The sun from the sky was slowly disappearing,as night was rolling in.

We were still on the road,driving in peace.

My good eye slightly looked next to me,trying to get a glimpse of her figure.

She was laying against the passenger seat,head resting on the window as the street lights were softly caressing her face.

"We are almost at my house." I said,breaking the silence as she sat up.

"I still insist that we have to go somewhere else.What if he finds us in your place?" She slightly clawed the seat,rubbing the back of her neck.

My right hand left the wheel,reaching slowly to  her hand,resting it on top."Don't worry,we will make it through,i won't let him touch you again."

I didn't catch the look on her face,but i felt a small tightness around my hand,making me feel a little better.

We stopped outside at my one story small house,parking it in front of the garage.

"You will let your car out in the open like that?"

I removed my seat belt,glancing at her.

"I will get it inside just,i will have to open it from the inside." Getting out of the car she followed as well,grabbing from the back seat her duffel bag.

I noticed her looking around,making me chuckle."Don't worry,i am the only one with a house around here.The only things you will find close are the street and a few trees."

Her body eased up a little bit,giving me a small smile.

I walked at the back of the house,hearing steps following me behind."Why at the back?"

"I always forget the house keys inside,so i was leaving a small window open at the back to get in." 

Then i noticed the window,it was almost closed but it had a small open at the bottom.

My fingers carefully went at the opening,gripping the window frame as i slowly lift it up."Alright,get inside first."

"If i get stuck i swear." She threw her duffel bag inside,making me chuckle.

"You won't (Y/N).Now jump in."

She shook her head,getting the first half inside,finding a small trouble on her hip area but wiggled through and got inside.

"Good job!"

She smiled,fixing her messy hair."Should i open the garage first?"

My heart skipped a beat,feeling cold sweat down my spine."No!Um,open the front door,i have the key to open the garage door so."

She gave me a suspicious look,but didn't question it as she walked towards the front door.

I jogged at the front again,hearing keys on the door as she unlocked and opened it.

"Ah,home sweet home." I chuckled to myself,walking inside and looking around."It's a mess,i will clean around quickly so you will feel comfortable."

"I will help you." She said with a smile,but i couldn't help but not notice all those fading bruises on her face.

"You don't have to."

"I want to!"She clung the duffel bag close to her as she looked around."Do you happen to have a guest room?"

I smiled."You will sleep in my bedroom,i can get comfy on the sofa no problem."

She opened her mouth to say something but i lifted my hand."Hush,no arguing."

She closed her mouth with a pout,making me chuckle as she turned around and walked down the hallway,trying to find the bedroom.

I looked at the living room with a sigh,brushing my hair back with my fingers as i started picking up the trash from the table and from the floor.

I grabbed from the kitchen a big black rubbish bag,throwing the boxes of pizza and beer bottles inside.

I noticed the ashtray full of cigarette ends,making me feel disgusted from the smell as i threw them into the trash.

(Y/N) walked back in the living room,noticing her from the corner of my left eye.

"Everything alright in the room?Is it a mess too?"

"Not as much,just a couple of beer bottles and packages of condoms on the floor."

My cheeks slightly turned pink,but i brushed it away with a chuckle.

"If you are done,can i have the trash bag to clean the room?"

I took another look around the kitchen,seeing only dirty dishes."Alright,i am done with the trash here."

She smiled,taking the bag."Is it okay to shower?"

My fingers ruffled her messy hair."Feel like home,no worries."

Her cheeks dusted with a blush as she smiled,walking back to the bedroom.

I rolled up my sleeves looking at the dishes,grabbing a sponge.

How long has he been doing that to her?

I clenched my jaw even from the thought of the atrocius actions this man had the nerve to do to her.

It is all my fault.

It was me that got them together.

Why i was so stupid?

My hands rested along the sink,sighing as i was feeling my head slightly dizzy."Damn it,i need my pills."

I shook my head,slightly splashing my face with cold water to calm myself.

I grabbed the last glass that was on the sink,scrubbing it as the dizziness came back.

You think i forgot about you?

Trying to breathe was getting harder,clenching the glass from the chest pain.

You think because the others left i will leave too?

And trying to be a good person now to atone from your crimes?

