Lucas' P.O.V.
I couldn't get my thoughts straight ever since Rose told us her story. I was glad that I tagged along. I never would have thought that she had such a sad story to tell. She's so strong and resilient. I think I understand why she's like that now.
I wanted to be angry at her mother for abandoning her, but how can I be. Her mom is a victim too, and now she's dying. The only person to be pissed at is her father, and I plan to find out who he is exactly. I'll rain hell down on his life for what he's done.
Rose stood before us, her head was held high, but her eyes were on the ground. She was thinking. Aout what? I'm not sure. Leo was the first to speak. He had been through hell these past couple of days and being with Rose was the first time I had seen him relaxed.
"Thank you for tonight, Liv. Know that I'm here for you, whatever you need. We half orphans gotta stick together."
I know he was trying to be funny, but it was poor timing. Her mom wasn't dead yet, and bringing it up made Rose's face scrunch for a moment. I slapped Leo upside the head giving him a 'you're so stupid' look as I stared at him.
"Sorry." He scratched at the back of his neck.
"It's fine." She gave him a small fine, but I could tell it wasn't really.
I stepped forward, grabbing her hand without asking. I couldn't hug her earlier because Leo had beat me to it. I pulled her flush against my chest and wrapped my arms tightly around her. I kissed the top of her head before I spoke.
"You're amazing, Rose." I whispered into her ear. She needs to know that. "Text me when you need me, and I'll show up."
"We'll see you later." Leo called to her as we walked off.
Leo was silent as we made our way to my car. I could tell he was deep in thought, but I wasn't sure what about. There's so much happening right now that it's impossible to tell what's going on in his mind. He stopped walking for a moment, making me stop to turn and look at him.
"What's up?" I furrowed my brow at him in concern.
"Do you think she regrets telling us?" His piercing was moving left and right over his lip again. He was worried she'd push away now, and honestly, I was too.
"Probably." I admitted. "But don't worry, we'll make sure she keeps talking to us."
Leo nodded his head before we continued walking. The ride to his house was quiet as Leo just stared out the window the whole way. I know he's sad about his father, but we all knew it was coming. It wasn't as big of a shock as it was when his father had his accident. I know it still hurts, but I think it helps that he knew it was coming.
"Want me to spend the night again?" I asked him as we pulled into his circular driveway. The place was dark inside, letting me know his mom called it a night already. It was just Leo and his mom since his brother, John, died in the same accident that put his father in a coma. Last year was hell for us all with the loss of John.
John was my age and we had a ton of classes together in highschool and college. He was my absolute best friend, aside from Leo. John was a great guy, the life of the party. He was the man every girl wanted and every guy wanted to be. He was the best wing man too. The image of him laying peacefully in his casket still haunts me, and now, today, the image of Mr. Darius haunts me. Their father was always this big man with a large heart and a great smile. You would think nothing would have been able to hurt him, but a semi can do a lot of damage to anyone.
"No, it's alright. Thanks though." He sighed as he got out of the car, closing the door behind him. I turned the car off, getting down myself. "I said no, Lucas." He rolled his eyes at me.
"I know, I heard. I'm just ignoring it, because I can tell you still need me." I elbowed his side lightly.
"Whatever." He rolled his eyes, but I saw the smallest tug at the corner of his lips. He appreciated it.
I walked inside with my hands in my pockets. I was greeted by the nostalgic scent of his mother's perfume that always lingered in the halls like a ghost. I'd honestly spent more time here, growing up, than my own home. I knew these hallways and rooms better than my own.
"We're not sleeping on the same bed." He pointed at me.
"Awe, but you're such a good little spoon." I teased him, causing him to blush the slightest bit. I let out a laugh at his innocent reaction.
"I do not. These arms are meant to hold, not be held." He flexed his biceps, which he's clearly been working on. I poked it, pretending to inspect it.
"If you say so." I shrugged, heading up the stairs, leaving him to chase after me to say something else.
"I say so." He whispered so as not to be loud when we passed his mom's room.
