Break Me

I wake up feeling sick. My head is pounding and my stomach is cramping. I sit up slowly, and even though I'm sore, my heart is filled with happiness. Andy is sleeping peacefully, snoring lightly into his pillow. I smile at the sight of him. He is perfection.
I stand up and head to the bathroom. I'm sure Andy won't mind if I use his shower. The blood from the night before has dried to my thighs and ankles. Gross. I turn on the hot water and step under the stream. I scrub myself with his soap, leaving a fresh and clean scent on my skin. I wash my hair and rinse myself off. I shut off the water and wrap myself in his towel. It smells like him.
When I walk back into the bedroom, Andy is sitting on the edge of the bed. His hair sticks up in jagged chunks on his head. I giggle, and his eyes meet mine.
"Morning." He says with a smile.
"Good morning. I hope you don't mind, but I used your shower. I was feeling pretty dirty." I say.
He starts to laugh at my statement. I shake my head and throw my towel at him, exposing my naked body. He looks me up and down, licking his lips. I walk over to him, placing a kiss on his cheek. I lean in closely to his ear. Trying to be seductive, I whisper, "I need clothes." He giggles again, but obliges my request. He grabs some basketball shorts and a tank top out of his closet and tosses them to me.
"I hope these work. It's all I have left that might fit you."
I try them on. They are a little big, but that's okay. I feel comfortable. Andy takes the towel I used and goes into the bathroom to get ready. I use the opportunity to make a quick breakfast. Scrambled eggs and toast. It's ready by the time Andy is done, and we eat together on the couch.
After we're finished, I gather my things into a plastic bag. Even though I'd had a wonderful time last night, old thoughts begin to plague me. Jace. I need to find a way to get away from him. To make a new start for myself, as Andy had suggested. But I'm still broke, and I have no where else to go. Jace already knows where Andy lives, so I couldnt' stay here even if I wanted to. I think Andy knows what I'm thinking, because he becomes more somber as the morning passes. We don't talk much, but there really isn't much to say.
After we've spent hours doing nothing in the apartment, Andy startles me with a gasp. "What?" I ask.
"Will you stay here for a little while? I have something I have to do, but I promise I'll be back soon. I won't be long." He grabs his coat and pulls me into a tight hug. "Everything is going to be okay, I promise you. I'll be back soon." He kisses me roughly, and leaves the apartment. I lock the door behind him, nervous to be here alone. I turn on the T.V. and wait for him to get back.
I feel like I'm sitting there for hours when there's a soft knock at the door. Finally! I swing the door open, ready to tackle Andy with hugs and kisses. But Jace is standing there instead, and my blood runs cold. I start to shake. He see's my fear, and grins.
"Are you all alone?" He says. I shake my head vigorously and try to slam the door in his face, but he pushes it open. He stomps inside and wraps his hands around my neck. He squeezes tightly, making the air rush out of my lungs. "It was a bad idea for him to leave you. You really shouldn't cheat on the people that love you, Bailey. Now you have to pay for your horrible sin." He lifts me up and slams me hard into the ground. Pain shoots into my back and up my spine. I try to stand, but he's already on top of me, pinning me where I lay.
I kick and punch, clawing at his skin and face. I begin to let out a scream, but he covers my mouth with his hand. He slaps me hard across the face, and tears spring into my eyes. Please hurry, Andy.
"How dare you. After everything I've done for you. You're mine, Bailey. No one else can have you." He starts to undo the button on his pants. Panic squeezes my insides, and all I can think is get away. Somehow, some way, get away from him. But he's strong, and I can hardly move with him on top of me.
He bites my chest hard, making me cry harder. I feel blood run from where he bit me. He laughs at my pain. He pulls his length out of his pants and starts to rip my shorts down. I try to bite his hand so I could scream for help, but he punches me hard on the chin. Spots of light flood my vision. He positions himself to take me, and in a final attempt to get away, I bring my knee up, nailing him in his privates. He lets out a shriek and rolls off of me, grabbing his hurt appendage. I take my opportunity, stand up quickly, and kick him with all my strength in the stomach.
Just as the kick makes contact, Andy come through the door of the apartment and runs to my aide. He grabs Jace and practically throws him outside, slamming the door and locking it. He turns to me, examining my face. I'm standing there, half naked. Ashamed and afraid, and completely torn up inside. "I should kill him. Right now, I should go out there and make him wish he never came back here. I'm so sorry for leaving you alone." He pulls me into his arms. My whole body hurts. My face feels swollen and there's blood pouring from my lip and the spot where Jace had bit me. Darkness closes around me. I'm having a hard time catching my breath. The last thing I hear is Andy calling out to me, before my world goes black.

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