Angel:
My eyes felt strained when I opened them. Like they where still asleep while the rest of my body was awake. I swallowed, noticing my parched throat. Shifting a little bit I realized soft arms where wrapped tightly around me, comforting me as I slept.
A smile swept across my face as my heart swelled at the thought of Collins sleeping next to me. I frowned, remember why he was next to me. The memories flashed through my mind as I moved closer into the warmth Collins body provided. It felt like he was sheltering me from the world, holding me safe. I took in a deep, shaky breath, inhaling his intoxicating scent.
It smelt rich, like chocolate but not chocolate with a little bit of freshly sharpened pencils. I took another deep breath and I felt his body shake as a deep chuckle escaped his lips. I raised my head to look at him pouting.
"Did you just smell me?" He asked with another laugh at the end.
"You smell really good, don't look at me like that, it's true!" I said, pouting more as he laughed louder. I snuggled closer to him as his arms got tighter around me. My head tucked under his chin.
"You're to cute!" He whispered, adding a light kiss to my forehead. I blushed, secretly enjoying his sweetness. I hummed contently as he played with my hands.
"So Angel, what...how did you get those bruises?" I bit my lip, untying myself from his arms, so I could sit up straight. I glanced at him, his eyes radiated concern. I paused, unsure how to proceed.
"It was nothing important." I mumbled, ducking my head.
"Angel." He said, while one of his hands cupped my cheek forcing me to look at him. "You got hurt, no you didn't get hurt, someone hurt you and that is important. I want to protect you... please talk to me."
"It really was nothing, just some stupid guys bothering me when I walked home." I whispered. He frowned as he looked at me, studying me. "Nothing that hasn't happened before." I said that myself, not meaning for him to hear me but I guess he did due to the fact that his whole body was alert.
"You mean...this has happened before?" He asked. Alarmed showed in his face. Shrugging I looked down in defeat.
"Yeah...it's happened before."
"Why don't you tell your parents, they could do something, they're your parents." Collins said. I scoffed, bitterly looking back at him.
"The last time I told my parents when something like this happened, my mom handed me a first AIDS kit and my dad told me to suck it up and went on about how I got what was coming for me." Collins face changed into one of horror the more I talked but I couldn't stop. "How I deserve every beating that comes my way, every slur that is yelled in my face is justice!! How is that fair Collins?! How?! I don't get it!! I don't get how my life is crap for no reason whatsoever, it just is and I'm supposed to deal with it!!! I'm supposed to change the way I am because it's wrong! I'm trying to be who I am and what I get In return is punches to the face!! I'm so tired of it Collins, I'm so tired!!" I sobbed again for what felt like the millionth time on his shirt. He rubbed soothing circles on my back to calm me down.
"It's okay baby, I promise I won't let anyone hurt you again. I promise." He whispered as he held me.
"I'm sorry." I croaked out, cuddling up to his chest.
"Angel, there is nothing to be sorry for" he said. We Stayed like that for a while, in each other's arms, more then content.
"Thank you, for everything."
"You're welcome, I owed you for saving my life anyway." I lifted my head to look at him confused. Realization hit and I giggled. "You're my guardian angel." He laughed at his pun, a wide smile on his face. "Get it?"
"Honey, bad joke" i replied.
"I can see your smile! You like it!" He accused.
"I do not" I said, turning my face so he wouldn't see my smile.
"I didn't take you as a liar, you know." I pouted at him and he smirked as a reply.
"Why did you come to my house" I blurted out. He raised an elegant eyebrow at me, I shuddered. Heat rose to my cheeks at my response. A smirk appeared on his face and I felt my blush turn a darker shade. Normally I'm the one getting him to blush and now I'm awkward one. "Umm I mean, i like that your here, trust me I do, I mean-" I must've been a tomato at this point, I thought.
"-I came by to bring you your homework and to check if you were okay." As he spoke, his hand came down to hold mine. Fingers intwined tightly together.
A blissful smile swept across my face as I staired at our hands. This moment was perfect. Then I frowned as my brain worked. I now had to do my homework.
"What's wrong?" Collins asked concerned.
"I have to do my homework now." I complained. Collins chuckled at my response. "Is it a lot?"
"Umm maybe" he said. I groaned. "But I could help you, I'm pretty good at school work." A shy blush dusted his cheeks from embarrassment, i cooed causing the blush to darken. "We should probably get started on it." He said getting up. I giggled at his shy behavior. I followed him and sighed as we went to go get the papers. Placing my head on his shoulder I rubbed tiny circles on his hand. God he was perfect.
AN:
Sorry for taking so long to update, but I still hope you enjoy this story!! Please tell me what you think and if you have any thoughts on what I should change, let me know! I love your comments!! Thank you!