Dark and Brutal

Never Ending Screams

"Rhea." Damian speaks softly.

She hasn't moved. It's like she's stuck in time after everything Vic said.

"Rhea." He repeats, but she doesn't move.

"I hate to say it, but what just happened is all your fault and now it's affecting everyone. The dinner tonight? Just stay away from her and if you can't? Don't bother coming at all." Dom interjects.

Rhea looks up at him in surprise. He's never been firm like that with her before.

"Don't get involved." She finally says, her voice softer than usual.

"You have involved us all Rhea. She came in without an issue. You're the one who caused the issue!" Dom raises his voice.

He sighs and leaves the room, fearing he might say worse if he stays. Rhea puts her hands on the table and looks in the mirror in front of her. Tears are flowing down her face uncontrollably. This isn't Rhea, this is Demi. She can't use Rhea as her brave exterior right now.

Finn leans over to Damian and whispers, "You know her best dude."

He walks towards the doorway and greets Buddy, saying hi before leaving the room with only him, Rhea and Damian left behind.

Buddy walks into the room and wraps an arm around Rhea's waist. She immediately melts into his touch and he kisses her cheek softly before she turns in his arm. He wipes at her tears before Damian speaks up.

"Demi I told you when you left her it was going to be the biggest mistake of your life."

He looks to Buddy before continuing.

"This has nothing to do with you, man. You have made her happier this past year than I have ever seen her. But what you did to her Demi...to treat her like this when she is simply just coming to work. Knock it off. Don't make me choose a side because it certainly won't be yours."

Damian grabs his things and slings his bag over his shoulder. He walks towards the door and stops before it and turns to look at Rhea again.

"The girl I met five years ago in the performance center wouldn't hurt a fly. I don't know you anymore. Quite frankly, Demi, I don't want to know this version."

Buddy takes everything in. Rhea standing before him in tears. The tough scolding Damian just gave her. She's made a mistake. A big one at that.

"Do you want to go tonight, or do you want me to take you out? We can go get sushi then relax at the hotel?" He whispers to her.

Rhea sits on the couch and looks up at him with tearful eyes.

"I have to go to the dinner Matt. Just promise me you won't see me any differently..no matter what she says. I can't lose you too." She chokes a little on the last few words.

Her entire demeanor has changed. This is the Rhea...no, the Demi he knows. Soft spoken and kind.

"When you're ready to have an open conversation with me, I'm all ears. Until then just leave today behind in this room. Let's get this dinner over with." He says.

Rhea nods and wipes at her tears, but they don't stop. Buddy walks over to her and sits next to her on the couch. He kisses her cheek and her face starts to relax. So he kisses her neck and her shoulders relax.

"Come here." He whispers and turns her to face him before laying her down on the couch.

"Matt.." she whispers.

"Shh." He says as he starts to pull her clothes off, kissing down her body.

He's loving on her, going soft and slow. When he gets down between her legs, Buddy wraps his arms around her thighs softly and holds them open while he licks through her.