Divine Falls

Chapter 21: Fire and Desire

Once the black smoke fades and we are back in the cabin I go downstairs to the kitchen to make something to eat. There is so much on my mind and food is the only thing that's going to make me feel better. I wish I went to Shake N' Cake because their food is always good. 

I open the fridge when Pierce comes down the stairs watching me. He stares at me saying nothing, but I can feel his eyes like always. I'm a little irritated with him so I stay silent.

He sits down at the long island counter as I search for something to sink my teeth into. There is some leftover pasta, so I grab that to warm it up but he is still looking at me and it's starting to make me mad. I cross my arms and stare back at him and I shrug.

"Go ahead and say it. Lecture me some more." I push. He lets out a long breath.

"You know you could have been killed right Phina? You put yourself in situations that I then have to fix. You need to take this more seriously. We are all sacrificing something."

My mouth drops. "I had a fucking right to see my brother. He was hurt because of Ash, your brother, remember? Do you not understand that you have been lying to me from the start?"

"I had good reasons and yes Ash is unstable but he's not himself around Vane."

"That's no excuse!" I shout, throwing my hands up. "Why are you defending him?!"

"Because he's my little brother! He has no one but me!" Pierce shouts back at me standing up out of the seat. His eyes are dark for a moment and then returns to normal. I've never seen that happen before. It's like when my eyes flash red. Both our tempers are on fire and I can feel the other part of me on the edge. She loves this type of toxicity.

He runs his hands down his jaw taking a breath. "You should understand the struggle when that other part of you comes out. You were born with two sides just like Ash and I. You can't judge him."

I guess he does have a point, but I can't ignore the fact that I'm angry. He still lied to me about it, about everything. If Leon never woke up, then what. I'm supposed to sit back while his killer roams the streets. That wouldn't be fair to Leon. At the same time though I hate when evil me takes over and when she does, I'm not me anymore. I'm mean, spiteful and capable of hurting others. Maybe that's how Ash feels.

"Angel, I know how much you love your brother. I love mine too and I'm not making excuses for him but you don't understand how twisted Vane has made him. He fucked his head up but I'm sorry I lied. I should have told the truth. Once I get him back he will do everything he can to make it better. I will see to it myself that he does."

The microwave dings. I'm not even that hungry anymore. Pierce turns from me shaking his head. I hate arguing with him. Sometimes we clash and I think it has something to do with us both having demon attitudes or our love for each other. I walk around the counter and stand in front of him.

"I'm sorry, okay. I didn't mean to upset you; I'm just stressed out over this entire situation." I quietly say. I'm not sure if he heard me but when I look up at him his face is softened. That's always a good sign. He brings me in for a hug.

"And I didn't mean to go all demon on you. My main thing is to keep you safe, so I worry. If I didn't get to you in time you could have hurt Xavier. Not that I care about him, but you would have regretted it later." He softly chuckles.

"Yea I would probably for a little while." I laugh. I'm happy we are back on good terms. I bury my head in his neck feeling the safest in his arms. I can slowly feel my body getting heated the tighter he holds me. No one has ever made me feel the way Pierce does.

 It's something magnetic and out of control the more time we spend together. The way he looks at me, kisses me, touches me, it's like we were made for each other. Could it really be destiny? I think...I think I love him. Shit. I quickly let go hoping he did not hear that.