Your Beauty Never Stopped You

We had just sat down, I tried my hardest to ignore all the judgemental stares but I couldn't. Everywhere there was an elderly woman looking at me in disgust, I know we looked like we were on a date but really I was dragged here against my will. I was brought out from my thoughts when I felt a tingle shoot through my hand, Vic was squeezing it reassuringly. He gave me a comforting smile which I returned with a fake one, of course I wasn't really happy but this is probably expensive. I want to be nice to him since this wasn't cheap and he didn't need to to do it but I also felt like I shouldn't care. He did being me here to talk about Oli and he knew I wouldn't cause a scene here but I had an emergency plan. If he forced me to speak I would shout about him cheating on me which, yeah, would get us dirty looks but him even more. I smirked to myself thinking about the plan I had up my sleeve. "What you smirking about over there" Vic asked, I could see the smirk on his face but I played innocent. "Nothing, don't worry" I waved my hand dismissively. He just muttered 'sure' under his breath, he doesn't believe me but who would. I am bad at lying which would make tonight even more difficult. " So Mr.Quinn... I believe we have business to discuss" I gulped nervously and shook my leg under the table, I accidentally bumped my knee against his which caused more sparks to fly. I saw Vic smile but he quickly hid it and nodded to me to begin. "Why ruin such a wonderful evening Vic. This is probably expensive so let's not let it go to waste. I would just like to spend my evening with an attractive man without moaning about my problems I mean-" I didn't finish my sentence, I looked at him with wide eyes. I just openly called him attractive, I looked down at my lap, heat creeping up to my cheeks. I shyly glanced upwards to see Vic with a smirk evident on his face. "Kells it fine, this attractive man brought you here so you wouldn't attract attention and avoid answering me" he exaggerated on the attractive which made me blush even more.

I huffed in annoyance, he wasn't going to let this go. So I will start my plan early it seems- I just wanna get out. He hasn't even started asking questions and I already feel like hyperventilating, I gave him and apologetic look which was all I needed to say sorry. He looked confused but as soon as I did my next move that changed to anger. I bent over the table and slapped him across the face, which drew a slight audience. "What the fuck Kellin?" He hissed at me this gave some of our watchers a glint or amusement because they knew we were gonna argue. I started to look more hurt and upset every second that passed, I nearly had years streaming down my face but that was mainly from the struggle of not laughing. "You take me to a fancy dinner trying to distract me from your dirty little secret" his eyes widen but he quickly hides it by frowning. He grabs my arm and pulls me towards him he leans down to my ear and whispers, I could tell he was pissed and he was trying to stay calm, "Stop! Your causing a scene" I tried to stop from laughing because I was trying to cause a scene. I pushed him away still keeping up my act, "Stop trying to shut me up I've been quiet long enough" I yelled at him, this was causing all the people eating to stare at me in horror, amusement or the usual disgust. "Kellin stop this, we're gonna get kicked out" He hissed back at me, " Stop this act! I know you've been cheating on me with..." I couldn't think of a name so u quickly thought if someone that would probably piss him off even more "Jaime. You have been sneaking around behind my back you man whore". With that I stormed out of the restaurant as I walking I got stopped by someone that worked. At the restaurant, she put her hand on my shoulder and said to me "It gets easier after a while just forget about him he's obviously a dick" I thanked her and had to bite the inside of my cheek to stop myself from bursting into laughter. I ran out the door, not sure how long it would be till I fell on the floor laughing.

Once I got outside I turned the corner and sat down on the floor. I let out all the laughter I was holding, I couldn't stop laughing. I must've been laughing for 5mins because by the time Vic came out there was tears streaming down my face. If it was possible he would be blowing smoke from his ears, his face was red from anger. I quickly stopped my laughing, I wiped away the few tears left an stood up composing myself. "I swear to god Kellin if you don't explain what just happened I'm gonna make you regret it" I was scared, this is what Oli acted like so I started to get nervous. "I-I just wanted to...uh, leave?" The last but embarrassingly came out as a question, I stuttered and spoke it nervously and quietly. I don't know whether he heard but from the look on his face I don't think he did. He grabbed my shoulder and glared at me "Fuck sake Kellin, you made me look like an utter twat back there" I was confused he was gonna hit me so I whimpered, I felt tears threatening to spill. I felt a few slip and his face softened, but he still looked angry. I hung my head in shame and started speaking. "Look I'm sorry Vic but I'm not gonna sit in there and I know what I did was stupid but I don't want to say yet because you will think less of me" my voice broke at the end. He stroke the side of my cheek and used his thumb to wipe away the tears that hadn't stopped spilling. "Ok but don't try anything like that again, okay?" I nodded a yes and looked down at my feet. He started walking away, I didn't know what to do so I started to follow him. He turned around and offered me a smile which settled my nerves a bit but I still didn't want to explain what happened. It hurt to think about it let alone say it, if I told him he wouldn't let me go home either but I have nowhere else to go.

