Human Instinct

Annabelle and Tobias's first time

(Author's Note: This is chapter 9 on the episode app, and definitely listen to the song above; I think it's perfect for this scene. Also, because this is mainly from Annabelle's POV, it will contain some spoilers that aren't mentioned in the episode version yet, so BEWARE!)

Annabelle's POV
I am so damn tired of this; how dare he insult me at the hospital and my father ugh, how dare he throw orders at me as if I were his staff, which he regularly yells at. I guess I'm not surprised, though; who else would I have inherited my anger issues from, certainly not my mom. Aunt Anna says she was an absolute angel, and my aunt Anna herself never loses her cool as easily as my father and I do.

It's one of the reasons we constantly argue; we can never agree, but I know he does everything because he loves me. Just like... Tobias.

Ugh... Toby, even though I'm pissed off, I miss the hell out of him, having his arms wrapped around me, snuggling in my sleep as if he's trying to protect me from nightmares. That's the thing about Tobias Silver he doesn't have to make big gestures; it's the little things that count and those little things I will never forget. He sure as hell has done more for me than my ex Ashley. I guess what they say is true; it doesn't matter how long you've known a person; time is irrelevant; it only matters if you find the right one.

Your true soulmate, because that's what I know, we are soulmates made for one another. Although I have a hard time expressing my feelings, I know I love him, my Toby.

But I can't give in like that; it has only been a few hours, and even though I love him, he needs to know what I felt when he questioned me. If he wants me to talk to him again, he'll have to apologize; first, there's no way in hell be getting off the hook so easily.

I need food though I'm starving; before I can reach the kitchen, I hear a knock on the door. Who in hell can that be I'm not expecting anyone and the twins went out with my dad for some meeting. It's definitely not Aunt Anna; she's busy at work as well.

The knocking increases as I start overthinking, "Hold your damn horses, I'm coming!" God, this person better have a good damn explanation for trying to break down my door.

As I open the door, I get a glimpse of Tobias's sad puppy eyes; what the hell he knows I hate seeing him sad.

Before he gets the chance, though, I close the door in his face "What are you doing here, Tobias!?"

"Please, baby, I just want to apologize for my behavior at the hospital! It wasn't right what I said. I shouldn't have questioned you like that! I know people doubting you is a sensitive topic, but please try to see it from my point of view!"

"Oh really, so I'm supposed to understand why my so-called boyfriend tried to belittle me after men just attacked me!?"

There was only silence after that.

"Go home Tobias! I don't want, nor need to see you right now! Leave!"

"I know, Annabelle; I know this is my fault; you wouldn't have been in that situation if it weren't for my family and me. I... I just love you, baby!!! So fucking much, you might not understand why I'm so crazy protective, but trust me, I just want what's best for you! I never meant to hurt you; I love you too much to purposely hurt you like that! Believe me, please, Annabelle."

I can hear small sniffles from the door; damn it, he's going to cry. I think that's one of the frustrating things a relationship can give me, not just Tobias, anyone really, even just a friendship. I've mentioned before I have a hard enough time with my own emotions let alone others.

Although I also think I should and need to improve that if I want to be a better girlfriend or really just a better person in general.

"Please let me in baby... please.." Jesus he's definitely going to cry if I don't let him in. God he's going to be the death of me.