Everything Has Changed

Chapter 10

A/N: hey guys thank you for over 200 reads!! It's crazy and I really appreciate it. Tell me if you ship Charlie and Kylie or Eric and Kylie. I don't have ship names for them so I you have any ideas you should comment them xD. Alright back to the story.

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Kylie's POV

My sister and I are silent while Eric drives us farther and farther away from my house. I glance back every once in a while to check on Jamie who has silent tears running down her cheeks as she looks outside the window.

"Hey Eric? Next gas station we pass can we get some ice for Jamie's face and your hand," I ask looking at Eric's red and bruised hands. I can't believe he stepped up to my dad without hesitation. I can't do that, no one I know is that brave or willing to be beaten up without mercy.

"Sure, but my hands are fine Kylie. Seriously don't worry about me. I'm more worried about you and your sister. You could use some ice for your cheek, it'll keep it from swelling. You okay back there Jamie?"

"I-I'm fine. Thank you Eric. I don't know what would've happened to us if you didn't step in. Please don't ever leave us," Jamie begs causing Eric to let out a small chuckle.

"Anytime princess. I'll stay as long as you need me to, if your sister says its okay."

"Why would you need my permission Eric? In case you forgot you kind of saved both of our lives by putting yourself in danger. A stupid move, but thank you," I say looking down at my lap.

"It was no problem Lee, stop worrying about me," Eric says seriously. We pull up to a shop and Eric gets out telling us to stay in the car and lock him out. It's kind of cute that he's so protective over us but it makes sense, if I were to witness someone getting beat up by their dad, I wouldn't let them out of my sight either. I take this opportunity to talk to Jamie about what happened but she beats me to it.

"Why did dad hit me Kylie? What deal did you two make?"

"It's a long story Jam, but I did it to protect you. When dad gets angry he likes to hit people, but I let him hit me instead of you or mom."

"I get why you did that, but why didn't you tell anyone? We could have helped you. Is that why you sent yourself to the hospital?"

" I did tell someone about 5 years ago when I was 12, he went through a similar thing. It was part of the reason, but Charlie was the other part. I didn't feel like I was good enough to be his friend and that was why he never came back."

"Ky... you know that I love you right? You'll always be good enough for me. Was that person Charlie? Was he the one you told?"

"Yeah, but don't tell any of this to Eric, he doesn't know. I never told him about dad."

"Speaking of Eric," Jamie starts a smirk on her face. "Do you like him? It seems like he likes you. And I wouldn't mind if you guys dated; you'd be a cute couple."

"Really Jamie?" I laugh. "Eric's good looking and he's the nicest guy I've ever met, but I don't think he likes me. I don't even know why I'm talking to you about this, your 11 years old."

"Well if he doesn't like you than why'd he just save our lives? Hmm?"

"He was just being--" I am interrupted by Eric coming up to the car. Before I unlock the door I look back at Jamie with a serious look on my face. "Don't repeat a word of this to Eric or I won't hesitate to reach back there and hit you."

I unlock the door and Eric comes in. He has three drinks in his hand and a large bag of ice. I raise an eyebrow at him and he shrugs.

"They wouldn't sell me a smaller bag so just take a handful and put it on your face." Without hesitating Jamie reaches over me and grabs a handful. Poor girl she must be in pain.

Once Jamie's hand is out of the bag I grab a couple cubes just to appease Eric. "Where are we going now ?"I ask.

"My house. You'll be safe there and I can keep an eye on you guys," Eric replies his eyes never leaving the road.

In 10 minutes we pull up to this mansion. It has two 2-car garages on either side of the front door, a cobblestone driveway and marble stairs that lead to the the tall wood front door.

"Who are you, Bill Gates?" Jamie asks in awe. Our house was easily the size a bedroom. Jamie's comment arouses a laugh out of Eric. It's the first genuine laugh since his fight with our dad.

"Come on in. The bathroom is down that hallway, 4th door on the left. My sister's room is on the second floor the 1st door to the right. You guys can use some of her clothes. The kitchen is just around the corner, if you want anything just ask me and I will try my hardest to make it for you," Eric instructs.

Jamie heads upstairs to change while I make my way towards the kitchen where Eric is. "So you can cook, fight, and your the best music producer ever. Is there any thing that you can't do?"

"Well I can't cook Mac 'N' Cheese. However I can make Eggs Benedict like nobody's business."

"Wow Eric, well lucky you. I make the best Mac 'N' Cheese."

"Oh really?" Eric asks while pulling things out of the fridge. "You wouldn't mind showing me how would you?"

I shrug and make my way around to the island where all the ingredients are. Eric stands off to the side waiting for instructions. I walk towards Eric and pull him into a hug. He is startled at first but then hugs me back. I pull away just enough for me to kiss him on the cheek. "Thank you for standing up for us. You don't even realize the difference you just made."

Blushing Eric says," Anytime. I would do anything to protect you. Both of you.