TITLE: "RUNNING" -- Chapter 9 of many more :o)
AUTHOR: Daaasl
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Dom showed up at the garage around an hour later. Leon was on the dolly underneath the Acura. Chronic 2001 was blasting on the radio. Dom lowered the music.
"Yeah?" Leon called out from under the car.
"Whatcha doing down there?" Dom asked. Leon slid out from under the car.
"Hey Dawg!"
"Come talk to me." Dom said throwing Leon a hand towel. Leon wiped the grease off his hands and followed Dom into the office. They settled in their seats and Leon dropped his gaze to the floor.
"Talk to me Leon."
Leon let out a sigh. "Nothing came up when Jess ran her plates. I didn't think to look at the Meds, because we never do, but Mia-"
"She told me."
Leon just nodded and then continued.
"When I took her out last night for a drive I tried to talk to her. But she's not ready Dawg, and I wasn't going to push her. You can tell she scared. Just look at her. She's running from something, or someone."
"Leon, we're doing good now. Why didn't you look at everything before bringing her out here? You don't know what you got yourself, or any of us, into."
Leon wouldn't hear it. He looked up and stared Dom down.
"Listen to me Dom. Last night I saw her back. Mia wasn't exaggerating. When I saw the scars. I saw her."
"I already figured that out"
For a moment they were silent.
"She didn't just have a nightmare last night Dom. I heard her crying and shit. When I went up stairs to check on her, she was going crazy -- fighting off invisible demons, it looked like. I tried to wake her, and she attacked me!"
Dom's eyebrows went up in surprise.
"Are you serious?"
"Dawg, I wouldn't lie to you." Leon said, his voice slowly raising with his anger. "Listen. I didn't know until I saw it for myself this morning. That's why I had Jess pull the Meds up. You know as much as I do right now."
Dom nodded and then said, " I've got Brian checking out Anthony. But Sarah is coming in to the garage today, so until we know anything, we play dumb. Got it?"
Leon looked at him registering the order, then nodded.
"Dawg, I didn't know-"
"I know" Dom interrupted. He made it to the door before turning around.
"She can stay until we figure this out, ok?"
"Yeah. When is she coming here?"
"I'm going to get her now."
I slept the rest of the night soundly, peacefully. I dreamt of the ocean. Music was flowing like the waves, and flowed right through me. I heard singing. The ocean grew farther and farther. There was only me and the music. There were no clouds; only the warm sun, the heat transcending into the waves, transforming itself into the music. It was surreal. I woke up in the morning to an empty bed. I had no idea what time it was. I sat up and stretched my back. Mary J Blige was playing throughout the house and for a moment I thought I was still dreaming. But I touched my skin and felt its warmth, reassuring myself I was back in the conscious world. Where was Leon?! I looked around the room and found a pair of sweats draped over a chair. I slipped them on and headed for the bathroom. The music switched to "U bring me Joy" and while I tended to my business, I started to sing. I sang softly at first, then louder and louder. BANG BANG BANG.. I heard fists pound the bathroom door
"Sing it Girl..uh..uh!"
I could see Letty's shadow through the door, bouncing to the music.
"Mia! Put the joint on again"
The song started over. Another series of bangs hit the bathroom door.
"Come on outta there Sarah."
I thought about it for a second, then decided to go with it. I was in a good mood that morning, and I felt like singing. I came out of the bathroom bouncing to the music. Before Mary started singing I tugged on Letty 's arm.
"You better sing too Damnit"
"Ha ha! OK girl."
Letty and I began to sing, dancing in the hallway.
~I don't know what I would do Do without.. U bring me Joy~
Mia bounced out of her room to join us in the hallway. The three of us were singing along until Mary began to break it down in the song. Mia and Letty stopped, but I kept singing. Perfect pitch. I didn't even realize I could still have that much passion. Suddenly the music cut off. We all looked at each other and then Letty broke the silence.
"HEY!!" she hollered towards Mia's room. Dom emerged from the room with his arms crossed over his chest.
"You girls want to keep it down? We do have neighbors."
"Oh puhleez." Letty argued "It's 10 a.m. already"
"That's it!" I said surprised.
"What do you mean that's it," Dom said looking at me. "I came back from the garage to see if you were ready."
"What time did you guys get up?" I asked.
