Her Darling | L.W.

Chapter 29

a/n: hi!!! so sorry for not posting in centuries... but i'm here now! please, go check out my new marilyn thornhill fic!!! (i promise it'll be better than my first marilyn fic.) i hope you enjoy this chapter!

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As Lou left, I was again, alone with my thoughts. In that moment I didn't care about anything that was happening around me, or rather what was about to happen.

I should have.

In the following days the threats continue and become worse and worse. Every day I'd receive a new letter, or a small gift, maybe a rose on my pillow right before I go to sleep. Or a puppet dressed exactly like me with a pin through its head. But a picture of me and Larissa during our intimate moments was the worst. I got so enraged about it, I was shaking and lashing out to everyone the whole day. And more threats saying things about Larissa keeping secrets and that she doesn't deserve me. That the stalker does. Apparently. But I don't believe a word they say. I would never.

Gladly, it's now Friday. The last lesson of the schoolweek, botany, is almost over. And then I can go and see Larissa. Honestly, I haven't even had time to be with her either, I've been too stressed about school or about the stalker. I know she hates when I spend the night in my own dorm, and of course I hate it too, but right now I'm too scared to be with her. I'm too scared that the stalker will strike again, and maybe towards Larissa. I would never forgive myself if that happened.

Apparently, my stress has been showing on the outside. People have continuously asked me this week if something's wrong and if everything's okay. I can't tell anyone, it's so frustrating. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm going crazy.

And the final bell rings, signaling that we're finally free. But of course I can't get to spending my weekend so easily.

"Okay, guys! Have a great weekend! Y/N, could you stay behind for a minute?" Ms Thornhill asks, and I huff, but nod and smile.

"What's up?"

She comes over to me, running her fingers up and down my arms before pulling me in a tight hug. I'm a bit stunned at her actions that I don't have time to return the hug before she's already pulling away, now sliding her hands to my waist and pulling me close to her, flushing her body against mine.

My eyes widen and I feel all tingly and sparkles as my stomach twists in an anticipated way.

"I- Ms Thornhill?" I stutter and try to question her actions.

She smiles softly and looks into my eyes with love and affection. "Y/N, honey, are you okay? You haven't been quite yourself this week... Has something happened?"

Not again.

I really could trust Ms Thornhill, but I don't want to put her in harm's way. It could be extremely dangerous. I can't keep going on like this, I need to find a solution for this all.

"I'm-" I sigh, saying the exact same thing I've been telling everyone on repeat this week. "I'm okay, I'm just really tired. It'll pass, I promise." I say and feign a smile.

She narrows her eyes unconvincedly. "Sweetheart, you're not lying to me, are you?"

My cheeks flush as I realize I'm not that good of a liar when it comes to Ms Thornhill. Everyone else has bought my story, she's the first one to notice. "No, I- Why would you think that? I'm not lying, I'm just tired, that's all."

She sighs in disappointment, raising a perfect eyebrow at me. "Y/N, I know you're lying. Something else is up with you. You're never like this, so I know that it must be serious. Is someone... bothering you?"