Tyler Tyron Wesley vs. Tanesha Ashton

Pix of the sexy Tanesha, flashing Mickey a grateful smile.

Video: I'll Be Your Clown by Emeli Sande.

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Tanesha shook her head when Mickey placed a plate of food in front of her. The last thing she felt like was food.

"Come on, you need to eat." He said softly, staring down at Tanesha. He'd never seen her look so defeated since she was brought in. It was as if the fire in her had died.

Tanesha sat quietly on the couch in Ty's room, staring at her feet. Mickey had made her take a bath, saying she had sand in her hair. He wasn't talking much but she hadn't said a word either since Mickey ripped the duct tape from her mouth. What was there to say? She couldn't even think. And she was okay with that because she knew that if she allowed herself to think about what had taken place in the hall, she would lose her shit. She heard Mickey sigh and pick up the plate. When he left, she just stared at the door. She knew it hadn't been locked since she hadn't heard a key turn. But she didn't dare attempt to run again so soon could she? Not after what had just happened and with all those murderers wandering around. She was not stupid.

After about three hours, the door opened and Mickey entered, followed by Skull. Neither said a word to her. Mickey took a seat beside her on the couch whilst Skull entered an adjoining room which Tanesha suspected was the bathroom. Her suspicions were confirmed when she heard the sound of the shower. After a moment, he came back into the room, wearing only jeans.

"You can leave now." Tanesha heard Skull say to Mickey and automatically began to panic.

She looked up and watched as Skull closed and locked the door after Mickey, her eyes widening when she saw the large tattoo of a skull on Skull's back. Her heart was pounding so hard she could feel herself vibrating. When she felt her eyes welling up, she got to her feet, fists clenched by her sides.

Ty turned around after locking the door and saw Tanesha on her feet, her eyes filled with anger and fear. The next thing he knew she was right in front of him, hitting and screaming at him with tears running down her cheeks. The sight of it wrenched at his gut.

"You son of a bitch!" She yelled. "What do you want from me?" She screamed. "I had a life. Now you've taken everything from me. Why don't you just kill me and get it over and done with?"

She kept screaming and throwing punches and Ty allowed her. After a while the fight just went out of her and she simply broke down. Tanesha uncontrollably bawled her eye out, not even protesting when Skull gathered her into his arms and just held her. She didn't have the strength to fight the comfort he offered so she simply accepted it and let it all out.

Ty held the inconsolable beauty till her sobs turned into hiccups. And he still held her, tenderly wiping away her tears with his thumbs. He felt such anger within at what Tanesha had been made to go through even though it was at his own hands. His anger was so intense, even the soft feel of the sexy body plastered against him couldn't rouse any lust in him. He'd held Tanesha before, and had almost gone insane with hunger. But this time was different. He just wanted to hold her, reassure her with his strength since he couldn't do it with words. The silence that ensued was a comfortable one. Till it was broken by Tanesha.

"What are you going to do to me?" She asked in a quiet voice, her head still resting on Skull's chest. She didn't know why but she always felt so safe in his arms.

"Nothing." Ty said in a hoarse voice.

They were both quiet again for a while, Tanesha's mind obviously spinning. She swallowed audibly. "So, am I to pretend to the others that you've...punished me?" She asked shakily.

"I did punish you." Ty said softly. "Touching you out there in front of everyone was punishment. "Can you please not attempt to run again?" He asked urgently.

"I can't promise any such thing." Tanesha gasped, raising her head to look up at Ty. "You guys..."

"You will not have it so easy the next time, trust me." Ty rasped, feeling frustrated. She was so stubborn. "You might have gotten lucky with Heat and Polks but the two who have been left behind are ruthless and will hurt you if you try to escape."

"Two?" She whispered.

Ty nodded. "Ghost took Polks and Heat away and replaced them with two of the guys he came with. Thanks to you, he plans on punishing them for allowing a slip of a woman to best them."

"Oh..." Tanesha unconsciously laid her head back on Ty's chest, making him smile and tighten his hold on her.

