The Sky Under The Sea. {Sequel To Lead Me Out Of The Dark.}

Chapter 49:Without Walls.

Shayley's P.O.V:

Zundra came in the car and she looked so upset. I didn't want to question her, I knew she just wanted to leave so I pulled out of the driveway and drove to my place.

I helped her with her bags while she unbuckled Robert and carried him to the front porch. I set the bags down and went into my pocket for the key. I unlocked the door and pushed the door open. "After you." I say as I pick up the bags. She laughs and walks inside with Robert. I walk in behind her and close the door. "I'll show you the guest room." I say as I walk down the hall. I wanted her to stay in my room but I wasn't sure if that's what she wanted.

I showed her the room and I left to let her settle in. I wasn't sure if she was hungry or not but I ordered pizza just incase. I sat on the couch and watched some t.v. I don't know if she was going to nap or not so I decided not to bug her.

Zundra's P.O.V:

My back was killing me, I could barely bend down to pick up my bags. "Fuck." I mumble to myself. I walk over to the mirror and I lift up my shirt and I try to look at my back. I could see a few scratches but I could see a bruise starting already. I put my shirt back down and finished putting mine and Roberts things away. As I was putting the bags in the closet I couldn't help but notice bruises and hand prints on my wrists. I gently placed my hand on them and it hurt. They were burning, I couldn't let Shayley see, he'll flip. I decided to sit in my room for a bit.

"Zundra?" I heard Shayley call from the living room. "Yea?" I shouted. "Pizza is here." he shouted. I was definitely hungry so I got up and bent down slowly to pick up Robert. I opened the door and walked into the living room. "I figured you must be hungry." he says as he gets up and takes Robert out of my arms. I smile and open the box. The smell just hits me and I could feel my mouth watering. I grabbed two slices and placed them on my plate then I grabbed another two and placed them on Shayley's plate. I sit down and Shayley places Robert between us.

After we ate Shayley cleaned up because he insisted that I relax. I was watching Robert play around on the floor when Shayley comes and sits beside me. "So, shall I put him to bed?" Shayley asks. I shake my head but then I shrug. "He does look tired but I can do it." I get up and as I go to bend down this huge excruciating pain runs down my spine making me wince in pain. "OMG Zundra are you okay?" Shayley asks worriedly. I stand up and nod. "Yea, uhm it's nothing." I try convincing him and myself. Was it just nothing or was something actually wrong with my back besides the bruises and cuts.

"Zundra you're obviously in pain, what's wrong?" He asks. I shake my head but he grabs my wrist and pulls me closer. I try and hide the pain but I just can't. "Shayley please let go of my wrist." I whisper. Shayley slowly let's go and looks at my wrists. His face soon changes to realization. "Austin!" he growls in anger. "What the fuck did he do?" I shrug and try to walk away but he grabs the hem of my shirt and lifts it up. "Zundra OMG, what did he do?!" he shouts.

I push his hand away and I pull my shirt down. "Nothing." I mumble. "So you did this to yourself? Come on Zundra, tell me." he pleads and I can't lie to him, I can't keep this from him. "He was trying to get me to listen to him so he grabbed my wrist, but his grip kept tightening every time I tried to get him to let go. I tried using all my force and he just let go which made me go backwards into the dresser." Shayley's eyes widen and he gets up. "I have to go out, I'll be back." He says. I shake my head and grab his arm. "Please don't leave me alone." I whisper. He looks into my eyes and he gives in.

I knew he was going to go to Austin's, but I didn't want that. I didn't want anymore problems, it wasn't needed. Shayley put Robert to bed for me and then he came back and put on a movie. We just sat on the couch and cuddled with each other. I felt so needed for once, like I actually belonged. I could see myself being with Shayley for a long time but I can't really see us getting married. It's weird, I can see me and Austin getting married and spending the rest of our lives together but not Shayley, maybe because I still love Austin.