"Trigger Warning-sexual harassment throughout story"
Why won't he let go of me?
Felix had pinned her against the brick, school wall and had his arm above her head. He put his leg between hers.
"C'mon Lucy. Just a little peak."
His hands went up her shirt.
"Felix. Stop it!"
"Why baby?"
His hand went up further.
"Felix!"
Lucy moved her arm and quickly slapped him across the face. Felix took a step back and Lucy took the opportunity to take off.
"Bitch!"
He ran after her.
Lucy ended up running all the way home. Her dad was home so he immediately asked what was wrong. Lucy pointed to the door and soon there was a banging sound.
"I know you're in there Lucy!"
Her dad stormed to the door. Lucy's dad was the sheriff so everyone knew not to mess with her. The sheriff threw open the door.
"What the hell is wrong with you! Leave my daughter alone or I'll shoot you!"
"M-Mr. Roswell.. sir.. we were just messing around, isn't that right, Lucy," Felix said nervously.
Mr. Roswell turned to his daughter and Lucy stared back with fear in her eyes. He turned back to Felix and gave him a glare that sent him running. He gently closed the door.
"Are you alright sweetie?"
"No.."
He opened his arms and she cried into his chest.
"Dad? Can you take me over to Sarah's?"
"Of course."
Lucy gave her father a quick hug and went to grab a few things. They both got in the sheriff's cruiser and headed over.
Lucy knocked on the door and was greeted by a short brunette with emerald eyes and light skin.
"Lucy?"
"Hey Sarah.."
"What's wrong?"
"Felix.."
"What he do this time!"
Sarah looked like she was about to punch the wall.
"Can I come inside," Lucy asked.
"Of course of course."
Sarah opened the door. Lucy waved back to her father and went inside.
They walked upstairs to Sarah's room and sat down on her bed.
"Tell me what happened," Sarah said softly.
"Felix.. he.." Lucy paused. "He touched me.."
"He what! When I get my hands on that boy-"
"Sarah.. please don't say anything.. I don't want that attention.."
Sarah took a deep breath. "Fine, but only because you're my best friend."
"Thank you Sarah." Lucy thought of something to talk about. "Any cute boys?"
"Don't get me started. The guys at our school are all dicks. But, I did hear we're getting a new student. Maybe they'll be somewhat decent."
"Hopefully."
Lucy stayed at Sarah's house for dinner then called her father to come pick her up. On the way home Lucy wanted to ask her father something.
"What was mom like," she asked hesitantly.
"Lucy, you've asked me this many times before," he chuckled.
"I know I know, but I just wan to hear it again.."
"Alright sweetie." He took a deep breath and let it out. "Your mother looked very similar to you. She was kind, friendly, and always willing to help others. We met one day while I was on duty. There was a car addident off 84 and she had pulled over to try and help them. When she saw me she waved me over. We were able to get those people to a hospital and luckily they didn't sustain massive injuries. Afterwards, your mom asked me to dinner, and, well, you can guess the rest."
"I wish I could be like her. I want to help people but I can't do that if I can't even help myself," Lucy sighed.
"Sweetie.. You'll do great things when you're older but right now, let's focus on what ice cream we're going to have!"
Lucy shot her head up to see her favorite ice cream parlor. Her eyes lit up and she looked over at the sheriff in excitement. He gestured for her to get out of the car.
They found a table inside and placed their order.
"Thanks dad," she smiled.
"Anything for my darling daughter."
A moment later, the ice cream came out. Lucy had gotten her usual, birthday cake flavored ice cream with peanuts and chocolate syrup. Everyone thought it was gross but she loved it. To her, it was perfect. Mr. Roswell had gotten just a plain chocolate ice cream in a cone.
They chatted as they ate their ice cream. Lucy's eyes caught something shiny but when she looked over, she didn't see anything.
When they finished, Lucy told her dad she wanted to walk home. Their house wasn't far from the parlor so her father agreed. She hugged her father goodbye and started on her walk as he drove off.
Lucy heard footsteps behind her but whenever she would turn around, there would be no one there.
"Hello?"
No answer.
"It's just your imagination Lucy," she said to herself.
Lucy beat her father home and went upstairs to change. She heard the door open downstairs and ran down the stairs.
"I beat ya-"
She cut herself off as she looked at the cloaked figure in front of her.
"W-who.."
The figure quickly appeared in front of her. Lucy tried to take a step back but ended up falling backwards. She was ready to feel the floor when an arm gently wrapped around her waist. The dark figure pulled her to her feet.
"T-thanks.."
He put his hands on her cheeks and pulled her close enough to where he could gently place a kiss on her forehead. Lucy didn't know what to do when he suddenly brought her into his chest.
Who is this guy? What is he doing in my house? Why is he hugging me? What the hell is going on?
"All your questions will be answered in time my dear," he whispered softly.
His voice was soft and gentle, yet masculine and firm.
The handle of the door juggled and the man in front of you vanished.
"There's my beautiful girl," Lucy's dad smiled.
"H-hey dad."
"Everything ok?"
"Yeah, just- thought I saw something. Well I'm going to head to bed now, I have some quizzes tomorrow so I don't want to be falling asleep."
"Okey dokey then."
He gave her a quick hug and kiss on the head before she went upstairs and cuddled into her bed.
Who was that guy?