Much as she couldn't be bothered with the fact that Polks and Heat were going to face punishment, she didn't like the idea of being around any of the new thugs either. They looked real mean.

"So am I going to have your word that you're not going to attempt an escape again?" Ty asked, breathing in the lovely, strawberry scented, still wet hair of Tanesha's. Her shampoo was obviously strawberry flavoured. Trust Mickey to get something like that.

Tanesha groaned as she rubbed her forehead against Ty. Ty didn't think she even realized what she was doing. Damn, she was so fucking adorable. "Just let me go." She whimpered. "Then I wouldn't have to try to escape."

Ty gave a deep sigh. "Why do I even bother?" He muttered. "Mickey says you didn't eat your food. You have to eat."

"So that I can gain strength for what is coming right?" She sneered as she abruptly stepped out of Ty's embrace."

"I told you I wasn't going to do anything to you. And I meant it." He said quietly, staring at her with brilliant blue eye.

"I'm not hungry. Just tired." Tanesha sighed.

"Sleep on my bed." Ty offered, gesturing towards the bed.

Tanesha stiffened. "And you..."

"I'll take the couch."

"Can't I just go back to my room? I won't go anywhere. Just lock the door behind me."

"And how much good did that do?" Ty folded his arms across his broad chest. "I just asked you to promise not to run and you couldn't.

"Alright, alright I promise." Tanesha gushed. "I won't try to escape again. Please I promise you."

Ty tilted his head and gave a slight frown. "Is the thought of sleeping in the same room with me that...repulsive?" He asked, amused.

"It's not that." Tanesha said quietly.

"Is it that someone doesn't trust..." Ty began but paused when he saw the fire that suddenly flashed in Tanesha's eyes.

"I trust myself okay? It's just that with you, I don't know what comes over..." She trailed off when she realized just what she was saying. A gasp tore out of her, followed by an embarrassing groaned as she covered her face in her palms. When Tanesha looked at Ty again and saw his full-on smile, which had transformed his face into something breathtakingly handsome, she wanted to kiss him and punch him at the same time.

Ty's eyes shone with mirth. He'd honestly been about to sarcastically ask her whether she didn't trust him. But she'd assumed something else and totally given herself away. Her honesty was refreshing. "Go to bed, Tanesha." He said softly. "Tomorrow is another day."

With a sigh, Tanesha got on the bed, surprised at its softness. She pulled the covers over herself and fidgeted till she was comfortable. She felt so tired and drained she knew sleep was going to come quickly. And even as she began to drift off, she couldn't help but think about a sexy blue eyed hunk, who was gradually succeeding in bringing down her defenses. That wasn't good. She needed to be wary of Skull, Tanesha thought just before she drifted off into a deep sleep.

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Ty came awake and sat up on the couch. His eyes landed on the bed, where the muffled sounds that had woken him were coming from. Tanesha was crying. He said nothing. He simply sat quietly, listening to her cry softly till she went back to sleep. They had a little less than three weeks to end the mission. Ty prayed they would be able to get all the parties involved in the silly plot sooner so that he could get Tanesha out of there. Till then, he had to be strong for her whilst ensuring that his actions did not raise any suspicions. Ty lay back on the couch, knowing that he wasn't going to sleep again till morning. He was too upset and unsettled by what he'd just witnessed to go back to sleep.

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Tanesha stretched languidly the next morning, her eyes still closed. She didn't remember having that good a sleep in a long while. When she eventually opened her eyes, she quickly sat up in alarm at her new surroundings. Then it all came back to her. She groaned and flopped back onto the bed. If only it were a mere bad dream, she thought miserably. She heard the door open and sat up again.

"Finally." Mickey said, entering the room. He came to sit at the edge of the bed with concern in his eyes. "Are you okay? Did he..."

Tanesha stared at Mickey. She didn't know whether to lie and say Skull had raped her, as everyone expected, or tell the truth. But looking at the concern in Mickey's eyes, she couldn't bring herself to lie to the boy...again.

