He Thought He New Me
Chapter 4
By Aaliyah-Faith
Lucas's POV
It has been a rough day. I walk into Hayley's room to find her battered body and I still don't who did it. I suspect it was her mom, well at least I do now after ruled Nathan out. I just don't get it though, her and her mom always seemed to get on so well. I guess you never really know what goes on behind closed doors.
I slowly unwrap my arms from her tiny body and as quietly and gently as possible I get out of bed. She looks so peaceful lying there asleep, like an angel. She'd never hurt a fly how could someone do this to her.
Tears well up as I take in her small form. My heart breaks all over again when I look at her discoloured face and her thin body. She looks so fragile and vulnerable. How could I have been so stupid not to notice the pain she was in? I'm always so wrapped up in Peyton and Brooke that I never noticed her silently pleading for help. She was suffering and I did nothing, what kind of friend am I?
I shake these thoughts out of my head and trample down the stairs to make her some food, she looks like she hasn't eaten in weeks and she needs all the strength she can get to get better.
With the sausages and pancakes made I travel back up to her room all the while trying to think of the best way to wake her, my thoughts are cut short by the sounds of quiet whimpering. I put down the plates and rush over to the bed.
She is thrashing about having a nightmare, her beautiful face contorted in agony,
"Mom please don't I'll be good I promise, please don't hurt me"
I can't believe it, I know I suspected it was her mom hurting her, but thinking something is a lot different than knowing its true. Then and there I make a promise that I'll take her away from all of this.
My arm envelops her and I whisper soothing words into her ear telling her how much I love her and need her and how important and strong she is. Slowly but surely she begins to calm down and her body relaxes into mine. Groggily she opens her eyes. She flinches as I reach up to brush a strand of hair away from her face.
I gasp "hales you know I'd never do anything to hurt you" Brown eyes meet blue and I can see the fear and uncertainty in them "you promise?" I kiss the top of her head and pull her close to me so she won't notice the tears in my eyes "yeah I promise"
God what has her mom put her trough that has made her even fearful of me?
I pull away and look down into those beautiful brown orbs to make sure she believes me. Her eyes have always shown me everything she is feeling, in the depths of them I see her soul and it's breath-taking. She is strong and brave and it amazes me that even after all this pain and cruelty she can still love and trust me. I feel honoured to know such an astonishing person.
As I take all of this in my heart swells with pain and love. I can't believe it; it has taken me all these years to come to the realization that who and what I've wanted most have been in front of me all this time.
I'm so stupid, I want Hayley!
I Lucas Scott am in love with Hayley James my best friend.
Now that I've finally figured it out I want to burst and tell the whole world and her, how much she means to me. But quickly I come to my senses and realize that now may not be exactly the best time for declarations of love. I don't need to be adding pressure to her and confusing her even more in the emotions department. Besides I've got all the time in the world, I'm never leaving her side again.
So instead of proclaiming my undying love for this woman I just quietly ask her "Are you ok? Am I hurting you?" She shakes her head, still clinging onto me for dear life.
"I made you some food and no before you ask the kitchen has not burnt down although it was touch and go there for a while"
I laugh at her reply "Mmm I'd love some burnt food especially now after you've mad it so tempting"
"oh yeah there it is the witty Hayley James we all know and love" Her faces cracks into a smile "you better believe it babe the bitch is back" She tries to keep her face serious but before long she's holding her sides and cracking up with laughter.
Her laughter is like music to my ears it gives me hope and reassures me that everything will be okay.
When she calms down I cuddle up to her again and kiss the top of her head. I know I will love her forever because I have since the day I met her. From now on I promise to protect her and I know in my heart that together we'll be just fine.
The End. (I think)
I think I'm going to leave this story here because I can't really think of anywhere else to take it but as I always say I'm open to suggestions. I of course would love some feedback and would love to know if I'm actually any good at writing or should this be my first and last fanfic. Once again I'm real sorry for the delay but it's been a hectic couple of months.