Roadtrip

Mia’s POV
My head pounded and I grunted when I carefully opened my eyes, I tried to move my hand to my head to feel if there were any wounds, but I couldn’t, my hands were tied together with a scarf “What the..”
I turned on my back and let my eyes get used to the darkness, I had no idea what time it was, or how long I had been out, I didn’t even know how I got here. I tried to think about what happened and flashes came back to me, the blackness, the hand on my mouth, Josh’s face in the mirror... Josh.... My heart started racing and I suddenly became aware of the eyes on me. I sat up in a hurry and looked over to the window.
In front of the curtains was a silhouette in a chair, I couldn’t really make out specific features, my eyes were still too tired and started to fall back shut again... No... I needed to stay awake, I needed to get out of here... I needed to go to Jimmy... Jimmy.... He would be so worried, he probably found out I was gone now.... I wanted to move of the bed, but I didn’t have the strength... What the hell did he give me?

The person in the chair got up, and I now I could see his face. The face of the man I despised so much, the man that had hurt me in so many ways, the man I was afraid of.
Josh walked towards me and sat on the edge of the bed. He moved his hand to caress my face and I tried to back down, moving away from him, but I was too damn tired.
My eyes lost the battle as soon as I felt his cold hand on my cheek and his raspy voice “It’s okay Mia, you are finally back with me, it’s okay now”. I could only bring out a “No” in a whisper before my whole world turned black again.

Brian’s POV
We arrived at the hotel and Johnny parked the van near the entrance. Izzie had stopped the crying but was still sobbing quietly, she hadn’t protested when I had pulled her close and held her the entire drive from the airport.
I opened the backdoor and climbed out, then held my hand out to help Izzie out.
“Johnny, will you get her bags? We will be upstairs...” I asked Johnny.
“Sure, man. Go ahead.” Johnny nodded and I closed the door.

I held Izzie to my side, she looked so vulnerable and I really wanted to comfort her, I just hoped that Matt and Jimmy got some news on Mia’s disappearance.
When we walked to the entrance, I saw Matt and Jimmy walking away from the reception and over to the elevator.
Izzie must have seen them too and shook of my arm and ran towards them.
“MATT!! JIMMY!! MATT!” Izzie yelled and as soon as Matt heard her voice he turned around, right in time to catch Izzie who jumped into his arms.
I looked a little perplexed at the scene. Izzie was hugging Matt and hanging in his arms and I felt the slight stab of jealousy again.
I knew why she still didn’t believe me about the groupie thing and I knew I fucked up with leaving her in the dark for so long, but this...
I walked a little faster to catch up on them, when the elevator opened and we all got in together.

Finally Izzie let go of Matt or Matt of her, however you might put it.
She turned to Jimmy, who looked, well to say it mildly, like crap.
He didn’t know how Izzie would react towards him, but when she came closer he looked at Izzie.
“I am sorry... I didn’t protect her... I wasn’t there...” Jimmy stuttered but Izzie just shook her head and hugged him, Jimmy put his arms around her and Izzie began to cry again.
“We need to find her!”
“I know... We will...” I couldn’t look at the scene so I turned away, seeing Matt doing the same.
Our eyes met and he looked at me with a lifted eyebrow but I shook my head slightly.
And he nodded, seeming to understand our little mental conversation.

The elevator opened and Zack stood before the door. “Oh thank god you guys are back. I was getting crazy here... Izzie... hey!” He walked towards her pulling her into a hug.
We walked to Jimmy and Mia’s room, always in hope that she might come back and that this would be her first destination to go...

Mia’s POV
The next time I woke up, I wasn’t feeling so tired anymore. I tried to move my hands again and noticed I could, Josh must have untied me. I wasn’t ready to face him again, but I had to open my eyes some time, I laid on my side and was hoping I could avoid Josh’s stare this time.
That hope turned out to be idle, when I opened my eyes, I looked straight into his, he was on the bed too, also on his side, his face just inches away from mine.
As soon as I saw him, I got off from the bed, I could feel his hand on me for a split second, but I was faster. I backed away to the wall and looked at him, my heart pounding like crazy.
“Mia, don’t act so weird, didn’t you miss me?” he asked in a smooth voice, getting of the bed, walking towards me.
“Don’t touch me”

He chuckled lightly “I know absence makes the heart grow fonder, but come on, it’s been a while, let me show you how much I love you”
I flinched when I felt his hand on me and I put out my hands to push him away from me
“Ah ah, don’t play hard to get, I know you missed me”
His hands grabbed my sides firmly, and I could feel him bruising my skin
”No... No... get away from me” I could barely form any words, through the lump in my throat and Josh didn’t take any notice of my begging. He moved one hand to my face, softly stroking it. He held my tightly so I couldn’t move an inch away from him, but I struggled to get out. When he moved his hand in front of my face, I latched out and bit his hand, making him scream in pain.
I tried to get away fast, but he was faster “You stupid bitch, I will make you love me again!” he slapped my face with his flat hand and I could feel my cheek burning. Just before he was about to grab me tightly again, I was able to scratch his face, drawing blood from his cheek.
“Ow! What the hell Mia!” He first backed away, but was soon caging in on me once more. I didn’t know what to do, I could fight him... this room was too small and he was too fast.

