Olive's P.O.V.
A pair of warm lips pressed against my forehead, woke me with a smile. I knew these lips well now, my knight was waking me. I felt his arms wrap around me, as he pulled me closer to him. He nuzzled his head into my neck, kissing my chest where his lips could reach. I've never woken up so happy before. I smiled widely, forgetting all about my cheek until I felt the sting again.
"Good morning, my Rose," he whispered to me.
"Good morning, my Knight."
He kissed my neck this time, trailing down to my collarbone. His hand gripped my hip tightly. I loved the feel of his hand around my waist or on my hips. It always felt so possessive, and for some reason I really liked that. He ventured lower, until he was under the sheets. I giggled wondering what he was up to.
"What are you doing?" I asked him.
"About to have my breakfast," he replied.
I felt his fingers hook into the waistband of my shorts and underwear. My heart accelerated with excitement at his words. I could already feel the sleekness between my thighs. His words affected me just as much as his touches did. I felt my breathing slow as I took deep anticipating breaths. His hands slid my underwear and shorts off slowly as his fingers ran over my skin along the way.
His lips trailed kisses on my inner thigh until they met my center. I moaned when his tongue licked me at my core. Lucas licked and sucked at me, using his fingers and tongue in the most skilled of ways. I yelled his name in no time, feeling fully awake with my intense orgasm. Next thing I knew, his massive shaft was entering me, just before I crashed down, only rising me back up again.
"Lucas!" I moaned as he lifted my shirt, sucking at my nipple.
He groaned in pleasure, thrusting faster and harder into me. I came quickly again feeling him do the same shortly after. Lucas perched himself up on his elbows, now laying light kisses all around my neck and face. He then pulled back and looked deeply into my eyes.
"I love waking up to you by my side. Thank you for asking me to stay." He smiled down at me.
Damn you silver tongued Casanova, making my heart swoon.
"Thank you for staying. This is honestly the best way I've been woken up." I gave him a half smile, not wanting to hurt my cheek again.
This man has made my heart swoon for him this morning. The further I keep falling for him the more frightened I become. I'm scared to lose him now that I've let him in.
Please, God, let this work out.
"Shall we eat for real?" He asked me with a smirk as he pushed my hair out of my face.
I nodded my head, feeling him slip out of me. I missed him already. I feel incomplete without him inside me now. I don't like how deeply woven I feel to him right now. I guess that's why they call it taking the plunge, because it feels like you're free falling the entire time, unsure of when you'll meet the ground. Hopefully, I never do, because Lucas is everything I want and more.
I saw my journal on the nightstand, laid open, face down. He had read almost the full thing last night, making me wonder exactly how much sleep he'd gotten. I wonder if he looks at me differently after reading how pathetic I'd been in high school. Freshman year was soul crushing.
I finally got off the bed, cleaning myself off and getting dressed before joining him downstairs. He furrowed his brow as he looked in my fridge. His tall self had to lean down to see what was on the top shelf of my older styled fridge. His arm hung over the door as he contemplated what to eat, or make. He stood up straight, looking at me with a smirk.
"Rose, I think you need to go grocery shopping," he mused, making me blush.
I placed my hand on the side on my neck bashfully.
"Yeah, I haven't had the chance. Want to go on campus with me? I have class soon, but this way we can still eat together." I suggested with a shrug.
"Sounds perfect." He closed my fridge door, holding his hand out towards me.
I took it allowing him to lead me out.
"Oh wait, I forgot something!" He said just before I locked the door.
I let him back in, seeing him grab the journal he had been reading along with the box. He smiled widely at me as he walked back out of the flat.
"I can't leave these behind. I have a lot of reading to do."
I let a laugh out at the excitement he showed. I couldn't believe he was actually looking forward to reading my journals. I myself found them cringey, painful, or just right out boring. I tended to avoid them. Lucas refused for us to take different cars, swearing he would just wait for me on campus.
"I don't want you to have to wait for me," I argued.
"I don't mind, besides it'll give me a chance to see some old professors. I need to see my advisor and give him a big thanks, anyway."
"Are you sure?"
"Extremely. I can do some work while I wait if I have to." He shrugged his shoulders like this was really no big deal.
"Okay then." I nodded, allowing him to open his passenger door for me to climb in.
He drove us towards campus, allowing me to pick the music again. I decided to change it up a bit and played Playinwitme by KYLE. Lucas didn't seem to mind, or if he did, he didn't voice his complaint. The drive was quick, allowing us a little more time to eat together. Lucas held my hand as we headed to the coffee shop.
"So you're not just a rock girl then," he observed.
"I'm a girl of many things." I winked at him, causing him to let out a light laugh of amusement. "I was feeling happy this morning, so I wanted more upbeat things."
