Endlessly (Jamie Dornan) *COMPLETED*

Chapter 18

A/N: I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday! Here's an update as a belated gift. I've packed a lot into this one, I pray you'll enjoy it despite the turn it takes ;) thank you so very much for reading this story and leaving me feedback! Xo

*TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter contains sensitive material that may be unpleasant for some readers. There are traces of stalking, kidnapping, mild violence, and sexual assault. Please skip to Chapter 21 (or 22) if you do not wish to read said content. Thank you for understanding that this is only fictional and I mean no attack or offense toward any of you.

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I felt like Jamie and I had done nothing but christen every room in our place since he'd moved in. The bathtub, shower, bed, the wall in the hallway because we couldn't make it any further, and I'd even made it up to him on the couch. I wanted to lock him in the apartment and never let him leave, but alas we had run out of some necessary groceries, so I'd sent him on an errand since I could barely move my overworked limbs.

I pinched myself every morning when I woke up to his beautiful face, listening to his light snores, and watching his bare chest rise and fall mere inches from me. I fully understood what people meant by "puppy love" and "honeymoon stage," because I was smack dab in the middle of it. I loved him more than I did the day before and I prayed our love only continued to grow. He was my lifeline.

I smiled to myself as I scrolled through Facebook. I hadn't checked my notifications in weeks. Per Jamie's manager's suggestion, I deleted my Twitter. She was afraid people would warp my old words and pictures into whatever form of truth fit their agenda. I agreed because Jamie's security was just as important as my own. Besides, what did I need with a stupid social network when I had the most gorgeous man in the world living in my apartment?

We agreed that Facebook was safe to use. I never posted much anyway, only followed along with the gossip, plus I just kept the people I actually knew. Or at least loved ones I was certain wouldn't try to compromise Jamie or me. It seemed like everything had already changed since I'd been home. For a small town, life sometimes moved rather quickly. A few childhood friends that I'd lost touch with had either gotten married, divorced, or were expecting a baby. All of which terrified me. I still felt too young for those things, but in reality knew how grown up we really were. I was in a relationship with a man who had been married before and had a kid, and I wanted nothing more than to do both with him. Eventually.

I typed in Carrie's name to see if she was on Facebook; I'd love to keep up with her NY adventures while she's in town and stay in touch after. She was the first option after typing "Car," because we had 14 friends in common. I hit the request button then decided to send her a quick message.

Hey! Glad I found you on here!

The status bar showed she was active, so I waited for a semi-fast reply. A moment later the bubble popped up showing her typing a response.

Kelsey! Oh my gosh!!! Haven't talked to you in what feels like forever.

I laughed to myself. She was always a smart ass. I received the notification that she'd added me as a friend.

Lol, getting excited for your trip?

What trip?

I rolled my eyes.

Some things never change ;) can't wait to see you!

I stared at my phone expecting an immediate answer, but it never came. I shrugged, closing the app. Jamie would be back any minute. As if on cue, my phone beeped in my hand. Except it wasn't him, it was Carrie. Weird. Why wouldn't she just answer me on Facebook? I logged back in to check her status and it said she'd been inactive for five minutes; maybe she'd left her computer.