Hey guys, here's the next chapter. I'm really proud of this one :)

LOREN'S POV

I'm standing in front of the mirror, only wearing my underwear. There's a big purple bruise in the shape of a hand on my cheek. I softly touch it and I immediately pull my hand back because of the burning pain shooting through my cheek. There's a really big black bruise on my ribcage and when I touch it tears start to form in my eyes. The biggest part of my stomach is blue but a few parts are black. When I softly touch it the tears I've been holding back escape. I pull my hand back and let all my pain out. Nobody's home so I scream as loud as I can. I hate feeling helpless but I can't do anything about this situation. I have to protect my family. I just hope he won't visit me again. I get into my clothes again and I start powdering my face. I have to put on 4 layers before it isn't visable anymore. I put on some more mascara so the powder won't stand out. I look into the mirror one last time and get into my car. I drive to Eddie's place and take a deep breath as I get into the elevator. I knock on Eddie's door and he immediately opens. He places his hand on my waist to pull me closer and I try my best not to scream out in pain. I fake a smile and grab his hand so it isn't on my waist anymore.

Loren: Hey babe

Eddie: Hi, what do you want to do?

Loren: Can we just hang and watch a movie?

Eddie: That sounds fine.

I sit down on the couch and Eddie sits down next to me. He puts his arm around my shoulders and I put my head on his chest. He picks a movie while I look at his perfect face. After he started the movie he notices I'm staring so he pecks my bruised cheek. I fake a smile and try not to start crying. I stare at the TV so he won't notice my tears. It hurts sooooo much. Somewhere in the middle of the movie Eddie starts kissing my neck and I moan softly. He moves his kisses to my lips and nibbles on them. After a little while he pushes his tongue into my mouth and it gets more heated. He tries to get me out of my top but I quickly pull back. I really want to make love to him but he can't see my bruises.

Eddie (confused): Babe, what's wrong?

Loren (lying): Nothing, I just don't feel like it tonight okay?

He nods and puts his arm around me again. I put my head on his chest and slowly fall asleep.

I wake up and see Eddie staring at me. I move and immediately feel the pain of the bruises. The memories of yesterday flash through my head and I almost start to cry.

Loren (sleepy): You're staring, you know?

Eddie (smiling): I know. I'm going to take a shower, do you want to join me?

Loren: No, we'll be late for school.

Eddie (smirking): We can do a quick one.

Loren: It will go faster if I make breakfast when you're in the shower.

I guess he's not satisfied with that answer because he pulls me into a passionate kiss. He starts taking my clothes off so I pull back.

Loren: Go shower, I'll make breakfast.

Eddie (walking away and groaning): Fine

I walk downstairs and make breakfast. After a while Eddie walks into the kitchen and places his hands on my waist. I try not to wince and turn around while taking his hands from my waist.

Eddie (pecking her lips): Good morning, beautiful.

Loren (smiling): Hey, I'm going to shower now.

I walk upstairs and get into the shower. I make sure I lock the door so Eddie won't come in. After my shower I look into the mirror and all the make-up is from my face. All of my bruises are black now and it looks absolutely horrible. Tears threaten to roll down as I get dressed. When I'm about to apply my make-up Eddie tries to open the door.

Eddie: Babe, why's the door locked?

Loren (lying): Just making sure you won't try any funny buisness.

Eddie: I won't, just open the door.

Loren: I'm almost done, okay?

I hear him sigh and I start applying my make-up. After 4 layers the bruise is still visible so I put on another layer. It's finally all covered and after putting on some mascara I walk out of the bathroom. Eddie's sitting on the bed and walks up to me. He places his hands on my waist and pecks my lips. I place his hands a little higher near my breasts so they're not on my bruises anymore. I guess this makes him think I want to do it.

Eddie (whispering): I thought you didn't want funny buisness?

He moves his hands to my breasts and starts meassaging them. I throw my head to the back and start moaning loudly.

Loren (moaning): I guess I changed my mind.

He starts kissing my neck and tries to get me out of my shirt. I pull back and he groans.

Eddie (groaning): Or you didn't change your mind.

Loren (sighs): We have to go to school, Eddie.

Eddie (sighs): I guess…

We drive to school in Eddie's car and when we get out Melissa runs up to me. Ian walks up to us too and starts talking with Eddie while Melissa grabs my arm and pulls me away.

Melissa: Sooooo, how was your night with loverrrboy?

Loren: It was good.

Melissa (letting out a dramatic sigh): Loooooo, details!

Loren: There aren't any details.

Melissa (confused): Why not?

Loren: Because Eddie and I didn't have sex.

Melissa (confused): I repeat: Why not?!

Loren (shrugs): I just didn't feel like it.

Melissa: WHY NOT?!

Everybody looks at Melissa before going back to what they're doing.

Melissa: Why wouldn't you feel like it?! I would die to have sex with Eddie.

