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Riannon's POV

My whole body ached like it had just been run over by a car. My lips were parched and I could taste the dried blood from the cuts across it. I was barely awake, halfway between the lines of consciousness and falling back to a deep sleep. I wasn't really sure for how long I was out but I guessed it was brief. My eyelids felt heavy and as much as I wanted to succumb to that call beckoning me to just give in and stop fighting the darkness that is threatening to overpower my senses, I couldn't. I needed to get out of here.

I opened my eyes slowly and realised I was back in my dark living room. I tried to move my arms but thick ropes were bound tightly around them to the chair I was sitting on and so were my legs. I couldn't move an inch. Cursing quietly, I tried to free myself from the bonds but it was impossible. I looked around, wondering where he was. I couldn't believe that I was in this situation. How did it come to this? All the memories that I had shoved to the back of my head long ago were slowly coming back with all the pain that accompanied them.

Ryan. Just his name brought back a bitter taste in my mouth. How could I have known that he would end up being the biggest mistake of my entire life or that he would be the one person who managed to make my life back in Tokyo a living hell.

I was in my senior high school when I met him. He was the new kid and we instantly clicked. He seemed like a really nice person and was amazingly understanding. We spent a lot of time getting to know each other and became inseperable. After a few months, we started dating and even then, this other side of him never really surfaced. It wasn't until a year after we were together that his true colours seeped through the facade that he had put up. Who knew somebody could play pretend for so long and so well.

He brought up pointless arguments and at first, it started off with verbal abuse but later when he felt like he didn't get his point across clear enough, he resorted to his fist or sharp tools. His abuse became a frequent thing after that, so I broke up with him and told my parents about it because I was afraid of the extent he might go to after I cut all ties with him. They filed a restraining order against him and I, on the other hand tried my best to search for universities abroad to continue my studies. I didn't know what happened to him after my parents took the matter into their own hands but I didn't feel safe anymore and I needed to get far away from him and far away from all the pain. I thought that I had successfully managed to do that but here we are, my past haunting my present again.

'My dear, I see you are awake.' I was startled out of my thoughts when I heard his deep voice. He stepped out of my bedroom wearing a sick grin on his face. He walked towards me and knelt down on his knees so that our eyes were at the same level. I couldn't believe I used to love staring into those very same dark brown orbs once upon a time. He put his finger under my chin and tilted it.

'Bruises here and there but still beautiful as always.' He purred.

I felt sick all over again. I prayed in my head to anyone who would listen to help me.

'Do I need to remind you again who you belong to?' He suddenly grabbed a handful of my hair and pulled me closer. I was screaming inside but I refused to show him that I was scared.

'You will always be mine, my Riannon. You should remember that. You know what happens when you don't listen to me don't you?' He tugged on my hair harder making me wince in pain.

He pulled my head closer to his and when I realised what he was gonna do, rage and hatred took over me and I spat in his face.

'I am not yours! Get that through your head Ryan!' I couldn't hold it in anymore. I knew that I was in a vulnerable state, not being able to use my limbs or defend myself but that didn't mean I would  make it easy for him.

A storm brewed in his eyes. I could see he was taken aback by my retaliation which he wasn't used to but his face slowly morphed into one of anger. I felt the impact of the back of his hand as he slapped me, hard. The fresh cuts on my lips reopened again as I tasted blood on the tip of my tongue.

'You will learn to respect me or I will make you. No one else can have you do you understand? YOU ARE MINE! and I will make sure you are taught a lesson to never forget that.'

I was still trying to comprehend what he meant by that as he slowly walked towards the kitchen counter. My whole body stiffened when I saw the knife in his hand as he made his way towards me with a painfully slow pace and an equally twisted expression on his face.

'Oh you will learn my Riannon.' Before I could retort, I heard the door burst open and both of our heads snapped to the entrance.

'Jackson!' I felt a sudden wave of relief wash over me as I saw him there at the doorway, worry etched on his features. His gaze shifted towards Ryan, a murderous glint in his eyes.

'Get away from her!'

'Who the hell are you to say that??! She's mine!! She's mine you hear me!!' Ryan repeatedly screamed and ran towards Jackson, knife ready in his hand.

'Jackson look out!'

He was quick to respond and dodged the attack. He closed his hand around Ryan's fist bringing up his knee and slamming it into his gut. That made him drop the knife but that didn't deter him from his goal. He drove Jackson against the wall, the impact of the collision causing him to release his trapped hands. Ryan took the opportunity to punch him hard managing to land one on Jackson's face. I could see his lips and nose bleeding but he blocked the next punch and pushed him backwards. Ryan stumbled slightly and Jackson struck him hard across his chest. He fell down to the floor but recovered quickly.

An animalistic snarl vibrated from the back of his throat, 'I'm going to kill you!!!' He growled, kicking Jackson's legs from underneath. He lost his balance and fell backwards hitting the floor with a thud. Ryan wasted no time getting up and started delivering punches to his face blow by blow.

I was screaming, begging Jackson to get up, my throat burning and tears streaming down my cheeks. Ryan stood up with a satisfied smirk as he looked at Jackson's still body, wiping the blood smeared on his fist with his shirt.

