The Boy (Romance)

Chapter 6

,,Brahms ?" She whispered but there was no reply. She went out of his bedroom and heard noises downstairs. Cole was slamming the doors shut and called her name. Emily was kind of relieved because he was still far away but she knew he would come upstairs soon. She walked along the walls and knocked on them, in hope Brahms would respond to her but yet again, nothing ...
All of a sudden, she heard footsteps and Emily ran back to Brahms' bedroom to hide in his closet. She climbed in and covered her mouth with her hands. With breathing exercises, she tried to calm her racing heart. Her body tensed when the footsteps approached. Emily heard other doors squeak, a sign that they were opened and she heard a click when they were being closed again. Soon, the bedroom door was opened and for a moment, everything went silent. She heard him inhaling deeply and he came closer. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she tried to prevent a whimper. Unexpectedly, the closet door swung open and Emily was about to scream when a hand muffled her voice. She tried to hit and kick him but failed miserably as strong arms wrapped around her and she was pulled out of the closet and thrown onto the bed. He climbed on top of her and held her hands above her head so she couldn't hit him. The other hand was still on her mouth to silence her. Emily couldn't see clearly because of her teary eyes and soon, she lost her energy to fight back. The body on top of her waited patiently until she stopped wriggling. Emily breathed heavily and her body jerked when she felt a hand wiping her tears away. When her eyes dried, she opened them and it was ...
,,Brahms !! It's y-you. Thank god. I'm so hap-"
she whispered rather loudly.
,,Shhhh" He said. Brahms looked deep into her eyes and before she could say something again, he shut her mouth with a kiss. Emily closed her eyes straightaway and let out a little moan. Brahms let go of her hands and touched her cheeks instead. She was overwhelmed with happiness and pulled at Brahms' collar to close the space between them even more, all the while arching her back to feel his muscular body. Brahms' hands moved to her waist and intended to go lower but Emily stopped him and broke off the kiss.
,,Brahms, we really shouldn't go any further now, before we can't control ourselves anymore. We are in danger. There's someone chasing me and he really doesn't hold back to hurt me ... or you. Please, we have to get out of here. I don't want to know what will happen to you if he finds out about you." Her voice was a little shaky.
,,I know ... I saw him. He rushed through the hallways and rooms and destroyed a few things. I also heard what you said when you were between the walls and I wanted to come and get you but your voice echoed against the walls and I wasn't sure where you were. I also couldn't answer you because at that time, your ex was too close. He would've heard me." Brahms said with as soothing voice.
His deep voice sounded like music to Emily'a ears and she enjoyed every second of it.
,,Then ... how could you find me ?" She asked him.
,,I followed your scent. You smell like flowers and I immediately knew it was your favorite body lotion that you always use when you shower. That's why I found you in the closet that fast ..." he leaned in closer until his lips were right beside her ear.
,,And I had a feeling that you'd hide in my bedroom." He chuckled with a seductive look in his eyes and Emily's cheeks went bright red. He stood up and lent her a hand and she took it to get on her feet.
,,That's why you inhaled when you came into the room, right ?" She asked after getting her
composure back.
,,Exactly" he nodded.
Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching and this time they both knew it must be Cole. They looked at each other and Emily started to panic but Brahms soothed her by taking her hand. He led her out of his bedroom and walked rapidly down the hallway with her and searched for a place where it would be safe.
,,Why don't we hide in the attic ? It's hard to find and such an idiot like Cole would never find it. We also have the key so we can lock us up in there until Cole gives up and leaves." Emily suggested. Brahms thought about it but nodded quickly because he couldn't find another idea. They climbed up the latter and with the key, Brahms locked the attic door. Cole was screaming and still searching for Emily. They really hoped he would get tired of searching and running around but even after an hour, he was still there and sometimes, they thought that Cole had found the attic because his voice was so near.
,,We can't wait anymore. The longer we wait the higher the chance that he finds us. He's already that close. I'll go and fight against him ... It seems that he won't give up that easily." Brahms said.
,,You're insane. I know you're incredibly strong but it's still very risky and I don't want him to hurt you.
Please, don't go" she pleaded.
,,I won't just sit here and ignore it if someone breaks into my house and tries to steal my most precious person. He will pay if he lays his dirty hands on you."
Brahms eyes darkened and his voice went deeper. He took the key in his hand and unlocked the attic door but before opening it, he looked back at Emily.
,,You'll stay here until I'm done. I'll come back and get you when everything is over" he said with a dangerous tone in his voice and Emily knew that this was a warning. She wanted to protest but she remained silent at the look Brahms gave her. He went down the stairs after closing the attic door as quietly as he could. As if Emily would sit still and wait for him. She was too worried that Cole would hurt him but she tried to follow Brahms' wish and waited ...