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Elizabella was just finishing up her shift at work when her phone was buzzing in her bag. She pulled out it to see that Nathan was calling. A part of her was sad that it was not Jeremy although she knew he would be calling soon. "Hello" She answered. "Liz...I'm out front. Let's hang out for a little bit." He said in a pleasant tone. She knew that this was not a good idea, Nathan has become so irrational ever since she has started dating Jeremy. She could never keep up with Nathan's mood swings. "Nathan... I don't know.." Nathan cut her off. "Oh come on Liz...we haven't hung out properly in awhile now. What you can't have friends? I promise to be on my best behavior" He teased but Elizabella knew there was a seriousness behind it.
She contemplated her options for a moment but didn't want to over think it, she did miss Nathan, as a friend at least. "No...I can. I'll be out in a minute." She rushed before she changed her mind and hung up but quickly dialed Jeremy. "Love, I was just about to call you." He mused. She smiled from the sound of his voice. She felt guilty about what she was about to do but she knew she couldn't tell him the full truth. "Hey babe....I just...I was just calling to let you know that I'm going out with a couple friends. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, I just found out." She said nervously. She wasn't exactly lying. "Oh... That's fine. Are you OK? You sound a little off." He asked with concern.
Elizabella ignored the pang of guilt that she felt. "Oh yeah I'm fine! I'll call you when I get home, yeah?" She said in a sweet tone now. "OK, love. Be careful." He said in his low husky voice. Jeremy's voice always made her feel weak, but in a good way. "I will." She said softly.
Elizabella made her way out on to the street and immediately spotted Nathan sitting in his black sports car. She slipped into the passenger's side and embraced the warmth. "Hey" She said while smiling over at him. He looked nice in his usual leather coat that was unzipped revealing his black tee shirt and his black skinny jeans. "Hey girlie." He chirped while he pulled onto the road. She felt relief to see he was in a good mood. "So where are we going?" She asked. He glanced over at her with a wide grin. "I thought we'd go to our spot...I got some beers in the back. We haven't been there in a long time, I figured it'd be cool." He shrugged while looking back to the road.
She couldn't help but smile. Even though it was cold out she was excited to go. Their spot was tucked away behind trees in a park. It was actually the same park that Jeremy and her walked to before but she didn't show him the spot that Nathan was taking her to.
It didn't take them long to get there. Nathan parked the car and got out and pulled out the beers from the backseat as Elizabella stepped out. She wrapped her arms around herself as it was cold. "You want one of my jackets? I have an extra one in my trunk." Nathan offered. She shook her head though. "I'm fine, thanks." She said politely. He nodded and locked his car. They walked in silence until they reached their spot. It was such a peaceful place and Elizabella remembered all the good memories she had here with Nathan.
Elizabella sat down on a old worn down bench and looked out to the water as she took a deep breath enjoying the fresh scent from the trees around her. She loved the way the air smelled in the fall. It was comforting in a way. Nathan took seat next to her but he kept some distance which she appreciated. She thought maybe that Nathan was finally starting to get over her and they could actually be friends. "So what's been up?" He asked while opening up a beer and passing it to her. "Not all that much, I have been working. Though I did meet some of Jeremy's friends the over day. He's friend's with Jimmie, remember him?" She questioned while sipping her beer.
Nathan suddenly tensed up and she saw him tighten his jaw. "Don't say his name around me." He stated darkly. She was thrown off by his sudden hostility. "What...Jimmie?" She asked in confusion. He rolled his eyes. "No...you know who. I don't want to hear his name." He said through his teeth while clenching the beer bottle in his hand tightly. Elizabella feared it would break from the pressure of his grip.
She swallowed and nodded at him quickly. She didn't want to upset him. She feared him when he was angry and he knew it too. "Sorry..." She said sheepishly while avoiding his glare. He seemed to relax a little after that. "I just...it's hard, Liz." He said softly now and she nodded again. "I won't bring him up again. That was my fault, I shouldn't have said anything. I'm sorry." She said nervously. He nodded and then a small smile appeared on his face. "Anyways, I got a new job. It's nothing special but it pays." He announced in a much lighter tone. She smiled back at him now. "Really? That's great Nate! Where do you work?" She asked in excitement.
