Tainted Flowers

Chapter 31: Help

Warnings: Rape Mention, Sexual Abuse Mention

   Oren attempted to get up, though Luther only pulled her closer while he was half asleep. He slowly began to fall asleep all over again, nuzzling into her stomach. She couldn't help but chuckle, patting his head a few times before saying, "I have to get up."

Luther sleepily nodded before letting her go, rolling to the side. Covering himself in the blanket, he fell right back asleep.

Oren came back, seeing Luther fast asleep. She smiled before crawling into the bed and hugging him, placing her head on his shoulder.

He placed his hands over hers, smiling at the embrace. "Thank you so much for last night," he turned his head to face her. His voice being raspy as he spoke.

"No problem. It was the least I could do. I just don't know what has you so...emotionally sensitive." Oren hesitating to say the last part.

"Just something happening with me. I'll be fine." Luther forced a smile before sitting up and looking down. He fiddled with his fingers, sighing.

"Okay, I just want you to be alright."

"I will." Luther smiled before kissing her cheek and sliding out of her bed. "And Oren..."

"Hmm?"

"I wouldn't...come to you for sex. I'd at least warn you if that was gonna happen. Like, give you a sign or something." Luther simply stated.

"Alright." Oren nodded before she smiled. "Get home safe, okay?"

Luther nodded before heading out of her door.

"Wait!"

Luther walked back, looking to her with confusion.

"Are you going to school any time soon?"

Luther bit the inside of his cheeks, attempting to think of an answer. "Hmm, maybe on Wednesday."

"Alright." She smiled before looking down. "I'll see you on Wednesday."

Luther nodded and smiled before walking out. He sneaked throughout the house and walking to the front door and grabbing his leather jacket. Luther slowly and quietly closed the door, teleporting back to the tree house.

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   Luther finally made his way home, climbing up the tree house and opening the door. He checked every room before coming back to see Viktor in the kitchen.

"Where were you last night? I've felt fear all night. I still feel it."

"Well can you fucking blame me?" Luther snapped before huffing and looking to the side. He sighed as he put his face into his palms, shaking his head. "I was with Oren. I-I had to go to her. I couldn't handle it here." Luther stated as he finally looked up.

Viktor walked closer to Luther, "I'm sorry he's doing this to you. I really am, but he's a tricky man to kill...or even stop. He has mind control for fucks sake."

"Well no fucking shit, Viktor." Luther was about to storm out before Viktor gripped his bicep roughly, tugging him back.

"I'm trying to fucking help us both here. I don't need this fucking moody shit from you."