Saving You

SIX

Charles...

Aaron shifted, making the bed move.

Him being nervous made me nervous. I didn't like it.

"Relax, man. This is only a talk."

He nodded, and I could practically see the seat dripping off him.

"Why did you do it, anyway?" I asked. He looked the other way, embarrassed, for sure.

"It felt like years that I hadn't seen you." He admitted, "the rest of my brothers seemed fine with you gone, but me and Victoria," he grumbled, "it just happened."

"Did you think about it?"

"A lot."

"No, I mean before. Did you think about kissing me when you saved me?"

"... No."

I chuckled, softly. I hated every but of this conversation, and yet I agreed to talk. I wanted to know about him. I wanted to know him.

"Charles... can't I get to know you?" Aaron asked, and turned to me. "Why can't I figure this out, while having you with me? Having your support?"

"If your talking about dating, then-"

"No!" He laughed, and for some reason, I felt disappointed while relived, "I'm talking about a date."

"A date?"

"I want to know if this is who I am. If who I am, likes men."

"So I'm a test run?" I glared.

"No, Charles. Your a friend." He glanced between the room.

I wouldn't admit it to him then, maybe in the future, but I wanted to be something other than his friend. More.

I wanted to see more of him, know more of him - I wanted him to feel the same about me.

And it just sucks that it's all so sudden. Out of the blue, but with purpose still.

"Its not a date. Were just hanging out." I smiled. I tried to get up on my own, but being injured, I almost fell down to the floor. I ended up being carried over Aaron's shoulder.

"You should see someone, Aaron. Jacob is, and he seems to really be trying. You should try too, at least."

"I dont think I have to see someone to talk about my questioning sexuality."

"Its not all you need to find out, Cruz." I said sternly, and he backed down, "you need to move on from Elizabeth too."

"Right."

I felt that he felt uncertain.

Victoria...

I had finished talking with Aurora and went back to the living room. Charles wasn't there, so I just left his phone on the coutch, hoping he would come back and get it.

Aurora was nice enough to promise to come over and bring me some stuff. I didn't feel very good after asking though. She sounded on edge, worried even, and I think of regretting my decision to call her.

But I chose to put it aside for the moment. I had bigger problems.

Well, smaller, blue problems.

In my room, on my desk, I took the blue envelope that was meant for me. I had never received mail, and the last times I did, Dan would rip them up or burn them.

I held it like a delicacy, becuase to me, it was.

I could feel a sort of elegance, but dangerous material. I didn't know who had sent it, and I was a little scared to find out. It could have been Dan, or someone that was trying to reach Charles or the Cruz.

I opened it.

Inside was a neatly written note, that wasn't exactly cursive, but it was fine.

"Dear Victoria,

You may not know me, and I may not know you. But we will come to know eachother soon.
I see you have begun to trust again, but you also have your other foot firmly placed in doubt. With me, you will have no doubt.

Know this, I will never lie to you. I have been admiring from afar, how well you've handled yourself so far. I remember a time when I was just like you. You actually know a great deal more about me than you realize, but I am here to open your eyes.

I would say there isn't a rush in meeting, but I am going away soon. I want to be able to see you, closely and hold your hand before I go. I would like to show you my world before I leave you behind in it.

Richardson Park, 12 AM. Dont be late.

Yours, E.R."

I held the note close to me.

I knew what it was, what they had said, yet I still felt safe.

You could call me naive, stupid even, but I know what I feel. And I have come to put faith in my feelings and senses.

Whoever E.R. is, I feel that they dont mean any harm. I believe that they want exactly what they say.

I put the note in my drawer and threw away the elegant envelope away.

I sat down again, with stiff limbs and an ever stiffer heart now.

I knew I was going to receive hell for sneaking out, but I got a feeling that hell would rise on everyone if I didn't.

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(Sorry for the late Chapter! And also sorry for this short one! But hey, better short and late than nothing at all)