When we got to the car Vic turned around and pulled me into an embrace. I was pushed up against his muscular front while he wrapped his arms around me. "For now we won't speak about it but I'm not letting you go home" Well, that was unexpected but where was I supposed to go "You'll be staying with me" I just nodded in reply, I obviously didn't have a choice. But I'm just hoping Oli doesn't find out or he'll kill Vic, why is my life do complicated?

I'm sure Vic was ignoring me, when we got in the car he just drove to his house, he just stared at the road ahead. When I finally got bored of talking in silence I decided to speak up, "Vi-" he cut me off by turning the radio on. I huffed in annoyance and slumped down in the seat. I was listening to the music when I realised my favourite song started playing, 'Iris' by the googoo dolls. It wasn't going to be silent for much longer, as the first verse started I was singing quietly but by the time the chorus started I was belting it out. I glanced at Vic and saw he had a smile on his face, this caused me to smile as well. I has finally made him smile so he wasn't as angry as before but I knew he would still pressure me into telling him what happened. When the song finished I noticed we had driven into an area I've never been to before. It made me more anxious, I couldn't actually leave here if I wanted to now because I didn't know where here was.

We had finally stopped outside a fairly nice looking apartment building, I wonder what it looks inside? I got out the car and followed him into the building. The corridors were modern so you could tell that this wasn't a cheap one bedroom thing, he must have a good job because me and Oli together lived in a shitty place and that's both of us. He just walked forward without checking to see if I was following him, I think he knew I didn't know where I was so I wouldn't be going anywhere any time soon. He finally stopped outside a door, I just looked around the corridor while he unlocked the door. When he managed to unlock the door I waited outside, I felt rude going in, even though he wouldn't let me leave but still. I might as well show some respect towards him as he is letting me stay here and attempted to take me out for a nice meal. "Kellin, stop fucking around and come in" He sounded irritated so I decided to do whatever he asked, but I wasn't going to look up. I walked into his apartment looking down at me feet, I shit the door behind me and followed him into the living room. He sat down on the couch and motioned for me to do the same, I knew why and what he wanted me to do. Sitting down on the couch I shook my leg and played with my hands as a distraction and a habit I get when I'm nervous, why does he care so much?

Don't get me wrong, he's sweet and caring but he is so stubborn. All I want to do is forget about it and go home but it could happen again. I love Oli so much but I might be in denial, I think I convinced myself that Oli is the only one who will be there for me so I must love him. Now that I think about it Oli is a dick, maybe I did never love him but told myself I did. Vic had to come in and make me realise I don't love my boyfriend, and to stop me from being in denial about everything he's ever done; I have to leave him. But, I can't, I have nowhere else to go. My parents don't want to see me, I can't keep a job but maybe I can now. After all, I only ever got fired for being in too much pain to work so I would miss days or do barely anything. Maybe, my life would get better if I leave Oli. And maybe, I will.

Right now though, I still have an abusive boyfriend and I have to tell my high school why I needed his help. I looked at Vic and noticed he was just staring at me, he then cleared his throat. Here the interrogation started. "Right Kellin, you tell me what happened because I promise you this much. You will stay here day after day if I don't found out, Okay?" I just nodded in reply and when I didn't speak he gave me a look saying 'just-start-talking'. "Yes I understand Vic but do I have to do it now I just want to go bed" I pleaded, he didn't look convinced so I gave him my best puppy dog eyes. He sighed, giving up and stood up. "You can't keep putting it off though Kells. I just want to help I care." He then walked towards a small corridor and... wait a sec, did he just say he cares about me. I haven't had someone care about genuinely care about me in a long time so this made me feel warm inside. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of someone caring about me, and of all people Vic Fuentes.