I look at her like she's crazy so she starts explaining herself.

Melissa (sighs): You know what I mean.

Loren (jealous): No, what do you mean?

Melissa: I would never take him from you but come on, he's the sexiest man alive!

Loren (smirking): Yeah, that's true and you haven't even seen the rest.

Melissa: So, why didn't you have sex with him?

Loren (lying): Told you, didn't feel like it.

Melissa: And that's the part I don't understand.

Loren: You don't have to understand, Mel.

We arrive at our lockers and grab our stuff before walking to our class.

Melissa: So are you and Eddie coming with us to the swimming pool this afternoon?

Loren: I can't

Melissa: Why not?

Loren: I have homework

Melissa: No, you don't.

Loren: Yes I do. Test week is coming up.

Melissa: That's months away!

Loren: Well, I'd like to be prepared.

Melissa: That's so stupid. Just come with us!

Eddie and Ian walk a little bit faster so they're now walking next to us. Eddie wraps his arm around my shoulder and I smile.

Eddie: So babe, are you coming to the swimming pool this afternoon?

Melissa: No, she's going to "study".

Eddie: Come on babe, we don't have that much homework.

Melissa: She's going to study for testweek.

We reach our class room and Eddie sits down in the seat next to me. The class starts and he moves his head closer to my face.

Eddie (whispering): Come to the pool babe, I'm dying to see you in a bikini.

Loren (whispering): I'd love for you to see me in a bikini (sighs) but I can't babe.

Eddie (whispering): Swimming is much more fun than learning.

Loren (snapping): I can't, okay?!

He sits back into his seat and looks a little taken back. I really didn't mean to snap at him but I just can't go swimming with him. I want to apologize but he'll just ask me what's wrong and I can't tell him.

After school I walk to Eddie's car cause my car is still at his house. Most of the ride is silent until I speak up.

Loren: Look, Eddie, I'm sorry for snapping at you like that.

Eddie: It's okay

Loren: No, it's not. You're angry

Eddie: I just don't get why you wanted to snap at me, what did I do wrong?

Loren: You didn't do anything wrong, Eddie. I just don't want to go to the pool and you and Melissa kept bugging me about it.

He stops the car because we arrived at his house and he cups my cheek.

Eddie: You don't have to go if you don't want to. I just wondered why you didn't want to.

I give him a soft kiss and get out of the car. I get in my own car and drive home. When I open the door I see that nobody's home so I walk into my room. In the middle of the room a man is waiting for me.

Loren: What do you want from me?

Man: I'm going to give you what you deserve.

Loren: You already did that and I did NOT deserve that!

He slaps my face making me fall down to the floor.

Man: Oh but you did. You deserve everything I'm about to do to you and more.

He kicks me in my stomach a few times and it's hard to breath again.

Man: Just don't forget what we talked about. You're not going to tell anyone or I'll kill your loved ones.

I stand up but he immediately punches me in the face and my nose starts bleeding. I fall down to the ground while holding my nose. He starts kicking me like a crazy person and I just wish he would stop. I hold my tears back because I'm not about to cry in front of him. I'll not give him that satisfaction. He grabs my arm and pulls me up just to throw me against the wall. I grab my back and it feels warm. Blood is dripping down my back. I look to the wall and see that I hit the heater, there's blood on it. He smiles at me evily before walking out of my room. I try to get up but it hurts too much. I lay down and after a while I try again. I succceed this time and I walk into the bathroom. I look into the mirror and see that there's blood dripping down my face and back so I take a shower. After the shower it looks better but I have still cuts and bruises all over my body. I get dressed and cover up the bruises on my face. It takes a while before you can't see anything anymore. I walk into the living room and there's a knock on the door. I look at who it is and see that it's Eddie. I open the door and smile at him. His hair is wet from swimming and he looks really sexy. If I could I would take him to the bedroom right now. He looks at me and crushes his lips onto mine. I'm suprised but I immediately kiss him back with the same force. He tries to pull back but I wrap my arms around his neck and push my tongue into his mouth. I really need this after what happened this afternoon, I need him. He groans and cups my face. After a while we both pull back and smile.

Loren (panting): Where was that for?

Eddie (panting): I just missed you really (pecking her lips) really much.

Loren (walking to the couch): So, was it fun?

Eddie sits down on the couch and pulls me onto his lap.

Eddie: Yeah although it would be much more fun if you were there with me. Did you get much work done?

Loren (lying): Yeah, kinda.

He cups my face and pulls me closer to his face.

Eddie (whispering): I love you Loren Tate.

Loren (whispering): I love you too Eddie Duran.

The tears I've been holding back the whole day escape and Eddie looks at me worried.

Eddie (concerned): What's wrong?

Will Eddie found out what has been happening? Will he be able to help her? Who's the mystery man? Let me know if I should make another chapter.