My lungs were being squished,coughing as the glass in my hand shattered from how much i was gripping it.

Life won't be easy on you,Afton.

And definetly life isn't that forgiving.

You will pay your price one day.

And i will be here,having the last laugh.

My knees fall on the floor,groaning in pain as my whole body was now laying on the kitchen floor.

Blood was trickling down my left hand from the broken glass pieces.

My eye watered,trying to take deep breaths but it was almost impossible.

A muffling voice came from the distance,as a figure stood on top of me.

I couldn't see around clearly,but my body was being moved somewhere soft,laying my head on a small cushion.

The figure frantically looked around before opening the front door,and running outside.

Moments later she came back running inside.

She run past me but then the figure returned."Vincent!I am here!"

That voice.

It was familiar.

My head had been lifted from the cushion,feeling on my tongue a small odd shape as liquid was following as well.

I blinked slightly,turning my head to the blurry figure.

I could tell from her rapid breathing how worried she was.

Moments later,i could feel my body,i could feel the pain on my hand and a stinging sensation on my chest.

I coughed up while sitting up,but a hand gently pushed me back on the couch.

"I think you tired yourself enough today Vincent." She sighed,as my vision was becoming clear.

"(Y/N)?" I lifted my left hand that was resting on top of my chest and she stopped me.

"You are bleeding.I will get something from the bathroom."

She quickly stood up and left.

I exhaled deeply,and while doing so my lungs were in pain.

I managed to get up,walking towards the bathroom holding my bloody hand.

Her breathing was heavy,hearing it even from outside the bathroom.I peeked a little bit seeing her trembling her hands trying to open a box of bandages.

I walked inside,seeing her watery eyes but she looked away."Go lay down Vincent."

My bloody fingers reached for the box,taking it from her trembling hands and resting it aside,as her head was hanging low.

I wrapped my arms carefully around her figure,feeling her hands slightly clawing my shirt.

"I am sorry,i got so scared."

"It's fine.You saved me silly." I cracked a small smile,looking down at her but she was still hiding her face on my torso.

"If i was faster.."

"(Y/N)." I slghtly pulled her away,looking into her eyes."I am alright now thanks to you.I am fine,just i need to be more careful."

She nodded,as the back of my non-bloody hand wipped away some tears from her eyes,having a smile building on her lips as she looked up at me in the eyes.

We were really close.

An inch closer,and our noses would be touching.

Another inch closer,and our lips would be touching.

My heart beated a little faster against my painful rib cage,but i didn't mind.

Suddenly i pulled away,clearing my throat and looking at the box of bandages.

She pulled away almost at the same time,her cheeks puffy from both the tears,and also blushing.

After bandaging up my hand,we were sitting in the living room,having the TV on just to distract us,as we were sitting on the couch next to each other.

"Clara!I told you the baby isn't mine!"

"But Vlad!You are the only vampire i have ever loved!"

We weren't really watching the show,we were basically staring at the glass screen,not saying anything.

I felt a small weight being pressed against my shoulder,snapping me out of my empty thoughts as i looked at her.

Her eyes slowly closing,making me smile.

I turned my gaze to the TV again,but then a hand gently rested on top of my injured hand.

"Thank you so much Vincent."

I glanced at her hand and then at her peaceful face.

"I didn't know how much i could last back at the house.Thank you."

She slightly curled up against my side,falling asleep.

I carefully picked her up,walking her into my bedroom where i laid her under the bedsheets.

My long fingers caressed her hair away from her face,as a small smile was on her lips.

"Thank you for not giving up on me (Y/N)." 

Hesitating,but doing it anyways,i nuzzled my nose on the top of her head as my lips pecked her forehead.

I slightly closed the door on my way out,and while walking towards the living room my good eye noticed the garage door,making me flinch.

Next to the door there was a small plant,and lifting up the vase,underneath was a small hole with the key.

With a knot on my stomach,i pushed the key inside the hole,slowly turning it around and opening the door.

It was dark once i stepped inside.

The atmosphere was so heavy,it was weighting down on my shoulders.

My hand reached the wall on the left,slightly feeling it until i found the light switch.

And with a deep breath,i flipped the switch.