Her Escape, His Safe Haven

Chapter 39- Completely Instinctual

Alright, I have a song for Athena, and I have a song for the two of them, but I need suggestions for an Eli song. Are there any songs that you think would be a good fit for him?

Eli's POV

"Pass your papers up please. Make sure your names are on them. I don't know why I have to tell you that considering you're all seniors in high school, but if I don't tell you it doesn't get done." Mr. Protell droned on in his 'I really couldn't care less, don't make my life harder' voice he usually used in this class. 

Calculus. I hate calculus. I mentally let out an exasperated groan as I handed my sheet to Pheobe, the girl who sits in front of me.

 "How'd you do Elliot?" She asked when I handed her the test.

"Okay I guess." I answered. I hope I passed. Wow. That's a thought I haven't had for awhile. I'm so used to not caring.

"Not a big fan of Calculus I'm guessing?" She giggle and tucked her loose hair behind her ear. I noticed her cheeks redding a little bit and my mind instantly went to Athena. Athena's blush makes my heart jump. 

"Not really, no." I answered with a small polite smile. I don't want her to think I'm flirting or anything. That wouldn't be fair to her, or Athena for that matter.

"I could tutor if you need it." She offered with a smirk.

"Oh, that's a nice offer, but I think I'll just ask Athena. She loves math." I told her. I don't even think Athena likes math, but I don't want to spend time with this girl.

She paled and nodded a little "Right. Athena." She gave me a tight lipped smile before turning to face the front again.

I let out a breath and slumped back in my seat. I never thought I'd be annoyed by girls trying to hit on me. I never thought that I'd be so head over heels in love with someone that I'd hate attention from other girls.

The bell rang and I rushed out of the room heading to Athena's class so I could walk with her to lunch. When I got there she walked out of her class without noticing me so I snuck up behind her and wrapped my arms around her small waist. "Boo." I whispered in her ear. She jumped a little before settling into my arms.

"Hey." She smiled at me.

"Hey baby girl." I smiled back. "Let's go outside for lunch today." 

"It's cold out there." She pouted her plump lip out me, tempting me to take it between my teeth.

"I'll keep you warm." I winked at her and she blushed right on cue. I couldn't help but smile when my heart thumped in my chest at the sight. 

"Fine. You have to text Mark though." She conceded making my smile grow. I nodded quickly sliding my phone out of my pocket sending a text to Mark letting him know to bring the V to the tree outside. 

I grabbed my girl's hand and led her out the side door. We made our way over to the tree and I sat down with my back against and pulled Athena down to sit between my legs with he back against my chest. "You hungry baby girl?" I asked.

"I ate my lunch during Econ." She said sheepishly and I chuckled.

"I ate mine during english." She laughed this time. "But I have a surprise!" I said cheerfully. I reached over into my backpack and searched the front pocket. My fingers wrapped around the small item and I pulled it from the bag. "Here." I said placing the Reese's in her outstretched hand. 

"Thank you baby." She said with a brilliant smile before tearing into the packaging. She stuffed the whole chocolate in her mouth and made a silly face. I laughed with her and kissed her cheek. My little weirdo. I thought with a fond smile on my face.