Forever is Perfect

Chapter 19

**Nic POV**

The next morning I woke up to Drake shaking me, I cringed and opened my eyes.

"Who the fuck did that to your face?!" He yelled.

I moved away from him, I couldn't stop thinking about last night.

"Why are you moving away from me like I did it?" He asked, "I just wanna know so I can get whoever hurt you."

I was too choked up to speak, my cheek stung still as the tears came rolling down.

"No," he shook his head. His voice a little calmer. "You think I did it?"

"Y-you.. D-did." I managed to say.

"Onika, I would never harm you. I only want to protect you." he came and wrapped his arms around me, he held me close.

Why doesn't he remember?

I cried harder as last night replayed in my head.

I pulled away and went into the bathroom to stare at the glowing red handprint in the mirror. He followed me. I turned to him and grabbed his wrist, matching his hand to the mark on my face.

He froze...

"You're really trying to blame this on me?!" He got angry again, I was too afraid to move. Too afraid to respond. I was trapped.

I braced myself, I didn't want to be caught off guard this time.

To my suprise he turned around and left.

I took a few deep breaths as I watched him go down stairs. I stared into the mirror at my reflection.

Drake returned with ice and a first aid kit. He sat me down on the edge of the tub.

"You know I love you right?" he asked staring deep into my eyes.

I nodded.

"Do you trust me?"

I nodded.

"I know I didn't do this. I-"

"Drake why dont you believe me?" I cried once more.

"Fine, you know what.. I'll take the fault." he sighed, and began treating the mark.

I touched his face, "I wouldnt lie to you, especially not about this. This mark will heal and gone forever, my love for you is everlasting."

He nodded, placing ice on my cheek as he kissed me.