Neko Freedom

Part 4

I ran downstairs, only to find workers awkwardly walking about. They most likely saw him storm off. "Did you see where he went?"

One of the females pointed towards the back and said, "The young master went to the back."

I ran in that direction, hoping to find him quickly. When I slammed outside the door, I saw no one. "The backyard is huge, he could be anywhere." I said to myself.

I ended up searching all day for him, running every which way I could possibly go. "Where could he be?" I said as the sun had shone it's last light of day.

Soon it would be completely dark. "I haven't checked the vegetable garden yet." I said my last hope.

I ran as fast as I could. When I got to a small, black, metal gate that surrounded the garden, I looked around. The small shed was as new and clean as how I remember it. We used to play in here all the time. We would hide out in the shed when his parents sent people to look for us. It was so big that even if they came in, we could sneak around them. God, how we used to mess with everyone! It all still seems like a dream!

I wanted to go in but my mind wouldn't let me. I was soaking up as much as I could. Had I really given up? My hand tightened around the polished metal gate, it was no use. "How did you know?" a voice from behind me said.

I felt a shiver crawl up my spine and turned around. He was there. His hands were in his jacket pockets, his hair still a mess. "It was a lucky guess," I said untruthfully.

He looked pissed at my answer. He came up to me and towered over me. "Really?"

He spoke in a way that frightened me. Before I could think of a slick answer to respond with, my heart answered automatically. "No."

It was weird how he made my heart flutter when all he did was piss me off. "See, I like it when you behave."

You would think this would piss me off, but I could only blush. "I'm glad you remember, it will only make it easier."

"Make what easier?"

"Being mine. I need your total devotion. You won't be aloud to tell me no."

I looked at him funny, "What the- No way."

He changed from the morning. What had happened? It was as if he was sweet and turned sour. "Well, I could always tell my parents you have returned." I felt sick, "Who knows what they would do with you."

A cold sweat came over me. Really? It seemed like he would do that, too. "What happened from this morning? Your different from how I remember!"

I wanted to be scared, but I was more hurt than anything. "It was hard to pull off, but I'm glad you noticed." he grabbed my wrist and dragged me into the shed, "But things have changed."

He threw me into a shelf full of gardening supplies. "Oww." I quietly groaned.

"Call me 'Master'. Anything else will be insufficient."

"I haven't even agreed to it! And I won't call you master." I spoke defiantly.

"You will because you have been and always will be mine. Besides, you don't know my name after so many years, why should I tell you now?"

He brought up a good point, and I didn't know how to respond. I kept my mouth shut and he squatted over me. He picked up my chin and tilted it up. I felt a pain run along my back, he slammed me so hard. I winced as he pushed me further into the wall. "What? I couldn't hear your answer."

"I-" but my mouth froze.

My heart was thumping in my chest, disregarding the pain. He was so close, it hurt. I struggled to breath as he insisted that I answered. "You should tell me..." I paused and he looked me in the eye, waiting, "because I want to know."

I tried not to choke when he chuckled in my face. He definitely wasn't the same as how I remembered, but something... Something about him drew me in. "You are so innocent still, aren't you?"

He put his hands under my arms and picked me up. I winced in pain again, but tried to pretend I didn't feel anything. "Are you hurt badly?" he said in a monotone.

All I wanted to say was No shit! You shoved me into a wall! But I knew it would get me into trouble. I only looked at the ground and avoided his question. I then felt his hands wrap around my waist. "W-what are you doing?!"

He carried me like most men carried women. I struggled to free myself but his grip only became tighter. "You are hurt, I will carry you in." and I stopped struggling.

He carried me outside of the shed and began to head towards the house. The cold air felt like it had burst on my skin. My teeth started to clatter and I shivered. "Your skin is a lot colder than I remember." he said, holding me tighter.

I once again felt the thumping of my heart. I felt like I was in a love hate relationship. When he walked away, I would follow. When he wanted to come onto me, I pushed him away.

He carried me to his room and placed me on the bed. I tried not to look at him, but he held my face. "Leo," he softly called me.

My face got hot and I tried not to blush. His hand began to stroke my cheek, softly and slowly. He brought his face close to mine and I braced myself for a kiss. My eyes closed and nervousness mixed with excitement. "My name is Kale." he whispered into my ear.

A sweet, seductive voice had comforted me. My body tightened and he began to pull away. I grabbed his arm and whispered, "Wait."

Kale's arm smoothly slide out from my grasp and I tightened around his hand. "Kale!" I almost shouted at him.

He turned to me and asked what was wrong. Even though he was stubborn, Kale still showed me acceptance. "W-where are you going?"

"I'm sleeping in the guest room." he said with a laugh.

He began to walk to his bedroom door and I called his name again. "Yes, Leo?"

"Please, sleep with me." I asked shyly.

What was I thinking? Have I gone crazy? My heart didn't want him to go, but he just threw me into the wall! I must have gone crazy, but thinking about him leaving... thinking about sleeping alone, without him... "please..."

He softly smiled at me and walked around the other side of the bed, climbing into the sheets. At first, he was only on half of the bed, but I pulled on his shirt. As I scooted closer, he did as well. I tucked myself into his chest and felt him laugh. God, this felt so good.