Please

Part 19

You lean against Josh, his arms curled around you where you sit on the couch.

Yesterday had been such a nightmare.

The police had come and basically dragged your ex away, half unconscious, and then Ricky had then had to explain to the guys what had really been going on, how you were running off from an abusive relationship and Ricky was helping you.

It had been humiliating.

And you weren't sure you could ever face any of them again.

All you want to do is crawl under a rock forever.

Ricky had taken over for the police, telling them yes, you want to press charges, and yes, you want a restraining order. The police had frowned, but had nodded when you had just agreed with whatever Ricky was saying.

According to him, your ex would never be an issue ever again.

You hope so, but you doubt that's true.

It's never that easy.

Or simple.

Although you wish it could be.

Josh was basically everywhere with you now, always at your side.

You're not sure if you're flattered or annoyed.

He apparently had some bruised ribs, but nothing too serious, and considering you don't have insurance going to a hospital isn't exactly in your budget range. So you were just keeping ice on your knuckles, and bandaids, and you hope there's not too much damage done to it.

You sigh, squirming around until you're lying by Josh, your arm around his waist as you rest your head on his shoulder. His lips press into your hair fondly, fingers running through it.

He understands now.

And just because you're going to have baggage, just because it's not going to be an easy relationship or all fun and games, he doesn't care.

He's going to be there for you.

Take care of you.

He doesn't care what anyone else says or thinks.

And he'll kick the shit out of your ex if he EVER shows up again.

He won't let him hurt you again.

Or anyone else for that matter.

He might not know you very well, but he intends to change that.

He knows when tour is over, that you'll be back with Ricky, living with him again.

He's not quite sure how that's going to work out, but he's going to try to stay positive; even if Ricky pitches a bitch fit for one reason or another. He knows Ricky still isn't pleased with the fact Josh is interested in you, or that you like him too, but he can get over it Josh fully intends to ask you out as soon as tour is over. He wants to make sure you still like each other towards the end of it, when you're moved in with Ricky and not within ten feet of each other all the time.

And if you still like each other then he's gonna ask you to be his woman.

And you'll sat yes.

He hopes.

There's only another couple weeks left of tour anyway, and he's excited to be able to sleep in his own bed.

And, well, have YOU in his bed as well.

And sleep with you there.

Heh.

He shifts a little at the thought, and your eyes flick up to his face before you give him a smile.