2. Little Butterfly

Chapter 39: Love

Catching up to Iris I watched her furiously wiping away the tears, slipping down her cheek.

It was always the same shit with her family and I grew tired of seeing her hurt by her brother's actions, he'll be allowed to come back on her terms and only hers.

Closing the distance between us she jumped when I placed my hand on her waist.

Taking a few steps back Iris held her hand out stopping me from getting closer "I want to be left alone right now" she mumbled before adding a soft "please".

"I don't think I can leave you in this state, I don't want to so, don't push me away darling" I breathed out holding my hand out so she'd know I was here for her.

Only staring at my palm she made no love to come closer.

Closing her eyes she took a deep breath and I watched her chest rise and fall slowly.

"Carter?"

"Iris?" I replied lowering my hand.

"I know we aren't together or anything serious but..." Her words left a burning feeling in my stomach and I had no idea where she was going with this"I need you to be honest with me before I get the wrong idea of what we are".

Not responding I watched her with a blank expression.

"Okay silence is an answer too I guess" she mumbled slowly turning around before taking small steps toward the room we placed the ducks in.

It was like a mini hotel in there and she even placed a pond in the middle of the room, big enough for them to lounge in whenever they decide to be inside.

Watching her close the door behind her I snapped out of the trance I was in.

She gave me the perfect opportunity to tell her how I felt, and I fucking froze. A small part of her believed each word her brother said earlier and it made the anger in me grow rapidly.

"Iris get the fuck back here!" I yelled out knowing she could hear me.

Watching the door I waited for it to open and reveal the women who owned my heart without knowing it.

She had me wrapped around her finger and I'd do anything she asked of me without needing to even think about it.

Watching her figure appearing in front of me a few feet away I spoke taking a step closer with each word closing the distance between us.

"If you wanted me to watch stupid kids' movies with you all night long I'd drop everything without thinking twice"

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"If you wanted to eat ice cream with an unbearable amount of sprinkles for breakfast each morning I'd be by your side feeding it to you"

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"If you asked me to burn the word, I'd make sure you'd have the best seat while watching everything going up in flames"

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"If anyone makes you uncomfortable, sad, cry, angry, even hurt you by accident I'd give them the worst death possible"

Taking the last step I placed my hands on her waist pulling her against my chest.

"Your mine and I'm fully yours princess" I growled, leaning my forehead against hers before muttering the last thing I'd imagine would leave my mouth.

"I love you"

Not paying attention to her reaction I pressed my lips to hers, gently sucking on her bottom lip before pulling away.

Watching her shocked expression, Iris's bottom lip began to tremble before tears started falling down her cheeks again causing me to panic.

What the fuck do I do!?

Trying to gently wipe away her tears they simply kept on flowing.

"No no no stop crying I'm sorry, I can't take back my words because they were all true but you don't have to say it back" I quickly rushed out, pulling her into my chest while her body trembled against mine.

Pressing small kisses on her head she calmed down, burying her face in my neck.

When her crying stopped we stood in silence while she wrapped her hands around my neck pulling me closer.

This was definitely not how I expected it would go when I told Iris how I felt but it felt like a weight was lifted off my chest when I finally said it out loud.

The days spent with me thinking that Iris was dead, were the hardest days of my life knowing I would never get to hold her again or hear her laugh.

I couldn't even come home for fuck sake knowing she wouldn't be waiting for me.

I was no longer going to waste any time when it came to her and even if she doesn't feel the same right now I'll spend the rest of my life trying to change that.

She's mine.

When her breathing became even I figure she's fallen asleep so I wrapped her legs around my torso and carried her to our room where Zeus was already sprawled out taking a nap.

Pushing him to the side he glared at me if that was even possible while sitting up and watching me tuck Iris in.

When I made sure she was conformable he laid down on her stomach taking my place.

"Enjoy it because when I get back you'll be sleeping in your fucking dog bed beside her, on the floor!" I smirked whispering his fate as if he would respond.

Shaking my head at my foolish actions I knew Iris had been rubbing off on me way too much but I wouldn't want it any other way.

Making my way to the kitchen for some water, the house was dark letting me know that it was already nighttime.

Since we only stood up at around 5 o'clock the day was pretty short with everything that happened.

Rounding the corner I stopped in my tracks when the small woman sat at the kitchen table holding a glass filled with what seemed to be red wine.

The dimly lit room cast a shadow on her face merely showcasing the small smile she held while locking eyes with me. She made no motion to talk so I went for the silent treatment Iris used on me a few times.

Her presence wasn't a bother so I simply walked to the fridge before pulling out a water bottle for myself.

"Love will fuck you up more than drugs ever will" she softly spoke taking a sip of the wine.

"Indeed it does Sofia but I don't see why this matters. If I recall correctly I made it clear that you're only allowed to come back when Iris wants you here" Resting against the counter I watched her nod at my words not making a move to leave any time soon.