Leo's room was at the end of the hall. He usually stays on campus in his dorm, but with everything that happened he's been staying here for his mom this week. In the same way that Rose has been staying at the hospital with her mother. I felt my chest tighten at the thought of her hurting.
"Let's just go to bed." Leo threw one of his pillows at me. He had a large king bed with black sheets to match the black walls. He had a dark gray leather couch to the side of the room, that I'm guessing I'll have to claim as my bed tonight.
"Fine by me." I threw the pillow down on the cold couch and jumped on it. "Tuck me in, daddy." I joked.
Leo sighed, clearly getting annoyed with my antics, but that only made it better.
"Here you can use this." He threw me a small throw that barely covered my shoulders and my feet at the same time.
"Where's my goodnight kiss." I puckered my lips at him.
"Go to bed, Lucas, you're being annoying." He spoke in a stern voice, only making me smile with amusement.
My phone vibrated once before stopping. I fetched it from my back pocket to see I had a text from Rose. My heart sped, surprising me at how excited I could be to just get a text from her.
Rose: Can you meet with me tomorrow? I need some good sex.
I couldn't help the shit eating grin on my face. I heard Leo's phone vibrate next. His face illuminated by the blue light of his phone, revealing the same grin on his face. Did she text him too?
"Who's bothering you so late at night?"
"It's Liv. I guess she isn't regretting telling us." He answered me without prying his eyes away from his phone.
"Oh, yeah? What did she say?"
"Just that she's glad she was able to help make me feel better." He smiled again, as he typed a response.
Two can play at that game.
Lucas: You know I'll come whenever you need me, my not so innocent Rose. You gotta do something for me first.
I smiled waiting for her response, but all I heard was Leo's phone vibrating a few more times, as my text stayed on delivered. Is she really choosing to talk to Leo over me? I felt a pang of jealousy as I looked Leo's way.
Rose: What might that be? O_o
I smiled as she finally replied.
Lucas: You have to wear what I tell you.
Rose: (-_-;) um, depends. What it is you're wanting me to wear?
I noticed that Leo's vibrating had slowed, letting me know she was focusing on our conversation now.
"Who's got you smiling like that?" Leo caught on now.
"Rose." I answered him, as I typed my response. I wanted to tell him that she was wanting to hook up again, but I also didn't want to be a dick and cause him more heartache right now.
"Oh, what are you guys talking about?" He arched a brow at me, as he pulled the sheets over his shoulders.
"You sure you want to know?"
"Maybe?" He wasn't sure. He was curious but he wasn't sure he was ready for the answer.
"I'm just giving her advice on what to wear." I told him a partial lie, to spare his feelings.
"Oh, okay. I mean that's weird." He shrugged his shoulders.
Lucas: I'll send it to the penthouse tomorrow. I know a place we can go to have se.x that is unbelievable.
I love dressing my Rose. I know exactly what to put her in that will make her feel as se.xy as I think she is.
Rose: I don't know, Lucas. I just want something easy right now.
Her text had my chest tightening. I guess she's going through a lot right now to want to try something new.
Lucas: I understand, Rose. Perhaps another time. Tell me where you want me and when. I'm yours ;)
Rose: Thanks, Lucas. Tomorrow, your place, around 7?
Lucas: Sounds good to me. I'll come get you.
Rose: Okay. See you then.
Rose: Oh, and thank you for not being weird after I told you my story.
Lucas: Me? Weird? Never. ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ
Rosa: Is that you flexing? X'D
Lucas: You like it?
Rosa: mmm, yeah totally, those little lines are definitely doing it for me ;)
I let out a laugh by mistake, gaining a glare from Lucas.
"Sorry." I held my hand up.
I turned to my side so I didn't have to see his eyes on me again.
Lucas: Goodnight, Rose. I look forward to touching that body of yours again.
Rose: Goodnight, Lucas.
I closed my eyes, feeling a little too excited for tomorrow now. There are so many things I want to do to her. I hope she gives me control again.