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As we walk down a winding path, we don't say anything to each other, the silence hangs over us, heavy. The only sounds that of nature and out footsteps. After a while we reach the lake and I look around.
"There's no one here..." My brows knit together as I look at Luke. He's looking at me, and not in confusion but in a look of knowing. Like he knew no one was going to be here. I take a step back from him, my eyes going wide, "Why is no one else here?"
He takes a step towards me, his face neutral and his stance so nonchilant, "Because they don't know about this."
"What do you mean? Wasn't this supposed to be all the head counselors sneaking out?" I take another step back, praying there's nothing behind me so I trip.
He just shrugs and takes another step, "Maybe it's not." My breathing becomes more erratic as I start to just continuously walk backwards. I'm about to turn and run when he reaches out and grabs my wrist. "Wait..." I turn back to him, breathign rapid and eyes full of fear. His though, they're soft, kind, not malicious. "I didn't if you still trusted me, after the whole..." He trails off and looks down, letting go of my arm.
"Hellound thing?" I raise an eyebrow but my tone is understanding. He nods and I walk towards him, wrapping both arms around his neck in a tight hug. "I'll never not trust you."
He wraps his arms around my waist and hugs me tight. I can't see it, but his face is full or regret.
We stay like this for a minute, just enjoying the feel of each other, being around each other. It's nice, it feels right.
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Luke's POV:
Everything is going to hell. I summoned the fucking hellhound that ended the girl I love in the infirmary. The worst part is, she doesn't know it was me and she still trusts me. I don't know if thats a good thing or a bad thing. All I do know is that I'm going ot end up hurting her, one way or another whether she likes me like I love her or not. She's going to get hurt and I cannot let that happen again. I won't.
She pulls away from me and smiles, the most beautiful thing in the world, "I don't understand why you had to lie to me though."
I run a hand through my hair, "I couldn't think of another way to see if you trusted me. Going to something you didn't know for sure was real. Going somewhere a bit mroe secluded than just the circle."
"I guess." She smiles weakly and it makes my heart melt. This girl is going to be the death of me and I'd die happy if so.
I grab her hand, "I'm glad you still trust me." I smile at her, looking her dead in the eyes.
She puts her hand ontop of mine and smiles, genuinely smiles, "I always will. Nothing you could every do can change that Luke. You always trust family."
Her words feel great, but they also hurt. Did I just get fucking bro-zoned? All I should focus on though, is the fact that she still trusts me, and I need to treat that trust like it's glass. Becasue at this point I think it is.
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Rosealynne's POV:
We walk back to our cabins, the silence this time not being awkward but just a moment of enjoying each other's company. We're each just looking at our feet, I've noticed our steps perfectly in sync. Mine something having to go faster to keep up with his long strides.
When the bacins come into view I stop and take in the sight, "It really is beautiful at night." The lights stand out against the black of the forest, and looking up the stars are the same. It's like the sky has fallen and cast this beautiful aura over the camp.
"Yeah it is." I turn to look at him, but he's already looking at me and I blush, hard. I look at the ground to avoid him seenig my cheeks flare up, but I don't think I do a very good job of it.
He hooks his index finger under my chin and tilts it up to make me look at him. His eyes ave something behind them. but I can't place it. The only thing I'm focused on right now are the butterflies in my stomach. My legs feel weak and I haven't even kissed him yet. Is that what's happening?
He takes in a deep breath and looks like he's about to say something, but hesitates. I wrap my hand around the forearm attatched to the finger still under my chin, and smile at him.
His eyes scan mine, and I get lost in the moment, lost in his eyes. I forget time exists, I just stand there, looking at this beautiful boy standing in front of me, wishing he was going to say what I want him to.
"You're so beautiful." his voice is breathy when he speaks and his eyes never leave mine. At this point I'm glad for the darkness because otherwise I'm pretty sure my face would be crimson red, if it doesn't look like that now.
"I-" I try to say something but no words come out and I kick myself for it. "Thank you."
He drops his hand and I want to punch myself in the face, 'Thank you'? That's the best I could come up with?
"Goodnight," he turns and walks into his cabin, leaving me there, kicking myself for being such a fucking idiot. I wait for a beat, his door closing before I walk a few cabins down to mine. I open the door quietly, as to not wake my siblings, and go to my bed. I lay on my bed, not bothering to change or take off my makeup. I'm going to break out tomorrow morning. All I can think about, is how I just fucked myself over.
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Luke's POV:
'Thank you', that's all she had to say? Maybe she really doesn't feel the same way. I guess it's better than her going, 'ew' or 'wtf you're like my brother.' But it still hurt, as soon as I got back into my cabin I get changed into something comfortable and I sit on my bed, just staring at the ceiling. I shouldn't have said that, I wanted to tell her I loved her. I wanted to say so much but 'You're beautiful' is the only thing that came out. Fuck I'm an idiot, I've made so many mistakes with her that I wouldn't be surprised if she never talks to me again. I lay down to try and sleep, but I just toss and turn the entire night, getting maybe half an hour of sleep.
I need to fix this.
I need to do something to make this better.
I need to never let her find out.
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A/N: What do we think so far?? I didn't really like this chapter TBH I just wanted a bit of a filler and a bit more of just the relationship drama rather than the camp and war drama. Anyways let me know what you want more of!
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Tangled in Thorns | A Luke Castellan Story
Romance.・゜゜・ ・゜゜・． Rosalynne Asche has a perfectly normal life, until she blacks out and ends up in an infirmary at a camp for Half-Bloods. .・゜゜・ ・゜゜・． "Do you trust me?" He takes my hand and looks at me dead in the eyes, scanning for any hint of faith l...
