Survivor

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I woke up the next morning, lying on the couch, my head on Luca's chest and his arms around me. I start to feel him stir and I sit up. He lays there looking at me and says "Thank you. I didn't want to be alone last night." Smiling softly at him I say "It's the least I can do with the way you've been with me." I tell him. He sits up and I ask "Want some breakfast?" He nods and I say "You can get a shower while I get it going." I show him where everything is and head to the kitchen. I am plating our food and Cami walks in and asks "Who's in the shower?" I look at her and say "Luca." She looks at me and smirks and I say "He had a rough day yesterday and we fell asleep on the couch watching movies. Nothing happened." I tell her. "It's good you guys are being there for each other." she tells me and I nod. He walks into the kitchen and I hand him his plate while Cami pours all of us coffee. Sitting down, we eat and talk and Cami leaves for work.

After Cami leaves, it's just me and Luca. "How are you feeling?" I ask. "Better. I do this job everyday but it's those rare calls like that, that really make you wonder if it's worth it." he tells me. "If you're not out there doing it, who's gonna save the day?" I ask, smiling. He smiles too and says "You planning on needing saving anytime soon?" I laugh and say "God I hope not but seriously, I'm here anytime you need to talk." I tell him. "That goes both ways. I'm just a call away if you need anything." he tells me and I smile. "Well, I better get home and get ready for work. Thanks again for last night. I really didn't need to be alone." he tells me. I lean up and kiss his cheek and say "Anytime. You know where my door is." He smiles before kissing my cheek and heading out.

Later that day, there's a knock on my door. I look through the peephole and see a delivery guy holding flowers. I open the door a little and say "Can I help you?" He says "Delivery for Abby James." I look at him and the chain is still on the door and I say "Can you slide that through the door and I'll sign?" He slides the clipboard through the door and I sign, passing it back to him. "Just leave it on the porch." I say. He does as I ask and walks away. After he pulls away, I open the door and pick up the flowers. It's a mix of wildflowers and it's beautiful. Sitting it on the kitchen island, I look at the card and smile. It reads Just a thank you for being there last night when I needed you. X Luca and I can't help but smile. I pick up my phone and shoot him a text.

A: Thank you for the flowers. They're beautiful.

L: Just wanted to thank you for being there last night.

A: We're friends. That's what we're here for.

L: Friends huh?

A: Well, I did let you lay on my chest. I don't let anyone do that.

L: I feel special.

A: You are.
L: So are you. Can I call you tonight?

A: I'll be waiting.

That night, my phone rings. "Hello." I answer. "Hey Sweetheart." Luca says. "Hey. How was your day?" I ask. "A lot better thanks to you." he says. "Well, gotta make sure you're head is straight when you go back to work." I tell him. "That we do. How was your day?" he asks. "Good. Really good actually. I got flowers from this amazing guy and then get to go back to work tomorrow." I tell him. "Great guy huh?" he asks laughing. "Yeah. Real special." I tell him and we get quiet. "Let me take you on a date." he says. "Luca..." I say before he cuts me off. "Just hear me out. I know what' going on in your head. I just want to take you out. Show you that the shit going on in your head, ain't true." he tells me. "What do you think is going through my head?" I ask. "That you're damaged. That no one will want you. That shit ain't true." he tells me. "So you're telling me, you want me?" I ask. "Yeah. I don't know what it is. We just seem to click and being there for each other. I know it's only been a few days and I'm not asking for full blown commitment. Just give me a chance to show you that you're wanted." he says and I think for a minute. "Okay." I tell him. "Okay?" He asks. "Okay." I say.