Honey

Cocoon of safety.

This is not good.

I'm panicking. Pacing the loungeroom floor enough to burn holes through it. His need to actually come to my house at 7.30-8pm at night is unnecessary. He knows Alexandra is in bed, so she wouldn't be the reason. 

He obviously enjoys tormenting me, he would know that by sending a message like that I'd be freaking the fuck out, especially after his last unexpected visit. 

Nick and John had both messaged me but I didn't even bother to check them or reply. Do I ask them to come around? I don't want to but I also know I can't protect myself against Hunter. I didn't reply to Hunter, it'd be pointless.

I run my fingers through my hair and take a seat on the lounge. I start to anxiously pick my nails, racking my brain to try and find a solution to this. If I call the cops I drag in a lot of unwanted attention especially from next door... It's the safest option though right?

Fuck it. I dial John's number, the ringing felt like it would never end until it did. 

"Cara? We've been texting you, are you o-"

"No time for that, Hunter said he was on his way over. I don't know what to do..."

I didn't even get a response before he hung up, 2 minutes later both John and Nick were at my door.

They both look angry, very quiet and constantly scanning the inside of the house. Nick came over to let me know nothing would happen whilst they were here and he promises that it won't get out of hand.

With the way John looks right now, I can't believe that it wont be getting out of hand. His fists are clenched at his sides as he stands by the front door. I can see his shoulders moving up and down at quite a rapid pace. 

"Nick we need to calm him down..." I say still watching John's movements. 

Nick shook his head, "He'll be fine Car, just let him breath." He says rubbing circles on my back. 

My body tensed and a groan slipped from my lips as I heard someone knock at the door. Nick looked to me and ushered me into the kitchen claiming I was safer in there. 

I sat on the counter, anxiously tapping my fingers against the smooth laminated top. 

The muffled voices of John and Nick started to filter to through the kitchen, I was scared for them. I know I shouldn't be they'd be able to handle themselves well but I just cant help it, Hunter is a different kind of crazy. 

"Where the fuck is Cara?" That muffled voice sends chills down my spine. 

"She doesn't want to see you, It's pretty late you should head home." I hear the rational voice of Nick. 

"I don't give a fuck what she wants! Her and I need to have a little chat. You guys her bitches? Then you bring her out now." Bitches? Is he looking at the same two men I am?

I hear movement, as I get up off the counter and make my way to the doorway I'm met with the backs on two very large men. 

John is about to spit chips until I step up behind them and tap him on the shoulder. John snaps his head back to me and grunts before moving to the side, Nick moves without question. They both stand very close as I take a step forward to Hunter. 

Hunter smiles that sick smile and reaches out to grab me, Nick had pulled me back and held me in place. 

"Do not move." He whispered gruffly in my ear. If this situation wasn't as serious I may have been turned on by that. 

"You follow orders now hey? Shame you never did for me." Hunter scoffs and lets out a dark chuckle. 

"That's enough, why are you here? It's late and Lex is in bed and I don't want her woken up. You nearly did the last time you were here." I whisper shout. John and Nick both saddle up beside me and take on a protective stance. 

Hunter scoffs and steps forward and looks between Nick and John, "You think they'll protect you? You're so fucking dumb Cara honestly," he laughs whilst shaking his head "You think these two want the burden of you? You have so much baggage it's ridiculous. You think they want to father a kid that isn't theirs? I wouldn't." He seethes, his words dripping with anger, he's trying to get inside my head.

Hunter steps forward and quickly yanks my arm pulling my body along with it. Nick and John take a step closer before Hunter realises and he quickly throws my hand back with force.  

"You come home with me, we can forget all this and start again. You wont last here, not without me." He whispers mockingly. I shake my head at him turning to go back inside. 

"You've fucked with me for the last time Hunter. I'll see you in court." I say as I walk back inside slamming the screen door. 

"You can't fucking run from me! You're mine and so is Alexandra!" He yells from the front yard whilst Nick pushes him away.

John stands watch on the porch, I come up behind and put my arms around his waist. I poke my head around the side of his larg frame and he looks down at me. 

"Thank you for being here..."I mumble out.

He nods and gives a small smile, "I told you he'd never hurt you again didn't I?" He grumbles, turning around with me still holding on, his arms wrap around my shoulders and pull me tight against him. 

I stand there, fully embraced by John as I watch Nick's figure move back up towards us. 

"That guy's is a fucking fruit loop Car, I don't know what the hell you saw in him..." Nick says, stating the obvious. 

I shrug my shoulders, unable to see what I saw in him before all this crap. Nick and John guide me inside and sit me down. 

"We need to get you a restraining order, for Lex too. He can't keep coming around here. What if we weren't here tonight Cara? Imagine what he would've done." Nick says seriously whilst taking a a hold of my hand. 

I nod in agreeance, not wanting to speak anymore. John sighs and pulls me close, Nick joins in. One at my waist and one at my shoulders I felt I was wrapped in a cocoon of safety and warmth.

We stood like this for what felt like hours, the occasional soothing hair or skin rub. We eventually made our way to my bedroom before they placed me in the middle and got on each side of me. 

Nick was the first to kiss me goodnight, then John. I watched as the two had fallen into their sleeps before cozing back up to them and following suit.