The Devils Angel

7th Chapter: Still My Hero

The thought of you being taken away from me kills me. I'd die from heartache.

The images last night haunted me in my dreams and I woke up soaked with my sweat and tears.
Emily was still fast asleep in her crib. How much I envy her right now. She's so innocent and pure. Not like me.. images of the rape flashed in my mind. Shoving myself out of my covers, I run to the bathroom and showered. This is what I do everytime I remembered the nasty things my own father did to me.

After an hour in the shower, I went back to my room. It's 6am and I need to get ready for school.

Christopher..

Shiver runs to my body as I remembered his eyes and the malicious and evil glint he had when he killed the man last night. How the sweet and kind boy I knew suddenly changed into a monster.. he was the one who killed those men every rainy night.

But he is just 17! And he won't hurt me right?

Panic and fear clouded my mind. Can I really trust him now? Will he really not hurt me? Honestly.. I don't know what to think anymore. This is just too much. I've a lot of problems and fears already.

Shaking my head off of those thoughts, I went to the kitchen and started making breakfast. After breakfast, I wake Emily and bath her. The day care staffs loved Emily and they take really good care for her.

I fed and changed her before walking out of the apartment. Christopher isn't here yet and I just have 30 minutes before my class. Is he mad at me? Why would he? He was the one who killed the guy. What if he ran away already? What if I wont see him ever again? My heart hurt at the idea of him leaving. I've been so dependent of him. He was there for me, he was my first friend and he was the first person to lend a helping hand at me. Whatever will I do if he leave me? Brushing the thoughts away, I tucked Emily in her carrier and walked towards the town where her day care is. After dropping her off, I practically run to the school. I think I just missed my first class but that doesn't mean I should be late for my second class.

Hurrying through the hallways, and closing my eyes for a moment. I collided with someone.

Strong arms and a familiar scent engulfed my senses. I opened my eyes and looked up to Christopher. He is holding me to stop myself from falling to the floor. His eyes held concern and something else.. something warm and I don't know how else to describe it.

But the fear I felt before.. it suddenly vanished. Because whoever the monster he is. He is still my toper. And he's here. He didnt leave! Relaxing in his arms. I placed my head on his chest and cried.

'I was waiting for you this morning..' I said between sniffles. He tightened his embrace and placed his chin on top of my head.

'Im sorry. I thought you wanted some space after what you've witnessed last night. Im so sorry you have to see all that.' Yes, any normal person would run the hills away from him. But this is Christopher.. My Christopher! He saw me during my worst.. and he hasnt seen my best. And I want so badly to show him that.

'I dont want you to go away. Please dont.' I breathed as I sobbed again.

'Im so sorry angel. I promise you I wont. Im so sorry...' He pulled away from me to cup my face and wipe my tears away. 'I dont wanna see you cry because of me. Please dont cry anymore okey?' His eyes show concern and the usual warmth.