Rule of thumb, don’t ever feel obligated to do something just to please them. Never make yourself uncomfortable for someone else, and if they allow you to do so, then that shows the type of person they are and they need to be cut off, she answered, softly grabbing my hand and smiling faintly.
Just do what feels right, Luna. A person who truly deserves it won’t pressure you into anything you aren’t ready to do. There isn’t a right or wrong way to express yourself because everyone does it differently, she added, giving my hand a small squeeze, do you get what I’m saying ?
I nodded, the both of us looking over as Gabbie entered the room with a pile of food in her arms. Her face was hidden behind the stack and I was confused as to how she didn’t hit anything on the way in here.
She carelessly came over and released the pile between me and Whitney, revealing a frosted bagel that was halfway in her mouth while she wore a huge grin.
She then shoved it in her mouth and made her cheeks pop out, not even chewing yet when she decided to emit a muffled yell.
Girls night !
I walked up to her and examined the outfit, I was already dressed.
She smiled, shaking her head, it’s okay to wear Axel’s clothes, but you also should wear your own, especially for formal events. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about that right now.
She handed me the clothes, go try these on and we’ll see how they look, if you don’t like them we can try something else, she added, looking down at the bag in thought as I went back into the bathroom.
I changed into the outfit she chose then looked it over in the mirror. The bottoms were gray skin-tight, smooth shorts and the top was black, skin-tight, and sleeveless with merely thin straps over my shoulders.
I smiled at my reflection, turning to the side to see the bra Whitney helped me with made it seem like I actually had breasts, and regardless of the fact the shorts emphasized my flat behind, I liked it.
Angel ! Gabbie just told me Axel’s back !
After hearing her words, I felt butterflies swarm my stomach and I ripped open the door. She saw my smile and smiled back, hooking our arms and pulling me along.
I excitedly kept up, glancing at her with a quiet laugh which she shared, quickening her pace as if to challenge my speed. I remained by her side, quickening my pace that seemed to take her by surprise.
I like having friends.
We entered the mansion we were just in not that long ago and stopped running, noticing everyone around looked at us with wide eyes at our frantic movements.
Danny ! She yelled, causing a male with jet-black hair to snap his head over and spin around upon hearing what I’m assuming is his name.
Whitney ! He yelled back in the same tone.
Is Axel in his office ? She asked, her voice lowering each step he took toward us and I took in his appearance.
He didn’t look like he was just in trouble. If anything, he looked just as calm and relaxed as everyone else here.
Why did Blaine say they were ?
Yeah, he’s with Gabbie and Blaine, he paused, his eyes drifting to me, and who’s your new friend ?
Angelica, our Luna, she replied. His eyebrows shot up in surprise and he bowed his head, a small smile taking place on his lips when he looked back up at me.
It’s awesome to finally see the girl he’s been so dedicated to. You’re all he talked about out there. I’d say you have him wrapped around your finger already. Everything he does is with the intention of pleasing you, you know, his smile turned into a grin, it’s so weird to see his change of heart, but I totally get it based on how hot you are. I hope to see you around, Luna.
The nicknames made me look down and Whitney moved closer to me, thanks, but she’s eager to see him so we should go, with that, she didn’t wait for a response before pulling me along once more.
I felt nervous the more we walked, not remembering where the room was yet the feeling in my gut informed me it was close. I don’t know why I am so anxious and I don’t like it.
She pushed open a door and we entered a familiar room without any warning, causing everyone in it to stop and look at us. This made every one of my muscles tighten, nausea swirling inside me under their gazes. It felt as if they were only staring at me-that they were judging me.
Tell them to stop, I whispered, clinging onto Whitney with my head hung low as I struggled to control my harsh breaths.
What ? She asked, sounding shocked and confused. I glanced up, my body slowly beginning to shake, then I moved slightly behind her.
Axel, Gabbie, and Blaine were in here, but so were three strange, horrific looking men with nasty scars.
Everyone, leave ! We can continue this later, Axel demanded, and not a second longer, everyone turned toward the door and brushed past Whitney to get to it.
Blaine was the last one out, sneakily stealing her from me as he slipped through the door, clicking it shut behind him and everyone else.
I ran over as soon as it did and jumped on his lap before he had the chance to stand, wrapping my arms around him by slipping them between his lower back and the chair. I then snuggled against him.
Woah ! I miss you too, he chuckled, returning my hug and I smiled to myself.
Can you stay ? I don’t want you to go again, I leaned back to look at him and he nodded, cupping my face with his palm and kissing my forehead.
I don’t plan to, he replied, but it’s getting late, beautiful, and you need all the rest you can get. Let me take you back so you can get to bed, okay ?
Okay, I agreed, climbing off him and extending my hand for him to take. He stood and accepted it, gently tugging me along after him.
?
A-Axel, I stammered, blushing at the way his name sounded coming out of my mouth. The tingles it created in my tongue made me smile, my heart thudding fireworks throughout my lungs so that each breath felt extremely satisfying.
Yes ? he asked in a breathless manner, a smile taking over his lips as he stared with an expression foreign to me, although I’ve seen it before. It wasn’t bad because every time I saw it, my chest felt lighter.
Can you stay and hold me while I sleep ? I questioned with a little more confidence, moving the blankets and tapping the empty side of the bed next to me. He appeared skeptical almost instantly upon hearing my request.
I struggle staying asleep by myself because I forget I’m not with her anymore, I whispered, fear making the hairs on my arm stand straight up and the thought of what she could possibly do to punish me for escaping brought tears to my eyes.
I’m scared.
You know you’re safe here, right ? He pulled me onto his lap and I held his hand over my legs, fiddling with it out of anxiousness then nodding slowly and lifting my gaze to meet his.
I won’t let her get to you, Angel, no matter what. I know it scares you not knowing, but you’re safe, he promised, flipping his hand around so he was now holding mine and caressing the back of it, do you trust me ?
I analyzed his eyes, the look of sincerity behind them gave me my answer.
He already means so much to me…
My free hand lifted to his jaw and I gently pulled his face down, closing off the little space we had between us. I closed my eyes when I felt the warmth of his lips lightly meet mine, making my heart melt into my stomach.