"6:00" "6:30" "6:30"
"Oh.sorry." I said laughing at their responses.
"Its cool. If you need the rest, you take it. You just pulled a cross- country in less than two weeks."
"Hell yeah!" Letty chimed in " That's rough."
"Where's...everyone" I said trying to show no particular interest in anyone specific. Mia and Letty just looked at me and shook their heads.
"Everyone's at the garage."
"Ok. Lemme take a quick shower. I'll be ready in 15 minutes."
I was in and out of the shower in 5. I went back to Leon's room and rummaged through the new clothes I had just bought. I put on a pair of white Capri's and a low cut baby blue tee shirt. Both very form fitting. I did have a decent figure. I was 5'9" and 170 lbs. But this time I was flaunting my curves, something I hadn't done in years. I strapped on a pair of white sandals I bought that crisscrossed over my ankles. I could tell it was hot outside by the way Dom was dressed, so I put my hair up into a high ponytail, my bangs falling to the sides of my face. I couldn't believe it. I actually looked like a girl. I put on a little make up to accent the outfit.
"Sarah, c'mon!" I heard Dom yell from downstairs. I took a deep breath and walked out of the room.
"Coming!" I said descending the stairs.
" That's what I'm talking about" Letty said as I came into the living room. "Much better girl." I could feel my face turning red, but I forced it down.
"You ready?" Dom said getting up.
"Yup"
I followed Dom outside and bumped into him when he stopped suddenly on the porch. "We'll take your car."
"You want to see how I handle her don't you?" I smirked. "Absolutely."
I pulled out of the drive and drove to the garage by memory from the day before. There is a sweet curve in the road 2 blocks before the garage, and I took the opportunity to show Dom how well Miss T could corner. I hit the turn at 70 and kept up the pressure as she hugged the turn. I looked at Dom and he was smiling. I pulled up to the stop sign.
"How's that? Impressed enough?"
"Not bad" he said, nodding his head.
I pulled into the driveway at the garage, and stepped out to see Vince and Leon working on an Acura. Vince saw me first. He stopped dead in his tracks and swatted Leon on his back.
"Yo Dawg, What the-!" Leon railed. When he saw me, his mouth dropped. My insecurities came rushing back. By now everyone was staring at me. Dom finally broke the silence
"She cleans up nice huh?"
"Hell yeah" Leon agreed looking me up and down. Vince and Jesse started laughing. It was Leon's turn to blush.
"C'mon Sarah." Dom waved me over as he pushed passed the boys, into the back office. Great, I thought. Now I have to walk right past them all. I walked up to the guys, and made it through Vince and Jesse with no problem. But Leon leaned in and took my arm as I tried to go by.
"You sleep ok?" I turned around, putting my hand on his chest.
"Yes, thank you." I couldn't believe I was flirting with him again! He smiled and put his hand on mine, then took it in his grasp. He took a step back and held out my arms as he looked me over again.
"You look nice."
Before I could respond, Dom came back to interrupt. "Leon, can I have her back now?" I heard a snicker coming from under the car that Vince was working on. I couldn't help but smile too. I followed Dom into the office.
"Have a seat." I started to sit in front of the desk.
"No, come over here." he said. I sat behind a desk full of paperwork. Dom leaned over me with his hand resting on the desk.
"This one is sales, this is the AP/AR books. These are the expenses, and utilities." he said, pointing at different notebooks.
"Where's your payroll?"
"Don't have one." I looked at him like he was crazy
"I know. I know. That's why I wanted you to take a look at these, just see what you can come up with."
"Well.. I can give you a cost analysis of the last 6 months. You know -- Tell you how much your are spending and saving."
"Yeah. You can start with that. How long would that take?"
"A day or two I guess. " "Ok, do it. I'll make sure you aren't bothered. If you need anything, just holla."
He shut the door and I began right away. It wasn't until Leon came in a few hours later that I took a break.
"Hey you hungry?"
"What time is it?"
"3"
"Yeah, I am kind of hungry. Where's Dom?"
"Went to go get some parts. C'mon. We'll go someplace nice." he said, walking over to me. I stood up and he took a step closer. I felt a little nervous but he ran his hands up and down my arms gently.
"C'mon, you must be going cross-eyed by now"
He took my hand and led me out of the garage. We took his car and he opened the door for me, before going around to his side. We jumped on the highway and went to a seafood shanty on the ocean.
