The Scarlett Story: How it all started

Chapter 13

                                      Mathias
                                        31/5
I have been cuddling with Lovel all morning. Today is the last day before everyone goes home. I am a little upset, because this school is my home. The outside world is the worst. I lie in bed, trying to take in the moment, but my mind still drifts to other places and worries. I know my heart is going to break when we have to all go home, and I hate the outside world at this moment. It's cold and scary. I snuggle closer to Lovel, but we have to get up soon. I wonder when everyone else will start waking up. I move closer and lay on Lovel's chest. I bury my face in his neck and just take in his scent. I can feel Lovel's heartbeat, and it soothes me. I relax into him, and his arms around me feel so safe. I snuggle in further, and take in his scent more. It's comforting and familiar, and it's one of my favourite parts of the day. I feel safe in his arms, and his body feels like home. I breathe in his scent again, and it relaxes me even more.

"Why must we actually leave today?" I whine, but my voice is muffled. Lovel chuckles and squeezes me tighter in his arms.

"I wish we could stay too, but it's graduation day, and we have to leave to be with our families."

"What family?" I joke. "But honestly, I would rather stay." Lovel chuckles again and kisses the top of my head.

"Me too. But I do miss my dad, and I'm sure you miss your Aunt."

"I am not actually going home to that house. Mathias and I are going somewhere else." Lovel's grip tightens on me a bit out of concern.

"What do you mean? Where are you going?"

"Just somewhere else. A place in London. But I can't tell you exactly where." It's not Lovel that I am worried about knowing. I am afraid he will tell his parents then Lord Hodges will know exactly where I am. It is bad enough I had to give Hodges my owlery number so he can send my letters. Lovel seems slightly anxious, but he doesn't want to ask more. I don't worry about saying anything else. I lay my head back down and kiss his neck gently. Lovel tilts his head to give me more access, and closes his eyes as he relaxes. His body is warm against mine, and I feel safe in his arms. I snuggle against him, resting my head on his chest and basking in his scent. "They need to make a scent that smells like you." I say to Lovel. And he chuckles softly at my statement.

"But my scent comes from me, so why make an artificial one?"

"So then I can keep it with me." I sit up slightly on his chest and play with his hair. Lovel smiles at me.

"Oh? You need something to remind you of me, do you?" He smirks playfully.

"I mean, I do already have a ring, but something else also sounds nice." Lovel raises his eyebrow, intrigued, but not pushing.

"Something else? Like what? A shirt? A stuffed animal?"

"I mean, I could just take one of your shirts." Lovel makes a thoughtful sound, like he is deep in thought.

"Only if you give me something of yours?"

"Sure, take anything you want." Lovel smiles. That seems to be an easy trade. He thinks quickly, trying to come up with something.

"Can I have something that smells like you?" Lovel asks me.

"What? Like my shirt or something?" Lovel laughs softly and nods his head.

"Exactly that. Because it'll smell like you. And I'll be happy with that."

"Okay." I sit up on his chest and pull my shirt over my head. Lovel chuckles as I do this he takes this opportunity to run his fingers over my bare back, which is a bonus. I shake my head to make my hair go back into place then I hand my shirt to Lovel. "Your turn, deals a deal." Lovel takes my shirt and sniffs it. He puts it up to his chest and holds it there, snuggling into it like a hug.

"I love this." He says in a childish voice, I smile softly.

"That is so cute." I say as Lovel smiles, he continues to hug my shirt, enjoying the smell of me. I ruffle his hair and get up.

"I hate to say it, but we need to get packing." I take his shirt off the bed. Lovel gets up as well. He looks down at his feet and nods. He sighs softly but agrees.

"You're right." He sounds sad. I kiss his lips gently.

"Go pack, I will meet you and the others outside." Lovel kisses me again, not wanting to leave but he does have his packing to do. He reluctantly lets go of me, and walks off to go to his room to pack. I pack all my clothes and other things in my bag. I look around to make sure I am not missing anything. The room looks so strange. I then take my bag and join the others in the hallway as everyone is leaving. I get out to the Train Station before I find Lucius and Ara. Lucius and Ara are waiting for me. They both smile when they see me.

"Ready to go?" Lucius asks.

"Yeah, I think so. Are you two ready to go?" Both Ara and Lucius nod their heads, Ara smiles.

"I cannot wait to see my dad again. I feel like it's been so long." I smile softly. Ara actually seems excited for something.

"I think your dad will be excited to see you as well." Lucius says and Ara's smile grows.

"Yeah, I feel like I've missed him so much. I feel like I've missed out on all his stories and jokes."

"I didn't take you as someone who would like stuff like that." I hand my bag and bird cage over to the people loading the train. Lucius and I step onto the train with Ara behind us. Ara blushes slightly at the comment but says nothing.

"I like it, even if I don't show it. I'm not the best at expressing my feelings." He looks slightly embarrassed at this point.

"Oh, my, Ara is not being able to express his feelings. Like we never knew." I tease him. Ara blushes even more at the teasing, but doesn't fight it.

"Shut up." He says playfully.

"Okay." We come to the stop between train cars. "I am going to go find my brother, But I will miss you guys. Even you Ara." Ara's blush deepens to a slight red, but he manages to keep his cool.

"You better miss me." I smile softly.

"Bye, Ara." I shake my head. "Bye Lucius."