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"A thief in the night, out of sight

It's out there waiting to ignite

The fever will rise, rise, rise

Taking over my mind"

'Dangerous' by: Within Temptation

Chapter 3:

Rydia looked away from the TV to see Mia walk into the room. She instantly could tell there was something different about her. Mia's cheeks were slightly pink and her hand was clenched at her chest in attempts to calm down.

"Mia, are you alright? You look like you're blushing." Rydia commented with a smile.

"I just had the oddest conversation with Dean outside." She replied pointing towards the closed door behind her.

Mia knew she was lying to cover up the fact that she was scared that Nick really would track down her sister; but it was better for her to think that she was safe than to live in fear constantly. Rydia perked at her sister's words and was curious about what the two spoke of. "So what did he say to you that's got you all blushing?"

"It's not what he said, because he really didn't say much. It was more of what he did."

Her heart was still racing and all he did was brush his hand along her cheek. She never saw him as anything more than an asshole; but now she was seeing something different and she couldn't decide what to do about it. The small touch on her skin left her reveling in the moment over and over again. Rydia turned away from her sister when she heard the entrance music of The Shield.

Mia also inched her way closer to the TV to see them enter from the arena instead of the stage. They walked through the crowd before jumping over the barricade to the floor outside the ring. Rydia watched intently, she was intrigued by all three men and didn't exactly know why. "I need a shower." Mia stated trying to break the awkward silence that had arisen within the room.

"Are you going out with Brie and Nikki tonight?" Rydia asked.

"Not unless you were going to. I don't want you to hang out at the hotel alone and bored all night."

"I'll go with you."

"Are you sure? I mean being here is one thing; but the club houses hundreds of people."

"Yeah, I could use a drink."

Mia laughed; but knew that Rydia was nowhere near ready to be that social. She admired her courage to go out and try.

After Monday Night Raw

Mia stepped out of the rental car in a pair of camouflage mini shorts and a black tank top with a v neckline. The heels of her thigh-high boots clicked against the pavement of the parking lot. Her hair was curled in large ringlets, framing her small face accordingly. Rydia smiled at her, seeing first hand her sister's elegance.

Rydia wore her hair straight and large chunks fell over her bare shoulders, hiding the healing bruises from Nick's fingers. Seeing the large crowd gathering at the entrance of the club made her wonder if going was such a good idea for her. The sound of bass was almost deafening to her ears. Mia was smiling from ear to ear, knowing that she could dance her heart out and be with her friends and sister.

"What do you want to drink when we get inside?" She asked Rydia.

"Surprise me, you know what I like." She replied with a half smile.

The feeling of someone watching her returned and she couldn't shake it. It seem familiar somehow and it made her think of Nick. During the last few months of their relationship, he became overly watchful of what she was doing and where she went. Mia gently elbowed her in the arm to snap her out of her trance. They were about to go inside, when Brie and Nikki yelled from the other line across the walkway.

"See you guys inside!" Mia yelled.

Rydia followed her sister inside the pulsing club. Hundreds of people crowded the dance floor at a remixed version of 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons. Her blue eyes scanned the crowds for anyone she knew other than Mia and the Bella Twins; but she saw no one. The Bouncer escorted them to a VIP section of the club.

"I'll get some drinks, you stay here and enjoy the view." Mia suggested.

"You need to stop worrying about me so much, I'll be fine." Rydia replied.

Mia smiled and turned heel to walk out of the room. Her smile quickly faded when she realized that she couldn't stop worrying about her. There was no one other than herself that could protect her now. Though, Dean had offered to help her; but she couldn't ask him to. There was too much risk involved.

Rydia looked over the railing and watched the people below her enjoying themselves in dance. The ceiling was made of windows and completely see-through. The stars were brightly sparkling in the sky. Watching them gave her a sense of completion and she felt like she could maybe enjoy herself. Mia returned with two plastic cups of pink liquid and the Bella Twins right behind her.

"Oh my god, Rydia you need to come dance with us." Nikki prompted.

"Yeah, Ry, there are some really good looking guys down there." Brie suggested.

The twins took each one of Rydia's arms and pulled her along with them. Mia simply smiled and followed close behind, taking a sip from her drink. The closer they got to the main floor, the harder it was to hear anything but bass; but it didn't bother Rydia. Music was her life and she respected all kinds even though it wasn't the type she preferred to listen to.

She took a drink from her cup and tasted the fruity flavor. Feeling the smooth liquid run down her throat, she smiled legitimately for the first time in days. Brie and Nikki circled Rydia, throwing their arms up in the air and slightly rubbing up against her. Mia joined in the threesome and swayed her hips in rhythm with the music.

