Chapter 5- Bad Timing
Nathan
It was like everything was in slow motion. One second Audrey was standing at the door and the next he saw her collapsing onto the ground. His brain barely had time to process what had happened but luckily his body took over for him. As he ran towards the door he saw someone wearing a hood bending over Audrey but as soon as he saw Nathan he took off and ran.
Nathan got to Audrey and he couldn't decide whether to go after the guy or stay with her. He chose the latter, he didn't know how badly Audrey was hurt and he couldn't leave her there unconscious. He slowly pulled the cables out of Audrey and grabbed the stun gun. Maybe if they were lucky there would be some prints on the gun.
He slowly lifted her off the ground and headed for the couch. This was not how he thought the night was going to go and the more he thought about it the more he wanted to go after the person who did this and punch him straight in the face for hurting Audrey. He gently laid her down on the couch and checked her head to make sure she wasn't bleeding from when she fell. Luckily she wasn't bleeding so he decided to go call Haven PD and let them know what had happened and so they could start looking for the perp.
He looked at her one more time to make sure she was ok and he couldn't help but get distracted by how beautiful she looked. For a person who just got stunned by electricity she looked so relaxed and serene. He pushed back a piece of hair that had fallen onto her face and the feel of her skin sent electrical shock waves through his system. He could watch her for the rest of the night but he had to call so he got up and headed into the kitchen.
Audrey
Her body felt so weak and everything was very fuzzy. All she remembered was opening the door and then nothing. She slowly opened her eyes and was glad to see that she was still in her apartment. She could hear Nathan in the kitchen and that immediately made her feel safe and she relaxed just a little bit.
"I need everyone canvassing for a guy in a black hoodie near the Grey Gull he couldn't have gotten far. I want everyone on it and let me know if you guys find anything."
He hung up the phone and headed back over to Audrey. His eyes lit up as soon as he saw that Audrey was conscious again. She smiled back at him and tried to sit up but soon realized that she was still really weak. Nathan came right over and helped her get to a sitting position and sat down next to her.
"Hey how are you feeling?"
"Fine I guess. What happened?"
"Somebody used a stun gun on you but they ran away. I have everyone looking for him and I was going to go after him but I couldn't leave you unconscious."
She grabbed his hand and looked straight into his eyes. "Thank you for staying with me."
He squeezed her hand back and he couldn't keep a smile from forming on his face.
"Did you recognize the person at the door?"
"No they had the hood on and it was dark out so I didn't get a good look."
"It doesn't matter we are still going to find them and make them pay."
They just sat there together not saying anything but being comfortable with each other in the silence. Audrey loved the feeling of his hand in hers and it made her feel safer and she knew he wouldn't let anything happen to her.
"I should probably go it's getting late and I want to go help the other's look for this guy."
He released her hand and went to go grab his jacket. She didn't want him to leave but she also didn't know how to ask him to stay. She didn't want to be by herself and she really wanted Nathan to stay with her.
He was headed for the door and Audrey jumped off the couch and headed after him.
"Wait Nathan."
He turned around immediately and she knew he would say yes before she even asked.
"Will you stay with me?"
Instead of answering her he walked right over to her and gently cradled her face in his hands pulled her closer to him and kissed her. For a second she was completely frozen in place but her body must have wanted this because she melted right into the kiss with him. The feel of his lips on hers was amazing and everything that had happened went right out the door. She grabbed his arms and pulled herself closer to him without breaking the kiss. The kiss became more passionate and heated and they both had to come up for air.
"Yes I will stay with you."
"I gathered that."
She was still trying to catch her breath and she suddenly felt kind of dizzy.
"Are you sure you're alright?"
"Yeah I think I'm just kind of weak from getting electrocuted."
"You should try to get some sleep and I'll keep watch."
"No you need to sleep too, we can lock the door I doubt the person will try again tonight we should be fine."
"Ok but let me at least help you to your room I don't want you passing out."
"Ok."
He grabbed her hand and they headed to her room. Her heart suddenly started racing because she realized she was headed to her bed with Nathan right next to her. She didn't want to move to fast with him but she also didn't want him to leave her alone. She got in to bed and slowly laid down.
"I'll just be on the couch if you need anything."
"Well the couch isn't very comfortable Nathan you can just sleep in here."
Nathan
For a second he didn't know what she was saying but then he realized what she was actually saying.
"Do you mean…"
"Yes but don't try anything Nathan you know I have a gun."
He knew she was kidding because she cracked a smile but he still couldn't believe she was ok with this especially since they just kissed.
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely Nathan, I don't want to be alone and you make me feel 100% safe and I trust you."
That was all he needed to hear and he took off his shoes and slipped into the bed next to her. He expected her to move farther away but she sidled up closer to him and rested her head on his chest. He had never felt happier in his whole entire life. This is what he had wanted for a long time. He wrapped his arm around her and pulled her even closer.
"Good night Nathan."
"Good night Parker."
They fell asleep in each other's arms, happy to be together but not knowing the danger that was awaiting them.