He leaned back against the bench. "It's just a little job at that market down the street from Jill's but I like my boss...how shocking is that?" He said with a smile and she saw the amusement in his eyes. She laughed. "That's awesome! I'm happy for you." She stated with sincerity. He smiled and nodded while taking a long sip of his drink. "When do you think you'll quit that lousy job...if you can even call it that." He questioned while looking out at the water.
She sighed deeply while looking in the same direction. "It is a job and I don't know." She said sadly. "I thought that boyfriend of yours was rich or some shit? He doesn't want to support you?" He asked playfully but she could hear the darkness in it. "Nathan....please.." She started but he snapped his eyes to hers. "Nathan please what?" He spat. She flinched back away from his sudden harshness. "Nothing... I just don't want to argue and you just said how you don't want to talk about him. I was happy that we were actually hanging out...as friends. I've missed you." She softly while placing her hand on his shoulder as an attempt to calm him down.
He quickly pulled away and stood up. "As a friend? Don't you get it Liz? We can't just be friends! I fucking love you and your breaking my bloody heart here!" He half screamed but it came out more so like a cry for help. "I know.. I don't want to hurt you...please can we just not talk about this?" She begged while looking down. She couldn't dare to look him in the eyes at that moment.
She jumped when she heard his beer bottle smash against a tree. "No, I want to fucking talk about it now! I can't believe you have let this continue...I thought you were just dating him to spite me but now...I don't know what to fucking think!" He screamed at her. "Nathan please lower your voice..." She said softly. "Did you fuck him yet? I swear to God Liz....I'll fucking lose it!" He asked while stepping closer to her. She couldn't answer him as she felt warm tears stream down her cheeks.
She heard him suck in a deep breathe."You did.....God...you're such a whore!" He spat in her face. She bit her lip harshly in attempt to hold back her sob. "Nathan...you said you wouldn't act like this." She choked out while looking up at him with her tear filled eyes. He stared back at her for a moment before sitting back down. "I'm sorry, Liz. You know I didn't mean that. I just don't know how to handle this. You have always been mine....I just never thought I'd lose you...to a fucking snobby prick at that!" He spat harshly but Elizabella could tell he was a little more clam now. She wanted to defend Jeremy but she knew that would only make things worse. She quickly wiped away her tears. "I'm sorry, Nathan." She said quietly and she truly meant it.
It was silent for what seemed like hours before he spoke up. "What's so great about him?" He asked but it didn't sound harsh. He sounded genuinely curious. "He's a really nice guy...he cares about me." She said while looking down at the beer in her hands. "I care about you." He stated. "I know you do." She agreed. "So why be with him? Is it because he has money or what? Do you think he looks better than me? He's not your type of person Liz. He belongs with women who are like him not you. He is probably just using you and makes fun of you to his friends." He said while looking over at her.
She felt anger building in the pit of her stomach as he said this. She didn't like hearing that especially because she sometimes felt that way but deep down she knew Jeremy was not like that and she felt the need to defend that. "What? Jeremy is not like that! He likes me for me!" She said in a harsh tone that surprised Nathan and even herself. "I said don't fucking say his name around me!" He snapped at her but she held her ground and didn't flinch away from him this time. "What the fuck is so different about him? What does he do for you that I can't?" He asked while standing up again.
The words left her mouth before she could actually process them. "Well he's not abusive for one." She said and immediately regretted her words. She could tell by his face that she just made a big mistake. "What did you just say to me?" He questioned while getting in her face. "Nothing." She stammered out and he laughed at her. "That's what I thought." He said and she could feel his hot breathe on her skin. "I bet you he doesn't please you like I can..." He whispered while cupping her cheek.
The sudden touch from him made her stomach turn. Nathan couldn't be more wrong. When she was with Jeremy he made her feel beautiful and purely adored. He was always so gentle but he knew just when to be rough and she loved it where as Nathan was only rough and she felt nothing from it if anything she felt dirty. She never knew what real love making felt like until Jeremy but of course she would never say that to Nathan. "Admit it...you love me. I know you do. He could never replace me. You're mine...always have been." He pushed while pressing his face into her hair. She placed her hands onto his chest and tried to push him back. "Nathan, stop it." She said with urgency.
