Olive's P.O.V.
Lucas' story was sadder than even mine. I knew he didn't like his father and I knew that he had abused his mother, but I had no idea that he had abused Lucas too. I couldn't believe the way his father is using Lisa to control him. I need to find a way to help them both. This isn't right, and he shouldn't be able to get away with this kind of shit.
Lucas and I couldn't keep our hands off each other after he asked me to be his girlfriend. He took me to his apartment, that was closer than my flat. We had a quick round of the most passionate sex before he brought me back here for my next class. Although, my mind was riddled with him, his story, and the feel of him on me less than an hour ago now.
I heard the way he spoke about Ivy and it hurt my heart to know he had lost someone he was so madly in love with. I'm not so insecure that I would compare myself to a dead woman. I do, however, hope that one day he will talk about me with just as much love. The way he described her was incredible. I need to learn how to run a business so I can help him too. I won't let him hold that burden alone.
I also need to remember how to play soccer. I'll play with him if he wants. My high school had a soccer team and I was a part of it. I wasn't the star player, but I was decent. I need to remind him of his passions and help him get back to himself. He's saved me and I'll save him too. We'll keep lifting each other up until we are back on our feet, and then we'll support one another, so that we never fall again.
"Ms. Brewer." The professor addressed me as I handed him my exam. I was the first to finish and he looked at me uncertainly. "Are you sure you don't want to double check your answers?"
"I already have, but thank you for asking."
It always annoyed me when the teaches thought I rushed through a test. I just know my shit, so it doesn't take me a million years to get it done. I know my answers are right and he'll bite his words later, or accuse me of cheating. Either way I'm done for the day now.
I headed out finding Lucas laughing with Leo on a bench near my building. The sight made me smile. I was happy to see them bonding. I had begun to worry that their relationship had strained after they both tried to go out with me. Lucas spotted me first, his smile only widened as I approached.
"Hello my beautiful girlfriend." He greeted me, to my surprise. Leo arched a brow at him.
"Girlfriend?" He asked.
"Shit, I'm so sorry." Lucas turned to Leo. I guess in his head I hadn't spoken to Leo yet. "I didn't mean to blurt it like that. I wasn't trying to rub it in or anything. I was just excited."
Lucas seemed to panic as he explained. I could see he was really worried about possibly hurting Leo. Leo just laughed at Lucas, amused by the way he was flailing about.
"Don't worry about. She and I have already spoken. I had told her not to tell you yet. I wanted you to worry about it for a little while longer so you'd keep bringing your A game for her. I wanted to make sure you'd ask her out, but I guess you didn't need that extra fire." Leo explained, causing Lucas to turn and look at me.
"I chose you the very afternoon after my surgery," I informed him, only causing him to smile more brightly.
"I'm happy for you, Lucas. I mean that. Liv and I were never meant to be. I can see that now." Leo added, patting Lucas on the shoulder. "I'm fine, and I'm not bitter either."
"Thanks." Lucas nodded at him.
Lucas then pulled me down to sit between them. We were all taking, and joking around like close friends.
"Okay, so is this a thruple thing? Are you both sharing her?" Franny's voice cut the moment like a sharp knife.
"Oh for fucks sake, get a life, Fran. None of us are interested in you." I snapped at her, sitting up straight.
"Whatever, brillo pad. One of them wanted me enough to sleep with -" Her voice cut off as I punched her in the throat.
There was no taking it back now. I'd punched her on campus, and knew fully well she'd snitch. Her pride was wounded from my punch, but also from seeing how the two men she wanted back in high school wanted me of all people. I needed to correct this, and all I had was a threat I hoped she would take seriously.
"The only thing keeping me from pummeling you to death is the fact that we are on campus. I'll leave you with a warning punch, but if you try to get me kicked out of here for it, know that I'll hunt you down. You'll need more than just a nose job to fix your face once I'm done with you. If you don't believe me, look up Twinkle Toes Underground on YouTube. See how willing you are to take me on after that."
She held her throat as she coughed, unable to speak. There was a deep fury in her eyes, and I knew that she'd only bother me more now, but her attention was averted from Leo and Lucas, and that's all that really mattered. She walked off as I saw her pull her phone out. I heard the familiar rumble of the underground crowd with Baxter's voice announcing my stage name. She was looking up the video already. I smiled knowing she'd find me more threatening now. Maybe she'll be smart enough to stay away, but I doubt it. Brains were never her strong suit.
"Jesus, Liv," Lucas said with a slight shock, and maybe a slight tone of disapproval. "You could get into a lot of trouble for that."
"She won't," Lucas said, smiling at me like I'd just done the hottest thing. "Thank you, Rose."
"It was my pleasure. I've been wanting to punch her since I met her."
I sat back down between them on the bench, picking up where we left off before Fran interrupted. We were talking about Lucas as a child now, but I couldn't tell you how we got to this conversation topic.
"Don't let him fool you, with those tattoos and resting asshole face. He was frightened of his own shadow when he was 10." Leo laughed at Lucas' expense.
"Are you serious?" I asked amused at the fact.
"Hey, you would have been too after that stupid movie John put on," Lucas defended himself with a slight pout.
"Awe, don't worry, you haven't lost any points in my book. In fact, you gained some," I assured him.
"Sure," he shook his head, not believing me.
I smirked at him, finding his actions quite adorable. I leaned into him, nudging his shoulder with my own. He side-eyed me for a moment, still pouting like a small child. I loved it. He finally turned and looked at me straight on, allowing me to lean in and kiss his warm lips. Lips that always made me hunger for more.
"How about you take me home and then get to work? I am sure you have work you've placed on the back burner to spend time with me." I gave him a knowing look, causing him to sigh.
"How about you come with me to my apartment and hang out while I work instead?" He asked.
"Might as well live together at this point." Leo shook his head, letting out a strained laugh.
I felt bad for being romantic with Lucas beside Leo. It's only been a few days since I've rejected him, and Lucas already accidentally let it slip that we were now in a real relationship. I bit my lip, feeling guilty. Lucas, however, smiled widely.
"What an idea," he said with a hungry look in his eye, that caused my cheeks to flush.
"I was kidding!" Leo scolded Lucas.
"Oh, I know." He didn't take his eyes off me as he spoke. "Let's go, Rose. I have work to do." He held his hand out for me to take, even though I never said yes to coming.
It did sound nice though to spend more time with him, so I took his hand with a smile.
"Bye, Leo. I'll talk to you later." I gave him an apologetic look as Lucas pulled me away to his car.
I wonder if he'll really be working with me there?