If you ever want to be in love - a James Bay love story

Chapter 3. Clocks Go Forward

James P.O.V

As i watched Valerie fell asleep, i felt an urge to protect her, hold her and never let her go, and i've only known her for a couple of hours. She looked so fragile, young and broken. She couldn't be older than 17.

I looked closely at her face and noticed a slight bruise covering her right eye.  It started to fade a bit so i figured it could not have been the rapist. I frowned in concern. What else has this girl been through?  I stroke her cheek with the back of my hand, and got up,  left the room and closed the door.

As i was beginning to write some new songs, i heard an agonizing scream from the room. I immediately bolted, opened the door and found Valerie crying, sweating and begging someone to stop. I climbed on the bed and took her trembling body in my arms and shushed her.  "It's alright sweetheart, you're save, shhh."

She opened her beautiful green eyes and looked up at me. Her face growing red in embarrassment and she looked away

I gently grabbed her chin and made her look at me." "No love, it's okay, don't be embarrassed. It's normal for you to have nightmares after what has happened."  

"I'm sorry, i didn't want you to get dragged into this and i never wanted to be a bother to you."  She said softly looking away from me again." 

"Hey, look at me. You are NOT a bother. I took you with me because i WANTED to help you, darling. Not because of pity. I wanted you to be safe and thats why i took you here." 

The girl smiled adorably. "Thank you." My heart melted. She's too precious.

"Try to go back to sleep love, you look exhausted." I said and she shook her head no.  "Don't want too." She replied softly.

I sighed and rubbed her back feeling her tense.
"I'll stay with you. Would that make you feel better?" She nodded shyly. Seriously, how cute can this girl be?

I chuckled. I placed her on the bed and crawled in beside her, taking her back in my arms and threw the covers over us.  I stroke her back and i felt her relax. By the patterns of her breaths i could tell she fell asleep again. I pulled her closer to my chest and it didn't take long for me to fall asleep as well.

Valerie POV

The first thing i noticed when i woke up was that i wasn't in my own room and i felt very disoriented and scared. I wanted to sit up, but felt a pair of arms holding me securely to someones chest. I started to freak out but then i remembered what had happened last night.

James Bay, my idol, saved me and took me home. And now i'm here, laying in his arms as if it was nothing. I thought to myself amused. I looked at his gorgeous face. He looked adorable in his sleep. A strand of hair was covering his face and i carefully pushed it back.

God, he is beautiful! I thought. His eyes fluttered open and looked straight into mind, smiling gently.

"Morning love." He said in his sexy morning voice. He released me from his slightly tight, but comfortable grip. He caresses my cheek and i blushed. "Did you sleep well? No more nightmares" He asked me concerned.

"No, i've slept great actually. Thank you for everything. Saving me, taking me to your hotelroom and staying with me. It means a lot to me." I said shyly.

"It was not a problem love. I couldn't let a sweet girl like your self go home by yourself in such a bad state. You were quite ill. How are you feeling now?" James asked.

"I feel a lot better now." I admitted. I felt a lot more rested and satisfied than i was at home. I mean, i slept in James Bay's arms! Who wouldn't be satisfied.