Lucas' P.O.V.
I kept my phone by my side, trying not to miss Rose's call or text the next day. I want to make sure that I am there for her when she goes in for surgery. I've been looking up the best oncologists in the state, and one familiar name popped up. I refuse to let him see her, even if he is conveniently located nearby. I hate him, he's no better than my father.
Kane Phillips is a pompus as/s. He thinks himself better than the rest with his high and mighty act. 'I not only help my patients with their cancer, I help their families as well.' He said that to us at the dinner table once. I had seen him 'help' the family before. She was bent over his desk, as he 'helped' her.
I didn't see him the same after that. He took advantage of her. He said it was the only time he had done that when I confronted him about it. I didn't believe him, but I was only 16 at the time so no one really cared what I had to say about him. He married the woman, as if to prove a point to me. They divorced 3 years later. We never saw much of her in those 3 years. She was like this hidden secret wife. It was the strangest thing.
If Rose really needs an oncologist, then I'll fly one here for her. Someone who isn't Kane. I won't have him taking advantage of her. I hope to never let her meet him, but I know she'll have to when we go on our date Sunday. Of course, that's only if she's okay by then.
Mom's birthday is Sunday, and she likes to have a family brunch. Kane being her older brother, means he'll be there. I want Rose to meet mom, seeing as she met dad last time. Mom is a saint compared to dad. Honestly, compared to dad a lot of people are angels. The man is a massive d*ck with serious control issues. Not to mention the anger issues that he lashes out with. I make sure they're always directed at me. I would never let him hurt Lisa the same way he hurt mom.
I don't think Rose realizes that she and I share some of the same trauma... an abusive dad. Only my father hurt his kids too, not just mom. Thankfully he's not a fighter with large muscles, but he does still strike a mean punch, always somewhere that isn't noticeable. I've kept him away from Lisa as often as I could. He's only ever laid hands on her once, and I quickly stopped it.
Rose: Surgery is scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow. It's an outpatient procedure, so I'll be in and out the same day.
Olive's text had my chest constricting. I need her to be okay. I need this to not be cancer, even if we are all thinking it is. I don't want her to have to deal with this. It isn't right. She deserves a much happier life, and I plan on giving it to her. No matter what the results of the biopsy, I plan on bringing her joy.
Lucas: I'll be there Rose.
Rose: Thanks.
Lucas: Do you need anything right now?
I know it's currently the middle of the day, but after I left the roof of her loft yesterday, I couldn't help but miss her. She had agreed to our proposal and I'm going to be fighting hard for the next 6 months. I need to show her that I'm the one for her. I need her to see how much better I am for her.
Rose: I hate to say it, but I could use some company. It's too quiet and Hailey has classes all day today.
Lucas: Say no more. I'm on my way ;)
Rose: Thanks, Lucas
I grabbed my keys, almost running to my car. I miss my Rose and I haven't had much alone time with her with everything that has been going on. I am just grateful she asked me to come and not Leo. I may have driven a few too many miles over the speed limit as I made my way to her.. I haven't been this excited in a while.
She opened her door, greeting me with a messy bun, black sweatpants and a baby blue shirt. She looked so cozy and cute. I wanted to pick her up, wrap her in a blanket and hold her on the couch all day.
"Hello, my beautiful Rose." I smiled at her as I entered. She just gave me a small smirk, amused with my antics.
"Thanks for coming. It was pretty quiet here and it was unsettling. I'm not used to being alone." She admitted.
"I'll come over whenever you need me. All you have to do is send me a text." I assured her. "Doesn't matter at what time either. I have a bad case of insomnia. My body doesn't get along with sleep."
"I'll bear that in mind." She nodded. "Do you wanna watch a movie with me? I was just about to play a horror film, because I need some action right now more than wholesome Disney movies."
Her movie choice caught me off guard for a second, but I quickly nodded my head.
"I'm down for whatever you'd like to do."
"Perfect. I'll go pop some popcorn, you go sit."
I grabbed a blanket from the little wooden ladder she used as a throw blanket holder before taking my spot on the couch. I heard her humming as she waited on the popcorn by the microwave. She tapped her fingers on the counter, making me realize we had similar taste in music as I recognized the song.
"I like that song. The shadow of the day would embrace the world in gray." I sang along with her humming, making her smile.
"It's one of my favorites from the band. Well, one of the slower favorites. I honestly like too many of their songs. Linkin Park is the best." Rose sounded almost giddy as she spoke about them.
"I second that statement."
I loved that I was learning something new about her. If only there could be a concert to go to, but with Chester Bennington dead, there's no way. It wouldn't be the same.
"What do you want to drink with your popcorn?"
"Anything is fine." I called back.
She emerged from the kitchen with a tray of popcorn, drinks, and a few assorted candies. I saw my favorites amongst them, some hot tamales. I love cinnamon flavored things.
Rose started the movie, taking a seat directly beside me. I smiled, realizing she wanted contact with me. She could have sat at the other end of the couch, but instead she sat close enough that our thighs were touching. She pulled her legs in, placing the popcorn bucket in her lap. She then started the horror movie.
Rose would jump at times, but never scream. She somehow managed to never spill the popcorn either. I had grabbed her legs part way through the movie, placing them over my lap. I was massaging her calves as she laid back on the couch with her head propped by a cushion. I felt her look at me a few times throughout the movie. I had done the same, watching her at times.
"You're cute when you jump." I teased her as the credits rolled through the screen.
She threw the pillow at me from under her head. I caught it chuckling. She immediately sat up, straddling my lap. She grabbed my wrists, placing them above my head. I was curious what she was planning to do, so I let her do what she wanted without a fight. Her lust filled eyes landed on my lips, watching as I licked them.
"What are you doing, Rose?"
"Taking what I want, if that's okay?" She bit her lip, a little embarrassed by her words, but sticking to them.
"More than okay." I nodded.
She leaned forward, with her hands still over my wrists above my head. She pressed those rosy red lips against mine in a frenzy. She was hot and demanding as she kissed me. I hadn't felt her be this aggressive before. I quite enjoyed it as she sucked on my lower lip. I groaned, pushing my pelvis towards her center over me.
She swayed her hips on me, grinding against my very prominent erect*on now. She was clearly wanting more, but I was letting her take charge. Everything will be at her pace.
"Lucas?" She called my name, stopping for a second to look me deeply in the eyes. She seemed so vulnerable right now.
"Yes, Rose?"
"Can you make me forget all about tomorrow?"
My chest tightened, seeing her so anxious. I was anxious too. Tomorrow determines a lot about her life.
"I'll do my best."
I'll give her what she wants as best I can.