Runaway (little club)

Chapter 34

Raven pov
I can't believe I just said that. What is wrong with me? No. What is wrong with him!? He wants to hang out with me after accusing me of murder. Maybe I should've been more suspicious before we left. I should call Kelly and tell her what happened but I couldn't find my phone.

"Where did I-"

"Raven." I shot my head up as I turned around and stared at the closed door that stood between us.

"Uh-yes?" I said, nervously shuffling my feet.

"Can you uh...this might be a bit awkward but...I need your help." He muttered the last part. He sounded...worried.

"Yeah with...what?" God, why was this a awkward. Part of me wishes we could go back to how we used to. But I know it'll never happen. Carly's death changed us all.

"The suspenders they won't ya know...suspend?" A laugh made its way out of my throat.

"I'll help." I definitely need a therapist. I put my hand on the door as I heard him unlock it. I twisted the knob and walked into the small and cramped space.

"How am I supposed to get through all the clothes?" I heard him ask. I smiled softly as I turned to face him. And god...do I regret that decision. My jaw dropped internally. The shirt fit him perfectly but since the suspenders weren't in correctly they looked weird just hanging there. I drew in a sharp breath as I looked back up into his eyes. He made a move me with his hands.

"Can you help?" He asked me. I nodded my head, unable to speak as I came closer and placed my hands slightly on his hips as I tried to put the suspenders on right.

Is it hot in here? Or is it just him-wait I meant me? Is it just me. I shook my head and ignored the pounding of my beating heart. The way his hands gently went to my shoulders and they held me there. He drew in a sharp breath when I clicked in the second one. He slightly jumped when I raised my head. Our eyes connected and I felt like...I don't know like a blind man seeing the world for the first time.

"What do you think?" His voice was slightly low and before I could think I said.

"About what?" I watched as his lips curved into a small smile as he looked down. I followed his eyes to his outfit.

"Oh! Yeah you look awesome. Love the color on you it really brings your-" I started but was cut off as I stated into his eyes again. There was something different about the way he was looking at me.

"Stop looking at me like that." I muttered, forcing myself to look away from him. I angled my eyes toward the floor as I backed into the door slowly. I need to contain myself. Slowly I lifted my head and looked over him.

"What do you think?"

"It looks...great." I said, my eyes scanning over him. He did look great, the color was amazing. I knew it would fit him.

"Raven...you okay?" I heard him faintly ask me. I nodded, quickly. Swallowing the Lino in my throat before looking back at the other options.

"Should we just buy...then all? Do a fashion show at your house or...something?" I asked quietly. Leo's eyes lit up in fear as he looked around the dressing room.

"What?" I asked as I followed his gaze and looked around.

"Yeah-yeah we can but first I need a new hat-accessories. I've been thinking of trying some new stuff out." He stuttered.

Weird.

I nodded, and we paid for the clothes, he wakes quickly with me following. I hurried after him.

"Leo- are you okay?"

"I'm fine. We just need to hurry, it's supposed to rain and I'm sure you need to get back to the kids."

The kids. Little Kelly.

"Right, Leo do you know where my phone is?" I asked him. He looked over at me a look of worry crossed over his stressed features.

"No j don't. You probably left it back at the castle." He spoke quickly as he walked faster.

"Leo-Leo! LEO!" I shouted as I grabbed his arm and spin him toward me. His body collided into mine and we were inches apart. I glanced around the store quickly and saw we were in one of the empty places. I looked back up at him. He was searching around worriedly.

"Raven we need to go."

"Why, what's going on?" I nearly shouted. I needed answers. A slight realization dawned on me. He was lightly pulling on my arm, trying to get me to follow him. My feet were planted into the ground. I stayed put.

A bad feeling came over me as I stared into his eyes. Part of me feels like I know what's happening.

"Leo, what did you do?" I questioned hurriedly. He looked around again.

"Raven, we need to go."

"I'm not going anywhere with you until you tell me what's going on-" I was cut off as his lips met mine. I gasped into his mouth as I reached my hands into his hair. I pulled softly as he tugged at my arm again.

I was so caught up in how his lips felt against mine. How nicely my hands fit into his hair. How perfectly he held me closer. How beautiful it felt for him to be pulling me-

Pulling me...? Why was he pulling me?

I shot open my eyes and shoved him backwards. His eyes filled with surprise as he stared at me. I looked around slightly and we were outside now. Heading towards his car.

"Raven-"

"You were distracting me." Something showed in his eyes but he didn't acknowledge it.

"Let me explain."

"I'm listening. I'M LISTENING." I shouted. Anger coursing through me.

He took a deep breath but before he could speak, sirens started in the distance. I whipped my head around and looked around.

"Raven I-"

"You distracted me. Got into my mind and used my feelings for you against me. You stole my phone so I couldn't call Little Kelly. You-You called the police, on me. For what Leo! FOR WHAT!?" He shook his head at me.

"It's not like that-"

"What's that sound then? Huh? The ambulance coming to save my broken heart after you crushed it again! You crushed it again Leo!"

He closed his eyes as the sirens got closer.

The sirens got closer.

I was utterly screwed now.