"I'm fine, Mickey." She sighed. "He didn't do anything to me."

"Thank God." Mickey breathed. "I heard you screaming right after I left so I thought..."

"I'm fine." She repeated.

"Good. Which would you want to do first? Bath or eat?" He grinned.

"What do you think? Bath." Tanesha flashed a smile, grateful that after what she'd done to Mickey the day before, he was even talking to her. It made her however wonder... "How come you're still here?" She looked very curious.

"What do you mean I'm still..." Mickey gave a slight nod of understanding when he got the reason behind her question. "Skull told you. Well, let's just say I got lucky this time."

"I'm sorry, Mickey." She said quietly. "It's just that..."

"I understand. Don't worry about it." He said softly. "Next time I'll make you go braless though." His smirk turned into laughter when Tanesha threw a pillow at him. "Skull said you should bath here so..."

"I'd rather go..."

"Hey." Mickey turned to face Tanesha. "Just accept the man's generosity. After all, he has a bigger and nicer bathroom. Come on." He said, turning to go into the bathroom. "I brought your stuff in here earlier whilst you slept."

"Mickey, Skull said Ghost left two of those brutes behind." Tanesha began shakily, looking around the big bathroom.

"He also said I should keep you in here." Mickey responded firmly. "You're not to leave this room under any circumstances."

"Story of my life." Tanesha muttered, making Mickey laugh.

"Look at it this way. You can at least enjoy the view of the Island through the windows. Better isn't it?" He chuckled. "I'll be in the room." He said, turning to leave the bathroom.

Tanesha couldn't keep the surprise off her face. "Really? You're going to leave me here alone?"

"Skull said you promised not to try to escape so we can allow you some privacy." Mickey said. "Unless of course you need me to stand beside..."

"No. No. I'm fine thanks." She beamed.

"I thought so." Mickey chuckled. "And Tanesha?"

"U-huh?"

"Don't disappoint the man." He said quietly. "If he's trusting you enough to actually leave you alone...in a bathroom that actually has a window...you have to prove that your word means something."

"He's one of the bad guys, you know..." Tanesha snapped.

"If you still believe that, then you're even more stupid than I thought you were yesterday." With that, Mickey left the bathroom and a stunned Tanesha.

Tanesha stared at the closed bathroom door, wondering just when Mickey had decided that Skull wasn't so bad. 'Cause she clearly remembered the guys going on and on about Skull being wicked and badass and all that crap. Maybe he was just playing smart...pretending to be good in order to get into her pants. "Yeah right." She snorted aloud. Skull didn't have to pretend to be good in order to get her, did he? He'd already proven beyond reasonable doubt that he could fuck her if he wanted to...and he didn't even have to force her. Oh God! Tanesha lightly slammed her forehead against the tiles, remembering just how her body wantonly responded to the man. Just thinking about Skull and that sexy body of his was enough to stir a sweet ache inside her and she hated herself for it.

There was still no sign of Skull after Tanesha finished her breakfast. So she took the opportunity to look outside and admire the lovely scenery as Mickey had suggested. It felt great breathing in fresh air from the comfort of her 'prison' for once. Fortunately or unfortunately, she didn't see anyone walking outside to be tempted to shout for help. After a while of looking out and listening to the wind blow through the trees, she left the window and took a good look at the room...Skull's room. It was big but bare. It had just the bed, a table with two chairs, a couch and a small fridge. It was almost as if its occupant was just passing through. The wardrobe was actually empty, save for her clothes which had been folded neatly in one corner. And the only item that even showed someone actually occupied the room was a backpack that sat in a corner of the room. That was probably how criminals like Skull lived. Always ready to run. With a quick look at the door, Tanesha went to crouch beside the bag. After staring at it for a while, she opened it. Maybe she could get a knife or anything that could be used as a weapon for her next attempt.

Tanesha opened the bag and quickly looked through. But it only had three pairs of jeans, two cargo pants, six pairs of socks, t-shirts and boxer briefs. Nothing more. She looked in every corner of the bag but couldn't find anything. Great, she thought angrily as she zipped it back. As if they would be stupid enough to leave any weapons within her reach, she fumed.

