MY BODYGUARD

MY BODYGUARD chapter 14

We manage to make it outside to the car and I'm completely silent as Tom lets his fury out on the three other men.

T: Harrison, why the fuck didn't you go help her!?

H: I couldn't see her Tom!

T: The whole point of being a bodyguard IS to see her god damn it!

H: Shit, ok I'm sorry!!!

T: And you two dick heads! Why the hell were you chatting up some girls rather than doing your fucking jobs!

At some point I just zone out as I get into the car. This was all my fault. Because I wanted to at least try to have a normal life like a normal 21-year-old, but I clearly can't even do that without finding trouble.

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The ride home consists of Tom battling back and forth with Theo and James for not taking responsibility for their jobs, and Harrison for not seeing what was happening. We eventually make it home without getting into a car crash though so I guess that's a plus.

I get out the car and notice Theo, James and Harrison storm off into the house. I'm not quite ready to go to bed yet so I take a walk round the back to sit in the stall with Maximus. I softly cry to myself as I stroke him, trying to get a little bit of serotonin at least.

I hear the stable door creak and turn my head to see Tom standing cross armed against it.

Y: You're not here to have a go at me too, are you?

Tom sighs and takes a seat next to me.

T: No, of course not.

Y: Good.

I sniffle and wipe away a tear.

T: Hey, don't cry. It's your birthday after all.

Y: I was silly to think I could try and have one normal night out.

T: Don't you dare blame yourself for tonight. That prick deserved what I gave him. Harrison should have known better. And so, should I. I should never have left you.

Y: It's okay. I'm okay.

T: I should have killed him for hurting you.

Y: No, he didn't need killing. But thank you for hitting him.

T: It's my job.

I frown a little at his words.

Y: Is that all you see me as? A job?

T: No, I... I didn't mean it like that. And, you don't just look fine tonight. You look perfect, I don't know why I said that, I'm an ass. You deserve nothing less than to be treated like a princess.

I look at him with teary eyes and I can't help it... I lean in and kiss him. He is clearly taken aback as he pulls away and looks at me.

Y: Sorry I... I know you don't want to upset my father.

T: Fuck him.

Tom chuckles before cupping my face and bringing it to his with passion. My heart skips a beat as his tongue battles with mine, he deepens the kiss and I find myself climbing on him to straddle his lap so we are in a comfier position. My movement makes him groan into the kiss and I smile at his reaction.

We eventually pull away from the kiss and I smile down at him breathlessly as his hands sit comfortably on my hips.

T: Well, that was something.

Y: What about my father?

T: We will sort it out when the day comes. He doesn't need to know yet. But I can't lie to you any longer.

Y: What?

T: I haven't ever felt this way about anyone. I don't let people get close to me. But with you, I don't ever want to let you go. You drive me crazy and I constantly feel the urge to protect you. I can't fight it any more.

Y: Then don't.

I lean in to kiss him once more, pulling away only to take him inside to my room. I sit on my bed as he walks towards me, pushing me gently to lie down as he kisses my neck. I pull him next to me as I straddle him once more but I see his jaw tense and I look at him confused.

Y: Are you okay?

T: This is going to sound so embarrassing...

Y: What is it?

T: I... I've never...

Y: You haven't?

T: I told you, I haven't ever been this close with anyone.

He sits up against the head board and squeezes his eyes shut in embarrassment as I climb off him to sit next to him.

Y: Hey, It's okay. I haven't either.

T: you haven't?

I shake my head. He now looks at me, less embarrassed.

Y: You really think my father would let me get a boyfriend?

T: I guess not ha-ha.

I lean my head on his shoulder and snuggle into the crevice of his neck.

Y: We can wait, we have time.

I don't expect him to say anything but he gently strokes my face with his thumb and kisses me on the head.

T: Thank you.

All this affection from him is surprising but I'm not complaining. This is a whole new side to him, and I'm excited to explore it more.