Through the Dark *ON HOLD*

Part 12 Fine

I hope you guys like it... I didn't upload last week because I just don't feel right about this story at the time... I am in the mood to write fantasy! I appreciate you taking the time to read this story but hopefully after I get the fantasy bug out of my system I can keep going with this one!! 

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"Food" he says before shooting up and letting go of my foot.  I blink confuse as I hear the water running, he must be washing the lotion off his hands. I look back just in time to see him coming over to me with a sandwich and tea. He places it on the table and then goes to grab his own.

"Thanks" I mumble feeling as if the spell on me was broken. I feel my cheeks heat up with embarrassment as I nibble at the sandwich.

I was thirsty! What can I say? Its been too long since I've been kissed, held, and loved. I wished that it were easy that I could just meet someone and this would be it. However I knew the real world didn't operate like this. It wouldn't let me have something I didn't fight for nor deserved.

I didn't know him that well, I didn't even know his name. But it felt like that just didn't matter. My heart felt like a humming bird's whenever our eyes made contact. I wanted to ignore this chemistry we held but I couldn't. I just didn't know why or how he denied it. Perhaps he just didn't feel the chemistry I felt but then why would his eyes always seek mine?

"Its good" I mumble when I felt his stare upon me. I hadn't realize I had stopped eating but now I was taking big bites from my sandwich. I finished it in no time and drank the tea glad that it had cool down enough.

"Thanks. So... what did you want to talk about?" I ask leaning back on the couch and glancing to my side to see him. His shadow seem dark as if he was thinking of a far distant memory.

"I've made mistakes... I don't think you should help me" He says with a deep sigh.

"You agreed to let me help you..." I say softly. I didn't want to play the you owed me card but I would if I had to.

"I did. This is why I will let you help me" He says softly. He moved his hand to grasp mine but stopped him self just shy of touching my hand. Instead his eyes just held mine swirling with emotions.

"So you will stay here?" I ask excited that I will help someone and that my place will be lively.

"Yes but I plan to pull my weight around here" he says holding his hands up as if he was waiting for me to give him a free pass that he did not want to accept.

"That seems fair. So you will let me help you find a job?" I ask quickly.

"Fine... " he says.  He didn't seem too thrill there was something else swirling in his eyes. It was almost as if he had been homeless as a way to punish him self. I wondered why but I wouldn't ask even if I was curious. I didn't want to make him take any steps back now that he was finally taking steps forward.

"So are you finally going to tell me your name?" I ask with a small smile.

"Logan. Nice to meet you" He says with a light chuckle as he shakes my hand. I liked that the mood had gotten lighter.

"Well Logan I thank you for dinner but I have to get to bed... I have an interview tomorrow... I think..." I say standing up quickly. I knew there was much we needed to discuss but I was too tired to do that.

I lay in bed closing my eyes and trying to concentrate on what I had going on. The interview and my up coming visit to my mothers had me stressed out. I didn't want to concentrate on the negative side of things but it was hard not to. I decided to recite answers to the sort of questions they always ask in interviews. I was determined to do well this time around.

In the morning I got up to find that Logan had made me a breakfast sandwich and left me a note saying that he would return in the evening. I decided to get ready to go and had my breakfast. I ended up calling out so that I could go in for the interview.

The interview didn't go bad. I tried not to seem surprised when they asked me things I wasn't expecting. Ever had a good guy and a bad guy interviewing you? That's what it was like. I hoped that I was able to make an impression on both of them. They didn't seem impressed with my resume but I was able to talk tot hem about the sort of extra jobs I take upon.

I was scared that someone from work saw me going through the city via bus but I had to keep reminding my self that this wasn't some TV drama and that I would be fine. I was on my way home when I realized I had yet to buy groceries and needed to get a spare key for Logan.

Returning home with arms with two heavy bags of groceries was a task. I wished I owned a car but the upkeep was expensive and in a city like this I didn't have to worry too much about how to get from point A to point B.

It was late afternoon when I realized my mistake! I had yet to get clothes for him. I rushed out hoping to return before him and found a small boutique right around the corner. I bought a few tshirts and one button up along with a pair of pants. I knew they would fit him big  but figured he could use what I purchased for him to get out and get clothes.

He returned in the evening and I had finished cooking and cleaning. He had knocked awkwardly maybe afraid I wasn't home. I opened the door and smile warmly at him. He was wearing his clothes from the first time and he looked a little lost.

"Come on in" I say letting him in and then guiding him to the living room.

"How was your interview?" he asked and I smile warmly at him as I began to explain to him.

"I just hope that they call me" I cry out. I seriously wanted to get a job any where else where I can be paid for my skills.

"I am sure they will" he says picking at his food. He seemed a little bit distracted.

"I bought you some clothes... I know they will be too big but its something" I say to him.

"Thank you. I will pay you back... I found a gig that pays ok" he says looking away. I could tell he didn't want to go in to detail so I didn't push him for it.

"I'm happy for you but don't worry about it for now" I say with a warm smile.

We have dinner and watch TV and I sigh realizing how boring my life could be. It was nice to have someone to have dinner with however I didn't want to get stuck in a rut by having the same routine.

"Maybe we could go for a walk?" I ask timidly.

"Lets go" he says standing up ready to go and I followed ready for anything.

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