Catch Me When I Fall [BxB]

Safe

TW: This chapter contains violence and implications of SA

"I don't know why I haven't already, I've been curious for awhile now." I add.

"Well, now I am, too." Khai replies, his eyes sparkling with interest.

"What is it that you like about me? I know we've been spending a ton of time together, but I mean... when we were talking about Zevon, you said you wouldn't date someone you didn't know very well. But you liked me right from the start. Why was that?"

"Well, first of all, I wouldn't have dated you right away. Hypothetically, of course. But I did have a really big crush on you. You were the hottest person I ever laid eyes on. That, and also because you had this whole bad-boy vibe going on and that's kinda my type. I've always been into bad boys. You were mysterious and I wanted to figure you out, especially after you first showed emotion in the principal's office. I'm just empathetic and I saw you were struggling and I don't like seeing people struggle. Or anything, actually. That's why I always let all my froggies go. They weren't happy in captivity. Sorry, I'm derailing."

I chuckle.

"It's okay. How... about now? What do you like now?"

"I like that you opened up to me so much. I like emotional guys who aren't afraid to show what they're feeling or accept they even have feelings. You told me some deep shit and I really like that you trusted me enough to be able to do that." Khai pauses.

"I know there's some stuff you hide but that's okay, I don't expect you to be comfortable sharing everything either."

Khai sighs.

"I like that you can not care about non-important things and how you make me so, so happy whenever I'm around you. I've made so many great memories since I moved here and it wouldn't have been the same without you. And... I like how you don't get bored of my rambling and always listen to my nonsense and even smile while I talk and the way you pay so much attention to the little things about me. You pick up the small details that no one else does. And I love that you're always willing to help me whenever I need it and how you're so quick to help me do the things I want to do... if they're not dangerous, that is. But I like that you look out for me. Oh, Ty, I could go on forever."

"Yeah, inflate my ego any more and I might burst." I joke.

Khai chuckles.

"You're so perfect. I wish you could see it, too."

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When school's out, I'm relieved to find Killian outside, waiting for us.

"Hey, Khai, I have a shift now so I can't walk you home. Do you wanna go with Killian?" I ask.

"Sure... but am I in danger? Why do I need a body guard?"

"No reason, I just... we usually walk together, I just wanted to make sure you get home safe." I explain.

"Oh, ok."

I watch as Killian walks away with Khai, relieved.

I don't actually have a shift, but I can't be sure any of Boris' people aren't watching me and I can't let them know where Khai lives.

While it was refreshing to hear Khai's kind words, I couldn't help but stress about what to do throughout the rest of the day.

Until suddenly, I thought about Killian and figured he could help me.

Because now, no matter what happens, at least Khai's safe. I really trust Killian.

Even though I don't want to, I walk home, knowing I'll have to face whatever is beyond the door.