"You like Lobster?'
"Who doesn't?"
We got a table on the back deck, overlooking the surf. I sat down, taking a deep breath of the salt air in, and slowly exhaled. "You love the ocean don't you?"
"One of my three pleasures" I said not breaking my gaze from the water.
"What are the other 2"
"Music, and Miss T." I answered, lazily dragging my gaze back to him.
"What kind of music? Queen?" he joked
"Yes! And a lot of other stuff too -- just no country." We both laughed. The waiter came over to us.
"We'll have two broiled Lobster tails, butter, lemon, a corona and a--"Leon trailed off, waiting for my drink order.
"Malibu Bay breeze please"
The waiter left and for a moment there was a peaceful silence. Leon finally broke it.
"So. Who is Anthony?"
My mouth dropped open. "How did you-"
"You thought I was Anthony last night." he said, his tone turning serious. "Is he why you are on the run?"
I couldn't look at Leon. Words wouldn't come out of my mouth. I hung my head and nodded.
"Does he know where you are?"
I just shook my head.
"Sarah?" I heard the concern in his voice. I lifted my eyes and stared into his. He looked as if he was on the verge of tears.
"I left in the middle of the night while he was asleep Leon. I didn't stop until I hit Harrisburg. I only spent one night in Chicago before I met up with you and Jesse." I said, choking back the tears.
Leon took my hand and looked at me. When our drinks came, I took a long gulp of my Bay Breeze and looked out at the ocean.
"Leon?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm not. I can't talk about this yet. I'm sorry. I don't want to have to re-live all that right now."
"Like I said yesterday Sarah, whenever you are ready."
"About yesterday-"
"Don't. Don't. I won't be so insistent -- I just-"
"Its ok Leon. Just. give me some more time, ok?" I pleaded. Leon took my hand and kissed the back.
"Take your time." he assured me.
The waiter came back with our food and we ate for the most part, in silence, with the exception of some small talk about NJ. We continued the small talk until, like a klutz, I missed my mouth, and a buttery piece of Lobster fell down my chin and into my plate. I looked stunned. But before I could do anything, Leon was already laughing. I had to laugh too, I felt like a complete mess, but before I could reach for my napkin, Leon had run his finger over my chin, cleaning me up. He put his finger in his mouth and licked the butter off with a huge grin.. My heart jumped. I felt the heat rise up in my body but it wasn't directed to my face. I felt everything tingle as he looked at me, still sucking on his finger. I began to panic again.
"What time is it? We have to get back!"
Leon just nodded, smiling. "Almost five."
We left the restaurant and drove back in silence. I felt horrible. Once again he was trying to be nice and I had pushed him away. I cried silently as we drove back to the garage and flew into the office as soon as Leon pulled into the driveway. I shut the door behind me and cried even more.
LEON"S POV
The ride back from the restaurant was silent. I felt bad, I 'd just told Sarah I wouldn't push her, but somehow I'd done it again! I wanted to say I was sorry, but I didn't know how to say it. I felt it was better to just ride back quietly instead. I acted like such a punk. She bolted out of the car and raced into the garage, slamming the door behind her. That made me feel even worse. Dom and Vince walked over to me, looking confused.
"What the hell was that?" Vince asked.
"I don't know. We went to lunch and everything was fine, but I think I hit a sore subject with her." I lied . "Leon?!?" Dom questioned.
"Relax Dom. I didn't say anything. Let me go talk to her a little."
"No, let her be for now. Go on back to work."
I tried to protest, but the look in Dom's eyes told me I wasn't winning that battle, so I went on back to the Acura. Within an hour, I left the garage, with Vince and Jesse. Dom stayed behind to do some finishing touches. He said he would ride back to the house with Sarah. I left for the house to get ready for the races. I had enough time to get in a nap before everyone came back, so I went upstairs, and laid my head on the pillow Sarah slept on the night before. The pillow still smelled like honeysuckle. It had been a long time since I'd had a sweet, 'real' woman in my bed. The skanks I was used to messing with never deserved the luxury of sharing my bed. I'd always take them downstairs to Vince's room or out of the house to get it on with them. My bed was reserved for the special ones. And this time, I think I found that one. I just hope I'm not an asshole and push her away before I even have a chance with her. I inhaled her scent and fell asleep hoping everything worked out.
