Fight For You

3. Protection

Ray

I was hanging out with Prince, he had brought Craig. Craig seemed to be lost in his thoughts. I was hiding my bruises under a long sleeve shirt.

"Ray, why so quiet?" I looked at Prince smiling innocently, "No reason" Yes, there is a reason, I was thinking about Khalil. I'm scared to even go back to the house but I needed something.

I sighed and as I was leaving, Craig grabbed my bruised arm. I winced abit but just enough where he couldn't tell I was in pain.

"I'll be back, Craig" He let go and I ran to the house. I sighed as I was looking for my journal. I looked up and saw Khalil holding it.

"Looking for this?" My eyes widened and Khalil looked pissed. I gulped as I knew what was going to happen next.

Craig

I had followed Ray to his house. Not to be creepy but because I was worried about him.

I heard screams coming from inside. So instantly I ran in, I stopped as I saw Ray getting abused. He looked up and met my eyes. They practically screamed out, help me.

I sighed and knocked out his boyfriend. I didn't want to know about it anymore. I picked up a whimpering Ray.

"T-thank you" I picked up the opened journal and gave it to him cause I figured that was what he came for.

I was just silent, thinking about what I just saw. I shook my head subconsciously, I didn't know I was doing it to be honest.

"Craig..." I looked down to see Ray asleep. I had walked all the way back to Roc's house. I saw a very worried and pissed off Prince.

"Craig!" I glared at Prince as Ray shifted slightly in my arms. He moaned a little but it was from the pure pain he was feeling.

"Prince, shut up. I will take your lecture later. Right now I don't want to hear it." I took Ray and gently layed him down on the couch.

I put a blanket over him and Prince took me in the kitchen. "What happened to him?" I growled slightly and my eyes held no emotion, "He was getting abused"

"Whaaaaat?!" I growled again, "You. Heard. Me. He. Is. Getting. Abused." Roc walked in, "Why is Ray on sleeping on my couch?"

I clench my fists, "I'm going for a walk" Prince looked at me, "Be careful, bro" I just nodded, not really caring. When I was to leave out I hear my name get called.

I turn and see Ray sitting up. I soften at the sight of him. Poor boy. I went over and sat by him. He had a soft smile on his face.

He is cute when he smiles. "You called?" He blushed and nodded, "I just....I wanted to thank you again for helping me." I hugged him gently, "Anything for a friend."

I smiled and he was staring at me, almost dreamlike.

Ray

I was mesmerized by Craig's eyes. Its the first time I have seen them.  Craig is always wearing his shades. Now that I see his eyes, they are a beautiful brown.

He chuckled softly, "I'm going to go for my walk." I frowned and hissed a little as I got up. I was still in a lot of pain but I didn't care. "I'm going with you."

He looked at me with concern, "Are you really sure about this. I mean you need to rest, Ray. Your hurt pretty bad." I sighed, "I'd rather be hurt and walking than trying to rest listening to Roc and Prince go at it. Damn jackrabbits."

He chuckled, "Okay I see your point." I took his hand and I saw him blush slightly and look away. I giggled at his shy side. We were walking through the park and I had to sit because I'm still hurt.

I looked around the park and I started to go pale. He noticed and looked at Khalil. "Ray, getcho ass up and lets go now" As I was getting up, Craig sat me back down.

"What makes you think he wants to go back with you." He was growling at Khalil, sorta in a Protective stance in front of me. Khalil tried to take me but Craig grabbed his arm and flipped him on the ground.

"Try touching him again, I dare you." I looked at him shocked. He looked at me, "I'll be there for you if you need me. I'd always fight for you."

I felt my heart skip a few beats when he said that. He really cares about me. I'm still kinda wondering why he wasn't questioning me though. I should be relieved about it, but I turned out disappointed.

I looked down at Khalil. I took off my necklace and promise ring and dropped it on him. I left with Craig not uttering another word. I layed back down and drifted off.

Craig

I was laying down on the floor. I had work tonight and I knew he'd have no protection while I was gone. I growled slightly thinking of that guy.

I looked at a sleeping yet peaceful Ray. I smiled lightly at how content he looked. I got up and lightly kissed his cheek.

I went in the kitchen and I wish I hadn't stepped in. "Ahem" Both Roc and Prince were shirtless and they looked at me embarrassed. I shook my head, "Nevermind" I walked off back into the living room.

Prince

I pushed Roc off of me and put my shirt back on heading into the living room. Craig was looking out the window.

"Craig, you okay?" He sighed, "Fine....I'm just....worried about him" He gestures over to Ray, who is in fact sleeping.

I sit beside him and Roc finally comes out of the kitchen. "Ray will be fine." He shook his head, "I think his ex will come after him when I'm gone."

He was really worried about Ray. "If it makes you feel more at ease. We'll keep an eye on him while your gone." He looked at Roc and he smiled lightly, "Thanks guys."

I hugged him, "Anything for my brother" He started writing a little note possibly for Ray. He went upstairs to take a shower. After about an hour he comes down in his work outfit.

"Keep him safe." He took one last glimpse of Ray and smiled. "He's under our Protection now. Go, before your late." He nodded and headed out waving to us. We were Ray's backup protection.

Ray

I got up and saw Craig was gone.  I frowned abit at that. Prince gave me what seems to be a note. It read:

Ray,

Sorry I wasn't there to greet you when you woke up from your nap. I had to head to work so I couldn't really be late. Prince and Roc will protect you for me while i'm not there. Yes call me protective, I just don't want you hurt. I'll see you in morning. Till then sleep well babyboy and have a good night. P.S. Don't open the door. Let Roc or Prince get it okay?

           Sincerely,
                           Craig

I smiled lightly and whispered, "Okay Craig." I held on to the note. He was like my own personal protection.

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A/N: Chappie 3 is done. Hey lovelies here's the next update of Fight For You. Enjoy