A THIRST FOR HER

A THIRST FOR HER Chapter 5 (Lucas)

Chapter 5 (Lucas)

I waited outside whilst my mum cleaned up Jess's face, there was no way I could of sat and watched. I cannot believe that her own father would do such a thing.

The second I saw her at the end of the road bleeding and crying, I knew I had to help her. It took every ounce of willpower I  posessed to run towards her rather than run away. But when I held her in my arms, as hard as it was with the smell of fresh blood right under my nose, it felt right.

I've waited all these years to meet a girl that sparks an interest, someone I'm instantly attracted too.

The right thing to do would be to stay away from her, only I don't want too.

I've managed to stay away from Jess all week. I've stayed in most of the time, only going out at night to hunt.

Like I'd hoped her bedroom is at the back of her house. My bedroom window is almost opposite hers and allows me to see straight into her room at night.

Lastnight I stood at my window with the light out staring at her.

I know it makes me a bit of a creep, but when she has her curtains open and the light on, not even I'm strong enough to resist looking at her.

"Hey you ready?" She says startling me from my thoughts.

"Yep ready when you are, Do you feel better now?"

"I'm much better thanks. Your mum is really nice, I wish my mum was warm and attentive like that. Your lucky to have her."

"Thanks, yeah she's always been pretty great." I say feeling  almost guilty for having a nice mum when hers treats her like shit.

"So where too?" I ask, as she knows the area better than me.

"How about we just head into the woods and see how far we get." She says sweetly.

"Sounds like a plan, lead the way."

We walk deep into the woods in a comfortable silence. A couple of times Jess stumbled on the uneven ground. I reached out to grab her before she fell and the cutest blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Thanks, I've always been clumsy" She says embarrassed.

I let her go once she's steady but to my surprise she grabs my hand. Warm tingles shoot up my arm and I try desperately to hide my smile.

"How long have you lived in Moreton?" I ask trying to focus on something other than the warmth of her hand.

"I was born here, never lived anywhere else. My grandparents moved here when my dad was little and my dad's been here ever since." She says.

"I don't plan on staying here forever though, I want to live in the city some day. I want out of that house the first chance I get."

As soon as she says that I begin to panic, no way can she leave. She's become the air I need to breathe, I don't think I could cope living here without the possibility of running into her.

"If you don't mind me asking, why is your father still walking around a free man after all the beatings he's given you? He should be banged up in jail for what he's done."

She looks down at the ground avoiding my eyes, she wipes her hand across her face and its then that I realise she's crying.

"Oh Jess please don't cry, I didn't mean to upset you. I'm really sorry you don't have to answer that question" I say panicked.

"No it's okay. Your right. Amy asks me that same question all the time, and I guess I just feel embarrassed and weak." She says honestly.

"The truth is" She continues, "My dad's never been arrested for hitting me because I've never reported him." She says quietly.

"What!" I Shout outraged.

"Why wouldn't you report him?"

She starts to walk away from me, upset by my reaction no doubt.

"Please don't judge me Lucas" She pleads "He's my father no matter what he does, and I suppose a part of me still loves the caring dad he used to be." She says honestly.

"I'm sorry, I would never judge you. I was just surprised." I say apologetically.

" I have fond memories of him when I was little, he used to call me JJ and was always taking me to the park. We used to spend alot of time together, I think a part of me has always lived in hope that one day he'll look at me and see his JJ again."

She looks up at me with a sad smile and I pull her close for a hug. She grips the back of my shirt and I hold her tight. Her hair smells like apples and I savour every breathe I take.

She clings to me like I'm her life raft and if she lets go she'll sink. I want to protect her and love her forever, I just have a really big secret I need to stay hidden if I'm ever going to stand a chance of keeping her.

She looks up at me with an affectionate smile. And I smile back not wanting to let her go yet.

"Thanks for today Lucas, you've been really great" She leans into me and gives me a friendly peck on the cheek. I turn my head towards her until our lips are almost touching. I pause for a second, giving her the chance to pull away but instead she moves closer. I can feel her breath on my lips and I'm dizzy with anticipation. Holding her face in my hands I kiss her softly. Her lips are soft and warm as she starts to kiss me back, She presses her body against mine and I devour her mouth.

She lets out a groan and I almost lose my mind.

I lift her up and she wraps her legs around me, I'm completely lost in the smell of her, she's like heaven and hell all rolled into one. I want to bury myself inside of her and stay there forever.