He wouldn't let up though and grabbed fistful of her hair and pulled back harshly. "You're mine." He stated darkly while looking into her eyes and she felt nothing but fear now. "Nathan I said stop! Let go of me!" She begged.
Anger flashed through his eyes as he cocked his fist back and then slammed it into her face. Elizabella cried out in pain as he let go of her hair and she immediately covered her face just in case he made another swing. "Fuck! See what you make do? You're such a little bitch!" He cursed loudly while grabbing his own hair and tugging viciously at the roots.
She was beyond terrified and she wanted nothing but to get away from him. She wanted to kick herself for agreeing to come there with him, alone. She should of known this would of ended badly. She quickly stood up. "You're fucking sick, Nathan. You need help." She spit out and then made a run for it back to the street so she would be in the public eye even though it was late. She heard Nathan's booming voice from behind her but she didn't dare to look back she just continued to run.
As she ran down the street she remembered the small bakery that was near by and decided to go there. Once the bakery came into view she felt relief and almost smiled. She rushed into the bakery and startled the old woman behind the counter. "Oh my lord! Dear are you OK?" She asked with pure concern. Elizabella just nodded quickly as she sat down in one of the tables away from the windows and pulled out her phone.
She did her best to ignore the woman who was blatantly staring at her with a worried expression. Before she knew what she was doing she called Jeremy. "Hey baby, how was your night?" Jeremy's voice came through the phone and she couldn't help but cry now as she felt fresh tears streaming down her face. "Jeremy...I'm at that bakery...the one you took me to. Can you come and pick me up?" She rushed out not even trying to mask the fear in her voice. It was quiet for a moment. "I'll be right there." Jeremy stated quickly and hung up. She knew he was going to freak when he got there but she didn't care, she needed to see him. She needed to feel safe and with Jeremy she knew she would be safe. She would make up an excuse, any excuse.
Jeremy was there in less than ten minutes. He came through the front door to the bakery and immediately locked eyes on her. She could tell he was worried but anger quickly took control of his features as he made his way to her. "Who did this?" He asked through his teeth while bending down to cup her cheeks with his hands. "It's nothing..please just take me to your place...please!" She sobbed while latching onto him. She could hear his ragged breathing...he must have been worrying the whole drive. "Tell me now, Elizabella." He warned as he held her tightly. "I will...just get me out of here." She begged.
She could tell he wanted answers immediately but he still nodded and picked her up bridal style. She refused to make eye contact with the woman as he carried her out. He quickly opened his car and placed her in gently and closed the door. He was in the drivers side before she even had a chance to blink. "What happened?" He questioned. She embraced the heat and also Jeremy's scent that filled the small space. "Elizabella....tell me now!" He snapped as he gripped the steering wheel. She flinched but only out of habit. She knew Jeremy would never hurt her.
She almost wanted to tell the truth but she feared that Jeremy would lose his temper and do something that would only cause more trouble. "I was at a bar with my friends...and a fight broke out and I got caught in the middle of it." She lied quickly. It was the best thing she could think of. "Then how did you end up here? Where are your friends? What bar? " He questioned clearly not believing her lie. She bit her lip before speaking. "I got scared and I just left. I think...I just got over whelmed and had a little too much to drink." She stuttered out ignroing his other questions.
Jeremy's ragged breathing was the only thing that could be heard. "Do you happen to know who hit you?" He asked slowly and she shook her head quickly. "I just got caught in the cross fire." She said while looking at him. He looked beyond furious and she could swear that he was shaking but she thought maybe he was just cold as he was not even wearing a coat. "Where is your coat? You always complain about me not wearing one." She asked lightly in attempt to lighten the mood.
She saw that he almost cracked a smile but he quickly covered it with his frown. "Elizabella...I swear if I were to know who did this...I would kill them. I hope you know that." He said darkly while holding her gaze. She nodded, she knew he meant that. "It's not that bad babe.." He cut her off though. "Not that bad? Have you seen your eye?" He asked in disbelief while pulling down the passenger's visor which had a mirror.
She looked into the mirror and was shocked to see that her left eye was starting to swell. She knew by the morning it would most definitely be a black eye. It was not her first black eye from Nathan...he has done much worse. She let out a deep sigh. "That's going to take a lot of make up to cover properly." She said in a sad tone.
