Finding love and lust (a Zachary Levi short story)

Her hero

*Zac*
As I enter the gym I hear something that sounds like a scream, but at first I assume it is someone lifting a heavy weight.. I mean people tend to make rather weird noises at times.

"Help.. Stop !" Okay someone is definitely in trouble.. and it is clearly a woman.

I quickly make my way towards the sound, no matter what has her calling out it definitely needs to be checked out.

At first I am unsure what I see, as it is so unexpected, that set worker Brian, has the girl he is always drooling over pinned in an arm lock, his free hand mauling her exposed breast.

For a second I am about to apologise, wondering if I walked in on something private.. Then she looks up and her eyes catch mine.. they are scared and huge like a gazelle with a lion on it's back.

"I am gonna have so much fun making your mine". He pants squeezing her hard.

"Hey". I call out striding over. "The only thing you are gonna do is let her go, now".

There are few things I have less respect for than men who will force themself on another person.

"Stay out Zac .. she wants it.. look at her". He grins. "Or join in.. I don't mind sharing as long as I get to go first".

For a second she looks even more panicked, like she expects me to join. Her lips trembling and a tear rolling down her cheek.

"Let her go Brian or I swear I will have to remove you". I am not a violent person, but I would happily punch his lights out.

"You have to know this kinda girl, teasing is too insanity with lust and not wanting to make good on the promises". He yanks her arm, making her whimper. "Fucking cock tease".

I wonder if he is insane or just delusional, apparently he sees some sensual temptress, all I see is a young woman, scared out of her mind.

As he does not seem to let go on his own I grab the wrist of his free arm the moment he let's go of her breast and say: "Fuck offffffff".

It kinda turns to a surprisingly girlish scream as I twist his arm on his back. "Now you have two choices, let her go or I will break your arm and make you".

When he is not fast enough I jank his arm, there might be a small snap, but I honestly give a shit. He squeals again and lets go. The woman sinks to the floor in a sobbing heap.

I let the idiot go and he throws himself on the floor, crying something about me breaking his arm.

"Hi sweetie, are you okay ?" I say softly, kneeling down beside the young woman.

Her body is trembling slightly. "Are you going to.. hurt me ?"

I shake my head and send her my most calming and friendly smile. "I promise you, you are safe".

"Thank you".

"No need to thank me". I smile again. "I just want to make sure that you are okay".

She nods, her voice a bit shaken. "Yeah.. I did not want to.. I told him to leave me".

"I know.. do not feel guilty". I notice how she is trying to cover her breasts, and I rummage through my bag. "Just a second". I pull out a tank top, handing it to her. "Here you go".

She takes it and I avoid my eyes as she quickly pulls it on. "Thank you".

"Don't mention it". I say truthfully, I am just happy I came in time to prevent anything really bad. "Should I call the police ?"

"I should call the police". Brian hisses. "You broke my arm, for giving the bitch what she wants".

She shakes her head looking scared. "No.. I .. I don't want to go through that.. it would be too much".

"Okay". I say softly.

"See she wanted it.. ". Brian rambles.

"Excuse me". I tell her. "Please shit the fuck up vermin". I half turn, punching him so hard the back of his head snacks into the floor, and he is out cold. "Okay, so no police''.

*Blake*
I look at the man with the warm hazel eyes and the friendly smile. "You hit him".

He looks at the man on the floor, then gives me a sort of sheepish smile. "I did, didn't I.. in my defence he did deserve it".

"I have to agree.. he did". I say, despite everything, or maybe because of everything, mainly his actions, I feel kinda safe.

I mean not only did he help me and refused to hurt me, he also gave me his shirt to cover up, and did not once look at my exposed breast. He also have not one single time looked at me in that way most men do.. he might be gay.. no matter what he makes me feel safe.. like Nathan does.

"You might not want to go through the stress of an police investigation, but he happens to work the same place as me, and I will make sure he is fired and that he will never work in the business again". He says with passion.

"Thank you". I say, not knowing what else to do.

He gets up, offering me a hand. "Is there someone we can call to come get you, boyfriend, girlfriend, friend friend ? Family ?"

I shake my head, no doubt Nathan would come in a flash, but he is at work and would get in trouble. "No, but it is okay, I can walk home".

"I do not like that.. I would happily walk you home.. if you are okay with it ? Or I can call a female friend to come take you, if you prefer". He says softly.

I only think for a minute, I trust that I am safe with him. "I am okay with you walking me, thank you".

"Great". He suddenly stops and holds out his hand. "Where are my manners ? Hi, I am Zac".

I take his hand, compared to mine it is huge. "Nice to meet you Zac, I am Blake".

"A pleasure Blake.. Do you have anything in the changing room ?" He is smiling warmly.

"No, just my handbag in the locker". I point to the small locker by the entrance. "It's just a ten minutes walk, so I change at home".

He nudges the unconscious man on the floor with his foot. "I am thinking we will just leave him there".

"Yeah..". I look down at the scum who wanted to rape me, I can't let him break me.. he do not deserve to control my life.

"What ?" Zac says, and when I look at him he adds. "You looked like you were considering something".

I give a small shrug. "I considered stepping on his sorry little balls".

"Be my guest.. it would be deserved". Zac chuckles.

"I know.. but I do not want filth on my shoe". I make a face and walk past him to get my bag.

I hear a groan and turn to look at Zac, he gives me a small shrug. "I don't mind dirt on my shoes".

I can't help but giggle.

As he walks me home we talk like we have known each other forever, and reaching my apartment, we kinda stand there, talking.. I now know he is 40, lives in Texas, that he is an actor and he has a dog named Blue.

"You know what.. if you give me your number we can coordinate so we can work out at the same time.. so you won't have to be alone". He says. "If you want to".

"That would be great Zac.. but you do not have too". I say, feeling something bubble inside me.. happiness ?

Another warm smil. "I know.. but I want to".

"You really are a nice guy, aren't you ?" I ask him.

"I hope so". He says. "At least I try too".