The Man Behind the Makeup

Chapter 19: I Can't Do Anything To Help

Author's Note: I realize that the picture up top is a picture of a boy, but that is what the marks on her back look like.

Andy's POV

Seeing all of those whip marks on her back, just really pissed me the fuck off. I can't believe that he would do that to his own fucking daughter! I don't care whether he is the devil or not, he shouldn't be doing that to his own blood. Crow was on my lap meowing as he noticed that I was upset. I sighed and looked at him, scratching him behind his ears. A knock on the door made his ears perk up slightly. Sometimes I don't even think he is a cat. I groaned as I got off the couch and opened the door. I froze and just stared at her.

"Hey." Her voice was quiet and her eyes were normal. Her hair was up in a bun, a few strands had slightly fallen out, just adding more to make it look good. She looked beautiful with no makeup and was just in a loose shirt and sweatpants, along with some fuzzy slippers.

"Hi." I stepped aside and she walked in and I heard her let out a quiet cry as she sat down on the couch. It just broke my heart to see the girl I care about most be in so much pain. I sat beside her and felt ashamed that I walked out on her like that. "Anna, I am so sorry for walking out like that. I just-" I stood up and ran a hand through my hair, getting a bit pissed off as I thought about it. "It just pisses me off that I can't do anything to help you or keep you safe. You are the one who is getting hurt and being put in so much pain. I mean, he fucking whipped you! And you have a bruise on your jaw. Did he hit you?" She put out her hand and I grabbed it, letting her pull me down to the spot next to her. I gently rested my head in the crook of her neck as I waited for her response.

"Yes he did, but that was because I was beating the shit out of him. Andy, I am a grown woman and I can handle myself. I know that you want to help, but I don't need it." She kissed the top of my head and I felt a tear run down my cheek. God, I'm such a pussy, but I don't care right now. It hurts to see her all broken and bruised. "Andy, don't cry. I am okay and so are you and Alex. That's all that matters." She pushed me back a little and carefully turned so she could pull me and hug me the right way in her arms.

"I guess you're right. I just don't like seeing my girlfriend, who I love and cherish, being whipped and hurt by her own father." She froze and I just realized that I said I loved her. Did I really? Fuck yeah I did! The real question is, does she love me?

"You love me?" I nodded my head. She smiled and opened her arms. "I love you, too." I pressed my lips to hers and was careful about her back and bruises on her face. She may act all tough and everything, but she is actually a huge softy if you get to know her. Especially with Willow and Copeland. I pulled away and she smiled at me. "Is it okay if I just stay here tonight? I really don't think I can handle moving anymore." I chuckled and nodded my head.

"Now don't be crazy, yes now of course you can stay here. You're my girlfriend, I want you to stay with me." She giggled and texted Alex real quick, then set down her phone and carefully pushed herself off the couch. "What are you doing?"

"I have to pee." Laughing, I told her where the bathroom was and ordered some Chinese food, considering it was already six in the evening and I didn't want to cook and I wasn't going to let Anna cook.

Annabelle's POV

These things hurt so fucking much. I don't think I have ever felt a pain like this in my life. I can't wait until these heal and just scar over. I flushed and washed my hands, then walked back into the living room to see Andy nowhere in sight.

"Andy?" I called out and heard a faint 'hold on' from upstairs. Yeah, I'm not even going to attempt to go up those stairs. Too much work. He walked downstairs with tons of pillows and blankets. I laughed and crossed my arms. "What the hell are you doing?"

"I am going to build a pillow-blanket fort for us to sleep in tonight. Also, I ordered Chinese food, so that should be here in a few minutes." I giggled and took some of the pillows from him. He also pulled off the couch cushions, placing them on the floor with all the other pillows. The doorbell rang and he gave me money and I answered the door. Only it wasn't the food guy, it was fucking Juliet.

"What are you doing here?" She was shocked at how I looked and I rolled my eyes.

"I am here to see my boyfriend." I laughed and crossed my arms.

"I don't think so, sweetheart. You see, he dumped you. He is my boyfriend now, so I think you should leave." She was about to protest, when Andy walked out of the living room.

"Anna, what's-" Annoyance filled his eyes as he walked up behind me, lightly placing his hands on my waist from behind me and pulled my body into him. Where his hands were sent shocks throughout my body and I just smirked at Juliet. "Juliet, why are you here? I told you we were over." Her expression changed to pleading.

"Andy, I don't want us to be over. I love you and you decided to choose this band slut over me? That's pretty low." I put up my hand.

"Excuse me, bitch? I am not a band slut. It's not my fault I'm not an annoying hoe who is also an attention whore." She scoffed and stormed off the front porch.

"You'll regret those words." I flipped her off and she drove off in her car. Sighing, I turned and rested my head on Andy's chest after he closed the door. He helped me lay down in his actually pretty impressive fort and let me pick a movie on Netflix. Hm, cartoon or love story? Cartoon. I decided on the Spongebob Squarepants Movie because we are just that immature and I needed a good laugh after everything that has happened. Andy walked in with the food and forks and when he looked at the tv, he laughed as he shook his head.

"You are just so childish sometimes." He helped me sit up and gave me one of the white boxes and a fork. I thanked him and clicked play and the singing pirates started the theme song, the two of us laughing and singing along. I could feel the annoyance and pain start to slip away as the movie went on.

He ended up falling asleep a bit into when Spongebob and Patrick were falling into the trench with the monsters. He had his arm draped loosely around my waist, since I was laying down, and his face snuggled into my chest. Light snores came from his mouth, making me smile. I have never exactly felt love for anyone before. Not even Chris. To be honest, today was a pretty good day. I woke up after a week, found out that my boyfriend loved me back, and now I am happy with the fact that I know for sure that he will be safe from my father. That's pretty damn good if you ask me.

Author's Note: Okay so I realize that earlier in the book, I said that I was gonna have Annabelle be played by the girl in the Misery video by Maroon 5, but I am changing that now. Sorry. She is now going to be played by Lzzy Hale, the singer of he band Halestorm. I personally just got into them and I love them. I will include a picture of her in the next chapter if you forget to look her or or don't want to. Well, sorry this chapter sucked some serious ass. It's more so of just a filled. I love you all, bye!!!!