Jeremy snorted sarcastically. "You're worried about covering up your black eye and I'm worried that I just might kill someone right now!" He snapped while slamming his hand down on the steering wheel. She closed the visor and turn to face him. "It's OK babe...I'm fine. Just a little black eye, it's not like I was shot." She said softly and he turned to her with his blazing eyes. "Don't even say something like that! I... do you...fuck!" He rushed out in frustration. She could see he was struggling and was clearly upset. She knew he was only concerned for her well being and that was enough to make her feel safe. "Let's go home." She said softly while placing her hand on his arm.
He looked over at her in shock. "Home? Elizabella...please let me take you to my place for the night. I just.. I don't want to be away from you right now. I need to know that you will be safe." He stammered out. A small smile broke out onto her face. "I meant your place, Jeremy. I want to go home with you." She saw his shoulders relax as he let out a breath. "Oh...good." He stated while turning on his car and pulling out onto the road.
The car ride was quiet but peaceful and she felt safe and content which is what mattered to her. She was so angry with herself for thinking that Nathan would be normal for once. She should have just asked Jeremy to come and get her and she would have been so much happier not to mention she wouldn't have a black eye.
The guilt from lying to Jeremy was eating away at her but she knew she couldn't tell him. He would lose it but she feared more so that he would leave her because she lied about it. It's not like she cheated on him or had any intention to do so but she knew how Jeremy could be.
When they reached his flat she felt relieved. She loved staying with him. She always slept good when he was near her. He refused to let her walk so he carried her up to his flat. "Jeremy, my legs aren't broken you know." She said with amusement. He ignored her though as he walked to his front door. He swiftly opened his door with out having to put her down and carried her to the bathroom and placed her on the counter. "Let me get a better look at this." He said in a low voice.
Jeremy examined her eye and she watched him as he bit down on his lip. She could tell he was furious. "The skin is slightly broken...let me clean it." He stated while pulling out a first aid kit from a cabinet. She turned around to look in the mirror and saw what he meant. One of Nathan's rings must have cut her. She knew this looked bad so she stayed quiet.
Jeremy used a cotton swab to dab the cut and she hissed from the pain. "Ouch." She whined. "It's just a little alcohol...so it doesn't get infected." He said softly as he cupped her cheek with his free hand. She nodded and let him continue. He went to pull out a band aid but she stopped him. "I don't need a band aid." She said in amusement and he sighed while putting it back. She pulled him over to her by his hand so he was now standing between her legs. "Thank you." She said while looking up at him and snaked her arms around his waist. He nodded.
Jeremy placed his face in the crook of her neck and she listened to him as he took in a deep breath. She smiled and held him tighter. "I don't want you going out alone with your friends anymore." He stated while pulling away. She didn't want to argue with him about it right now so she just nodded and slid off the counter. "I'm hungry." She announced and he smiled at her now. "OK, I'll make you something. You can shower and change in to something more comfortable." He said while heading to the kitchen.
She loved how the hot water seemed to last forever in his bathroom. She used some of his body wash even though he had bought her some specifically for her for when she stayed over. She loved the way he smelled so she couldn't help but use his. Once she finished up she wrapped one of the soft towels around her and padded into his bedroom. She went straight to his closet and went to the section where she kept her clothes. She thought it was so sweet that he let her have her own section in his closet.
She took one of his tee shirts and grabbed a pair of her yoga pants and dressed herself. Before she left his room she took another quick glance at her face and frowned. She didn't want to make herself upset again so she quickly turned away from the mirror and made her way into the kitchen. "Smells good babe!" She commented while taking a seat at the table.
Jeremy brought her a plate of beans over some toast and she smiled up at him. "Thank you." She said as he poured her a glass of orange juice. "You're not hungry?" She asked with a mouth full. He chuckled at her as he sat down across from her. "I ate already." He said looking over at her. He frowned slightly and she knew why. "Oh...well this is good!" She said sweetly while taking another bite.
Once she finished eating they went to his room to watch TV. This was her type of night, sitting in with Jeremy. She could never get enough of him and he never complained. He was always so caring and sweet when it comes to her and it made her feel special as she has seen how he treats others. "I missed you today." She said sweetly as she traced the outline of his bare stomach. "I missed you as well." He said softly while tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear.