Dom showed up at the garage around an hour later. Leon was on the dolly underneath the Acura. Chronic 2001 was blasting on the radio. Dom lowered the music.
"Yeah?" Leon called out from under the car.
"Whatcha doing down there?" Dom asked. Leon slid out from under the car.
"Hey Dawg!"
"Come talk to me." Dom said throwing Leon a hand towel. Leon wiped the grease off his hands and followed Dom into the office. They settled in their seats and Leon dropped his gaze to the floor.
"Talk to me Leon."
Leon let out a sigh. "Nothing came up when Jess ran her plates. I didn't think to look at the Meds, because we never do, but Mia-"
"She told me."
Leon just nodded and then continued.
"When I took her out last night for a drive I tried to talk to her. But she's not ready Dawg, and I wasn't going to push her. You can tell she scared. Just look at her. She's running from something, or someone."
"Leon, we're doing good now. Why didn't you look at everything before bringing her out here? You don't know what you got yourself, or any of us, into."
Leon wouldn't hear it. He looked up and stared Dom down.
"Listen to me Dom. Last night I saw her back. Mia wasn't exaggerating. When I saw the scars. I saw her."
"I already figured that out"
For a moment they were silent.
"She didn't just have a nightmare last night Dom. I heard her crying and shit. When I went up stairs to check on her, she was going crazy -- fighting off invisible demons, it looked like. I tried to wake her, and she attacked me!"
Dom's eyebrows went up in surprise.
"Are you serious?"
"Dawg, I wouldn't lie to you." Leon said, his voice slowly raising with his anger. "Listen. I didn't know until I saw it for myself this morning. That's why I had Jess pull the Meds up. You know as much as I do right now."
Dom nodded and then said, " I've got Brian checking out Anthony. But Sarah is coming in to the garage today, so until we know anything, we play dumb. Got it?"
Leon looked at him registering the order, then nodded.
"Dawg, I didn't know-"
"I know" Dom interrupted. He made it to the door before turning around.
"She can stay until we figure this out, ok?"
"Yeah. When is she coming here?"
"I'm going to get her now."
I slept the rest of the night soundly, peacefully. I dreamt of the ocean. Music was flowing like the waves, and flowed right through me. I heard singing. The ocean grew farther and farther. There was only me and the music. There were no clouds; only the warm sun, the heat transcending into the waves, transforming itself into the music. It was surreal. I woke up in the morning to an empty bed. I had no idea what time it was. I sat up and stretched my back. Mary J Blige was playing throughout the house and for a moment I thought I was still dreaming. But I touched my skin and felt its warmth, reassuring myself I was back in the conscious world. Where was Leon?! I looked around the room and found a pair of sweats draped over a chair. I slipped them on and headed for the bathroom. The music switched to "U bring me Joy" and while I tended to my business, I started to sing. I sang softly at first, then louder and louder. BANG BANG BANG.. I heard fists pound the bathroom door
"Sing it Girl..uh..uh!"
I could see Letty's shadow through the door, bouncing to the music.
"Mia! Put the joint on again"
The song started over. Another series of bangs hit the bathroom door.
"Come on outta there Sarah."
I thought about it for a second, then decided to go with it. I was in a good mood that morning, and I felt like singing. I came out of the bathroom bouncing to the music. Before Mary started singing I tugged on Letty 's arm.
"You better sing too Damnit"
"Ha ha! OK girl."
Letty and I began to sing, dancing in the hallway.
~I don't know what I would do Do without.. U bring me Joy~
Mia bounced out of her room to join us in the hallway. The three of us were singing along until Mary began to break it down in the song. Mia and Letty stopped, but I kept singing. Perfect pitch. I didn't even realize I could still have that much passion. Suddenly the music cut off. We all looked at each other and then Letty broke the silence.
"HEY!!" she hollered towards Mia's room. Dom emerged from the room with his arms crossed over his chest.
"You girls want to keep it down? We do have neighbors."
"Oh puhleez." Letty argued "It's 10 a.m. already"
"That's it!" I said surprised.
"What do you mean that's it," Dom said looking at me. "I came back from the garage to see if you were ready."
"What time did you guys get up?" I asked.
"6:00" "6:30" "6:30"
"Oh.sorry." I said laughing at their responses.
