~Chapter 8

Damon POV

I sighed sadly, as I picked up Elena's fragile body in one hand and her scattered clothes which where slightly torn in the other one. I placed my hand which was holding the clothes under her knees and walked with her to my car, bridal style.

She looked so broken it nearly made me tear up. I arrived in my car and placed her horizontally in the back seat, covering her with my black leather jacket. I looked at her sadly, as I took in her sight. Her hair was in a brown mess, mascara was smudged across her cheeks and dry tears were on her chin. I frowned sadly and pushed a strand of her chocolate brown hair away from her face as I kissed her on her forehead before heading to my seat. I started the engine and sped towards my house, knowing it was the only place I could think of, in the moment. I lit up a cigarette and put my hand out the window confidently as a chilling thought made its way into my mind. Father. I hope he's sleeping or drunk somewhere, I hoped as I pulled in the driveway. I shut off the engine slowly, trying not to make so much noise. Fished the keys from my pocket and opened the front door. I went back for Elena and saw that she was looking much worse than earlier.

I picked her up bridal style again and decided that I will give her the clothes some other time. I tiptoed quietly to my room. Noticing that father was passed out, I rushed into my room and placed Elena in my bed. I quickly dashed to the bathroom and brought a damp cloth. Seeing that she was beginning to stir, I crouched beside the bed and patted her face with the cloth.

"Shhh, it's okay, you're safe here," I whispered softly in her ear.

"Damon?" she replied panicky as she looked at me. She took in the surroundings and her state.

"What the fuck am I doing here? Stay away from me!" she yelled at me as she realized she was almost naked.

"Here, take these," I said as I gave her one of my biggest black shirts, so it will cover her up and black boxer shorts. She dressed slowly, looking around, confused.

"I'm not the bad guy here Elena," I sighed, standing up, crossing my arms.

"What's happening?" she asked softly, looking up at me.

"Don't you remember?" I said as I saw tears making tracks to her chin.

"Oh my god, those two physcos!" she cried as she hugged her knees.

"It's okay, they won't hurt you once you're with me," I assured her as I squeezed her hand lightly.

"No! You STAY AWAY Damon!" She yelled loudly as she stood up, while making her way to my bedroom door.

"No! ELENA DON'T!" I shouted as I knew what was going to happen next.

She opened the door, and father was in her face. This can't be happenening, I said under my breath as I sprinted towards the door and shoved Elena protectively to the side.

"YOU!" Father yelled in my face as he pushed me back a few steps.

"You don't bring guests into my house! If you wanted to fuck, do it elsewhere, you fucking asshole!" he screamed again.

"But since you did, I will take a look.." as he pushed me aside to examine Elena.

"What is your name sweetheart?" he asked deviously as Elena trembled in front of him.

"Go to HELL father!" I yelled loudly as with all my strength punched him in his head. It made no difference, he just rubbed his head a little and slowly turned around. He was furious. I could easily tell.

He whispered, "You know you're no match for me, you fucking bastard!" as he started laughing.

"Elena get out while you can, go NOW!" as I positioned myself in front of her as he was about to grab her. He grabbed me instead and pushed me to the floor.

"You WILL pay for this son! I was going to fuck her, and YOU just happened to ruin it!" he yelled in my face as he repeatedly punched me in the face.

"Seeeee? There my son. Now your handsome face is ruined, just as I should have done to the indentical one of your pretty mother's!" he said as he spitted out the last few words and walked away leaving me lying helpless on the fucking floor. I can't wait to end this bastard's life, I slowly thought as everything went black.

Elena's POV

I ran as fast as I could. I was tempted to turn back and do something, but I had to save my own skin before I saved my ex-abuser's life. So I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, out of his house. I was still in shock, but I was making good time. I was also barefooted and the rough road was making it hard for me to run faster. I still kept running as if my life depended on it. I had to.. I know I did.. I thought as I was about to stop and rest.

Then I pictured little Alex's face in my mind. His lovely jet black hair sprayed across his forehead. His bright blue eyes that seemed to leave me staring into them, just as his father's did. He also inherited his father's pale complexion, and high cheekbones. What used to break my heart wasn't that he had nothing of me, but that he had everything of his father's. If his father was a lovely kind man, I wouldn't have minded that much, but this way... It broke my heart. I suddenly sped up as I kept picturing him in my mind. I would do anything for him, anything! So I continued sprinting as I stopped when I spotted some people. I scurried towards them, as they stared at the half naked girl who was coming towards them.

"Hi. Please. It's an. Emergency." was all that left my mouth as I was extremely out of breath. I put my hand on my stomach as I tried to calm my ragged breathing.

"Please. Can I. Use someone's cell?" I tried again, looking around the group. I didn't recognize anyone although I was still in Mystic Falls. There were about 5 or 6 people. A blonde woman with a child in her hands, a man who I assumed was her husband by her side. Another woman who was talking to the blonde had a little dark-haired girl on her side, who I figured was 10.

"Here.." said the little girl as she handed me her mobile. I heard her mother sigh loudly, making me realize that she didn't want her daughter helping a stranger.

"Thank you!" I softly told her as I gave her a sweet smile. I quickly dialed my own telephone number, hoping Jenna would pick up. Pick up, pick up, I thought as the phone was ringing. A voice told me that I just reached the voicemail.

"Thanks anyway," I quickly told the girl as I gave her a smile and sprinting away once again.

"Be careful!" her little voice shouted to me as she waved smiling.

"I'll try sweetie," I replied returning her smile.

I ran to the pavement and looked back as I saw a car coming towards me. I sped up, suddenly afraid. The car was coming more and more near me. Tears were rushing down to my chin as I continued running for my life. At last the car caught up with me. I looked at the car, its driver and then I sighed loudly, not knowing if it was for relief or not.

"Are you coming in or what?" the driver said groggily as I stared back, still debating on what should I do.

A/N:

Wow I can't remember the last time I wrote the last chapter!
But I will try to do my best and update regularly.
I hope you all like where the story is headed :)
Who do you think is the driver? A female? A male? A friend? An enemy?
Please review, until next chapter :D

Shannon x