Study Cases

25

ALEX POV

I get inside with Olive and I have two thing on my mind.

For one I'm fucking happy Tommy talked to me and told me to take her with me. I feel a sense of contentment knowing he entrusted me to watch over her. Maybe a sign he's accepting us

And also I'm felling a surge of anger and frustration thinking her good for nothing ex is here for good.

My jaw clenched as I struggle to contain my emotions, but then I fell a hand on my chest.

Looking down I see Olive big eyes looking at me, she's worried.

"Are you okay?" I ask her caressing her hair

"You look upset"

"I am. But not at you princess" she smiles softly and my frown brakes. There's nothing her smile can't do " Are you ok?"

"It's messed up he's here after what he did. What he wants to talk about? I'm mad at myself for feeling like this"

"Princess..." I kiss her plump lips "he must've realize he made the biggest mistake of his life and wants you back"

"I don't want him here"

"I can do something about it" my smirk gives me away and she slaps me immediately "ouch babe"

"Don't do anything."

I wanna do something's to him, that's for sure. I know she's worried and I have to step and be here for her. The guy deserves a good beating but I'm sure Tommy is getting the job done or if he wants a partner I'm here ready.

For a moment we can hear Tommy voice rising from outside. Olive flinches while still clenching on my shirt, I pull her to me and try to look outside. 

I see a glimpse of the big bear screaming at the guy. Toby and JJ are still by his side just in case but we all four know Tommy can take a village down, even more if it involves someone he loves.

"It's better if I go and stop Tommy from killing him"

She may be small, but she's fierce – a force to be reckoned with. That's my girl.

"I'll be right at your side"

I feel the tension in the air like a heavy weight pressing down on my chest as I make my way over to Tommy and Pete. The cafeteria falls silent as all eyes turn to us, the atmosphere thick with anticipation.

"Tommy, please," Olive says with a voice trembling with emotion. "Let's just stop and go back to eating, okay?"

For a moment, Tommy hesitates, his gaze locked with hers. I can see the conflict raging within him, the desire to protect his sister warring with his own anger and frustration. But then, slowly, he nods, his expression softening slightly as he takes a step back.

Olive turn to Pete, offering him a wary smile. "I'm sorry, Pete," her voice barely above a whisper. "But I think it's best if we just leave each other alone."

But before she can take another step, Pete reaches out and grabs my girls  hand, his grip tight and insistent.

He wants to die. I reach my arm wrapping protectively around her waist as I pull her away from him. I glare at this hand wanting to cut it off.

"Let her go, Pete," my voice firm and commanding.

But Pete refuses to back down, his expression twisted with anger as he tries to wrench Olive away from my grasp. And then, without warning, Tommy steps forward and delivers a sharp slap to Pete's hand, causing him to release her with a cry of pain.

As we return to our table, the tension that had hung in the air like a thick fog begins to dissipate, replaced by a tentative sense of normalcy. I take a seat beside Tommy, the events of the past few minutes still fresh in my mind, but I know that now isn't the time to dwell on them.

I glance over at Tommy, his expression still clouded with anger and frustration. I reach out and place a reassuring hand on his shoulder, offering him a small smile of solidarity. "Hey"I say softly. "Thank you for stepping up"

Tommy meets my gaze, his eyes filled with a mixture of relief and anger "It's my duty" he replies, his voice tinged with exhaustion. "I just... I couldn't stand by and watch him make a move on Liv like that."

I nod in understanding, grateful for his support. "He won't. I won't let him" I say

"Hmm" he looks at Olive who's just drinking her water "you better eat. You look skinny"

Zoe chuckles and looks at Tommy like she wants to tell him something but shakes her head and continue to eat.

"Ohhh the big teddy bear is back" Toby says looking at both of us

Tommy nods in agreement, and we turn our attention back to our friends, who are engaged in a spirited conversation about something that Toby saw.

But amidst the laughter and banter, I notice Olive's gaze lingering on Tommy, her expression filled with concern. I know she's worried about him – about us – and I can't help but feel a pang of guilt at the thought of adding to her stress.

Before I can dwell on it any longer, Olivia speaks up, her voice hesitant but determined. "Tommy, can we talk?" she asks, her eyes pleading with him to understand.

Tommy looks up, surprise flickering across his features. "You're talking" replies, his voice softening slightly. "What's up?"

Olivia glances over at me, as if seeking reassurance. I offer her a small nod of encouragement, silently urging her to speak her mind.

"I just... I want to clear the air," Olivia says, her voice steady despite the nervous flutter in her chest. "The three of us – me, you, and Alex. We need to talk about what happened."

Tommy's expression hardens " about how my best friend when behind my back and fucked my little sister?"

"That pretty sums up everything" JJ murmurs but I heard him

"Shut up" B slaps his arm and gives me a nod

"It just happened Tommy, we really do like each other"

"He fucks everyone"

"Not anymore. The moment I saw her I never touch another girl. I love her Tommy. And I'm freaking sorry that we didn't told you but we didn't want to rush what we have"

"She's my sister"

"She's my girlfriend" I say not looking away from him and his eyes that were challenging me

"And I'm here" Olive stops our conversation "Tommy I don't wanna lose you but I'm not longer a little girl. I love him and even if he hurts me it's a decision I need to make not you"

"He's really into her"my man Toby backing me up... I realy need to help him with Gabi

"Liv... him? You could do much better" he's not wrong

"Him" she gives me a smile and grabs my hand 

"You hurt her and I smash your skull over the wall and rip your balls out"

"No worries" I show him a big grin and kissed my girl head