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LUKE’S POV
I entered my bedroom and found her sitting on the floor, with her knees brought up to her chest. It was obvious that she was crying.
She was visibly shaking.
“Are you okay?” I asked, sitting next to her.
“No” she whispered.
“I’m sorry you had to go through that Katarina. I’ve kicked him out…for good” I said, trying to bring her comfort with my words.
It wasn’t working she was still shaking.
I wrapped my arm around her and brought her closer to me.
“I think I need to go home,” she said shakily.
“I’ve been drinking quite a bit at Michael’s place. I cant drive you back Katarina” I said softly. “Please stay here, so I know your safe”
“I don’t feel safe here Luke”
Ouch.
“I told you that I’ve kicked him out Katarina. He’s gone”
“You don’t have to do that for me Luke” she whispered
“I didn’t. I will not have a potential rapist living under the same roof as me” I said firmly “and besides, he’s a total dick anyway”
“I cant stay here Luke” Katarina said quietly
“Why not?” I asked
“Amber —“
“Amber nothing” I said interrupting her “you’re staying with me tonight, and that the end of that” I said standing up, offering her my hand.
She looked up at me and then took my hand.
I pulled her into a hug.
“I won’t let anything happen to you again Katarina”
She pulled away slightly; there was enough of a gap for me to study her face. Her eyes were full of tears. I leaned in and kissed her cheek.
“Thank you Luke,” she whispered.
“Did you want to go back to sleep?” I asked
“I don’t think I can” she replied
“Do you want to watch a movie?”
“Okay”
I led her to the lounge and instructed her to sit down on the couch.
She sat down and again, brought her knees to her chest.
“You look cute in my shirt” I said, laughing.
Katarina’s cheeks flushed pink. “I’m sorry, the dress I was wearing was too tight and –“
“Don’t worry about it, keep the shirt. It looks better on you anyway” I responded, trying to lighten the mood.
She smiled slightly.
“So I only have horror films, is that okay?” I asked
“S-sure” she stuttered
“Not a fan of horror?” I asked
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