Give In To Me: A Beastly Love Story

Chapter 9:

Kyle grabbed at the person holding him from behind, hoping to see that bright red hair. He was shocked to see Lindy Taylor smiling at him, he tried to get her to let go, but she had a firm grip. "It's you! I've been looking for you!" her voice rang through him, he finally got free and took a few steps from her. "What are you talking about?" he asked, wanting to run away from the dark haired girl smiling at him.

"I've looked everywhere from you! You saved me that night! It was amazing! I'm in love with you!" she blurted out and he just stared like a moron. No way in hell she just suddenly loves him like that. Kyle shook his head and then she frowned at him. "You don't even know me, you don't love me." his heart wanted Anastasia to be saying these words to him, not Lindy. Kendra said the curse would break if someone loved him, told him out loud.

Anastasia stared at the scene, Lindy had just told him she loved him. She took a step back, that was right, they could be together, she didn't fit into that picture. As she continued to back away, her heart broke a bit more, she did love him, she never said it to anyone, but really felt like she did love the guy standing on the hill with another girl. She wished it could be different, but she didn't want to be in their way. "I truly love you…Kyle." her voice would probably be lost in the wind, but she didn't stop, but took off running, back home to cry.

Kyle felt something stir in himself, suddenly Lindy gasped and he looked at his hands and watched them return to normal, then his arms and he knew he was becoming his normal self again! The curse was broken! He paused, Lindy must actually love him, he smiled, then picked her up and spun her around. "Yes!" he yelled and she giggled, he placed her back on the ground and looked around, making sure this wasn't a prank.

"I didn't know you were Kyle! Wow that was so cool! What happened to you!" he explained that a witch cursed him, but she broke it with her love. He didn't see how she could love him, they barely knew each other after all. Nothing was making sense, he was just so happy to actually be himself again. He pulled Lindy close and touched her face, "Thank you…" his breath mingling with hers as his lips gently pressed against hers, the red hair fading from his thoughts.

Anastasia somehow found her way home, her tears falling the entire time, blurring her vision. She walked into the store and then saw someone standing at the counter. It was Brooke…she had a bag next to her, in a chair. Anastasia had completely forgotten about her with the whole Hunter thing going on. "Anastasia?" her tone was motherly and it was too much for Anastasia to bare, she sank to the ground and let all her sorrows out.

Brooke hadn't planned to find Anastasia in her condition, she was crying, for a while it seemed, stumbling into the store, then just fell down in such a sad position. Brooke ran to her and held her close, wondering what could have caused her niece to be like this, she was strong, brave, never showing her emotions. She was mumbling stuff, but Brooke couldn't understand it at all. "Hey what happened Ana?" she tried to get her to look, but she was still on the ground, uncontrollable.

Anastasia let Brooke hold her, needing the love of someone, after all she gave all her love to Kyle, who was with Lindy. She tried to explain stuff to Brooke, but it was no use, her words were jumbled and no way to understand what she was saying. "Was is a guy?" her question shocked her, how could she tell? Was it that noticeable on her face? She nodded and sobbed some more, not caring if she looked like a fool.

Brooke knew it, a guy had made her niece cry, she was heartbroken. It made Brooke want to break each of his limbs and crush his balls in her hands. She pulled Anastasia up and then tugged her upstairs to the bedroom, placing her on the bed. "It's okay…" she shushed the crying girl, finally understand how her sister would feel when she took care of Brooke when they were younger.

Kendra explained everything to Tyler, tearing up, but able to hold them down to keep herself from breaking down completely. "Really? You cursed him?" she nodded, feeling horrible for telling them the way she did. He held her close and stroked her hair, unable to fully understand what she had done. "I just didn't think Ana actually liked him…it was beyond me completely, I mean I just don't think he deserves her, she's way out of his league…" her babbling made Tyler laugh.

Tyler laughed, but then kissed his girlfriend's cheek. "I always thought you were out of my league. Maybe Ana thinks Kyle…Hunter…whatever he's called, is in her league. We can't always help who we love." her eyes met his and she finally smiled at him. "You love me?" he nodded, leaning down for another kiss, which turned passionate quickly. They pulled apart after a few minutes, he touched her cheek. "Ana will figure it out…now all we can do is support them."

Anastasia woke up to bright lights coming from her open window, she rolled over and then memories came to her in a rush and her tears returned. She buried her face back into her pillow and cried some more. There was a gentle knock, then Brooke came in with a tray, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Ana, you need to eat, I made your favorite…" he glanced out at her Aunt, she was trying to cheer her up. "Thanks, I'll eat in a bit…" then she disappeared back under the pillow.

Brooke sighed and sat the tray down, closing the door behind her as she made her way back to the store. She never saw Anastasia all broken up like she saw her now, Ana was brave, strong, and confident…the girl that was in the form of her niece was now just a empty shell, weak, unsure and pitiful…

Kyle woke up in a rush, ready to meet Lindy for a date. He paused at his mirror, so glad to be able to see his face again and not cringe at the very sight. He thought of Anastasia and how she treated him when he was Hunter…thought about the way she looked…after they made love…every curve of her beautiful body… he sighed and fell back onto his bed. Lindy broke his curse, she loved him…why couldn't he get Anastasia out of his mind?
Lindy waited at the café, Kyle was meeting her here for a lunch date. Finally he was hers, she confessed that she loved him, she had broken his curse…they would be together forever. Her hands shook as she tried to drink her tea, did she actually love him? She was grateful that he saved her life, she cared about him…but love? She wasn't sure about anything when he appeared on his bike, sinking into the seat across from her, his sad attempt at a smile made her believe she might not truly love the guy in front of her after all.

*A week later*

Anastasia finally ripped herself out of her misery and helped Brooke with the shop…even for a couple hours before she would break down crying again. She was staring at the spot where she lost her virginity and was crying again, reliving that moment over and over. Kyle and Hunter were the same, she still loved them both…yet he was with Lindy now. She had decided it was for the best, now she just needed to move on herself and stop dwelling on the past.

Anastasia was sweeping up after they just closed for the night, Brooke upstairs doing reports when it happened. The bell chimed and she turned to tell whoever it was that they were closed when she saw him. She dropped her broom, lifting her hand to her face and taking a step back. He was normal again, his handsome looks, his curse was broken. "Hello Anastasia…"