Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush or anything to do with it.

Celia ran into the house as fast as she could, she was half an hour late she was in so much trouble. When the tow truck driver called Calvin and backed up her story that the car broke down Calvin seemed to understand, she knew he probably putting on an act.

Celia had barely shut the front door when she heard him "Cecelia what part of be home by curfew was so damn confusing" he screamed getting closer to her. Celia had the urge to run and hide in her room but he was blocking her way to the stairs.

Celia tried to explain "the car broke down, that is why I had the tow truck driver speak to you so you would know that I wanted to be home in time, but I couldn't" she finished she knew by the look in his eyes when she finished, she tried to brace herself.

Calvin gave her a look before raising his hand and slapping her hard across the face, he made contact with her mouth. She tasted blood and her face throbbed, she clenched her teeth to keep from screaming that would only encourage him to continue. He forcibly grabbed her arms and started shaking her so hard her head snapped back and forth.

"I don't care what the hell happens when I say be home be eleven, be home by eleven" he screamed squeezing her arms harder, she thought they might snap.

"Calvin honey I think she understands and she will never do it again" said her mother from across the room. Her mother look petrified, but made no move to stop her husband, Celia knew even if she did it would be no use. "You understand what you did wrong?" asked her mom desperately wanting the beating to stop.

"Yes I understand" she said and Calving finally stop shaking her and let her go "next time you say be home by a certain time I will be home by that time no matter what" she said meeting his eyes hoping he saw the sincerity in hers.

"Good now clean up and get to bed, you need a good night sleep" said Calvin calmly as he walked away.

Once he was gone her mom made a move towards her "honey" she started, Celia put up a hand to stop her "just don't you are the whole reason we are in this mess" she finished tears pricking the back of her eyes.

She quietly made her way up the stairs ignoring her mom's hurt look. She didn't want to look in the mirror at how bad her face looked. She knew her lip was busted but she did not want to know if there were any other marks on her face. She quickly pulled her dress off and slipped into her pajamas and got into bed and cried herself to sleep.

When she woke up in the morning the first thing she realized was that her face was freezing. She reached for her cheek and her hand came into contact with a bag of ice. Her mom must have put it on her during the night to help with the swelling.

Celia pulled the ice off of her face and decided to face the damage in the mirror. She let out a sigh when she saw her reflection her lower left lip was busted and the left side of her face was bruised. Also, both her arms had bruises on them from where Calvin had grabbed her.

Celia quickly showered for work and threw on some clothes. She carefully applied makeup to her face and covered up the bruise it was really sad that she was getting good at that. Now the only thing she had to lie about was the busted lip.

It was later at work and Celia was very bored, it was a slow day and there was nothing really left to do in the store. At least she was able to explain away the busted lip by telling her uncle she slipped in the shower.

Suddenly she heard the bell above the door "how can I help – hey" she said smiling when she noticed who it was "what are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to come by and apologize again" said Kendall coming up to the counter "what happened to your lip?" he asked concerned.

"Oh slipped in the shower this morning" she lied hoping he did not see right through her.

"You really are a klutz aren't you" he joked with a smile.

"ha ha" she said sarcastically giving his shoulder a playful punch.

"Anyway I tried calling your cell, but it went straight to voicemail. I just wanted to make sure you did not get into too much trouble last night."

"oh sorry about that my cell died last night and I forgot it on the charger when I left for work this morning. Also, my mom and Calvin were completely understanding about the whole situation" she lied.

"Good because I really hope I didn't screw things up because I am really starting to like you and are first date was a disaster" Kendall rambled on.

Celia just shook her head and ignoring her split lip she leaned over the counter and grabbed him and kissed him. Except for the slight pain in her lip it was amazing.

"So this is how we are greeting customers now" said a voice both teens quickly pulled apart.

"Hey Uncle Derek" said Celia weakly not having an excuse for what was going on.

Kendall who knew he was blushing some stuck out his hand "Sorry sir, I am - "

"Kendall I know, or as my daughter refers to you the dreamy bad boy in the group" finished Derek shaking his hand.

"Uncle Derek" she said with a laugh "I don't think he really needed to know that."

"It's ok, I really should meet your cousin someday" he joked to Celia.

"ha ha" said Celia sarcastically.

"You know it's slow why don't you two head on out of here" Derek said with a smile.

"Are you sure?" asked Celia hopefully.

"Positive, hope to see you again Kendall" answered Derek extending his hand and shaking Kendall's.

"Me too" answered Kendall grinning.

"Good because I have some great story about Celia as kid for instance - "

"Okay we are leaving know, bye" interrupted Celia as she grabbed her bag and pulled Kendall out the door before her uncle could finish the story.

"Aw I really wanted to hear the story" joked Kendall as they walked to his car.

"Sure then I will ask you sister and mom about some great stories from your childhood" Celia joked with a laugh.

"Point taken" Kendall answered as they walked out to the parking lot.

"I see that you got the car fixed" she said.

"yep $500 dollars later, but it is as good as new" he answered opening the door for her.

"Yikes" she replied.

"You can say that again" he laughed shutting the door it was then that Celia saw her reflection in the side view mirror, her lip look slightly worse since this morning. Celia gently ran her fingers over her lip.

"Hey are you okay?" Kendall asked, Celia did not even realize that he had climbed into the car "if your lip really hurts I can take you home."

"No" said Celia facing him "It looks worse than it feels I am fine let's go have some fun" she said smiling.

Kendall could not help but feel that Celia was lying and keeping something from him.