I followed him through his apartment until he stopped outside a door, he opened it and pointed out this is where I would be staying. It was fairly nice sized it had a double bed, a wardrobe and an en suite. That's when I noticed some pictures on top of a chest of drawers and the already full washing basket. There was also creases in the bed about the same size as a certain Mexican. This was Vic's room and he was letting me stay in his room while he slept somewhere else. I couldn't do that it's just rude, so instead I gave it one last look and left the room looking around the rest of his apartment for a spare room. I forgot about Vic when I was too busy thinking, I didn't realise he had already left me in the room. I looked to my left and saw three doors, one must be a spare room. The first door I came to was the bathroom and the next was a spare room. When I opened the door I saw Vic making the bed, he was obviously planning on staying in here. I cleared my throat which caused him to look up in confusion. "I can't stay in your room Vic" I sighed, why is he so nice? "Kellin just go back in there" "No Vic, I can't steal your room and let you stay in the spare room" He sighed in annoyance and left, I wasn't sure if he was going to come back to sleep in here but either way I wasn't going to let him.

I got into the bed and crawled into a ball, I looked at the little clock on the bedside table to see it was only 5 o'clock and I still had about 6 hours till I normally fell asleep but after today I just felt like lying here. I was mentally exhausted and I don't think I could handle anything else happening. I felt around my pockets for my phone when I noticed I must've left it on the couch, I was about to get up but stopped when I heard Vic shouting. I couldn't hear anyone else so he must have been on the phone. I couldn't hear what he was saying but I managed to make out my name, I snuck out of the room as quietly as I could and listened to the conversation going on. When I got close enough to see, Vic chucked the phone on the couch and stormed off into what I think is the kitchen. When I went to the couch to get my phone, I expected to see Vic's phone and mine but instead his wasn't there. He was arguing with someone on my phone. I quickly took my phone and went into the room, I unlocked and went on to my recent calls. The person who called me last was Oliver fucking Sykes.

I know wondered a few things; Why did Oli ring me? Why did Vic answer? Why didn't Vic tell me I had a phone call and lastly, Why were they arguing? I knew I would have to ask Vic to find out the answers to these questions but instead of simply going out there to ask I did the wrong thing and called Oli. I don't know why but I felt like I needed to see why he called and what Vic said to him. So I called his number and the anxiety everytime the phone rang was horrendous. He picked up and at first I didn't speak but then he hung up before I had chance to. I rang again and this time I spoke but something felt off. Why did he answer the phone if it could be Vic again? I wished I didn't ring him though because all he did was shout at me.

Oli: Yeah Oli here Kellin: Um... Hi Oli I just wanted to speak with yo- Oli: Kellin where the fuck are you? I phone you to see why it took so long for you to get home and that bastard answered. Why are you with him? Kellin: I rang him to take me home and then he offered me to stay but- Oli: You fucking slept with him! Fuck sake Kellin, I thought you would ask me for me not go whoring around. You really couldn't get enough of sex after I fucked you could you? Even though I couldn't see his face I knew he was smirking. Kellin: I haven't slept with him I promise and I wouldn't want to have sex with anyone after what you did. Oli you're sick. Oli: Me sick? Honestly Kells just admit that you want to come back so we can have some more fun. Your in denial baby, you liked it a lot more than you're leading on. Kellin: Oli I'm going to go and don't ring me again because you aren't the same Oli as the one who defended me against Justin. And you're are even worse than the one before that. I just about could deal with the abuse but now you're as low as Justin and I don't think I can forgive you for that. Oli: Fuck you Kellin just come home I've had enough of your shit. Kellin: Bye Oli Oli: You can't run away from me forever Kellin. You'll come back and when you do your precious Vic won't be able to protect you. I'll be waiting. See you soon.

He wasn't wrong though, I was going to go back to him but hopefully just to end it and get my stuff or at least until I earn enough money to find somewhere else to live. I threw myself back down on the bed and sighed. Fucking Oli always trying to make me feel like shit, I hate him but he is the only person I can live with for now. As soon as I can leave I will and I won't look back. Speaking of looking, I looked up and noticed Vic frowning, he was standing in the doorway. I was about to open my mouth to say something when he interupted. "I heard everything, sorry Kellin but this sounds like a fucking horrible thing. I know you don't want to talk about it but you're going to right now" I sighed again and started telling Vic what happened.