Sienna Asma

Lemme hold you

Sienna

I wash my hands in the sink, making sure to keep my eyes averted. The love bites and marks on my neck make me sick and I couldn't be more grateful for the turtleneck Olivia gave me. It's form fitting, and it reminds me of my time when I was an assassin for hire. That time was easier, but I don't miss it. Cole, Theodore, Dominic and Dean are the best thing that's ever happened to me and I'm so grateful that they saved me.

I wouldn't change anything that's happened.

Well, maybe one thing. If I could go back, I'd tell the guys that Asma was still there. Maybe we wouldn't be as separated, physically and emotionally, as we are right now.

"Are you ready, Sienna?" Olivia calls out from outside the bathroom.

I quickly change and pull the turtle neck all the way up. The tight pants hug me comfortably and I walk out feeling slightly better than I did when I woke up.

She smiles and we walk back to the room lit up with circles made of candles. I stand in my circle and immediately get ready to defend.

We've fallen into a routine where I stand in my circle, the room is silent, and she attacks me at any given moment. Sometimes, it'll be hours before she attacks me. Thankfully, this isn't one of those times.

The room is quiet except for the occasional grunts escaping her and I. From any onlookers, we'd be a blur. I'm capable of defending myself easily now, with me being faster, but I always have to stop myself from stepping out my circle to go on offense. I can't wait to surprise Asma and I wish I could see the look on her face when it does happen. 

*

I glance at my watch and see that it's 3:00 am in the morning. It took me longer to get here this time because I was more paranoid. Certain that Asma was going to wake up soon, I took my time, so I could turn around easily and pretend everything was okay. She's been asleep for a long time though, and I'm taking my chance. So I walk up to the building that my men are in. Knowing that Leader Hill won't let me leave so easily, I sneak around to the side. It's dark and I'm dressed in all black. I know the cameras won't be able to pick me up.

The problem is crawling up the building and finding which room has my guys. I search around, taking note that trees surround three sides of the building. I could climb up those and jump onto the roof before crawling in the vents, but I see ledges under each window that I could latch onto.

Hmm. What seems like the most fun?

Jumping from ledge to ledge it is. I grab onto the few pieces of building sticking out. Moving silently and swiftly, I launch my body upwards and grab the first ledge. When I look through the window and don't see my men, I continue jumping swinging my upwards. 

Stupid. I berate myself. What if they're in an another room on the other side of the building? This place is too big and I'll be here all night. Deciding to keep going to the rooftop, I shake my dumb decision away and begin moving again. Thankfully though, I don't need to go all the way to the top. I come across the room holding Cole and I find myself smiling deliriously. I watch my Cole move gracefully about the room. He seems to be packing, which make me think he's getting ready to leave.

"Oh no," I mumble to myself, knocking hurriedly on the window. As I expected, Cole whips out his gun and aims it at me.

I flash him a small smile and give him a slight wave which makes him drop the gun.

His mouth moves, but I can't hear him, and he rushes over to the window and opens it.

"Hey, Co-" I'm interrupted by him smooshing my face in his body. He holds me tight and close. I decide breathing is overrated and I hug him just as tight.

He breathes out with relief and his voice cracks slightly. "You came back."

"I said I would," I giggle patting his back. "I love you guys too much to leave you."

He pulls back with a surprised expression and his face shows turmoil.

"I am so sorry I did that, Sienna. I will never betray you again and I love you and if you give me another chance, I'll prove just how much I love you," he rants.

I bring his large body into my arms and let him pour out his heart. "I forgive you, Cole," I whisper once he's done. "I love you, too and I'm sorry, too. We both messed up, and we'll be stronger for it. But right now, we have stuff to do. We're still not safe." As much as I hate brushing everything back, we have higher things at stake than emotions.

"I know," he admits with a sigh. "Just... lemme hold you."

I smile to myself and allow him to do just that. When he's satisfied, we let get go and sit on his bed while he texts the others to come.

"Pancake?" Dean immediately shouts, coming to hug me. I stand up and greet each of them with a hug. Theo is hesitant, but I can't ease his fears right now. I don't know how long Asma will be gone.

"Why'd you leave so fast last time?" Dom asks, his arms folded and he's obviously in serious mode.

I mimic his stance, which causes them to smile, and I respond. "Asma is considered "dead" and I didn't know how long she would stay that way. Just like now." I wince as I add, "Which is kinda why we have to hurry this meeting along." I wish I could stay longer.

"What do you mean she's dead?" Cole frowns.

"Umm, like, " I start, not sure how to begin. "I have the power of immortality. So when I die, Asma is alive, then when she dies, I'm alive. Unless we die back to back, then we're both dead for a while. If I wake up and she's still alive, then I'll just be in the back of her head and vice- versa. It's all really a mess and I wish General Ryan would stop killing me. She acts like just 'cause I'm immortal, I don't feel any pain."

My men digest the information I threw at them and I resist the urge to rush them.

"We can't do anything with Asma," Dom says and I nod in agreement.

"I've been working on keeping her at bay. That's the only good thing that General Ryan gave me," I huff. "But that won't mean anything without a plan."

Theo speaks up softly, "We have one."

All eyes turn to him and he looks frightened. His eyes are mainly in my direction and I look away slightly, wondering if that will make him more comfortable.

He however doesn't speak, and instead Cole continues. "We're gonna get outta here soon. We have a plan, but-"

"You can't tell me," I finish, already knowing it's for the best. "Should I meet you somewhere?" I ask.

"Joe's Coffee Shop," Dean suggests with bright eyes. "In two days, meet us there."

I nod my head though worry for them shoots through my body. What if they struggle to leave?

"Don't worry about us," Theo speaks up again. "You just worry about getting there and handling Asma."

His advice is helpful and I pass him a bright smile.

"You got it," I respond, giving him another hug.