Thread: LOL: RMBH (Raivh and Lingering Desire)

RE LOL RMBH Raivh and Talin Eyes on hers, he lifted his shoulders in an almost indifferent shrug. The point she was making was moot, because she clearly had no intention of having him arrested. A quick smile flashed over his features when she confirmed his thoughts. The longer she stared at him, the greater the silence seemed to be, captivating them both, making the atmosphere rigid. He didnt know her. She didnt know him. But what Aric did know was that she was hurting. Making her pain most obvious were her eyes. What should have been a brilliant blue appeared dull, listless, as if she couldnt care less what happened to her as if shed closed herself off. Taking in a deep breath, shoulders rising as his lungs and chest expanded, he let it all out on one, whooshing breath when she said that what he was doing wasnt going to help. Maybe she couldnt see ithis eyes flitted over her facebut he was pretty sure that ointment would do her some goodphysically, at least. Each jab of her finger for emphasis forced him to suck more air in, rather than let it escape. He watched her face, saw the anger swirling in her eyes, and knew that it wasnt directed at him, but he remained silent as she continued spouting out that there wasnt anything he could do to help her. From what he could recall of their encounter, hed never said he was a knight, and he didnt remember donning any shining armor that morning. He licked his lips. And unless she considered that jacket of his a sword for her protection he couldnt think of what weapon he wielded to slay the dragons that had burned down her happy village. When her face fell and the tears that had brimmed in her eyes finally spilled over, he turned his gaze away from her. There in the seclusion of the bathroom, he listened to her cry and tell him to let her be. It had to have been an hour that he stood there with his focus pinned to the door. He could hear his heart pounding in his ears. A puddle of water had formed at his feet. The bathroom was a mess, and he was going to have to clean it up later. Placing a hand on her shoulder, still facing the door, he cleared his throat. His free hand fell on the doorknob, and he spun the lock to open the door. No one ever said I was trying to make everything better, he mumbled, finally casting a glance her way however, it was brief. He turned his head to meet he irritated stares of his roommates. The two males were lean and fit, his cousins as well as roommates. And look, if you dont want my help, thats cool. He looked over his shoulder at her face, noting the channels her tears had created on her dirty face. She looked cold and dejected. His first instinct was to turn around completely and wipe the mud from her face, but he didnt. If he did, she would only stab him in the chest with that finger again, telling him how knights and fairy tale endings didnt exist. But at least let me take you back to campus. Ive seen you walking around before. Dark brown eyes roamed slowly over her solemn expression. Even covered in mud, he knew she was beautiful. He felt bad for dropping her. Shed already had such a clearly shitty day, and now it was nearing night. She was probably tired, too. Wait here. Padding down a hall, he opened a door and vanished. When he returned, he had a dry jacket in his hands. Another glance at her attire told him she would need it. You dont have to give it back. Its an old one, and I dont even use it anymore. Keep you warm until you get inside. Swinging the jacket around her shoulders and over her head, he draped it across her back, leaving her to choose whether to zip it up or not. Come on, Ill take you home before it starts raining dinosaurs and elephants out there. I think this storms beyond cats and dogs already. He put on a smile and caught her eyes. Holding her gaze for a brief moment, his kind smile faded some, and he turned to lead her to the front door. Arent you going to clean up this mud, Aric? one of the two males shouted, a blonde. You better clean it up before you leave! Shut up, Terrance, Aric retorted sharply, jerking his head back over his shoulder to glare at his cousin. Grumbling to himself, Terrance shook his head and returned his attention to the television. Opening the front door, Aric stepped out and lead the way to his car. Keys in hand, he unlocked the doors, and opened hers before rounding the front to climb in behind the wheel. Once she was situated, he shifted into reverse and backed out of the driveway. It was about a ten minute in silence from his apartment to the university, and when he pulled up in front of the dormitories, he cut the engine. Shifting in his seat, he glanced at her. Ill see you around.