Will You Ever Stop Hurting Me?

Clare's pov.

When zayn showed me the scars and bruises I couldn't help but give him a hug. The ashamment in his face was painful. The sad thing about it was that No one was there to give him a hug either. I finally understood his actions. I tried pulling away from the embrace but he held on to me tighter. I could feel his tears on my shirt.

"Im so sorry Clare for everything. Please please forgive me," his voice cracking at the end. I could really tell he was sorry. I sigh. "Zayn, it will take time for me to fully get over it, but I forgive you." I told him. I felt him smile. "Zayn who did this to you?" I asked.Then he let go of me. It felt cold without his embrace.

He sighed. "My poor excuse of a father," he said quietly.I grabbed his shirt and gave it to him with a small smile. He Barely smiled back. I could tell he was uncomfortable with the situation so I changed the subject. "I used to come here a lot with my parents in the past," I told him.

"It has such an amazing view, and now No one really knows about it," I grabbed his hand. He flinched a little bit. "Come on I have to show you my favorite part! Now No one has ever seen this so you better keep quiet," I said with a joking warning tone. He gave me a smile. I pulled him to this amazing gazebo hidden within the trees. I smiled looking at it.

"Ta da!" I said. "Wow it's beautiful!" He said. I gave him a warm smile. "Sure is," I said. We sat down for a little bit when zayn spoke up. "I will protect you from Keenan Clare. He won't ever hurt you anymore!" He said. I looked up at him with the happiest smile. "Thanks zayn, also for helping me as well," I said.

He smiled at me. I never realized how cute his smile was. I checked the time on my phone and saw that it was getting late. "Zayn I have to get home now, it's getting late," I told him. "I drive you," he said smoothly.

*skip car ride*

When I got home I saw Sarah and her parents. "Hey sweet cheeks Why are you home so late!" Sarah said."Oh I got caught up with things," I said and gave her a I'll-tell-you-later-look since her parents were here.We soon went upstairs and I told her everything. She looked shocked. "At least he won't hurt you anymore," she said with relief. I nodded my head in agreement.

"Oh babe by the way, my parents and I will be out tonight we need to do a few things okay, so we won't be home till tomorrow, but we will leave snow here.(snow is Sarah's full grown white husky they brought her over when Clare was going through the sad week )"okay " I said.

After a couple hours, Sarah and her parents left. I got bored soI decided to take snow for a walk. I was walking with the adorable dog when I heard grunting and yelling. I ran up a little closer. Snow started to growl. "No snow! Shh girl" I said. She instantly quieted down.

"You stupid idiot!! I told you to fucking get beer! Look at this fucking empty bottle!!" The man screamed before punching a boy in the face. Wait that's zayn!! "Stop!" I scream when I see the man lift the bottle to hit zayn. I started running over. Snow was ready to pounce the man.

"Why should I listen to a stupid little gi-" snow growled at him and the man instantly took a step back. "What do you think you are doing sir! I suggest you back off and leave this boy alone!" He was about to slap me, but i was quick and punched him straight in the jaw making him fall back. He got up furious but snow walked forward causing the man to walk back. Soon the man stepped back and went inside the house. "Good girl" I said to snow but quickly directed my attention to zayn

I ran to him Inspectimg his wounds. "are you okay?" I said franticly. "I'm fine" he grumbled. I helped him up. "No you're not!" He started walking towards the door, but I was quick to grab him. "Are you crazy! You are not going back in there!" I yelled pointing to the house. I put on of his arms around my shoulder to support him and we started walking towards my house. "What are you doing?" He groaned. "We are going to my house, I'm not gonna let you stay with that horrible man!"


He stopped asking questions once we got to home I sat him down on the couch and snow went to zayn licking his wounds. He smiled down at her and started petting her. I ran to grab the first aid kit. When I came down snow was laying on zayn. I quickly started washing the wounds and put a healing cream on it. Zayn winced every now and then. He was staring at me and it was kind of awkward.

"Thanks Clare," was all he said. I gave him a hug. "Are you hungry or thirsty?" I asked. He shook his head, "just tired" I gave him a smile. "Come on" I said. He grabbed my hand and I lead him to my room. "here you could sleep on this". I pulled out the hidden bed under my matress.

I had one because Sarah and I would always have sleep overs. He looked shocked but sat on the bed. He took off his shoes and I gave him some of my father's basketball shorts and muscle tee for him to change in. The bathroom is right there if you wanna change " I said pointing. To the bathroom in my room. He nodded. And went in.

I changed as well and got ready for bed. When he came out I could help but look at his muscles and body. The muscle shirt showed his abs and muscles perfectly. He smirked and I quickly looked away blushing. He laughed and headed toward the bed. Snow soon came in and layed on the carpet. "Goodnight Clare," zayn said. "Goodnight" I replied. And turned off all the lights.

Notes

Hope you liked the chapter! I tried to make it long! Anyways much love -clare