Thread: LOL: RMBH (Raivh and Lingering Desire)

RE LOL RMBH Raivh and Talin Aric caught her vacant stare, as if shed either not heard him or thought him stupid. His brows knitted into a crease when she turned away, and he continued after her. The woman was rigid beyond belief, tense as a kid waiting for the doctor to show. Despite what she may have thought, however, he wasnt ignorant. That bruise on her cheek wasnt nothing . It was obvious someone had grabbed her, the fingerprints were clear as day, and judging by their size the owner had been male. Her boyfriend? He grunted when she shoved his jacket back at him, wondering why she was so snappish toward him when he hadnt done a thing to harm her. He certainly hadnt been the one to damage her that pretty face of hers, or to put a cut under her piercing blue eyes that seemed ablaze when she spoke, but dull when she fell silent. She looked close to tears, as if she was struggling to keep them at bay. Stopping when she did, his gaze fell to her slender shoulders, watching as they rose and fell heavily with each breath she pulled into her lungs. Across the road? Theres quite a bit of traffic to go running across there, dont you think? Besides, if I go that way Ill be stuck in this shit longer than Id like. His eyes were locked on her face, noting how stern her expression was. In her effort to mask whatever it was she was trying to hide, he only became more persistent. And a little arrogant he stepped forward, a crease between his eyes and a frown on his face. Youre not taking proper care of yourself right now. Youre out here barefoot, in the rain, without a jacket. Your face is all beat up and bruised, you look like shit. Pausing, he arched a brow. Maybe you dont want to tell me whats going on. You dont know me. I dont know you. But I know a damsel in distress when I see one, and to me, chivalry isnt dead. He moved quick, sweeping her off those bare feet of hers and into his arms. From how she talked, he knew she wouldnt be willing to follow him back to his apartment, and he didnt doubt shed fight. His hold on her tightened, and the heat from his body seeped into hers. She was light, felt about half of his weight. What he was doing was essentially kidnapping. When a car slowed beside him, asking what was going on, Aric simply shouted back that she was a little crazy. I mean, look! Shes not wearing any shoes no coat or jacket. The woman in the car looked Oakley up and down, then Aric, who was smiling. There was suspicion in the womans eyes, but she drove on. He watched her glance back in her mirror, and let out a shout when he lost his grip on Oakley. By the time he got the young woman to her feet, she was a wet and muddy mess. Grimacing, he apologized before snatching her again. It was half a block after that they reached his apartment, and the front door swung open. A large, lean male loomed in the doorway, shaking his head. No, no, nononono! Aric shoved past the man, telling him to fuck off. Leaving a trail of mud and water on the carpet to be cleaned later, he carried her into the bathroom and kicked the door closed behind them. Ive seen you around, but I dont know your name, he mumbled, sitting her down carefully on the counter. His dark eyes met with hers, calm, collected. There was a grin on his face. You can borrow some of my clothes after I patch you up, because I can almost see straight through that top youve got on. He couldnt really, and he wasnt looking. Spinning the lock on the door, he could hear his roommates hollering at him, shouting that she couldnt stay, they had plans already. Aric muttered to himself and reached toward her with less apprehension than the first time. His hand brushed along the side of her face, sidling damp blonde hair behind her ear. One large thumb slid under the cut below her eye. Looks like someone clocked you, he murmured, the corners of his lips turned down. His hand slid lower, and he fit his fingers to the marks on her chin. Exhaling, he fixed his gaze on hers. Now I definitely dont believe you, but I wont press for details either. I know you didnt fall, unless you fell into a hand. He released his hold on her chin and let his hand fall to his side, before opening a drawer and pulling out a tube of ointment and a bandage. His voice deepened in command. Hold still. Squirting a bit of the translucent ointment on the tip of his middle finger, he smeared it under her eye. After setting the bandage in place, he took a step back and leaned against the wall, studying her countenance. Better than before, but you still look like hell.