One Hope {A Lachlan Fanfic}

Twenty Four

The next couple of days have gone smoothly at work; well, as smooth as you can get while trying to save people's lives. Jacob, Allie and I work really well together and I'm so happy that they both took me in.

I knock on Lachlan's door. "Come in." He says after a minute or two. I open the door, smiling brightly.

"Guess what?"

"What?" Lachlan asks, looking up from his phone on the bed.

"I got enough money to help pay for the apartment." I reply, sitting next to him.

"Really?" He asks, wide eyed.

"Yeah; working overtime really pays off." I smile.

"I'm so proud of you." He side hugs me, making me blush.

"Thanks, Lachy."

"I say this calls for celebratory Starbucks!" He cheers, making me smile.

"Off to Starbucks!"
~
We sit down across from each other, smiling. It's just us, and it feels so right.

It's like we're on a date.

I blush at the thought, sipping my mocha. "Mmmmm." I say in delight.

"Smile." Lachlan says, and I am caught off guard as he snaps a picture of me.

"Wait! What the fuck!?! Don't post that!" I cry out as I notice him posting it on Instagram. "I look like shit!" I giggle, slightly smiling despite my reputation on the line.

"You don't look like shit. You actually look pretty cute." He says, showing me the recently posted photo.

I blush at his comment but slightly pout. "Could've been better, though..."

"Nah." He smiles, making me playfully roll my eyes.

"I'll get revenge."
~
I blush, looking at the photo Lachlan posted. I don't look half bad but it's the comment that gets me.

Starbucks date with the always beautiful Caitlin-chan ❤️

"Whatcha doin?" Lachlan asks from next to me.

"Nothing, nothing. Focus on driving." I smile to myself.

Does Lachlan like me?

"No, I absolutely hate you." He jokingly says, causing me to blush more.

"D-did I say that out loud?" I timidly reply.

"Yes, yes you did." He chuckles, ruffling up my hair.
~
We arrive back home a little while later, and Lachlan decides to come to my room.

"Are you sure you want this?" He asks, looking at my computer from beside me.

"I think it's for the best." I reply, glancing over at him and biting my lip.

I notice him quickly glance at my lips but immediately look back at my eyes, causing my heart to skip a beat.

"Alright. Whatever you say." He says, agreeing.

I call the number on my computer and after three rings a man picks up. "Hello, this is real estate agent Fernando Tobias, how may I help you?"

"Uhm, hi. I'm Caitlin Davis and I would like to purchase an apartment." I say into the phone.

"Alright. Let's get started, shall we?"
~
"We got the place!" I smile in joy, immediately hugging Lachlan.

"Yes!" He replies, wrapping his arms around me. He suddenly checks the time and frowns. "It's really late." He says.

"Oh. Yeah." I I reply, noticing it's almost midnight.

"Well, goodnight." Lachlan says, slowly standing up.

"Night, Lachy." I smile as he walks out, closing the door behind him.

I slip on some short pajama bottoms along with a slightly oversized top and fall into my bed. It takes me a while to fall asleep.
~ DREAM
"Caitlin." A voice whispers. "Caitlin. Caitlin. Caitlin." Over and over again, and my eyes open to realize I'm in another dream.

I'm chained to a stake, the foul metallic smell of blood reaching my nose. Everything is red.

"So glad you could join us today." An all too familiar deep voice says.

He emerges in front of me, completely black except for his white, soulless eyes. I shudder, completely terrified.

"I won't keep you waiting." He says, a whip coming out of nowhere.

I scream in pain as it hits me.
~ END OF DREAM
I wake up in a cold sweat, gasping for air and completely shaking.

It was Alex.

I slowly sit up, trying to rid my mind of the horrible dream and mentally checking no myself over, making sure I'm not injured. I try to fall asleep but am unable to do so.

I quietly stand up and walk to my door, stopping with my hand on the handle, considering what I am about to do. I sigh, opening the door, and walk across the hallway, lightly knocking on Lachlan's door. It opens and I slip inside. I awkwardly stand there for a minute or two.

"Can't sleep?" Lachlan quietly asks.

I shake my head, then realizing that he can't see me. "No. I had a nightmare." I respond.

"Come here." He says, scooting over in his bed. I lightly blush but walk over to him, lifting the covers and slipping under them.

"Thanks, Lachlan." I whisper.

In answer, he wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me up against his chest. I smile.

This feels...

So right.