𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝕱𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖉𝖘...

Chapter 12: Protectiveness POV: Lucas

"For you, I would grow wings and learn to fly." -Lucas Anderson

Once I had gotten out and down the treehouse I began walking back to the party. I needed to be away from Dela. I know doing that would probably make her anxiety rise but that would be better than what I wanted to do to her. I began walking quickly not wanting to be away from her too long knowing how she could get. I still had my phone with sound so if she called me. Oh how I hope she would call me, I would answer. As I walked at a quick pace my thoughts ran in my head. Not about lust anymore, no. But about worry and care. I worried that the memories from this night would haunt her, would make her have panic attacks. I felt scared, I wanted to be there for her. But I was brought back from my worries as my phone ran, it was Dela.

"Hello, Dela. Everything alright?" I asked, I knew what was happening. This would have happened before if I left her alone. "Y- yeah. Uhm, how long Lucas, where are you?" She asked now taking deep breaths. I could hear them, and I could hear the shaking in her voice. I felt so bad for leaving her alone, so again I walked faster. "I am almost to your car, I say just about 1 block away. You sure you're alright your voice seems off." "Yes, I'm sure. I'm just bored and it's way too quiet here... like way too quiet that my mind is making a lot of noise, can you pick up the pace Lucas?"

As soon as she said to pick up the pace, I knew I had to hurry up. I knew she wasn't doing well, I knew... and I am going to help her when I get back home. "OK, I'm running now to get to your car. I'll be at your home in 5 minutes, can you wait for 5 minutes or must I sprint." I teased letting playfulness in the air hoping to ease the tension. "Sprint Lucas," she said slightly giggling, I made her laugh, that should help a bit. I'll sprint, yeah. I'll do this for her. God if I could fly I would just for her. "Alright, I'm sprinting. I'll see you in 3." I said now slightly gasping for air, "Ok, see you in 3." And with that, the beautiful angel hung up, and I put my phone in my pocket with a smile.

Finally, I made it to the party, I searched my pockets for her keys and opened the car. As I entered I was completely out of breath. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back a bit trying to calm down my heartbeat. Then I started the car. I drove out of the driveway, I wanted to break all the laws and speed to her house, not wanting to wait for the light to change, but I also wanted to get there safely. So although I sped a bit, I kept it at a safe speed. My hands clutched on the steering wheel. My thumbs tap it impatiently. "Oh come oh shitty light! Turn green faster!" I groaned as time went by the stupid light not changing until... "Finally." I stepped on the accelerator and with the engine roaring behind me I drove to her house, but as I got there... the setting seemed off, there was tension filling the air. What was happening?

I quickly turned off the. Car grabbed the keys and ran back to the tree house climbing it and entering her window. 'Shit! Why is Devin here, and what is he doing to her?' "Get off her," I said sternly as I entered the window keeping an eye on Devin, at this point anything could go wrong, he was drunk. I can smell the fucking alcohol. Devin's head quickly turns and he lets go of Dela and gets off her bed.

"Why are you here?" Devin growled as he crossed his arms his legs separated from each other. My voice sliced through the tense atmosphere like a sharpened blade, laced with anger and authority. The room seemed to shudder in response to the sudden shift in dynamics. Devin, now standing before her bed, took a defensive posture, his arms crossed over his chest, his stance defiant. Shadows danced across his face, emphasizing the intensity of the moment.

Let me tell you, although I seemed calm I was practically shitting my pants right now. Devin is so much bigger than me and he can pack a punch. The words that came out of my mouth were chillingly calm as I stood my ground. "I'm here because she asked me to be. Now, leave, Devin." My voice left no room for negotiation, a stark contrast to the earlier warmth and concern. Tension radiated between us, making the air heavy with anticipation. Devin's jaw clenched, his eyes darting between me and Dela. For a moment, it seemed he might defy my command, but the gravity of the situation hung heavily in the room. "Ugh, whatever. I had my time with her. But I'll deal with you later, Lucas." With a final, resentful glare, Devin retreated, retreating through the window like a phantom.

'Oh thank God, I was not ready for a punch.' I said as I let out a sigh. I then turned my glance back to Dela my stare softening, as my eyes fell upon her startled face. it seemed Devin's fucking presence sobered her up with fear. I walked over to her bed kneeled near her reaching for her hands as she was shaking, her eyes filled with tears. It hurt me to see her in pain and sacred. It hurt that I was gone and Devin came and almost took advantage of her. "Dela, I am so sorry. It's my fault I took too long." My voice cracked a bit as well and my eyes were tearing up. "No, no. It's not your fault Lucas. Please don't cry." She said as she sat up to wrap her arms around my neck. Oh how I love this position, I want to be in her arms all the time. 'Just tell me you love me...' Then my hands wrapped around her too as I buried my face in her neck. I took in the scent of her perfume, she smelled nice. My lips brushed her neck. Oh, how I wanted to begin kissing and nibbling it but I had to control myself. Right now I have to comfort her. "Oh God, why am I crying I'm not supposed to. Nothing happened to me." I said now chuckling, I pulled back and naturally, her hands went to my face wiping the tears off my face. My eyes widened a bit as she did this. 'Don't you know what you are doing to me, Dela?! My heart is thumping just for you, keep doing this to me and I'm afraid my heart will explode with love for you.' I stared at her with such love.

Then I decided to be bold, just let my desires take over for a bit, but still respecting her body. I want her yes, but not like this no. I want her to want me back and tell me she is fine with it. if not I would never touch her. My hands then slid down to her hips as I asked. "Are you okay? What happened when he came here? Did he touch you?" I asked my breath picking up as I looked up at her. I adore not to think what what happened while I was gone. "No, nothing happened." She spoke quietly. Then I stood up making her now lift her head to see me better. 'Oh, wow. Her eyes... her stare. Please keep looking at me like that.' I then had to let go of her hips and gently pushed her back to her bed. My thoughts were running screaming at me to climb on top of her and kiss her until we both lost breath. But no, I would not do that to her."I think you can sleep now, you don't seem that drunk anymore."

I giggled as I teased her. I put my hand underneath her, like on the small of her back as my index finger tapped her on her back, so she could lift her hips. And to my surprise it seemed as if her body naturally reacted by lifting her hips, seeing this, I raised an eyebrow but then I slid down my bedsheets and took my hand out from under her, her body now again placing itself on the bed as I wrapped her up with the blanket. "Good Night, Dela," I said as I was going to get out. "Wait..." she said as she reached for me, her hand grabbing my pants. "Stay... I'll feel more comfortable if you do." As she spoke to me with those words, my desires burned my skin. 'Please Dela, don't be serious don't say that to me. I'll fucking lose it.' But of course, my desires again took over. I nodded and slid down her wall taking her hand and intertwining our fingers together as I watched her fall asleep.

Time had passed and the floor was a pain to me, I saw how peaceful she looked sleeping on the bed. I smiled as I let go of her hand raising my hand to caress her face. I brought my lips closer to her and then I... No. I did nothing, I leaned back and sighed. I slowly stood up and walked to the other side of the bed sitting on it until I lay down. I felt dirty with my thoughts, but I wasn't going to act on them. I only turned to face her and wrapped my arms around her waist. As I did this she turned to face me. My eyes widened as she did that but I saw that she was asleep, if she was asleep how was her back arching to my touch, I moved closer to her ur body now touching and I could feel her getting closer. her head near my chest as if she was getting warmth from me. My heart was thumping like crazy and I was afraid I would wake her, but she is a heavy sleeper. So I became calm and fell asleep.