You Love, But You Don't Know Me... (Emilio/James)

[kyaarisa]

"Y-yours?" I question, unsure. I was grateful and filled with relief at the thought, but at the same time, I had this knotted feeling in the pit of my stomach.

[mesmu]

"Yeah," I wink as we are almost to the doors.

[kyaarisa]

I blushed slightly at the wink. Another gunshot suddenly went off from where we had just left. A hole was in the wall by my head. It had narrowly missed. I froze up at the thought of being that close to death and never seeing my mother again.

[mesmu]

Now that was uncalled for. I grab James and push out side, "Whatever the hell you do just keep running!!!" And my fangs extend as the real fight begins, no one hurts what is mine, ever.

[kyaarisa]

And run, I did. I went mostly through back yards, keeping away from public streets. Years of track in highschool have never been so good to me. I finally got home and reached for the hidden key, unlocking the door quickly.

[mesmu]

When I'm through with the gang here there nothing but body, cold bodies. Then I look in the direction James ran... Should I follow?

[kyaarisa]

I closed the door behind me and sunk to the floor slowly, shaking. That...was.... I shook my head, trying to calm. I went to my room and decided to shower, asking my mom if she'd like to call my work and tell them I suddenly got sick. I've never taken a sick day, so they should be fine with it....

[kyaarisa]

O.o

[mesmu]

Um... It didn't post did it?

Growling I decide to fallow after James. So I track him down easily enough. When I see he made it home I sigh in relief.

[kyaarisa]

(Nope. lol!)

After getting out of the shower, I dress and decide to lay down next to my mother. She smiled softly as I did so, "Why did you want me to call you in sick?"

I began telling her what happened. Listening quietly, her eyes showed she was shocked. I didn't like seeing her wish she had been able to help me, but I could only tell her the truth. Why lie to her? That would be low... Even for a scumbag living on the streets.

She hugged me close, "Oh, James... Thank God you're okay... I would never have expected Marshall to do such a thing!"

[mesmu]

Taking a post outside of James' place I pull out a smoke and lite it up. I know its a bad habit, but so is most of what I do.

[kyaarisa]

"Mom... I'm fine. I promise..." I murmured softly. Being held like this reminded me of my childhood. When my mother was healthy and living her life to the fullest. When my father was alive and played catch with me in the backyard of the house we had lived in. I felt at home...at peace. I closed my eyes and ended up falling asleep quietly.

[mesmu]

The night was long, but when morning comes I know that James will be fine another day, so I lean against the wall outside of his place. Waiting for him to come down.

[kyaarisa]

My mother woke me in the morning, reminding me that I needed to go to work. I smiled and thanked her before removing myself from her bed. I took a quick shower and got dressed, heading to the door. I called a quick goodbye to my mother before leaving, locking the door behind me. I walked out into daylight, my eyes squinting slightly. Damn, it was bright today.

[mesmu]

Seeing James I walk over, "Well hello again."

(Have you noticed he's neglecting his job?)