SAFE AND SOUND! pete mitchell

CHAPTER FOUR

Percy didn't remember falling asleep, but she was suddenly being woken up. She stirs, opening her eyes, and blinking a few times. "Huh?" She mumbled, her vision clearing up.

"Wake up, sleepyhead. Let's get you out of here." Strong arms wrap around her waist, pulling her to her feet. Luke's shift had just ended when he came back, not surprised to see her sleeping at the bar. He helps her up, his arm wrapping around her waist as she leaned against him, her legs wobbly. "How much did you drink?"

"Not enough." She murmurs, resting her head on his chest. "Can I have another one?" She asked, her voice slurred.

Luke laughs, shaking his head. "I think you've had enough for one night." He began helping her through the crowd to the exit, but then stopped, turning to the right. "Come on, this way."

Percy looks up, squinting at him since her vision was blurry. "Where are we going?"

"My place." He said casually. Even in this state she knew that didn't sound good at first.

"I ain't sleeping with you." She slurs, her eyebrows furrowed together. "Even though you are really pretty. Like, really pretty. It's distracting. And I already have someone distracting."

"That's not what I meant." He replies with a chuckle. "I live close by, and I didn't want you driving home when you're in this state. When you're more sober, I can take you back here to get your car if you drove here or take you home-"

"My friend drove me here." That made her realize she hadn't seen Reyna in awhile. She hoped she was alright. Reyna could take care of herself, but still. She would have liked to know where she was and to know if she was okay or not.

"Well, then I'll have no choice but to take you home myself." He teased, grinning at her while guiding her to his car. At one point, he decided to pick her up since it was easier to get her to his car.

Percy smiles sleepily. "My hero." Her unfocused eyes blinked up at him with a lazy, content smile as Luke carefully placed her into the passenger seat of his car. He chuckled softly at her drowsy affection, securing her seatbelt before closing the door.

As he got into the driver's seat and started the car, he glanced over at her. "You really should be more careful, you know. I hope you've got a good friend who'll be checking up on you."

Percy mumbles something incoherent, her head lolling to the side as she tried to stay awake. "Reyna's good people." She managed to say, her words slurring slightly.

"I'm sure she is." Luke agreed with a warm smile. He pulled out of the parking lot, heading towards his apartment. He didn't live too far from the bar, so it was a quick drive. But after glancing over at her, he noticed she had fallen back to sleep. He couldn't help the smile that tugged on his lips as he watched her sleeping peacefully. She was a mess, but a cute one.

When he got to his apartment, he gently shakes her awake. "Come on, Percy. Let's get you inside and into bed."

She grumbles in response, swatting his hand away. "Leave me alone. I'm fine."

He rolls his eyes, getting out of the car and making his way to the passenger side. He opens the door, unbuckling her seatbelt and picking her up. She rested her head on his chest, letting out a tired sigh as he carried her inside. He had some trouble opening and unlocking the door with her in his arms, but he managed. After shutting the door with his foot, he carried her to the couch and set her down. He grabbed a pillow and blanket, propping her head up and covering her with the blanket.

He smiled fondly at her as she curled up on the couch, her mouth slightly parted. Luke brushed a stray piece of hair out of her face, admiring her for a moment before standing up and heading towards the kitchen. He knew she would be hungover tomorrow, and he wanted to make sure she was properly taken care of. So, he got her a glass of water and some painkillers, laying them on the coffee table.