"Its cool. If you need the rest, you take it. You just pulled a cross- country in less than two weeks."
"Hell yeah!" Letty chimed in " That's rough."
"Where's...everyone" I said trying to show no particular interest in anyone specific. Mia and Letty just looked at me and shook their heads.
"Everyone's at the garage."
"Ok. Lemme take a quick shower. I'll be ready in 15 minutes."
I was in and out of the shower in 5. I went back to Leon's room and rummaged through the new clothes I had just bought. I put on a pair of white Capri's and a low cut baby blue tee shirt. Both very form fitting. I did have a decent figure. I was 5'9" and 170 lbs. But this time I was flaunting my curves, something I hadn't done in years. I strapped on a pair of white sandals I bought that crisscrossed over my ankles. I could tell it was hot outside by the way Dom was dressed, so I put my hair up into a high ponytail, my bangs falling to the sides of my face. I couldn't believe it. I actually looked like a girl. I put on a little make up to accent the outfit.
"Sarah, c'mon!" I heard Dom yell from downstairs. I took a deep breath and walked out of the room.
"Coming!" I said descending the stairs.
" That's what I'm talking about" Letty said as I came into the living room. "Much better girl." I could feel my face turning red, but I forced it down.
"You ready?" Dom said getting up.
"Yup"
I followed Dom outside and bumped into him when he stopped suddenly on the porch. "We'll take your car."
"You want to see how I handle her don't you?" I smirked. "Absolutely."
I pulled out of the drive and drove to the garage by memory from the day before. There is a sweet curve in the road 2 blocks before the garage, and I took the opportunity to show Dom how well Miss T could corner. I hit the turn at 70 and kept up the pressure as she hugged the turn. I looked at Dom and he was smiling. I pulled up to the stop sign.
"How's that? Impressed enough?"
"Not bad" he said, nodding his head.
I pulled into the driveway at the garage, and stepped out to see Vince and Leon working on an Acura. Vince saw me first. He stopped dead in his tracks and swatted Leon on his back.
"Yo Dawg, What the-!" Leon railed. When he saw me, his mouth dropped. My insecurities came rushing back. By now everyone was staring at me. Dom finally broke the silence
"She cleans up nice huh?"
"Hell yeah" Leon agreed looking me up and down. Vince and Jesse started laughing. It was Leon's turn to blush.
"C'mon Sarah." Dom waved me over as he pushed passed the boys, into the back office. Great, I thought. Now I have to walk right past them all. I walked up to the guys, and made it through Vince and Jesse with no problem. But Leon leaned in and took my arm as I tried to go by.
"You sleep ok?" I turned around, putting my hand on his chest.
"Yes, thank you." I couldn't believe I was flirting with him again! He smiled and put his hand on mine, then took it in his grasp. He took a step back and held out my arms as he looked me over again.
"You look nice."
Before I could respond, Dom came back to interrupt. "Leon, can I have her back now?" I heard a snicker coming from under the car that Vince was working on. I couldn't help but smile too. I followed Dom into the office.
"Have a seat." I started to sit in front of the desk.
"No, come over here." he said. I sat behind a desk full of paperwork. Dom leaned over me with his hand resting on the desk.
"This one is sales, this is the AP/AR books. These are the expenses, and utilities." he said, pointing at different notebooks.
"Where's your payroll?"
"Don't have one." I looked at him like he was crazy
"I know. I know. That's why I wanted you to take a look at these, just see what you can come up with."
"Well.. I can give you a cost analysis of the last 6 months. You know -- Tell you how much your are spending and saving."
"Yeah. You can start with that. How long would that take?"
"A day or two I guess. " "Ok, do it. I'll make sure you aren't bothered. If you need anything, just holla."
He shut the door and I began right away. It wasn't until Leon came in a few hours later that I took a break.
"Hey you hungry?"
"What time is it?"
"3"
"Yeah, I am kind of hungry. Where's Dom?"
"Went to go get some parts. C'mon. We'll go someplace nice." he said, walking over to me. I stood up and he took a step closer. I felt a little nervous but he ran his hands up and down my arms gently.
"C'mon, you must be going cross-eyed by now"
He took my hand and led me out of the garage. We took his car and he opened the door for me, before going around to his side. We jumped on the highway and went to a seafood shanty on the ocean.
