Heaven and back

Walls

Shane's pov

*Days later*

Being everyday in the shop ain't easy that's for sure. I have been having trouble with sleep as well. I haven't slept well in days. I also have been sick to my core the passed few days and honestly I am pissed at my immune system like for real. Nika did in fact help me with Aubrey and her girl and also blocked the girl from my phone so she could leave me at peace. That girl didn't know what personal space and boundaries were. Thank god Nika was there and cleared the air so I owe her. I don't even know where she is or how Nika got her to stop texting and calling me. Not that I care though. Currently I was at the shop changing oils to a car when I got a call from an unknown number. It didn't look like a regular cellphone though so that confused me a bit. "Sorry sir can you wait right here it won't be long" I asked and he said that it was fine and that I should take as long as I want. "Thank you I'll be right back with you in a minute" I said and he nodded smiling as he took in every detail of the shop in admiration. "Hello?" I said as I smiled at the customer. "Um Shane. It's me Nika. I need you to come get me" I furrowed my eyebrows. I put on my headphones and continued my work as I said "why? what happened? Where are you?" I asked as I put the hot oil beside me. "I am at the mall and somehow Nahiem found me and saw that I was alone and decided to pick a fight right there right then and I got scared so I went to call you but he took the phone and smashed it to the ground so I left quickly so he wouldn't do anything else and called you from a booth" she said rapidly and quite panicking at the thought and let me say I was shocked. "He did what?? Where are you now? What-AH FUCK" I said as the oil that dripped from the car got right to my hand. I took a towel from beside me and placed it on my hand "are you okay?" The customer asked nicely and worriedly . "Yes don't worry about it thanks for your concern though" I said earning a nod and a smile from him and then remembered I had Nika on the phone. "Alright Nika wait there I'll be there in ten minutes okay?" I asked and she said yes before we hung up. I finished up the car and after he paid me and left. I got in the car with my work uniform and left for the mall leaving Ricky in charge. I pulled the uniform down to where it hanged low to my waist remaining with a tank top on. I basically sped up the whole way there thank the Lord no cops pulled me over for speeding. I got out of the car and quickly searched for the brunette. I found her in a corner of the mall in a small coffee shop staring into the space while sipping on her coffee which I bet was a latte. "Hey there stranger" I said sitting down in the other chair. Her eyes lit up as she saw me making a smile appear on my face. "Hey. I'm so glad you're here" she said and I chuckled before I told her to wait as I ordered a coffee. I sat back down with my order in my hurt hand. I saw that she noticed the wound and looked at me worried. I placed my injured hand on top of her to show her some comfort but she seemed unhappy with my injury. The skin was red and scratchy and it was a really uneasy feeling seeing someone's hand like that. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have called you at work" she said as she softly caressed the surface. I shook my head and held her hand tighter as I looked her dead in the eyes "Believe me when I say it's not your fault. The car just dropped oil and I didn't get my hand out of there in time. No biggie" I said and she let out a small smile. That smile was to die for. It was like rays of the sun bloomed and made their way to someone's face. Her face. Her eyes lit up and her nose scrunched while she smiled and it was so damn cute might I say. "What you looking at Brocker?" She asked with a smile and I let out a laugh before saying "you know just enjoying the view". She blushed and looked away making me laugh one more time. "You know now that my phone is practically broken I need a new one. So I guess I'll have to look out for a job" she said sipping her drink. I frowned not liking the idea of her working. But I couldn't do much now. "Yeah you do. I would offer you to work at the shop but you don't know shit about cars so.." I said and she laughed before agreeing with me. "We should probably head back it's getting late" I said only now conscious of the time and she looked outside seeing it was starting to get dark "oh my god I had no idea I was here for that long" she said practically to herself but it still made me chuckle. As we headed outside she git in my car and we drove back to the dorms. During our drive back I offered her to sleep at mine since we both didn't have classes early in the morning tomorrow and she agreed. I smiled to the thought of her staying at my dorm. My hand still hurt from the oil I spilled on but I didn't say much about it. Once we got back she said she'd take a quick shower and I nodded as I went to my second bathroom where I had my medical supplies. I took out an ibuprofen and a gauge for my hand. I didn't realize I was doing it wrong untill after ten minutes where I still couldn't wrap my own hand. "hey you need help?" Nika asked leaning to the doorframe. I looked up at her and felt my jaw drop mentally. She looked stunning. Wet hair from the shower. With a sports bra and some short shorts. I quickly pulled my self together. "Yeah I can't wrap it myself" I said before getting out a sigh. She sat on my lap keeping eye contact with me before she looked at my hand. She took it in her own and with swift and soft movements she wrapped it in what seemed like seconds. I looked at her eyes as she looked back at mine not leaving from her seat until moments later. "Thank you" I said to her and she just smiled in response. I had placed my hand on her hip for stability and it seemed like I was now conscious of it's place and tried not to move so that I didn't have to take it off. That woman is doing things to me. I swear. We sat on the couch and decided to watch a movie since we were both bored. We finally made our minds and put on 10 things I hate about you. It is a pretty good movie not gonna lie I was exhausted from the whole day and I could tell that so was Nika. We sat next to each other basically cuddling but neither of us dared to move much as if someone moved we would wake up and not be here anymore. She kept yawning for the first half of the movie and snuggling against my arms before I heard soft snores come from her moments later. She was adorable. She had pressed herself against my body sitting like a little spoon and rested her head in the crook of my neck as I could feel her even breaths and hear her soft snores. She looked so beautiful. My heart melted more and more while I looked at her. I didn't like the idea of her sleeping on the couch I picked her up bridal style and she snuggled her head more and into my neck. That made me feel butterflies. I got her to lie down on my bed but when I went to pull away she held me tightly. "Stay please. I need someone who can keep me safe for tonight" she said and I felt my knees weak at her sleepy voice and vocabulary. "Okay okay. I'll be back" I said and she let go rolling over to the other side. I went to the living room trying to calm down by what just happened. I closed the tv and took our plates of food in the kitchen. I stood in front of the kitchen sink for a minute or two gathering all of my strength before I headed back. When I got back to my bedroom Nika was lying on her side. I laid down next to her and she subconsciously cuddled up to me with her hand reaching out for my neck and her leg on top of my waist showing too much of her bare legs. My eyes wandered around her body taking in everything they could. I took a deep breath and got a big more comfortable before I looked down at her. This girl was giving me mixed signals from the start of our 'friendship' I know that. And I also know that the last time I trusted someone with my heart I ended up almost losing my sanity over her. But now it feels.... different? I don't know how to explain it. She makes me feel needed and seen. She gets my sarcasm ninety percent of the time. She gets out a protective side of me I have never let out that freely before. I can be who I am with her. She can bring out the best version of myself. While I was in deep thought Nika moved around a bit and buried herself in my chest almost like she wanted to smell more of my scent. I swore to myself I would never let another woman make me feel like their little toy but this one is getting dangerously close to my heart and I don't know how much longer I can take. She is breaking wall by wall as the time passes and I don't think that is going to end well for me.

Hiii cutiesss. I am alive scholl though has been a bitch. Y'all I'm about to fight these hoes I swear. Anyways I hope y'all are doing greatt. Make sure not to ghost read please like or comment and I'll see you hopefully soonn

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