Save Me

one hundred twenty four

I would do anything to protect her from all that life tries to throw at her. I would fight anyone that hurt her. Remove all pain from her life.

She is my sun. I can't live without the fucking sun.

___________________

[Olivia's POV]

I wake up to the scent of Anthony in my senses. I breathe deeply and sigh, nuzzling closer to him. My body laying right next to his, my head laying on his chest. I feel the light air hit my head as he exhales.

"Good morning." I hear him say, sleep still evident in his voice as it comes out groggy and coarse.

"How did you know I was awake?" I ask sitting up and looking at him.

"I just knew." He responds with a smile. "How are you feeling?"

I think back to last night. I can still feel the sharp sting swim across my face when Ben hit me. It was so forceful and rough. Images of my foster parents taking there turns hitting me were clear in mind. I can practically feel John's foot driving into my abdomen right now.

"Fine." I respond, deciding that I am not going to tell him about last night. It was an accident, he didn't mean it, it won't happen again. Anthony has no reason to know.

"Good." He says. I lay back down and let him hold me again. I feel sort of guilty knowing that I'm with Ben but in this moment I don't care.

"Let's go get something to eat." He says after a while and I nod and get up. We talk as we walk down to the kitchen.

Once we arrive, I begin to brew some coffee and get cereal for us. We eat our cereal together and then pour our coffee and head up to the roof, our old spot.

We sit down next to the ledge and sip on our drinks. 

"How are things going with Ben?" Anthony asks me and I almost spit out my coffee. 

"You want to talk about my boyfriend?" I question, giving him a confused look. 

"Why not?" He shrugs. 

"He's great." I lie. "So are we going to agree to just be friends? I think that is for the best." 

"Yeah, I think so too." He says quietly. 

I love Anthony.. But I need to be with Ben, he is good for me. He is my age and he likes me and we can be together without judgement.. But he isn't good for me, he hit me. No, that was an accident. 

The door to the roof opens and I see Lin walk towards us. 

"Hey, Olivia. Did you eat?" He asks, standing beside me. 

"Yeah, just did." I respond. 

"Good. Anthony, can I talk to you for a sec?" He asks. I raise my eyebrows at him as Anthony begins to get up. "It'll just be a minute." 

[Anthony's POV]

"What the hell are you doing with her?" Lin asks me once we are inside the building. 

"I know you are mad but-" 

"Mad? No, I'm furious! I told you to stay the hell away from her." He yells. 

"Look, I know that I don't deserve your forgiveness or a second chance. I hurt her and I know that. But I know her, Lin. I know that her favorite color is yellow, and she hates oranges with a passion. I know that her biggest fear is the ocean and she would never step foot in one. I know that she can't go a day without spilling something. I know that she had a cat named Louis that ran away when she was eight. I know that if she had the chance, she would sleep during the day and stay up at night, for no reason at all. I know that her favorite song in Hamilton is burn. I know that she can't fall asleep without locking the doors and windows. I know that her favorite time of the day is five in the morning but she hates waking up early to experience it. Her least favorite time of the day is three in the afternoon because according to her it is awkward and annoying. I know that she has ten freckles on her left shoulder and thirteen on her right shoulder. I can go on.." I say to him. "Look, I know I have given you all the reason in the world to keep me away from her but please, Lin. She needs me and I need her." 

"Okay." He says, deeply sighing. "But if you ever hurt her again, you are done. Forever. Got it?" 

"Got it." 

Hello everyone, a little update for you guys. I'm gonna answer some of the questions you guys left for me (: 

1Q: Favorite food?
1A: Is coffee considered a food? If not then probably watermelon. 

2Q: What influenced you to write this story?
2A: I'm not really sure really. I just listened to the album and this story popped into my head haha. It also is a great way for me to vent about my personal situations that I have gone through

3Q: Favorite cast member?
3A: ANTHONY

4Q: Favorite youtuber?
4A: Probably Koi Fresco because he is crazy smart and insightful, all of his videos are so amazing. And Simply_Kenna because she is an angel. 

5Q: Favorite song on album and mixtape?
5A: My favorite on the album is either burn, say no to this, and wait for it. And I haven't even listened to the mixtape yet omg don't kill me. 

6Q: Favorite Hamilton character? 
6A: Ummmm.. I don't even know! Probably Angelica because I am her. 

7Q: Favorite Color?
7A: Yellow!

8Q: Favorite song? 
8A: It changes all the time but currently it is Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar. It is one of the best songs, even if you don't like I rap I seriously think you should listen to it because it's beautiful. 

9Q: When is your birthday?
9A: March 9th! Coming up soon (: 

10Q: Will Anthony and Olivia ever get together for real?
10A: ....

Alright, love you

- aibhlinn