Nightwing - CLOSED

Chapter 4

Rain stiffened. How did he know? And why is he doing this? "I don't understand..." she tried. Lium snarled and grabbed her forearm. "You are fully aware that I know the truth about what you are. But I don't know exactly how you were made." Then, in a calmer voice, "You're a true mystery, Rain Withersteam. You're one of a kind." Rain was starring at his broad hand that was tightly gripping her arm. It was starting to hurt, as if it was on the verge of breaking. "Please.. let go of me..." she whimpered as the pain sent waves up her arm.

Sighing, Lium quickly let go. "Rain, I do not have an intention of hurting you; I will, though, if you do not do as I say, understand?" Rain nodded quickly. Lium sighed, as if relieved, and softly ran his hand over her hair. "Good." He looked at his silver watch and sighed again. "All right. I'll take you home so you can get some sleep. I'll be coming back for you later this week- and don't think of running. I'll find you either way. 

"Once I get you, I'll take you back here for a week or so, and tell you about my background, as will you." Lium continued. He bent down and grabbed Rain's shoes and held out his hand for her to follow him. She glared at him, anger finally welling up inside of her, and stood up on her own, crossing her arms infront of her chest. Please, God, don't stare at my boobs... She had realized that some men thought pervertedly when they saw chicks with- for instance, like Rain's- C sized boobs being squished together by crossed arms. Glancing at him with her peripheral vision, she noted he was not looking in her direction.

They passed the second story stairs and reached the main stairs in a blur. As they descended  Rain was glad that she had taken off her heels. That would have been awkward. She was on Lium's left, so she got the full view of the main living room. What is he hiding? she pondered over the simplicity of his house. Why does he not need things to be entertained with? Does he have a secret torcher chamber or something? She raised/furrowed her eyebrows at the thought, and once again glanced at Lium. He was looking at her... She quickly looked away, and somehow managed to blush again.

When they got to the front door, Rain waited awkwardly as Lium grabbed the keys. When he fully grabbed them, Rain opened the door and walked out on her own, then waited as Lium unlocked the car from the doorway. She hurriedly got in and looked out her window at the wisteria growing up the columns to the balcony. She didn't even give Lium a side glance as he got in and started the ignition.  Rain could feel that he was watching her as they just sat there.

"I know it sounds bad... but what I'm thinking of will... probably please you." Lium huffed and flopped his hands onto his legs. Rain ignored his comment and, while still looking out the window, asked "Can you turn on the heater? And don't waist the gas. This originally only had 10 miles per gallon." Complying, Lium asked a counter question, "Used to?" Rain nodded slightly. "I asked the company to tweak it since it wasn't going to be used as speed racer. Now it has 27." Lium made a "humph" sound and put the gear into reverse. Carefully, he made his way out and shifter it to drive to go back through the long driveway. Great.

It was still raining as they pulled into the parking lot of her apartment. "Keys please." This was the first time that they looked at each other in the eyes since Lium shut his bedroom door. Lium frowned slightly and twisted the key out of the slot and handed it to her. He glanced out the windshield and muttered, "It's really pouring out there..." Rain thought that too. How am I supposed to get inside without ruining my dress and shoes? She huffed at the thought. "And shoes?" She hadn't seen him bring them in the car... He grinned slyly. "My place. You'll get them back- maybe. They look very nice on my table..." Rain glowered at him, quickly unbuckled, and got out of the car. She stomped off towards the stairs, ignoring the freezing water soaking her hair.

She heard the thump of Lium's door and just a second after, felt his heat next to her arm. But... she was already at her door, fumbling with her keys. What is he? Once she actually twisted the right key to unlock her door, she opened it and went to get Lium's jeep keys. "Here." Lium grabbed them, their skin softly brushing once again, and grinned at her, whispering, "See you later." and stalked off towards the stairs. "UGH!" Rain shouted after him as she slammed her front door. She quickly went into her room to start the bath water. 

As it was filling up with hot water, Rain sat on its edge, completely naked, and began to think. He really hurt me when he grabbed my arm. Ever since the accident, nothing has been able to cause me that much pain... And he's able to flash around in a blink of an eye. He has all these same characteristics as me... but he said "You're one of a kind". I don't understand...

The tub was full by then, so she eased herself into the scalding water, relaxing her muscles on the spot. As she ducked her head under the water, she was still thinking. What does this mean? What does he mean? What is his back story? Ugh! This is infuriating! She lifted her head out of the water and began to wash her hair and body. She made sure to gently go over the arm that he grabbed, for it was still red, and in pain. She began to shave her legs, and after that, her you know what. Ya know... just in case...

When she was out, it was already 11:10. She quickly through on a dark blue tank top, a pair of panties, and some yoga pants. Tonight she felt like snuggling under the covers as a cat. He comforter was ver fluffy, and her sheets silky soft. If only I could do this more often... she thought as she drifted into a deep sleep.