She Who Saved Me.

In my house

But as mad as he looked he didn't raise his hand. Instead he cocked his head at Jamie in wonder.

"Come on Izzy don't be rude," He said through clenched teeth. My heart was still racing but with Jamie in the room I was no longer as scared. If he was going to hurt me wouldn't he of done that by now? But I didn't put my guard down as I walked behind the couch putting a couple feet between us.

"Oh Eli meet Jamie she's the new girl that helped me home after my incident today, "I said slowly.

He raised an eyebrow, because he didn't know what I was talking about. It would get around soon enough though. Would he have any idea that he was what caused it? That he still had that kind of hold over me?

Jamie smiled a perky fake smile and held out her hand, "How do you do?"

He flashed her a flirty smile and shook her dainty little hand. I was on the edge of sanity as I tried not to jump between them and keep him far from her. She saw what he looked like to the outside world and I couldn't stand the thought of him hurting her. She seemed so innocent and naive but as I watched her I realized maybe she was much more aware of the situation then I thought.

"Well anyway,  I called my Mom and she said I could stay and make sure you make it through the night okay. But I really need to shower so I need a towel and a set of clothes, " She said completely ignoring Eli's presence.

I smiled trying not to laugh,"Okay I'm done here anyway."

Eli's jaw dropped as she began walking up the stairs and I followed up behind.

"Izzy! I wasn't finished!" Eli screamed up after me. After all this time I was still amazed at how quickly he could flip between charming and terrifying.

I couldn't dare turn around because I knew what I would find. His face would be beat red, and the stupid vein in his neck would be pulsing. But worse then that his eyes would be peircing into my soul  and bewitching my common sense. When I hit the top step I said, "I am but you know the way out. Goodbye Eli."

I looked back and he was exactly as I expected. But after a moment he unclenched his fist and walked off. Moments later I heard the door shut. I doubt that would be the last of him but he was gone for now. I could only imagine how I was going to pay for that some day.

"You dated that?" Jaime said quietly behind me.

I had forgotten she was there and turned to look at her. Suddenly the magnitude of what just happened hit me and I quickly sat down on the step as I couldn't support myself anymore. But I nodded up at her and sighed. Then my eyes began to sting and I was bawling. Letting it all go in ways I hadn't let it in a long time. After a few minutes I felt Jaime's arms around me.

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Sorry its short. But hey its been 3 years cut me some slack.