Class ended a bit early and Patrick stopped Kandi as she was leaving.

Patrick: Come to my office with me please?

She nodded thinking she was in trouble for not paying attention as she took a breath then nodded as she waked into his office, as she waited for him to give her a lecture or somehting...

He pointed to the chairs and told her to set down. He handed her a bottle of water and a candy bar.

Patric: Eat it.

She looked up at him as she nibbled on the candy bar a bit, nto really sure what to say right away.

Kandi: Thank you.

She said after a moment....

He sat on the edge of his desk watching her.

Patrick: How are you doing?

She sighed shaking her head a bit as she was thinking about it.

Kandi: No so good.

She paused a momnt.

Kandi: I feel like I'm on borrowed time, like anytime time now that man is going to get me, and  I'll never be seen again.

She said as she put the candy bar down.

He shook his head.

Patrick: That isn't going to happen. I've already talked to the dean and she agrees with me. You are moving out of the dorms and into a safe place.

She looked  at him when he said that as she was  thinking about it.

Kandi: Where am I suppose to go.

He grinned when she asked.

Patrick: My house.

She looked athim a bit shocked when he said that as she was thinking about it, b ut she wasn't about to complain, it was a lot better than being alone like she had been.

Kandi: Alright.

He smiled softly at her.

Patrick: Don't worry. You won't be there alone. My sister lives there also. Sam will be happy to have another woman in the house.

She nodded as she looked at him.

Kandi: Alright.

He smiled and stood up.

Patrick: Are your classes finished for the day?

Kandi nodded as she looked at him.

Kanid: Yes they are.

He nodded.

Patrick: Then we will get your things and head to my place.

She nodded as she got up as he helped her a bit seeing she was a bit weak. they made it to her dorm room as she had most of her things packed anyways.

Kandi: I thought of running away at one point.

She said but she never did it, so it didn't take long for them to pack up the rest, and head out of there.

He put her things in the back of his truck.

Patrick: My sister is a nurse. She'll help you get back on your feet health wise.

She was thinking abou tit, knowing that most of her health issues where because of her nerves, stress and fear.

Kandi: The dean thinks i should see a councler or a shrink.  .

He nodded.

Patrick: I know. She's willing to see how you do after you are away from here though. I think you'll feel safer and be able to relax more.

She nodded as she was thinking about it.

Kandi: Yeah

She got in his truck as he drove off to his place... She had been to his place before, when his ex wife was gone  they would screw around there for awhile.. .

He reached over and squeezed her hand a bit.

Patrick: Our usual sleeping arrangements or would you like the guest room?

She thought about it a bit.

Kandi: Our usual.

She said as she didn't want to sleep alone.

He smiled when she said that.

Patrick: I was hoping that would be your answer.

He stopped at a stop sign and leaned over kissing her softly.

Patrick: Everything will be alright. I promise.

She looked at him when he said that.

Kandi: I hope so.

She said as she was still scared and nervous.

He looked into her eyes.

Patrick: You know how I feel about you. You know I would never let anybody hurt you.

She nodded as she knew he was right, she knew that he cared for her, and wouldn't et anything happen to her if he could help it.

Kandi: I know.

He kissed her again softly then pulled back onto the road.

Once at the house he carried her things inside.

Patrick: Let's get some food into you. Samantha was fixing vegetable soup in the crock pot today.

Kandi nodded a bit as she followed him.

Kandi: Okay

He walked into the kitchen with her and smiled when he smelled the soup.

Patrick: That smells wonderful.

Kandie walked into the kitchen as she looked at him.

Kandie: It does.

He got out two bowls and filled them before setting them on the breakfast bar.

Patrick: The table is covered in class projects right now.

She looked at the projects on the table as she was thinking about it for a moment.

Kandi: I can help you grade those if you want.

She said as she had been use to helping him from before and didn't mind again..