When Mickey brought her lunch, she was surprised it was lunch time already. She ate her spaghetti and fried fish. It was okay. It wasn't like she was in a five-star hotel after all. After the meal, she went right back to the window, hoping to see someone but of course luck wasn't on her side. With a sigh, she went to lie on the bed she'd nicely made in the morning. At least she could enjoy the cozy bed whilst its owner was away doing whatever evil deed he was up to. In no time at all, Tanesha was fast asleep.

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Ty looked down at the angelic face of Tanesha and couldn't suppress his smile. Looking at how innocent and peaceful that face looked, one wouldn't think she was the same girl who had actually had the guts to spit and rain insults on the head of ZONKAI the day before. He shook his head in amusement and left to go take a shower.

He'd had to go away from the camp to have a good talk with his team. He had to tell them what he'd gathered from Ghost to enable them sort out other issues that were apparently breeding. Ty was in good spirits because he'd been told that more of the conspirators in the Jamaican government had been identified. From the look of things, they just might get lucky and end the mission before the scheduled time. He couldn't wait to get Tanesha safely back to her parents. She'd been through more than others went through in a lifetime.

When Ty came back from the bathroom, he pulled on a t-shirt with a small chuckle and switched on the light, flooding the room with brightness. His intention was to wake Tanesha up since the bowl of food on the table was an indication that she hadn't taken supper yet. By the time Ty turned back to the bed, a squinting Tanesha was sitting up in bed.

"Hey." He said softly. "You have to eat your supper." He said reaching for her hand with the intention of helping her off the bed.

But pointedly ignoring Skull's offered hand, Tanesha got off the bed and headed for the bathroom. When she came back to the room, she stood with her arms folded beneath her breasts and looked at Skull. As usual, he was in jeans and a t-shirt and damn did he look good. He was so hard, tight and so virile it was impossible to look at him and not admire him.

"Are you okay?" Ty asked.

Tanesha shrugged and turned her eyes to the food on the table. "I'm not hungry." She said. "I had a heavy lunch."

"Would you like something to drink then?" Ty asked, gesturing towards the fridge. But Tanesha only shook her head. "We're awfully quiet today aren't we?" Ty murmured as he turned towards the fridge.

He took out a bottle of water and drank it, not noticing how captivated Tanesha seemed at just that simple action of him drinking. He threw the empty bottle into a small bin beside the fridge and went to open the door. He went outside for a short while and returned with Mickey.

"Are you sure you don't want dinner?" Mickey asked a still standing Tanesha.

"No Mickey. I'm fine, thanks." She said quietly.

"Okay, see you in the morning." He said, picking up the bowl and leaving the room.

Ty locked the door behind Mickey and went to sit on the couch.

"You can have your bed." Tanesha said a little harshly than she'd intended.

"It's yours." He said simply, looking into the TIME Magazine he'd pulled out from under one of the cushions. He relaxed into the couch and gave the magazine his full concentration till he noticed that Tanesha still stood in the same spot. "Are you going to stand there all night?" He asked dryly without turning to look at her.

Tanesha realized she was actually missing her old room, surprisingly. There, she didn't have another person in there with her and could therefore relax. In her current situation, however, she had to lie on the bed, wide awake as she wasn't feeling sleepy, with no other person than Skull as a roommate. How was she supposed to feel free...pun intended. Tanesha walked to the bed and sat on it, staring at a particular spot on the wall. This was going to be a long night she thought.

"Everything alright?" Ty asked.

"Will you stop asking me that kind of question already?" Tanesha snapped. "How can everything be alright when I'm being kept here against my will?"

"By here, do you mean this room or this house?" Ty managed to ask innocently.

"Urgh. Please tell me you're not that dense." She groaned, making Ty laugh.

"Look at it this way." Ty placed the magazine beside him and leaned forward. "You're on an Island, relaxing and meditating. Sometimes it helps to just let everything go once in a while you know."