'Now where we we?' He looked at me with a smile. He went over to the doorway and picked up the knife. My heart was thumping loudly, panic gripped my body as he came closer. He ran the sharp knife on my cheeks, pressing it hard as it tore through the skin. I wanted to yell but I didn't have it in me anymore. I tried to ignore the lump in the back of my throat as I looked over to Jackson's body.

Please..please be okay..

My attention shifted to the monster in front of me again, not really taking in any of the things he was saying. 'Mine all mine. Nobody will come in the way again.' Ryan said gleefully. Just as he was about to carve another scar on my face, a heavy vase struck him on the head. His eyes rolled back into the back of his head as he dropped to the floor.

Standing behind him was Jackson. His face coloured in blood and bruises and panting heavily but he was alive!!! My eyes were suddenly filled to the brim with tears again as several emotions ran through my mind.

'Riannon.' He calls my name softly and places his palms on both sides of my head bringing his forehead on mine. 'It's okay. I'm here.' He untied the knots on my arms and legs and quickly checked my body for injuries even though he should be worrying about himself. He wrapped his arms around me and I bury my head in his chest as quiet sobs escaped my lips. 'We need to get you to the hospital. I already called the police as well before I got here.' He said as he continued to rub my back.

'I'm sorry.' I choked as I looked up at him,feeling really guilty that he got caught up in something he shouldn't have and got himself injured.

'Hey what are you apologising for..I'm just glad you're okay. I don't know what I would have done if anything happened to you. I wish I could have gotten here sooner.' Anger flitted across his marred face as he looked down at Ryan's unconscious form.

A few minutes later,the police arrived. A little bit too late, but at least they spared us the long interrogation as they drove us to the hospital first.
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Jackson's POV

I was currently standing at the doorway as they were almost done patching Riannon up. Even though they told me to wait outside, I didn't want to leave her side after all that happened. I'm so glad her injuries weren't severe. The only one which needed a few stitches was the cut on the back of her head which wasn't deep either thankfully.

Mine weren't that bad either. Maybe a few bruises and a broken nose but that can be fixed as well. The media will have a field day if they see my face,so I better get it done as soon as possible.

As soon as they finished putting the last plaster on her forehead, I went to her and pulled her closed to me burying my face in her hair, inhaling the scent of vanila and strawberries. 'Are you sure you don't wanna stay a night in the hospital first?'

'Yes, I just wanna go back.' I slowly nodded.

'I'll stay with you, I already called Yugyeom up and told him what happened. He'll find some excuse.'

'Are you sure that's okay?' She looked at me, eyes still red from crying too much. I just wanted to erase every bit of painful memory and sadness from her life. After she told me everything on our way here, I wish I had killed him instead after all he had put her through. She didn't deserve any of the ordeals she went through. She put her cold but soft palm on my cheek as if sensing my troubled mind, calming me down with her touch.

'Of course, you come first.' I smiled down at her. 'Come on, let's get you home.'

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The living room was a mess but we decided to take care of it in the morning. We were both too exhausted to care and we needed the rest. I'm not sure about how much sleep I was gonna get with so many things running in my head but I will try. She got under the sheets immediately, not bothering to change and I climbed in behind her and held her close to me.

'Riannon, Get some sleep okay. We'll deal with everything else tomorrow.'

'I'm so sorry you got dragged into this. I told you I was messed up.'

I turned her face towards me, 'Don't ever say that. You don't have to go through any of it alone anymore. I'm with you always. We'll go through them together. I love you Riannon and I'd do anything to keep that smile on your face.'

'What did I ever do to deserve you?'

'I know right? Where else would you find another handsome and loving boyfriend like me? The one and only Wang.' I joked at an attempt to lighten her mood, the corners of her lips curving into a smile.

'Uh huh I'll let that slide today only because you saved me. Thank you Jackson.' She pressed her lips onto mine making my heart do a double flip in the air. I locked my fingers in the strands of her hair tilting her head so that I could deepen the kiss. My tongue ran across the bruises on her lower lip, evoking a shiver from her body. Her hand curled into a fist against my chest, my shirt knotted in between her fingers. I couldn't help the groan that escaped my lips as the kiss grew more intense. She pulled away, before things got too heated up with a red tint on her cheeks. How can she be so cute at a time like this?

'You need to get some sleep love.' I pressed my lips lightly on her forehead calming myself down as well.

'Okay but you should too.'

I smiled at her and nodded. She closed her eyes and immediately drifted off to sleep after a few minutes, the night's events must have taken a toll on her. I couldn't help staring at her form, too worried about her to catch any sleep myself. She shifted to the other side as her soft snores quietly filled the room. As I was about to pull the covers properly to shield her from the cold, I noticed the scars that peeked through her slightly raised shirt. My fingers automatically reached out to trace them, one by one as I felt my body trembling with anger.

I pulled her small frame within my embrace and promised myself that I would always protect her from now on. I'd give her all the love she deserves and so much more. I'd keep her safe and make sure she's always happy.

Always.

Author's note: It's my first try at writing an action scene as well so please have mercy >_< I'll try to do better.