Once Upon A Slap

(25) If He Doesn't End Up Killing You, He Will Ruin You

**Chapter 25**

Looking around towards the stricken faces of the people now present at the table, I realized that this was much more than just answering a few questions. Something big was going on that nobody wanted me to know about. Of course, that made me want to know about it all the more.

Before I could even attempt to reply with something that would break the silence, Cameron began talking.

"Go home, Katie." I noticed how he didn't call me Catty in front of everybody. I don't think he's ever called me that unless we're alone. I also noticed how his tone wasn't as demanding as it was pleading. He also seemed very sincere. I shook my head slowly, a little apprehensive.

"It's for your own good, Katie." Jack tried coaxing me into leaving but I wasn't going to listen this time. His tone of voice was also pleading. I shook my head faster this time. This time, I'm not going to be a complete pushover. I deserve to know what's going on just as much as anybody else.

"Please listen, Katie." Kyle tried reasoning with me but even he wasn't going to sway me with his passive attitude. I shook my head. That was when Colin showed up. He had seated himself beside Jack when he first saw me. His face became pale and I could literally see the wheels turning in his mind as he pieced everything together.

"Shit." Was his only statement.

"For fuck's sake Katie, get out of here!" Cameron shouted angrily. He tried shooing me away but I held my ground.

Not this time.

"Go on, ask your questions." Andy encouraged me, his eyes glimmering. Cameron looked as if he were about to murder somebody.

With all of the emotions rushing through me, only one became clear. Fear. I am scared of what I don't know and it will be the death of me.

As I opened my mouth to speak, Cameron got up from the table, marching over to Andy. He delivered one blow to his face leaving Andy screaming in pain. A second punch flew, which left Andy gasping for air. After the third punch, Cameron grabbed a dizzy Andy by the collar and whispered the words that I don't think I,le be forgetting anytime soon.

"If you ever try to jeopardize my relationship with Katie again or try to hurt her, I swear to god you won't see the light of day for years." With that, Cameron moved on to Rexie, who looked faint. Again.

"And you. If you ever look in Katie's direction again, I will ruin you." He threatened. His eye seemed black and even though his anger wasn't directed towards me, I was shaking. Hell, even Jack, Jason, Kyle and Colin were pale. Colin and Jack more so than the other two. That was how scary Cameron could be. Cameron defended me. The reality of it all sank in and I'm not sure if I'm happy or not.

Who is he really defending me against? The brutality of Andy and Rexie, or his own? What exactly have I walked myself into?

Cameron turned around to face me. After seeing my fearful expression, his murderous expression died down a bit. With a solid and determined expression, he marched over to me. In a swift motion, he picked me up bridal style and began walking out of the restaurant without sparing anybody a backwards glance.

You know, Cameron may be rude, arrogant and a total man whore, but he's also the only person who cares about me this much. He's also the first person to have ever defended me. If he hadn't cared, he wouldn't have been so over protective.

I put a blindfold over my eyes and allowed myself to be blinded by him.

At that very moment, I didn't care about to secrets that were being held from my grasp. My mind was concentrating solely on Cameron and I. And for once, I was okay with that.

Little did I know.