Only Temporary

Why?

Drew POV

Things had taken a little longer than expected at work and so I knew that Angel would be in bed and possibly asleep when I got back to the room.

Unlocking the door and opening it quietly I find as expected she is asleep. Walking quietly into the room I empty my pockets on to the dressing table before stripping down and climbing into bed.
As I do she turns and snuggles into my side but the second her cheek touches my chest I know something is wrong, her cheek is damp and when I look at her face in the lamp light I can see the skin around her eyes is red - she's been crying, the question is why?

Pulling her close to me I kiss the top of her head before resting mine against hers, deciding to not to wake her I turn off the lamp. I lay there and gently stroke her hair as her soft breaths dance across my chest.

I will talk to her in the morning, get her to tell me what's upset her but for now I will just hold her close and let her know that I'm right here.

The next morning

When I wake the next morning Angel's side of the bed is empty and I hear the shower going. Getting out of bed I head into the bathroom quietly removing my boxers before slipping into the shower with her.

I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her to me so that her back is against my chest, I start placing soft kisses on her shoulder but to my shock and bewilderment she shrugs out of my grasp.

"Angel what's wrong?" I ask turning her to face me

"I'm just not in the mood that's all" she says pecking my lips

"I know your lying to me baby" I say taking her in my arms "and I know you were crying last night, talk to me"

"It's nothing honestly" she smiles "don't worry" sliding her hands up my chest and going up on her tip toes she press her lips against mine "I'm fine I promise"

I watch as she wraps a towel around herself and leaves the room, I'm not buying it for one second, something is wrong and for some reason she either won't or can't tell me.

Finishing off in the shower grabbing a towel and head into the bedroom, I find her sat on the bed staring at the wall lost in thought.
Crouching down in front of her I take her hand in one of mine and  cup her cheek with the other.

"I love you Angel, it's only natural that I would worry when I  know somethings wrong" I say and her eyes fill with tears "please baby tell me what's happened"

She says nothing only shakes her head, pulling her to her feet I pull to me and hold her tight while she sobs against my chest.

"I'm not going to push you" I say kissing the top of her head "tell me when you're ready"

Angie POV

I bury my face further into his chest at his words, this is killing me  but we had all agreed not to tell Drew about Stephanie coming to see me becuase we all knew he would react badly and it wouldn't help the situation.

Standing here in his arms, listening to the sweet things he says it breaks my heart that I can't tell him, and God knows I want to. This man is my life and if keeping this from him keeps me from being sent away from him than so be it.

"I love you so much" I say taking his face in my hands "but I can't tell you, and I need you to trust me"

His forehead knits into a frown as he looks at me with those beautiful blue eyes of his.

"Angel I trust you with my life" he says "but the fact that you're saying you can't tell me worries me even more"

"There is nothing to worry about" I say trying to reassure him "I promise"

"Has some one hurt you in some way?" He asks concern written all over his face "I swear if some one has laid a finger on you"

"Shhh" I say placing a finger on his lips "no one has hurt me and no one has laid a finger on me"

"We both have today off right?" He asks and I nod "then how about we just hang out here, watch some movies and just be together?"

"I'd love that" I say smiling up at him "and I love you"

"My beautiful angel, you have no idea how much I love you" he says kissing my forehead "but I intend to show you everyday, becuase I never want to see tears in your eyes again"