Slowly my hands reach up cupping her delicate face. Her skin is so soft and so cool against my calloused and warm hands. Her eyes widen as my thumbs caress her cheeks. My golden eyes lock with hers as I slowly eliminate the inches between our lips. Crack! My head snaps to the side quickly as I feel the sting of her small hand imprinted upon my cheek. I smile and turn my head back to her.
"You were lucky enough to kiss me once, I don't recommend trying that again."
"Good girl. Come on we have work to do." Unceremoniously, I grab Serena's wrist and drag her to her feet.
"Where are we going, psychopath?"
"We are going to get your life straightened out." Turning, I begin walking dragging the reluctant girl behind me. Suddenly she stops. I turn around to see what's wrong and I see Serena's face has gone white.
"I know you." She states in shock.
"So you remember me now." I look deep into her eyes as a realization dawns on me. "You remember but do you understand?" Pausing a moment, still looking into her eyes, I answer my own question "No, I don't think you do. Come there is much to talk about."
Picking up the obviously distraught girl I walk towards the park entrance. I can't believe how troubled she seems. Nothing like before. She was supposed to be protected. I knew I was late in finding her but I didn't know it was this bad. Her mother would have my head for this, that is if she were still living.
"Where do you think you are taking me?" Her voice startles me from my reverie. I pause a moment to put my self in her position. I guess I should at least tell her that.
"We are going to my apartment to talk. Don't even pretend you aren't going because you are. You know you can trust me. You might not know why but all will be explained in time."
She turned her head to look at me as I say this. I can see the shock written on her face. She may not admit it but she knows I'm right. I give her a reassuring smile, I know the night will be a long and difficult one on her. I am not looking forward to telling her everything.
