Looking for the Light Through the Darkness

Chapter 42: Speeding

Point of View: Sang 

Only allowing Victor to help me to the couch, I pull far away from all of the others in the room. How could this have happened? I think to myself quietly as I pull my legs close to my body. Resting my forehead against my knees, I hear the front door open and the scent of peaches floods through the door along with the scent of warm vanilla. Gabriel. Luke. I don't move from where I am unsure what is going to happen because after the sound of the door closing the sound of heavy footsteps can be heard throughout the apartment.

"What the fucking hell is going on?" His voice rings out throughout the large apartment anger clear in his voice making me flinch. Keeping my head resting against my knees, I can feel my anxiety grow. Is he going to be mad at me for wanting to leave and refusing Dr. Green's medical attention? Would he agree with the other's and think that I should stay? Would I be able to handle that? 

Distracted by my thoughts, I don't notice that someone has walked over to my side until I feel a hand placed on my back. Flinching, I pull away fast allowing my head to snap up looking toward the person. "It's just me cupcake." Luke whispers and I can feel my eyes water as I nod. Feeling Luke's hand reappear on my back, I don't flinch and pull away. This time, I move into his chest trembling. 

The warmth from Luke's body is instantly comforting and as his arms wrap around my waist I feel as though I am able to breath. He didn't push me away. Slowly relaxing into his touch, I can feel his fingers gently brushes back my hair feeling my forehead before lifting me up into his arms. Dr. Green must have told him I had a fever when he called. Allowing my exhaustion to fully wash over me, I rest my head against his shoulder before I slowly wrap my arms around his neck staying close. 

"Mr. Coleman we were just trying to explain to her what happened last night and-" Mr. Blackbourne's voice is calm as though none of this bothers him at all but as he tries to explain Gabriel instantly interrupts him. Honestly, I am beyond surprised knowing that Mr. Blackbourne seems to be the leader of the group but I know better than to say anything. 

"And you all thought that it would be a fucking fabulous idea to drop all of this on her plate without even realizing that she wasn't feeling well?" Gabriel growls unhappily his voice getting slightly louder in volume as he speaks causing me to tremble and clutch at Luke who gives me a gentle squeeze. 

"It wasn't like that!" North growls back unhappily and I feel the couch move as I assume he stands but there is something in his voice that makes me sad. I can sense his pain.

"Really?! Are you kidding me? So you knew she was sick before deciding to overwhelm her?" Gabriel yells at the others and Luke's hand covers my ears and begins to move me away from the others. "She will be staying with us until you all can get your heads out of your asses." 

The room is silent as I am being carried from the room. Wishing that I could see how the others were reacting but all I can do is stay tucked close to Luke as we leave the apartment and make our way to the street. I allow myself to rest as long as possible in the silence of the elevator ride down to the lobby but as we step onto the sidewalk, the cool autumn air hits me causing me to shiver hard. "Almost there." Luke whispers into my ear as we slip into a warm vehicle. 

Shivering again, Luke's hands carefully guide me so that my legs are hanging off to the side of the seat. "Sang..." Luke's hands guide me to his chest as I look to Gabriel's voice as the vehicle starts to move. "How are you feeling?" His voice is soft and comforting this time and has a hint of worry. 

Resting against Luke, I slowly focus upon my body before curling tighter against Luke whose arms wrap around me protectively. Should I say something? I bite my lip nervously trying to determine if I should say anything at all. But as my silence continues, I realize that they are going to wait for my response. "My stomach hurts." I whisper quietly and Luke's hands rush to my sides  rubbing slowly in small circles helping me relax a little. 

"Doc said on the phone she also has a fever." Luke states and I nod slowly as I tremble harder. Luke's arms move away from my sides for a moment wrapping something around me to keep me warm. Resting my head against Luke's chest I can't help but become overwhelmed and begin to cry. "Oh cupcake..." Luke whispers and rocks me gently. 

"What's wrong?" Gabriel asks his voice filled with nervousness. Luke must shoot him a look because the car goes silent besides the sounds of my sobs. 

I hadn't ment to cause such a scene but so much at once I just couldn't handle it. Why were there camera's all over their houses? Were they hiding from someone? Why would they want to watch each other? Trembling harder, I bring my hands to my face. Why had they decided it was okay to show everyone my scars? I had showed Victor, yes, but that was because I had felt comfortable. Now not only North but Silas, Dr. Green, and possibly Mr. Blackbourne had seen them. 

Possibly even more. 

The thought makes me tense hard and I look toward Luke whose hand's gently caress my cheek. "Lu-Luke ha-have you se-seen my sc-sc-scars?" I whisper through sobs and I feel Luke tense slightly under me before I feel his warm fingers caress my cheek once more. 

"I havn't Sang. I know that North was worried about them and that he asked Dr. Green to take a look at them but I have not seen the pictures. Is that why you got so scared?" Luke whispers is voice calming as he guides me back to his chest as the vehicle takes a sharp turn. 

"No-not com-com-completely." I sob back and hide my face once more as the car comes to a sudden stop. Clinging tightly to Luke, I feel his arms tense around me keeping me from being thrown. 

"Gabe what the hell are you doing?" Luke asks surprised and I grip tightly to Luke's arm trying to keep myself up right as we turn again. 

"Someone is following us." Gabe whispers under his breath and suddenly my tears are gone and fear completely encompasses my chest.