He grabbed my hands and put them next to my head against the wall, pushing his body against mine. I could feel he was aroused by this and I could barely hold my gag reflex. The thought of him touching me made me sick to my stomach and the thought of anything else was even worse. With him standing so close, I tried the one last thing that came to mind and I lifted my knee, but just before I could hit the part I was aiming for, he pushed me back down and hit me again. This time I wasn’t able to defend myself and it went a lot harder, than the slap before. I felt dizzy and could barely hold on to the wall, before I was greeted by my old friend.... complete blackness.

Brian’s POV
We all sat down finding a seat on the bed and armchair, waiting for Johnny to come back last.
When he arrived Izzie turned towards Matt. “Tell me, tell me everything. What happened? Where did she go? How did she vanish?” Izzie’s eyes watered again and I saw Jimmy’s shoulder slump down as if everyone was blaming him.
Matt must have seen the same “It’s not your fault, Jimmy.”
“It is!” Jimmy looked up and I might have seen a tear slip down his cheek, Izzie put a hand on his cheek.
“It’s not, Jimmy. What happened to your lip?” She frowned at him suddenly.
“I fought with Josh... earlier today... when he first showed up.” Jimmy said quietly.
“Alright, let us start from the beginning. Let me tell you everything...” Matt said and then he started to tell Izzie everything starting from the fight of Jimmy and Josh, how he could escape after that and then how we started to plan to protect her better, while she was taken without us noticing.
I sighed at that part, we really were bad protectors, weren’t we?!
“Oh and Olly called, when Jimmy and I were at the police station. Which was a really good thing, because Jimmy nearly got into a fight with one of the officers.” Matt said narrowing his eyes on Jimmy, who didn’t even notice anything.
“Why that?” Zack asked.
“Because they said she wasn’t gone long enough for them to do anything. We weren’t even allowed to fill out the missing person file.” Matt explained.
“Sons of bitches...” Zack muttered.
“Yeah, I know... but anyway... Olly called and he talked to the guys here at the NYPD, he got everything rolling and I don’t know how, I guess he called in some favours and now the police is searching for the guy and for Mia.”
“Then let’s move... we also gotta do something... I mean.. we can’t just sit here and-” Izzie got up but Matt shook his head.
“No, Izzie... you just had two exhausting plane flights behind you. You will stay in my hotel room, you will lie down and rest for a while, when we know something we will wake you.”
“I can’t sleep now!” Izzie yelled but Matt stood his ground.
“You will do as I say, Brian go with her and take her to my room. Keep her safe, we can’t let you be alone now, Izzie. We don’t know what this guy is planning, so no running around alone.”
I saw Izzie’s jaw muscles work and her stiff posture, I grabbed her hand and pulled her aside.
“Come on, Iz. I will bring you to your room. You will unpack a little, get some rest and then we will do something, I promise.” I told her and finally she gave in and followed me.

We walked over to Matt’s room but I just couldn’t bring myself to bring her there, so I walked a door further and brought her to my room instead, she didn’t seem to realize or care, she followed me and when we were inside my room she sat down on my bed staring at the wall.
“Iz, we will find her and she will be okay. Matt and Jimmy will do everything they can, we all will.” I told her and Izzie’s eyes met mine finally.
She didn’t say anything, so I moved closer, sitting down beside her. “Can I?”
She nodded and I laid my arms around her, pulling her close to me, letting both of us sink down on the mattress.
Izzie body was melting into mine and I held her close, I brushed her hair away and laid my head next to hers, whispering softly into her ear that everything would be fine, that she shouldn’t worry, that I was there for her... until her body relaxed completely and she fell asleep.

Mia’s POV
I don’t know how long I’ve been out this time, but I could feel the presence of Josh really close to me. He laid on the bed too and was caressing my hair. I wanted to move away from him, but I couldn’t, he held me close and I had nowhere to go.
“Mia, baby, I’m so sorry for hurting you, but you need to understand, we could be so damn happy, if you just let me love you. We are meant to be together, if you would just give in to it, we could have so much fun in this town, visit the statue of liberty, go to the top of the empire state building, can you imagine how romantic it would be?”

I felt my body shiver to the thought of having to go anywhere with him, but it also made me think. If I could make him believe I changed my mind, maybe he wouldn’t pay such close attention to me anymore and I might be able to get away from him. Until then, I just hoped Jimmy was looking for me.

Notes

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