My Secrets ~ GerPan

Chapter 4

Ludwig had to be an angel. The way he flapped his beautiful wings as he flew towards me was breathtaking to say the least. He pulled his wings closer to him (and they shrunk a bit) enabling him to get through my window.

"Did anyone see you?" I asked still wide eyed from the sight of Ludwig flying.

"No one's outside at this time. At least in this neighborhood," the blonde stretched his wings out a little once he was fully in my room. Before admiring them a bit more I embraced him in a warm hug.

"I'm so sorry he said those things to you. He has no idea what he's talking about," the muscles in Lud's arms were obviously tense. I never did hug him much, and neither did he. He respected my personal space.

"Thanks Kiku." before he could wrap his arms around me I pulled away.

"You don't need to thank me, really. I know how you feel." I got quiet at the last part, but knowing Ludwig he would definitely hear me. I saw him out of the corner of my eye look up at me with a mix of confusion and almost hope.

"Wait...are you...saying your-" I nodded before he could finish.

"I told one boy back in Japan that I thought I could trust. He bullied me the whole rest of the school year. Verbally and physically." I confessed.

"Oh."

"Yeah... Anyway what are you going to do now?"

"I have no idea, honestly. If I go back there who knows what'll happen. He already slapped me. Knowing him, he will do much worse."

"You could stay here." I offered.

"I'd love to, but if my father finds out where I am or even if I'm not home he'll kill me."

"Well...you could stay for a little bit right?"

"Um, ja I guess."

We settled on my large bean bag and decided to play video games. Ludwig was sure we were going to wake my parents up, but I assured him that as long as he whispered nothing would happen. I had forgotten that Lud was a terrible whisperer.

He had won the round and let out a rather loud shout. I laughed at him acting so childish, but then I remembered my sleeping family. A door opening could be heard down the hall. The blonde jumped up and ran towards the window. I stopped him right when he got there. I didn't know why but somehow it felt right.

"What is it?" he asked. I didn't even know the answer, so without thinking I leaned up and kissed him lightly on the cheek. He stared back at me in surprise, a light blush on his cheeks.

"What are you waiting for? Go!" snapping back to reality he jumped out of the window and flew down the street.

"Kiku!" my mother hissed, "Go to bed!"

"Hai." I obeyed, crawling back into bed.

Just before I finally fell asleep I wondered what Ludwig's father would do to him. It pained me to think about it. Why did these thoughts have to come up when I actually want to sleep?

"Don't let him hurt you, Lud." I whispered to myself.

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A/N: I can't tell you how sorry I am for making you guys wait so long for this chapter! I know it's short but I just had to get something up. Hopefully I'll have more time to update from now on!