Hey there loves! I'm glad the previous chapter got a bunch of positive reviews, cause I was kinda worried about it.. the last chapter's name "A4U" is the name of an episode of Victoria Justice's Eye Candy, and it means Anything 4 U : ) this chapter's name is also from Eye Candy.. K3U is "I Love You (I 3 U)"

Enjoy!.

Jade's POV

I drove insanely fast. I didn't stop at the stop signs, I passed three red lights and almost crashed into an equally careless driver. None of that matters, something happened to Tori, it's all that matters to me right now.

As soon as I reached the Vega's driveway, I parked and dashed out of the car not bothering to lock the car doors behind me. I knocked, when no one answered I decided to let myself in.

The whole house was dark, not a single light was on. "Tori?." I called out but no answer. "Tori!." I yelled out again, louder.

I ran up the stairs to her room. Her door was open when I walked in and saw her. She was curled up in a corner on the floor near her window. The moonlight shining down on her, revealing the fact that her top was torn and she seemed beaten up.

"Oh God." I gasped as I approached her. I bent down and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear as she looked at me. She had cuts all over. Her lips were, above her left eyebrow, on her perfect cheek.

"Tori.. what happened?." She just sobs harder. I try to hug her, but she pulls away wincing in pain as she does. She looks at me with fear in her eyes as if I'd hurt her.

"Tori, what's the matter?." I draw my eye brows together in concern.

"You're drunk.. I-I can smell it in your b-breath." She wiggles further away from me. Now I'm confused.

"So I had a drink, what's your problem?." It comes out nastier than I intended it to.

"Don't come near me."

"What?. Hey, you called me in the middle of the night and now you don't want me near you." I snap at her.

"He was drunk too. He beat me and said I don't deserve love. That no one will ever love me." I was suddenly caught up with what happened and a rush of guilt washed over me, for snapping at her, for not being here to protect her like I promised.

"Tori, I'm so so sorry for what happened. I didn't know and I didn't mean to snap at you, but if you think I would ever, in a million years hurt you or lay a finger on you, you've gotta be crazy." I told her sincerely. I reached for her again, embracing her tightly when she hissed in pain.

"Oh God, I'm sorry. Are you okay?." She shook her head violently from side to side meaning 'no'.

"What happened Tori? It's important you tell me, so I'll know who to kill." I half joked trying to make her smile, but failing.

She sniffed. I left my hand on her back in a comforting manner.

"The door.. we left it unlocked. He came and he—he hit me over and over." She let out a wailing sound which made me feel like someone jabbed a knife in my heart and twisted it.

"He said that now that my bodyguard was gone he could have his way with me. He said I'll never find love, that I don't deserve it. The worst part is,- he was very convincing with his words." She started shaking

How could she believe those vicious words? Tori doesn't deserve love? Tori deserves love more than anyone I know. I was fuming with anger but I tried to control myself for her sake.

"Tori, please tell me you don't actually believe that son of a bitch." Her gaze dropped and I lifted her chin back up with my finger. Seeing her this way is causing my own vision to blur with tears.

"Vega you must be stupider than I gave you credit for if you believe him." That caused her to look hurt at first and then the slightest bit amused, but that emotion quickly faded as hurt took her over again.

"He only said that stuff to hurt you. It's not true. None of it. You of all people, deserve love. Everyone loves you Tori don't you see that? Your parents, Trina, Cat, Robbie, Beck….Me." I mumble the last part half hoping she won't hear and the situation doesn't get any more complicated than it already is.

But when she gives me a pained smile I know she heard me. I don't expect her to say she loves me back, not after what happened.

Trying to break the silence that had fallen between us I ask,; "Can you stand up?." I get up and offer my hand which she takes, but when she tries to stand her knees give in and she goes to fall but I'm quick to catch her.

I wrapped my arm around her waist and carried her bridal style to the bathroom in order to clean her up.

I lower the toilet seat and settle her on it. "You should take a shower and let me clean up those cuts for you, so they don't get infected."

"How am I going to shower when I can't even stand on my own?." Damn I hadn't thought this through.

I take a deep breath, then release it. "I'll help you, if you'll let me." She nods. I adjust the water temperature to warm soothing water.

She lifts her arms and I remove her torn top to reveal several bruises under her ribcage and all over her toned stomach. I'm gonna fucking kill him! I don't care about the consequences, he's a dead man! I absentmindedly brush my fingertips over them, causing her to flinch. "Sorry." I say dumbly.

I help her remove her pants. She's left in her bra and panties which I don't remove right away, not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable.

I look at her. "Can I? or do you want me to just help you in and then wait outside for you?." I ask gently.

"No, you can. I trust you." I half smile at her. She leans forward and my hands go to her back, undoing her bra clasp and helping her out of it. Her perfect breasts fully exposed to me now. They're not too big, but to me they're perfect just like the rest of her.

I quickly avert my gaze. This isn't about anything sexual, it's about being a friend.

I pull down her panties in one swift motion, not allowing my eyes even a glimpse of her. When I look at her face again I notice that she's blushing, which I find adorable, but now is not the time.

I can't help but ask "Hey, why are you blushing? You don't have anything I don't." I give her an encouraging smile, and she tries to mirror it.

She places a hand on my shoulder as my arm goes to her waist once again, trying to steady her. I help her in and start washing her hair gently. Applying her fruity smelling shampoo, massaging her head carefully, trying to make this as enjoyable as I can for her. About five minutes later I begin to rinse away the shampoo and I notice her eyes are closed. When I'm done I reach for her sponge and add her body wash to it, letting the sponge absorb the soap.

I start at her back, then continue my way to her legs. Then back up her arms and stomach trying to be as gentle as I can, so I don't cause her any pain as I'm brushing past her bruises. I rinse her clean and then wrap a towel around her body.

I carry her to her bedroom where I help her dress, and dry her hair. When we're done it occurs to me that Trina had been nowhere to be seen.

Before I realize I'm asking I blurt out, "Hey where's Trina?."

"Out with friends, not returning for the night." Came the reply from a small raspy voice.

"Is there anything else I can do for you? Seriously Tori, anything at all just name it." I look at her sincerely.

"Yeah… don't leave me." She begins to cry again and I hug her, tightly but carefully.

"I'm not going anywhere Tori. Not tonight, not ever." I kiss her head as I continue to hold her.

So folks, there ya go! Chapter 13! I'm thinking about wrapping up this story, what'ya think?

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Till next time y'all

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