He leaned over to her and placed his lips to her temple. Even just the slightest gesture set fire to her skin. She let her hands roam through his thick hair as he slowly trailed kisses down her jaw line. She moaned softly as his lips found that one spot near her collar bone that drove her wild. He nipped at her skin gently and then pulled back slightly. He looked at her face and softly grazed his thumb under her swollen eye. "I hate seeing this..." He said softly. " Don't pay attention to that." She said while pulling him back to her. He chuckled lightly as he pressed his lips to hers.
She could feel the heat in the pit of her stomach grow as he deepened the kiss. She needed to feel closer to him. She couldn't help it. She pulled at the hem of her shirt but he finished the job for her and pulled it off of her as she sat up. He pulled her over into his lap and she could feel him getting hard against her. "I never get tired of this..." She moaned softly as he planted kisses across her chest. "That's a good thing." He said while smiling at her and she smiled back as she felt her cheeks get hot. She hated how much she blushed around him but he seemed to love it.
He let his hands roam up her to her chest and cupped her breasts. "Even with that hideous black eye...you still look stunning." He said while kissing her neck and she chuckled. "Does it make me look tough?" She questioned as she closed her eyes. "No." He stated simply and she laughed louder. He pressed his lips to hers and bit down on her bottom lip. She didn't even try to fight him as she opened her mouth for him immediately. She fell deep into his kiss as she felt his tongue.
She pressed herself down against his erection and he let out a groan that sent shivers of pleasure down her spine. "Baby...I don't have any condoms." He chocked out as she rocked her hips back and forth against him. "I don't care" She said as she continued. She could tell he was slowly losing his control and that's exactly what she wanted. "That's not a good idea, love." He stated while squeezing her thighs tightly. "Please..." She whined not trying to sound so desperate. She pressed herself down again but with more force and that's when all his control went right out the window.
He quickly pulled her off so he could pull down his boxers. He pushed her down gently against the bed and placed himself between her legs. Elizabella's heart was racing and her skin felt white hot as did Jeremy's. Something about him not wearing protection turned her on. "Are you sure?" He asked skeptically as he rubbed himself against her which made her ache. "Yes...please!" She cried and he didn't waste another second before he pushed himself inside of her. They both moaned together as he did. "Fuck!" Jeremy hissed through his teeth as he pushed deeper.
She raked her nails down his back as he pulled out but only to push back in with more force. He took a hold of her leg and placed it over his shoulder as he picked up his pace. She felt him go deeper than ever before and she moaned loudly. She felt the fire growing much faster now as her toes began to curl. "Jeremy!" She cried out and he crashed his lips to hers. She was trying to keep a clear head but she could barley think properly let alone see straight as she got closer to her climax. "I don't think I'm going to last much longer." He choked out. He took her breast into his mouth and teased her nipple with his tongue which pushed her over the edge and made her vision go white. All she could hear was Jeremy's heavy breathing and her heart beat pounding in her ears as she came undone.
Jeremy pulled out of her and she felt him spill onto her stomach. Normally this would disgust her but since it was Jeremy it actually pleased her as she felt his hot release against her skin. She watched him intently as he was enjoying his own climax. She loved watching him.
He collapsed on top of her not even caring about the mess he had just made. "I love you." He choked out while he was trying to catch his breath. She immediately felt him tense up after he said it. She even tensed up herself simply from shock. He pushed himself up quickly and his eyes showed his vulnerability. "Shit...I didn't mean to say that... it just slipped.." She quickly covered his mouth with her hand. "I love you too." She whispered softly.
Jeremy's eyes lit up as she said it and she felt her heart swell as she removed her hand from his mouth. "You do?" He asked in shock and she nodded. "Say it again." He demanded and she smiled "I love you." She said with more confidence this time. He quickly crashed his lips to hers. "God...I have been..dying to say...that to you." He said without breaking the kiss. She kissed him back passionately. "I need to hear it again." He said while pulling away slightly and she giggled. "I love you, Jeremy." She said again. "Fuck...I love you." He said while pulling her closer to kiss her again.