Alice nearly fell over, jumping up in fear of the voice behind her. She hoped to God that it wasn't who she thought it was, that it was some kind of fucked up mistake.

"Alice. Dear Alice," they said.

"What the fuck are you doing here, Jim?" she backed away to a safe distance.

"You didn't tell me you were coming home. You didn't tell me you dropped out of school. I'm hurt," he came closer.

"why won't you just leave me the fuck alone?" her entire body heated up, her head felt like it was going to burst at any minute.

"I miss you, Alice, I don't know how many times I have to tell you before you get it through your fucking head. I'm sorry for what I did to you, we can start fresh," he pleaded.

"You're fucking insane!" she tried to pass him quickly to get in the house where it was safer. He grabbed her arm violently, pulling her back to him.

"Get off of me," she pulled, but he wouldn't let go.

"I suggest you do what she says," David's voice came from the door.

"And who are you?" he questioned, without letting go of her.

"That's none of your concern," he walked down the steps and came very close to Jim. He grabbed onto his throat with one hand. Jim tried to throw a punch but David had such quick reflexes that he caught it, twisting his wrist in such a way that he fell to the ground and cried like a child.

"Come on," he gently placed his hand on Alice's back, escorting her to Anna's truck.

"Are you ok?" he asked, staring at her. She avoided his stare, looking over at the lights on the house.

"Yeah," she said softly, her voice small, "thank you."

"Who was that?" he seemed concerned.

"My ex-boyfriend," she looked down now. She was still in shock that he was even here. He was from New York, where her school was. She bit her lip, her eyes welling up. "H-he was abusive."

"Please don't tell Anna, or my parents. They," she swallowed, "they don't know." She licked her lips, "I-I came home in hopes to get away from him. I don't even know how he found me. He's crazy.." a tear finally fell, rolling down her cheek with a tint of black.

"Well you don't have to worry about him anymore, I assure you." His tone of voice was more than certain. She didn't think anything of it, but was surprised at how much he cared.

"I'm gonna call Anna," she said, wiping the tears. She was really glad David came out when he did, but she still can't shake that he was with Kristen.

Anna seemed ready to leave since she was arguing with Zeke. David chose to drive home, neither of the girls being sober or in the right mindset. David tried to make positive conversation, commenting on the music. It led to Anna offering to make him a mix CD.

Once they got home, they went their separate ways. Alice went straight to her room, shutting her door and letting all of her emotions out. She was terrified and sad all at the same time. Her stalker ex-boyfriend found her somehow and he was still around.

As she was crying, a knock at the door made her shoot up and wipe her eyes as good as she could. She looked at herself in the mirror, accepting that she looked like she was crying because there was nothing that she could do about it. If it were one of her parents, she'd make up a lie.

She walked to the door and slowly opened it, slightly hesitating. There he was, Mr. Knight in Shining Armor.

"Hi," she greeted, her voice raspy.

"I wanted to make sure you were alright."

She looked at him for a moment, not saying anything. She shook her head, "yeah, I'm- I'm fine."

"You don't look like you're fine," he pried.

"Yeah, well," she couldn't thin of anything to say. She rolled her eyes, looking away from him.

"May I?" he motioned to come in. She swallowed, stepping to the side and allowed him entry. She chose to close the door, just in case they actually had a conversation.

"You can sit on my bed, I don't really care." She didn't have another chair in her room.

He walked over to it, taking a seat on the edge. She stood by the door, not sure what to do. Should she sit next to him? Should she stay where she was? Hell, it's her room, she could go wherever she wanted.

"So," her lips curled inwards.

"I meant what I said," he began. She tilted her head in confusion, not exactly sure what he was talking about.

"You don't have to worry about him." She did remember him saying that.

"What does that even mean?"

"I won't let him hurt you again," he explained.

"Why?" she questioned, not sure why he would even care.

"Because I don't want to see you get hurt by anyone." The very line made her boil.

"Then why do I find that so hard to believe?" Kristen came into mind.

"You tell me."

She took in a deep breath, preparing herself for what she was about to say. She was about to make a fool out of herself, but she needed to know. "You an-" she stopped herself. She shook her head, "no, it's stupid."

"I'm sure it's not stupid." He was still sitting on the bed and she was still standing in front of him, by the door.

"Why did you have sex with Kristen?" she blurted, letting it come out without hesitation. All she saw were the two coming from a room. She didn't know for certain what they did.

"I didn't know I wasn't supposed to," he seemed like he genuinely didn't know what he did wrong. But he knew, and he had a reason why.

"Just get out," she opened her door, holding it open for him. "Please. Do me that favor."

"Alice-"

"I just want to be alone, please!" she raised her voice. It was best for him if he left her alone. He'd have a better chance of talking to her when she isn't upset.

He got up and did as she asked, walking out of her room and letting her be by herself. She was all messed up from her mixed emotions that she couldn't be bothered.

Hope you liked this one! Let me know your thoughts, and I'll update quicker (: Reviews make me want to write faster. I actually have to refrain from posting the entire thing in one night...

And good guesses! If it weren't my story, I'd probably assume it to be David too.