To Choose Between Matters
CH.11
*Most characters in this story belong to the band Steam powered giraffe and neckreductionsurge-ry
The Skull had spent the following few days taking care of her. She would not talk about what happened in the lab, she barely talked at all.
When she needed something or if the pain came back in bursts from being opened up she would lightly touch the Skulls hand or just berry her face in the back of his shirt not allowing him to turn around to see her tears.
He would stay calm in front of her but when he left her for the few moments to get her food or water he would let his frustration out on anyone that was unlucky to cross his path.
He would run thoughts of killing Thaddeus through his mind but knew he couldn't cause he would be shut down the second Thaddeus felt threatened... It had happened a few time already in the past.
One on occasion the Skull had been gone from the mansion to do something for that when he came back Brianna gone from the lab.
A note in her place.
"Miss. Brianna is in the main guest room by mine."
Mr. Thaddeus Becile
The Skull grumbled at the thought of him coming and messing with Brianna after what he had done to her but was happy she was in a better room that should make her more comfortable.
The skull makes some hot tea before going to the guest room. He knocks before opening the door to see Jack laying on his side on the floor with his straight jacket on holding cards with his feet as he played a game of Captain Alexander with Brianna who had a smile on her face that got wider as she sees him come in.
"Hiya The Skull!" Jack exclaims as he puts down a card "my sea monster breaks your mast!" He grins and rolls over to put his head on Brianna's lap trying to peak at her cards.
He notices she is wearing a new dress..."Thaddeus"...he thinks. It was a black and green striped dress that went down to her ankles and had short sleeves.
A short cough is made next to him and he looks over to see Hare leaning against the wall.
"Looks like you have a few more people to go through before you can have her to yourself." He was talking about Thaddeus and Jack, he wouldn't admit that he was starting to like her as a sister since she was so caring towards his younger brother.
The Skull huffed "I highly dought she would pick them."
"I wouldn't get to cocky yet The Skull" Hare laughs as he points at the two playing cards.
Brianna had Jack in a playful headlock as she ruffled his hair. She was laughing at jack pretending she was a sea monster and he was the captain getting pulled into the sea.
The Skull sighed and relaxed.
Hare watched The Skull it was weird to see him act like this since he was never lovey towards his own brothers.
"The Skull... can I ask you something ?"
The Skull raised a bony brow "what is it Hare?" He doesn't look away from the other two.
Hare pauses and thinks for a second "why don't you leave... Ya know just take her and go."
The Skull thought about it for a second.
"Well... I couldn't leave you two here, I may be the biggest ass towards you two but you are still my brothers."
Hares eyes widen "but you are always beating us up and forcing us to leave the manor all the time to do stuff for Thaddeus?"
The Skull finally looked over at Hare " has it ever occurred to you that I do those things so Thaddeus doesn't turn you into scrap, I have taken many of your punishments so you wouldn't have to..."
"The Skull..."
The Skull interrupts him " now shut your trap." He turns back to looking at the two playing cards.
...
That night after The Skull had or rather watched Brianna have dinner she was called to Thaddeus office.
The Skull escorted her there but was turned away at the door as only Brianna was allowed in.
"Brianna my dear, I have something very important to ask you but before you answer remember I have the power to destroy everything you ever have cared for and I have no problem making you watch as I do it." He eyes her as he walks back and forth smiling to himself knowing he was right that she would look good in his colors.
"We both know you have some secrets that are only between you and the head of Walter family and now myself if what I have found out through my little examination of your interior."
Brianna stands as still as possible she still hadn't said much since the incident. She was breathing slowly waiting for him to just ask... Even though she had a guess of what it might be.
"Brianna ever since I first saw you, here in my home I have been drawn to you, and I know I am or may be many years older than yourself but.." He gets down on one knee in front of her and opens a small box to reveal a large green candy diamond ring.
"Will you marry me and forever join these two families to end all these past endeavors that have come between us?"
Brianna stumbles back shocked and thinks about everything he has said. He might tell her secrets... He might kill Rabbit and the others, still not knowing The Spine was still alive.
She closes her eyes to hold back the tears that will surly come.
She holds out her hand "yes."
