A/N Here you go ArtisticSunflower. I'm not really familiar with this ship or song, but I tried my best. I hope you like it. Btw I really like the song!

Maria's P.O.V.

The early morning sun shone through the window above my head, reassuring me that another night of terror had passed, but another was to follow.

I snuck out of the room ignoring the aching pain that surged through my body. I just wanted to avoid more pain. I headed towards the bathroom, opening the drawer and searching for my concealer. When I didn't find any I realized that I must have used my last tube already.

I sighed agitated and tugged on my hair thinking. I'll just have to wear long sleeves and leggings while I head to the store to get some more concealer.

I quietly stepped back into the room and dressed quickly. I took one more look at James.

One day I'll leave him.

I pulled on my old tennis shoes and walked out of the house, closing the door. I began my twenty minute walk to the store when I seen a car pull up to me. When the window rolled down I was shocked to see the face of my best friend.

"Laf?" I ask with surprise.

"Hé petite mignonne! Need a ride?" He asks with his smile, the one that makes my cheeks become infernos. I nod greatfully, walking to the passenger side if his car. He pulls me into a hug and my heart flutters, felling his chest against mine. "Where you heading?" He asks pulling my seat belt over my chest.

"Just the store. I need to grab a few things." I say nonchalantly.

"I was going there anyways." He says with another smile that made me blush and look out the window. "So how come you haven't been answering my texts or calls? Did you get a new number?" He asks trying to sound unconcerned.

"Oh um...I broke it." I say looking at my hands that were resting in my lap.

"Really? How?" He says seeming to not believe me.

"I dropped it down three sets of stairs." I say sardonically, rolling my eyes. James actually smashed it when he saw me texting Lafayette, which lead to another fight.

He gets quite for a minute or two, then continues to get me to talk.

"So how have you been? How's your... boyfriend?" He asks sounding somewhat annoyed at the last part.

"I'm good. He's good." I say quickly. No one needs to know. No one. At this point we had pulled into the parking lot of the store. I unbuckled the seat belt and climbed out of his car.

I hurried into the store and grabbed a few other things before I got to the makeup isle. Lafayette trailed behind me silently the entire time. When I got to the makeup isle my eyes quickly searched for the concealer I use. I finally found it, but it was on the top shelf.

I stood on my tippy toes and tried to grab it, but still couldn't reach. I heard Lafayette chuckle behind me and he reached over my shoulder to grab the concealer for me.

He was about to hand it to me when he pauses and begins staring intently at something. I follow his gaise to my arm, where one of my bruises can be seen. I quickly attempt to pull my sleeve down when Lafayette grabs my arm.

"What is that Maria?" He asks with anger in his tone. I think he knew.

"It's nothing. I fell." I lied looking at the ground. I feel Lafayette grab my chin somewhat harshly and force me to look at him.

"Non Maria, what is that?" He insists growing loud. I rip my arm and chin away from his grasp.

"It's none of your concern!" I shout at him. I drop my stuff in the isle and storm out of the store. I don't need to turn around to know the was following me.

"Maria! Maria, wait! Please!" I hear him call. I feel someone grab my hand and I know it's him. He turns me towards him. "Maria it is my concern. You're my best friend, I love you more than anyone. And if something is going on, you need to tell me." He says hugging me.

I didn't want him to let go, his arms were the only place I felt safe. When he let go I couldn't help but feel empty. A few tears escaped my eyes.

"I'm fine, Lafayette. I'm always fine." I say wiping away the tears. He looks at me with a broken gaze, like it physically hurts him to see me like this. But I know it's only because I'm his best friend, I'll never be more.

"Maria, please. I know you're hiding something. I can't do anything if you don't open up to me." He says sounding desperate. I know he's right. This is the moment that I have to decide, will I let him save my life, or will I drown.

"It's nothing Lafayette. Just some stuff resurfacing. It'll be ok." I say plastering a fake smile on my face. I made my decision. He looked like he wanted to say something.

"Maria, I need to tell you something." He says stepping towards me. Fear erupts through me. I can't let him say that.

"Lafayette, no." I say taking a step back.

"Maria, oui. I need to tell you. I've been in love with you since high school. I hate to see you with someone like him. I could love you better than me ever could. I'd treat you like gold. Ma fleur précieuse, let me love you." He says almost pleadingly. Something inside me breaks.

"Lafayette...I can't." I say shaking my head. He deserves someone so much better than me. I'm not good enough for him, I never will be.

"Why? Am I not good enough for you? You won't even give me a chance!" There's a mix of anger and hurt in his words. "You have no idea, how much it hurts me. To see you with someone like him." He yells. Tears begin to roll down his cheeks. My heart feels like its crumbling.

"I'm sorry Lafayette." I choke out before pressing a kiss to his cheek. Before he can say anything I take off running. I run until I'm all the way home.

I step in the door and slump against the wall, tears still rolling down my face. In my rush to get away I forgot to grabs the things I needed. Including things for James. He would not be happy.

"Maria?" James's voice calls.