Lovers' Maehem

Chapter 53

Maeve

January 5, 2181

11:26am

My cuts and electrical burns still hurt like a bitch, but I try not to show it as I get on the private jet. I smile at everyone as they smile back. I sit in a booth alone with Griffin and lean on him to sleep more. I didn't get much sleep last night. I couldn't stop thinking about my parents. I know I shouldn't. But it's hard. Yes they just tortured me but I'm worried about what's going to happen. Griffin explained it to me. He said in a few days, maybe a week we'll go meet his Dad down there to talk with them. He said they won't accuse me of anything because I'm covered by his family and can be considered 'controlled' and 'forced' to do this as a minor by parents. Apparently no one is willing to challenge his Dad so I'm safe. My parents on the other hand. I overheard the police from the car. This is a federal case, and most likely a capital punishment case. In other words, the death penalty. What did you expect Mae? They've killed probably thousands of people and been responsible for possibly millions of deaths. That is a death penalty if I've ever seen one. Currently they are at ADX, a supermax prison. The conditions must be horrible and I'm scared to go there. But I have to. I have to talk to my parents and listen to what the lawyers have to say. I need to be there and know what is going to happen. The flight feels like eternity. Most of the group sleeps through it, but I can't and that means Griffin won't. He's been so careful around me, even after I explained it to him. I don't like him being careful, but at the sametime I'm not exactly in the condition to say otherwise. When we get back to our apartment, I'm relieved to be home. Home. I think this apartment and Griffin is my only place I can consider home, at least right now. I never really had a home growing up. My family was my home I guess. But it feels nice to finally have a place that feels safe. I feel safe. I can sleep without being scared of waking up seeing Indie. Without being scared of my parents showing up and taking me. Without being scared that I'll lose Griffin. Because he will always be here too. Because this is his home too.

"Hey Mae," Griffin says tapping lightly, "let's go." He tilts his head towards the door and I become conscious of the fact we have landed and are the last ones on the planes. I nod and stand up cringing as I use my hands on accident. That's what hurts the most. My hands. Everytime I move it my scratches hurt. Harper said it should heal in about a week, but almost 2 until they are back to normal. We sit in the cab for 20 minutes until we get home and the second we do I run to the bed and jump on it. Griffin follows me leaning at the doorway smiling.

"10 out of 10!" I say my voice muffled by the pillows.

"10 out of 10!" Griffin repeats laughing, "I think I'll have to try that out! Watch out!" He says jumping right beside me. I smile at him. "Do I have something on my face?" He asks, licking around his lips.

"No," I say smiling. You're just perfect. "Care to join me for a shower." I bite my lip. No being careful. I want my normal Griffin.

"You sure?" he asks. I can see the smile creeping up on his face but he's waiting for confirmation.

"Mhmmm," I say playing with a lock of my hair as I stand up slowly and walk into the bathroom where I strip off my sweats. The bandages are luckily waterproof so no worries about that.

"God I love you," I exclaim as we wolf down a box made mac and cheese. Griffin shakes his head. "What do you mean no!" I laugh, "I can't love you."

"Not as much as I love you," he says, leaving across the counter feeding me another giant spoonful of the pasta.

"Uh uh," I saw chewing, "I love you more. That's the end of the conversation." Griffin laughs and it makes me smile.

"You can't just decide when the end of the conversation is!" I smile and shrug, "I love you more because I love you to the sun and back 100 times! End of conversation." I shake my head and he shoves mac and cheese in my mouth.