Without a care in the world, Lucy lie on top of him, calmed by his heartbeat.
"You make me feel so weak, Charlie," she admitted.
"I do?"
"I came over your house that night because I needed you, I needed you from that night, but I couldn't accept it, never have I felt so comfortable, wanted… promise you'll protect me."
"Of course I will, Lu-lu."
"First time you called me that, it warmed my heart, and I thought I was ready that night, heart and mind torn. I cried because on top of everything else, I was surprised you took me in."
"I wanted to be there for you the whole time. I started falling for you before that stuff happened, that day you came from Schroeder's I wanted to prove I cared… care too much."
"You always care too much for the people closest to you. Baby; I am forever yours to do what you want, just don't throw me away."
"Throwing you away would be the worst thing I ever did, it would hurt me more than anything you and Violet ever did to me… because it would break your heart," he played with her hair.
"I wish this night wouldn't end, I want to spend as much time with you as I can. I won't stop you from doing the things you like, I won't make the same mistakes I made."
"We have our whole lives ahead of us, no need to rush, I'm not going anywhere."
"Me either."
They said their temporary goodbyes when Charlie brought her back home, parking his car and walking the not too far way, she held on to him the whole way. Linus opened the door hearing their voices and kissing.
"Do you know what time it is, young lady," he joked, trying to mock their dads voice.
"Hush, Lil Bro," she gave him a hug.
"You're taking us to school, right," Lucy asked.
"Oh yeah… definitely. Love you."
"Love you too."
Once Linus shut and locked the door, he turned to her to see she her floating on cloud nine.
"How was the date, Lucy?"
"Wonderful, we just drove around and then watched the sunset, looked at the stars. We beat up Thibault and Joe Agate."
"Wait… what, who beat who," Linus surprised.
"We did. Charlie and me. They were trying to take me out of the car for whatever. I pummeled Thibault , then Charlie came and punched Joe."
"Wow… fucking impressive. He's made some improvements, Charlie is actually becoming that guy you tried to berate him in to. Letting him in your heart probably helps a lot."
"I've never been so happy," she hugged him.
"I can tell," he smiled.
"Plus everybody actually cares about me… whoda thunk it?"
"Now if we can get Violet in line," he chuckles.
"I'll take care of that. Good night Lil Bro… I know mine was."
"Hey, Luce, whassup," Violet greeted.
"Sooo… I just got back from my first date with Charlie," she squealed.
"I guess it was mildly interesting?"
"Tcch… we got to hash things out, we made out. Sure we didn't actually do anything," her enthusiasm lowered.
"No money?"
"I don't know… I told him I didn't care what we did, it was just an old fashioned date, we got nachos, watched the sunset and looked at the stars, we beat some people up. I'm sorry it's not up to your standards, you could be happy for me," she grew annoyed.
"I've never had high expectations of the boy, just excuse me. Wait both of you beat people up? Both?!"
"Now you're interested. Charlie is worth far more than you realize he is, thought you promised me you would try, Vee."
"Lucy…"
"No, you're not ruining this for me, I love him… so much. Get with the program sister."
"Okay Lucy, if you can do it, I can try. So who did you beat up.,
"Jeeze… we beat up Thibault and Joe. They tried to assault me. I tore Thibault's face up, I think Charlie broke his nose."
"Oh my… I'm impressed."
"Yeah… still think he's a nobody?"
"At least he can stand up for his woman, and he has good taste in them."
"He has a car faster than yours," she teased.
"Wha… you… how… the fuck?!"
"Oh I know, I heard, I saw."
Violet growls with anger.
"Yeaaah! My boyfriend is awesome, I don't care if he's good at anything, he loves me and makes me happy. I. Have. A. Boyfriend."
"I bet he does love you, despite everything; you two looked cute together, hold on to the blockhead. Don't push this one away, you might very well be his world."
"I can't wait to see him tomorrow."
"Frieda was going on about fated lover double dating or whatever that she wants to do with you."
"With Schroeder… yeah… I can't do that. He terrifies me," her voice lowered.
"I know all about it, Luce. You can't avoid her forever unless you just don't want her as a friend, you want to be around Charlie, she wants to be around him. He would rather be your friend."
"You didn't see him that day, how mad he was."
"I saw him earlier today after school, he didn't look murderous talking to Charlie. Don't let your fear kill a friendship. What would you do if she picked you over him? Back at square one? I think at this point; neither Linus or Charlie would let him hurt you, even though he doesn't want to hurt you anyway. Take your time," she sighs.
"I'll try."
"All these people… even Schroeder worked to get you with Charlie, so the moment could be perfect the first time he saw you in that outfit. That's why Patty picked it; so you could swoon that boy in to your heart. Nobody wanted to see you crash and burn and witness somebody else's crippling depression after Charlie started to come through. The three of us would not have been as capable alone, if it had been me; there would be no army- they aren't my friends. Sleep on it… and don't forget to give your future husband his good morning kiss. Night Luce.
"Good night, Vee."
"Hello… Lucy? Whassup… mmmm"
"Frieda, I had a wonderful time today with Charlie."
"Oh! That's great Lucy…yeah."
"We beat up Joe Agate and Thibault, watched a sunset…"
"Uuuhhhh," Frieda panted.
"Are you okay, Frieda?"
"More than okayyyy, mmmm. Charlie fought somebody, impressive."
"Yeah, he defended my honor, while I pummeled Thibault. He's a great kisser too."
"God yes… fuck yesss."
"What is going on over there," she wondered.
"I couldn't wait to- oooo -here about your date. Maybe this was the wrong time to answer… guuuuhhh."
"Uhh…?"
"Let's just say; Schroeder's not just good with his hands," she gasped, "wait till Charlie kisses your uuhhhther lips."
"Oh my god. Bye Frieda," she hung up.
"That girl is such a perv," she thought, on the phone doing something so intimate. Should she perish the thought of her and Charlie doing that. They are both virgins and surely it would be awkward, right? Sex has never been on her mind, she finally undresses, but what if it was on his, how far could they have went? He wouldn't do that, surely a guy like him wouldn't try on the first date, he might let it happen. She had always been trying to get a boyfriend, to think about what to do with one. If he's going to be her forever, why not, he said it himself about getting married. Lucy looks at herself in her mirror; why would he not turn this down, baby fat or not, he kinda had a sample- by touch, anyway, she plopped on the bed. He's probably a sweet, slow, attentive lover, his hands were all over my back, he didn't even go for my butt… I kinda wanted him to. He could've touched me wherever. The way he touched my back; it might've been best he didn't.
Lost in thought, she started rubbing, the way he touched my back, made my hips move, my heart was racing. Touch me. He was so close, why didn't you just go in, grab handfuls of my ass, there's enough to grab. My body moved on it's own, like it was begging for it. She rubbed harder through her panties. I felt you Charlie, I think I want it, I'm yours, not just my heart and mind, but my body too. Touch me, take it, I beg you. Touch me more, show me I'm yours She was getting closer. Her hand faltered briefly, Lucy slid her hand inside. Slip under my bra, Charlie, slide my jeans down, yes, use me, make me feel weak, kiss me there, my ass fat enough for you? Your touch is going too…
She reached climax, moaning, coming out of her daydream, her eyes shot open, her breath was shallow. She did it for the first time.
"Damn… I forgot to do my homework," she murmured.