"Who in their right minds can see what's happening to me as meditating." Tanesha screeched, her brows snapping together to form a scowl, which questioned his sanity. "If you don't have anything sensible to say, just shut up please."

"Okay." Ty replied and stood up to go and switch off the light, and then went to pick a pillow from the bed. Then without another word, he dropped the pillow on the arm of the couch and stretched out. Within a short time, he was fast asleep.

Tanesha sat in the darkness, the only light coming from the moon outside, and stared at Skull. He was so tall, his legs couldn't fit into the couch. He should be on the bed and not the couch she thought. She knew he was actually trying to treat her better but she couldn't bring herself to act nice around him. Tanesha stretched out on the bed and just lay there, listening to the wind howl outside.

After about two hours of just laying down doing nothing, she got out of bed and went to the fridge to drink some water. On her way back to the bed, she noticed that Skull was partially lying on the magazine he'd been reading earlier, and decided to go pull it out to read. There was a bedside lamp so she could use it to read, she thought. Tanesha squealed when Skull's hand shot up to grip her wrist.

"What are you doing?" Came the raspy whisper.

"Nothing..."

"It doesn't look like nothing." Skull growled.

"I only wanted to take the magazine to read." Her voice shook.

With a twist of his hand, Ty flipped Tanesha onto his chest. Then he coiled a leg around hers so she couldn't move off him.

"Don't ever sneak up on me, do you hear me?" He rasped, looking up into Tanesha's frightened eyes.

"I wasn't..."

"Do you hear me?" He growled, tightening his hold painfully on her wrist.

"Yes." She gasped, very close to busting into tears.

"Good. Now get your arse into bed and stay there." Ty instructed gruffly, releasing her wrist and uncoiling his leg from around hers. "And whilst we're on the subject of sneaking, I don't know what you thought you'd find in my bag. Why don't you just ask me next time?" With that, he threw an arm over his eyes, dismissing a pretty shaken Tanesha.

Tanesha scrambled away with her whole body trembling in fear and shame. She hadn't been that scared of Skull since that very first time she'd seen him. The Skull she'd just encountered seemed totally different and very dangerous. And that bard about going through his stuff had been so embarrassing. Tanesha coiled herself into a ball on the bed, willing her pounding heart to calm down. She knew she was close to losing it...tried very hard to stop herself. But it was no use. She rocked herself as the tears came in torrents and disappeared into her hair. The tears actually surprised her because she thought she was more together than that. Tears surely weren't going to help her current situation. But for some reason she couldn't understand, Skull treating her that way hurt more than she thought possible. Somehow, she wouldn't have minded at all if anyone else but Skull had treated her that way. Tanesha felt a myriad of emotions comprising fear, self-pity and pain...with self-pity taking a commanding lead.

Ty heard the sniffles coming from the bed and swore. Just what he needed, he thought exasperatedly as he got off the couch and headed in the direction of the bed. At least she wasn't sobbing as she had the night before, Ty thought gratefully as he stretched out on the bed and drew Tanesha to him.

"Just le...leave me a...alone." She stuttered shakily.

"Shh..." Ty drew Tanesha's head to his chest and held her close. He could feel her body trembling against him. "It's in your own interest not to sneak up on me. I could hurt you before I notice it's you." He explained. "I just don't want to hurt you by mistake, that's all."

"But you'd rather hurt me intentionally?" She asked in a small voice, making Ty wince.

"Sometimes it's necessary to hurt people for the greater good." He said softly. "You have to sleep. I have to take some pictures of you tomorrow and I need you to look your best." Ty felt Tanesha stiffen against him and attempt to pull away but he tightened his hold on her, preventing her from moving away. It felt so damn good having her in his arms. He ran his fingers soothingly through her hair till she relaxed again. "Sleep." He whispered.

And Tanesha did just that. She hadn't slept well in weeks...not since her abduction. But even when she was safe in her own bed at home, she never slept as deeply as she slept that night. Cocooned in Skull's solid warmth, she felt protected and contended. It was the best sleep ever.

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