Autumn Haze

30: 'The one where I never want to let go...'

I twirl my rings around my fingers as I stare at Lucas' sleeping form, I didn't dare tear my eyes away from his face, I wanted to drown in every feature; the crinkle in his forehead as his eyebrows knit together, the flutter in his eyelashes, the way his lips are slightly parted.

He is simply perfect.

Scarlett has been hysterically crying next to him for the past hour, she refused to let him go the second that he stepped inside, once she recovered from the emotions she was feeling, she took her and Violet away to a hotel for the evening, even though she is incredibly grateful that we brought her brother home safe and soundly, she was unbelievably hurt that we hid this from her. 

And it killed me, I've never see the look of betrayal flash in her large glossy green eyes before. I never want to see that again.

All we wanted was to protect her, she's already been through so much and she's only just given birth. 

'Autumn?' A husky voice murmurs, my heart leaps erratically, I scramble out of his desk chair and kneel down next to him.

'Luke?'

He peels on of his hazel eyes open as a lazy grin etches onto his face, 'Fuck, my memory failed me unless you've somehow become even more beautiful over the past few weeks.'

My cheeks burn as I give him a bright smile with a small shrug, 'I have been told that I do get more beautiful everyday.'

His large hands motion for me to join him in bed, I don't even allow a moment for hesitation before climbing beside him.

Hot tears burn the corner of my eyes as a strangled sob escapes my lips, I cover my mouth with my hands to muffle my whimpers. 

Luke's eyebrows knit together as he slowly fits his body up, 'Autumn, what's wrong?'

I shake my head as I shakily reach forward and cradle his cheeks, 'I-I...I didn't think I would ever be able to have moments like this with you again.'

He squeezes his eyes shut, 'Me either, all I would think about when I was locked in that fucking room was holding you again.'

'Hold me then.'

His entire expression crumbles before he wraps his arms around my waist tightly, I nestle my head in the crook of his neck.

'D-Did my dad do anything to you? Did he hurt you?'

I shake my head as a watery laugh tumbles out of my mouth, 'N-No, don't worry. I did threaten to kill him and chop of his balls of times.'

A heart-stopping grin breaks onto his face as we pull away slightly, 'That's my girl.'

I wrinkle my nose, 'Don't be cringe.'

He rolls his eyes warmly, 'You love it.'

'Maybe but I'll never admit it out loud.'

His hands run up and down my sides, 'So, when the fuck did Sammy get home?'

'Well, his boyfriend turned out to be a cheating fucking scumbag and apparently his plan was always to come back for the birth of the baby.'

A small frown clouds Lucas' face, 'I hope Scar's okay.'

'She will be, I understand why she was so upset.'

'So do I, but I love you all more for protecting my sister.'

'Well we know how much she means to you.'

'She means fucking everything and so does Violet.'

I poke his side teasingly, 'What about you?'

He shakes his head before pressing a small kiss on my forehead, 'You are more than everything.'

More tears begin to prickle the corner of my eyes, 'Fuck, I need you to stop being so cute because I can't take it.'

'Autumn.'

'Yes?'

'Did...did you hurt yourself while I was away?'

I swallow harshly as I shake my head, 'No...I didn't, I was too busy being focused on finding you, my thoughts were pushed to the back of my mind. But...speaking of mental health, there is something I need to tell you.'

'What is it?'

'I...I'm in the process of being tested for bipolar.'

'Oh.'

I blink slowly, 'Yeah, I understand how much this must be for you to take in and bipolar isn't what you signed up for so I completely understand if-'

I get cut off, 'With or without bipolar Autumn Olivia Martin, you are my fucking dream. I'll be there to stand by your side, no matter what life fucking throws at us. I was stupid enough to let you go once and I'll never make that mistake again.'

I sniffle loudly, 'Y-You're my dream as well, my new dream at-least. My original dream never included a man that could make me feel so safe and secure and then you came along....'

'I will always be here to make you feel safe.'

'Always.' I murmur softly as I lean into his embrace.

'I'm really sorry for breaking your heart.'

'You've fixed it far more than you have ever broke it, Lucas Wilson.'

His hand lazily grabs one of my curls and twirls it around his fingers, 'I'm glad, you're hair is back copper.'

'Me too.'

'I'm so proud of you for being so fucking strong while I've been away but I'm also incredibly fucking pissed that you put yourself in danger.'

I shrug, 'I won't apologise for putting myself in danger because it meant that you got to come home to me.'

'Just don't let it happen again, okay?'

'Well, don't get kidnapped again and I won't need too.'

He rolls his eyes as he wraps an arm around my shoulder, 'To be fair love, it wasn't really on my agenda to get kidnapped that day.'

My eyes widen as the door bursts open, I turn my head to see Sammy standing there with wide eyes, he's now wearing a different set of clothes, his big brown eyes water as he edges closer to us.

'Fuck, I'm still so fucking happy that you are here.'

Lucas smiles at him, 'Hey Sam.'

'Did Autumn tell you that I learned how to shoot a gun?' He whispers excitedly as he sits down on the edge of the bed.

He shoots us both a look of amusement, 'No, she did not.'

'Well I fucking did.'

I roll my eyes as a small scoff escapes my lips, 'You could barely shoot in a straight line and you were constantly fucking complaining about getting car-sick.'

'Motion sickness is a serious condition Autumn, I would appreciate it if you didn't down play it.'

Lucas wraps his other arm around Sammy's shoulders, 'I'm so fucking glad that I'm back with my family.'

Sammy sighs happily, 'I'm just happy that you took a shower because the last time that you hugged me, you stank of shit.'

'Sorry, they don't usually have a lot of soap when you are being held hostage.'

'All I'm hearing are excuses Lucas.'

Luke shoves him away gently, 'Shut up.'

A:N

So sorry for the late update, I've had to move house because of my ex and I've started two jobs to afford rent so it's been hectic but you have another one coming up in about two hours!

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