I can't Hurt You - Marcus Lopez Arguello

13

I woke up with a pounding hangover headache earlier than normal. The only reason I knew that is because, one, Marcus usually wakes up before me and annoys the absolute shit out of me until I do too, and two, because there wasn't any sun coming through the window.

I tried to close my eyes and go back to bed while I was still tired. A couple minutes passed and I realized I couldn't really get comfortable. So I tried getting up. I cautiously went to stand up, not wanting to wake Marcus up. I guess he felt me trying to get out of bed because he just held onto me tighter. I tried pulling his arm off my waist but it was no use. Even sleeping this motherfucker was stubborn. He suddenly tugged me back into my old position.

"Where are you going?" He asked in his sleepy voice.

God his tired voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Getting up. I can't sleep." I replied.

Ge let go of my waist and sat up with me.

"Where are you going?" I asked.

"Wherever you're going." He said with a sleepy smirk.

"Dork." I said with a smile.

I stood up and put on a pair of slides.

"You can't really go with me, loser. I'm heading to the girl's bathroom." I said looking back at him.

"Fine. Get back soon, I wanna cuddle." He said.

"You're such a kid, Arguello." I teased.

"Fuck off. Would you rather me say I want you to get back so we can make out?" He asked with a sarcastic smile.

"Maybe." I replied before heading out of my door with a smile on my face.

I closed it behind me and then looked towards the hallway. Why the fuck was Lin here?

"Master Lin?" I asked.

"Emma? What are you doing awake?" He asked.

"Couldn't sleep. Besides what time even is it?" I asked.

"It's 5:30 am. It'll be dawn soon." He said.

"Well then why are you here?" I asked.

"I'm looking for Marcus. Have you seen him? I went to his dorm and he doesn't seem to be there." Lin said.

A look of worry flashed over my face before I hid it. Shit, shit, shit! Marcus isn't allowed to sleep in my dorm. We'd get our asses kicked right out of King's if Lin found out where he was right now, because of his 'no sex' rule. Not that we were even fucking, but Lin would think so. I mean, not that I wouldn't want to. I mean shit, have you seen him shirtless? Shit! No, no getting distracted. I'm going to have to cover for that shithead.

"My best guess is he probably couldn't sleep either. He's probably in the bathroom or going to get a drink of water. Why do you need him?" I asked.

"Well, I wasn't planning on telling anyone, but I can trust you. I know Willie didn't kill that old homeless for that assignment. I think Marcus did, he was acting strange in class when Willie spoke about it. I thought I'd get it out of him somehow." He explained.

Fuck! Lin wasn't supposed to know!

"How exactly are you gonna get it out of him?" I asked.

"I'm taking him to the man's funeral. After some digging I finally found out who he is." He replied.

"Good plan, Lin. I'd say go find him." I urged him.

"Right. Thank you." He said before walking away.

When he was out of sight my calm facade turned into a frantic one and I hurried back to my dorm closing my door behind me.

"Back already?" Marcus asked looking up from his infamous notebook he was doodling something in.

"You have to get out of here!" I whisper shouted as I ushered him out of my bed.

"What why?" He asked getting up.

"Lin is looking for you! He didn't find you in your room and I told him to go check the bathroom. It's only a matter of time before he comes back to your dorm." I explained as I threw him his shirt.

"Why is he looking for me?" Marcus asked becoming scared and putting his shirt back on.

"He knows you killed Rory. He said that you were acting weird when Willie was talking about it in class and he knows Willie couldn't have killed a grown man on his own. He's gonna try to get it out of you by taking you to that creep's funeral." I said hurriedly yet in a whisper as he put his shoes on.

"Shit! Okay, I'll meet up with you later." He said opening my door.

"Alright." I said still ushering him out.

He quickly leant down and gave me a quick peck before he rushed out of my room.

God, I'd risk getting expelled for that boy.

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Hey loves!

Sorry this isn't too long, I've been busy today but I still wanted to update for you guys. However, I've been planning a lot for Marcus and Emma's storyline and I'm very very excited for it! Please comment and vote and I'll have another chapter up for you guys tomorrow (definitely a longer one).

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