we'll go away, somewhere he could never find us, ok?" he said as he raised his eyebrows. His offer sounded so tempting, I wanted to run away with him, I wanted to start fresh, a whole new life, with Shane. I nodded and forced a smile onto my face. He smiled back and kissed me on the forehead. He was about to get up but I held onto his arm.

"Stay, please" I begged in a hushed tone. He looked un-certain for a second before he gave up and climbed into bed with me, he wrapped his arm around my waist and I fell asleep with my head in the crook of his neck. I think he mumbled something to me before I fell asleep but I was to tired to remember it.

When I woke up, I inhaled deeply and a smell of food filled my nostrils. I looked ot my side to see that Shane wasn't there, so I assumed he was cooking. Standing up, I sorted out my loose t-shirt and shorts before walking out of my room and into the kitchen. Shane said a low good morning as I sat at the small round table in the centre of the room. He placed a plate of waffles in front of me and I began to shovel them into my mouth. I heard him chuckle and I turned to him. "Whoa slow down, it seems like you haven't eaten in days with the way your shoving them in your mouth" he said with another small laugh. I blushed and looked down, trying to eat slower even thought my stomach was protesting. I hadn't eaten properly in the past week, my father didn't like to cook, so the only time I had a real meal was when I went to Caitlyns every Wednesday after school. Thinking of school, I was glad I would be getting out of there soon. I looked up at the clock and saw that it was 7:15. I had 45 minutes to get ready. I finished my last mouth full, threw Shane a small smile and headed back to my room.

Once I had shut the door, I pulled of my night clothes and slipped on an outfit. I slung my limp brown hair into a messy bum, applied a small amount of make-up and walked out with my bag over my shoulder.

I saw Shane on the couch and looked at him. "Im going to school, I'll be back later" I murmured as I turned to leave, but before I could walk out the door he was in front of me, blocking my exit.

"I'll pick you up" he said with a nod. I looked at him before nodding.

"Fine, see you later" I said with a final sigh and left. I had left the apartment a little early because I had more of a walking distance now that I was living with Shane, I would of asked him for a ride but he wasn't even dressed and he takes so long to get ready so that would of made me even more late for school. When I finally got there, I saw Caitlyn sitting at her usual place. Her eyes were on me as I sat at my desk, which was next to hers. I kept my eyes on the teacher, not even glancing at her. She then slipped me a note; I looked down at her scribbled handwriting, reading it.

How is everything at home, is your dad still hurting you?

I sighed and wrote my response. Im not at home anymore, and yes he was still hurting me.

I finally turned to look at her when I handed her the note, I watched her expression as she read it, she threw me a confused look as she started to write again. When she was finished she handed it back to me.

What do you mean your not at home, where are you living? Are staying in a motel or something? I told you that you could come stay with me Mitch.

I looked at her before writing again. No im not at a motel and I know you did, but im staying with Shane. I hesitated with my pen for a second before finishing the note and handing it back to her. From the corner of my eye I saw her eyes widen as she began to respond.

Shane? As in Shane grey the guy you used to date from camp? What is he doing back here? I thought he lived in New Jersey, what's he doing in LA?

I sighed as I read her many questions, the last one caught my attention though, what was he doing in LA, I would have to ask him later. Yes, Shane grey, and I don't know what he is doing back here, he just showed up and now im staying with him, its not a permanent thing, its just until I can find a place of my own. I slid it back to here and she just nodded in response. I nodded back then turned my attention back to the teacher, but she didn't get all of my attention, some of it was still wondering why Shane was really back here.

School seemed to drag on and on until finally it was the end of the day and I was rushing outside. I saw him straight away, it wasn't hard to notice him, a lot of the other girls seemed to notice too. He was leaning against his car wearing his usual skin-tight jeans and leather jacket; he had a pair of ray band hanging loosely on the tip of his nose. I walked over to him with my head down avoiding people's stares.

When I reached him he pulled me into his arms. "Hey babe" he whispered huskily into my neck. I couldn't help but let a shiver run down my spine.

"Hey" I managed to choke out as I pulled away from him and got into his car. I saw a smirk pull up on his lips as he walked round to the drivers seat. I rolled my eyes and looked out the window avoiding him as he climbed into the car.

As he began to drive he spoke. "So, how was school?" he asked cheerily. He sounded happier than he did yesterday. I looked at him and I saw that he had a genuine smile on his face.

A confused look crossed my face as I answered. "Erm yeah, it was fine". The conversation didn't really keep going after that; it was just small talks, like how was your day, how are you, blah blah blah. When he stopped outside his apartment I couldn't get out of the car quicker. Jamming the key he gave me into the lock I pushed the door open and ran into my room. I sighed as I dumped my bag on the floor. Why did was he acting like this? One minute he cant even look at me then the next he's flirting? My thoughts were then interrupted by my stomach growling, I had been so dazed the whole day that I hadn't eaten anything in school. I marched into the kitchen and was surprised to see that Shane wasn't in there. As I was making myself a sandwich I heard whispering voices. I walked out into the living room. "Shane?" I said as I saw him with his back turned, he quickly turned around and looked at me, showing a girl in the doorway. I looked at her, she was very petit, she had blonde hair that fell just past her ears, her eyes were a dark brown and she had a very strange look on her face, it was like a forced smile. I looked from the girl to him, asking for a explanation.

"Mitchie, this is my girlfriend, Silvia," he mumbled awkwardly as he introduced us.

so, how was that? i hope you liked it, and i wonder what mitchie will think about Shane having a girlfriend? well, could i get another 5 reviews before the next chapter? if i do i will love you all :D thanks,

Chels x