Yes, Mr Sykes - (COMPLETED)

Part 17 - "Kiss Me"

NATHAN'S P.O.V

I watched Beth sleep carefully, as I traced my fingers over the marks on her back and face.

What kind of sick human would hurt Beth like this, or anyone!

Beth was one of the most gentle and incredible girls I have ever met and I couldn't understand how anyone could hurt her.

She looked so peaceful and happy when she slept.

I wish she could just stay with me and that way she wouldn't get hurt.

She would be happy and I would make sure of that.

I stroked her hair carefully and planted my lips on her forehead lightly.

I knew she was in a deep sleep, but I still decided to talk to her.

"I'll never let anyone hurt you again." I whispered.

I intended to keep that promise, as best as I could.

I sighed quietly as she moved closer to me in her sleep.

I felt useless. I couldn't do anything to protect her when she went home, I didn't know if he would beat her again or not and if he did I couldn't do anything to stop him. The heartless dick.

I jumped slightly as Beth whimpered in her sleep, clinging onto me. I blinked as tears came into my eyes. I hated seeing her so hurt, when there was nothing I could do about it without admitting we were together.

And if that came out, it would be fucking terrible for both of us.

I wiped my eyes with the back of my hands and sighed.

"Don't fucking touch me!" Beth randomly screamed, pushing me away from her.

"Beth." I said, shaking her arm slightly.

I winced in pain slightly as she slapped me hard, dragging her nails through my skin so it drew blood.

"Beth!" I said, slightly louder.

Her eyes sprang open, fresh with tears.

"Hey, hey. Calm down." I sighed, stroking her cheek slowly.

"What happened?" Beth asked, clearly confused as she traced her fingers over my cheek before looking down at the blood that was spread over her fingers.

"Nothing." I told her.

I didn't exactly want to explain that she had just pretty much attacked me.

"Did I do this?" she asked, her voice going quieter.

I nodded slightly and sighed before wiping my cheek with the back of my hand.

"I-I'm sorry." Beth mumbled, as a tear rolled down her cheek.

Nothing was in my control. Her happiness was based on if she was beaten or not, nothing to do if I was around for her.

"Kiss me." she begged, her eyes suddenly turning sad.

I put my hand under her chin and forced her to look up at me, before pushing my lips against hers.

I put my arms around her waist and pulled her against me as her hands ran through my hair. She felt so small in my hands, it was like every time she was hit, she somehow got even smaller.

"You're perfect." I mumbled against her lips.

Beth blushed slightly and kissed my neck gently as I closed my eyes.

I shivered as I felt her hands run down my chest.

"Go back to sleep." I told her, before yawning quietly.