"I didn't mind it. I liked it. Maybe next time I'll have you play one of my playlists. Let you get to know my music style." He wiggled his eyebrows quickly, making me giggle.
"Think I'll like it?"
"No doubt about it." He nodded.
We took our place in line, waiting our turn. We were so lost in each other that we hadn't looked around us in a while. I think I heard her before he did. That nasally voice was like nails on a chalkboard. I saw her from the corner of my eye as Lucas stiffened beside me.
"Francesca." The barista called her name to grab her drink.
I squeezed Lucas' hand, trying to remind him that I was right here with him. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be faced with your rapist out in the open like this. To know that nothing happened to them, that they faced zero consequences for what they did. She grabbed her drink, turning and spotting me. She smirked for a moment, heading my way, until she saw my interlocked hand. She followed that hand to see Lucas.
I took my attention off her, looking up at Lucas too. There was such anger in his eyes. His face was still, but his teeth were clenched and he was gripping my hand so tightly it hurt, but I didn't complain. Francesca froze in her tracks, which surprised me. Maybe she feels some remorse for what's he did.
I think I thought too highly of her for a second, because after a moment her smile widened further. She continued to walk towards us. I stepped in front of Lucas, as if my body could shield him from this moment. I stared daggers at her, making her seem unsure about what she was doing for just a moment.
"Ollie, weren't you dating Leo just a few days ago? You sure move quick," she commented, trying to offend me or maybe just get a rise out of me.
"If I wanted your commentary I'd ask for it. Goodbye now, Franny." I waved at her, closing and opening my hand at her.
She didn't move, standing there looking right at Lucas.
"Well enjoy my sloppy seconds then." She laughed, taking a sip on her frappuccino
Her comment made me snap, causing me to take a step forward with my hand fisted. I had it pulled back ready to throw hands at this bitch, but Lucas wrapped his hand around my waist and pulled me back into his chest. He leaned down, kissing my neck and whispering my ear.
"She's not worth it, Rose. Let's just have our time together."
His words deflated me instantly. I nodded my head, stepping forward in line, ignoring Franny completely. She scoffed but disappeared when she realized we would pay her no mind. I was such an idiot bringing Lucas on campus. I had forgotten all about Franny attending this university as well. I've only run into her the one time with Leo. I didn't think I'd run into her again.
"I am so sorry, Lucas." I whispered to him from across the table. He seemed so stiff -rigid really- since we ran into her.
"It's not your fault, Rose. I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Let's just get you fed and to class on time. Wanna walk and eat?" He asked me as tjme was getting the better of us.
I just nodded my head, unsure of what to do to make him feel better. This morning has made me realize how little I know of Lucas. What does he do when he needs to relieve pressure? What helps calm him? What can I do to help him right now?
We walked in silence, as I ate my muffin. Then it dawned on me. It's stupid and small and probably won't work, but I toon a big bite, being intentional to leave a million crumbs on my mouth. I turned and smiled at Lucas with crumb coated mouth. He looked at me a moment before bursting into a chuckle.
"You look ridiculous." He shook his head, wiping the crumbs from around my lips. He bent down and kissed me lovingly. "Thank you," he whispered.
"Go get some work done at home. Don't stay on campus. I'll text you when class is over," I said to him.
He just shook his head no at me, holding my cheeks in his palms.
"You can't get rid of me that easy. I'll be here waiting for you when you get done. Go learn something new, Rose, and don't worry about me." He kissed my forehead this time.
"How can I not worry about the man I'm falling in love with?" I spoke the words before I could stop myself. We both froze at my admission. My eyes were wide as they met his. I couldn't believe my mouth betrayed me like that. "I-" There was nothing I could say after that.
After a few seconds, Lucas smiled the widest I'd ever seen. It made my heart skip a beat at its absolute beauty. The smile went so far as to light those intense brown eyes with a gleam of happiness.
"Falling love, huh?" He teased me with his brows raised. He licked at his lips when he finished speaking.
"Stop, you didn't hear that. I'm going to class now." I went to run away embarrassed, but he grabbed my wrist, pulling me back towards him. He pressed me flush against his chest, uncaring of the stares we were getting by everyone that passed us by.
"I'm falling in love with you too, Olive."
With that admission his lips met mine again in an earth shattering kiss. It was so full of love that I could feel it seeping through my pours, running through my body. When he pulled away my cheeks flushed a shade of scarlett.
"I'll see you after class, Rose." He turned me, nudging my frozen self towards the STEM building.
I ran up the stairs, needing the physical exercise so I could use it as an excuse for the pink on my cheeks. I made it to class just as the professor was starting, earning me a brow raise, but that was all. It was hard to stay focused as thoughts of Lucas plagued my mind.
I wonder what he's up to now?