"You like Lobster?'
"Who doesn't?"
We got a table on the back deck, overlooking the surf. I sat down, taking a deep breath of the salt air in, and slowly exhaled. "You love the ocean don't you?"
"One of my three pleasures" I said not breaking my gaze from the water.
"What are the other 2"
"Music, and Miss T." I answered, lazily dragging my gaze back to him.
"What kind of music? Queen?" he joked
"Yes! And a lot of other stuff too -- just no country." We both laughed. The waiter came over to us.
"We'll have two broiled Lobster tails, butter, lemon, a corona and a--"Leon trailed off, waiting for my drink order.
"Malibu Bay breeze please"
The waiter left and for a moment there was a peaceful silence. Leon finally broke it.
"So. Who is Anthony?"
My mouth dropped open. "How did you-"
"You thought I was Anthony last night." he said, his tone turning serious. "Is he why you are on the run?"
I couldn't look at Leon. Words wouldn't come out of my mouth. I hung my head and nodded.
"Does he know where you are?"
I just shook my head.
"Sarah?" I heard the concern in his voice. I lifted my eyes and stared into his. He looked as if he was on the verge of tears.
"I left in the middle of the night while he was asleep Leon. I didn't stop until I hit Harrisburg. I only spent one night in Chicago before I met up with you and Jesse." I said, choking back the tears.
Leon took my hand and looked at me. When our drinks came, I took a long gulp of my Bay Breeze and looked out at the ocean.
"Leon?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm not. I can't talk about this yet. I'm sorry. I don't want to have to re-live all that right now."
"Like I said yesterday Sarah, whenever you are ready."
"About yesterday-"
"Don't. Don't. I won't be so insistent -- I just-"
"Its ok Leon. Just. give me some more time, ok?" I pleaded. Leon took my hand and kissed the back.
"Take your time." he assured me.
The waiter came back with our food and we ate for the most part, in silence, with the exception of some small talk about NJ. We continued the small talk until, like a klutz, I missed my mouth, and a buttery piece of Lobster fell down my chin and into my plate. I looked stunned. But before I could do anything, Leon was already laughing. I had to laugh too, I felt like a complete mess, but before I could reach for my napkin, Leon had run his finger over my chin, cleaning me up. He put his finger in his mouth and licked the butter off with a huge grin.. My heart jumped. I felt the heat rise up in my body but it wasn't directed to my face. I felt everything tingle as he looked at me, still sucking on his finger. I began to panic again.
"What time is it? We have to get back!"
Leon just nodded, smiling. "Almost five."
We left the restaurant and drove back in silence. I felt horrible. Once again he was trying to be nice and I had pushed him away. I cried silently as we drove back to the garage and flew into the office as soon as Leon pulled into the driveway. I shut the door behind me and cried even more.
LEON"S POV
The ride back from the restaurant was silent. I felt bad, I 'd just told Sarah I wouldn't push her, but somehow I'd done it again! I wanted to say I was sorry, but I didn't know how to say it. I felt it was better to just ride back quietly instead. I acted like such a punk. She bolted out of the car and raced into the garage, slamming the door behind her. That made me feel even worse. Dom and Vince walked over to me, looking confused.
"What the hell was that?" Vince asked.
"I don't know. We went to lunch and everything was fine, but I think I hit a sore subject with her." I lied . "Leon?!?" Dom questioned.
"Relax Dom. I didn't say anything. Let me go talk to her a little."
"No, let her be for now. Go on back to work."
I tried to protest, but the look in Dom's eyes told me I wasn't winning that battle, so I went on back to the Acura. Within an hour, I left the garage, with Vince and Jesse. Dom stayed behind to do some finishing touches. He said he would ride back to the house with Sarah. I left for the house to get ready for the races. I had enough time to get in a nap before everyone came back, so I went upstairs, and laid my head on the pillow Sarah slept on the night before. The pillow still smelled like honeysuckle. It had been a long time since I'd had a sweet, 'real' woman in my bed. The skanks I was used to messing with never deserved the luxury of sharing my bed. I'd always take them downstairs to Vince's room or out of the house to get it on with them. My bed was reserved for the special ones. And this time, I think I found that one. I just hope I'm not an asshole and push her away before I even have a chance with her. I inhaled her scent and fell asleep hoping everything worked out.