Rydia smiled and allowed herself to relax for the first time in months since the breakup. Brie tipped her head back to finish the last drop in her cup and began to walk towards the bar. Mia filled in the empty spot in the circle. "Are you having fun?" Mia asked leaning on her sister shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm glad I came."

Brie returned with a newly filled cup as the song changed to 'Dark Horse' by Katy Perry. Nikki smiled, absolutely loving the song. Mia backed away and returned towards the bar. She leaned her back against the edge, looking back at her sister dancing with her friends. It was something she wanted to keep seeing.

"Hello Mia." A rough voice greeted next to her.

The voice sent a chill down her spine. She knew exactly who it belonged to. The fear made her blood run cold and her body freeze up. Mia forced herself to turn and looked at him. "Nick..." She whispered. The second his name rolled off her tongue a grin formed on his thin lips.

"Did you really think that taking her on the road would keep her hidden?" He asked.

"What do you want with her?"

"That should be obvious."

Mia shifted her eyes to look at Rydia still dancing without actually moving her head; but Nick knew exactly what she was doing. She felt his hand grip her arm tightly, holding her still. His fingertips dug into her skin, knowing that he'd leave bruises. "I'll let her have fun tonight; but keep this in mind...I will find her no matter where you go."

Nick let go of her arm and walked off towards the exit. Tears burned the corners of her eyes, threatening to cross over the threshold. She didn't know what to do and she didn't want to tell Rydia about Nick being in town. Her hands began to shake uncontrollably, so she started to drink from the cup in her hand.

When she had settled down enough to know alert anyone to her fear, she returned to the group on the dance floor. Rydia stepped backward and into a firm body. She swiftly turned around to apologize and recognized the face before her.

"Rydia?" He questioned.

"I'm sorry, Roman. I think I might have drank a little too much. I'm getting clumsy."

He smiled at her. Seth and Dean appeared behind him seconds later. Rydia felt at ease around them and even more so now that alcohol was involved. Roman reached out to gently steady her and saw the healing bruises on her arm. It alarmed him; but he didn't say anything.

"Do you want me to take you back to the hotel?" Roman asked.

"I'll take her. I'm getting tired anyway." Mia replied.

He looked at her and stepped back. Dean looked at the woman that intrigued him and saw the distraught expression in her eyes. She was hiding something; but, as always, he could never figure it out. He could never figure her out; though, he desperately wanted to.

The Hotel, Seattle

Mia unlocked the door and helped the drunken Rydia into the room. She stumbled across the floor, laughing with every step. Mia gently laid her down on one of the beds and removed her boots, sitting them next to the nightstand.

"I'm so...glad I came...with you..." Rydia slurred before passing out completely.

Mia smiled and draped a blanket over her sleeping sister's body. She lay down on the other bed staring at the ceiling. Nick's warning replayed in her mind over and over again. She couldn't understand why anyone would want to hurt Rydia or hurt anyone simply because they broke up with someone.

After tossing and turning for over an hour, Mia rolled off the bed and walked out the room. The hallway was brightly lit and she walked the hall back and forth, trying to figure out what to tell Rydia in the morning.

"Mia, what are you doing?" Dean's voice asked.

She turned to see him standing in the doorway of his room. Without meaning to, the tears spilled over her lashes. His concerned expression turned to a stunned one. He never expected her to show that kind of emotion to him. Seeing her at the club earlier, he knew there was something wrong.

"I don't know what to do." She cried.

"Come inside."

Dean stepped aside to allow her entrance to his room. She felt guilty for leaving her sleeping sister alone in their room; but she needed someone to talk to and he seemed like the best person. He gave her a bottle of water and sat down across from her.

"What happened?" He asked.

"He showed up at the club tonight."

"He?"

"Nick Grayson, Rydia's ex-boyfriend."

He understood what she was saying. It was the man who had abused Rydia. The woman in front of him was beyond scared for her sister and that's when he saw the red marks on her arm. The rage was starting to build within him; but he suppressed it down for her sake.

"I'm so scared for her. He told me that he'd find her no matter where I took her."

"Mia...

"What am I going to tell her?" She interrupted.

"Mia, look at me."

He cupped her cheek in his hand, gently brushing away the tears that stained her face. "Let me help you. She doesn't need to know about anything right now." He stated. She pulled away from his touch and shook her head.

"No, I can't risk anyone else."

Dean smiled at her. There was sincerity in his smile and it made her rethink the answer she gave him; but for only a moment. "Why are you so stubborn? I'm offering to help protect your sister and you're turning it down." He asked.

Mia stood up and began to walk towards the door. She didn't want to have that conversation with him. There were more important things to think about besides her stubbornness. "It was a mistake to come here." She whispered and opened the door.

"Mia." He called.

She looked back at him once before walking out the door.