The next few days, Aaron and Lucy got closer. Owen was always glaring at her in class but never did anything.
What's his problem?
Aaron would walk Lucy home after school everyday and check on her bruise.
"How's your bruise?"
"It's gotten a lot better thanks to you."
"It's more your cells. They seem to be able to recover quick," he smiled.
"You think?"
"Yup."
"Sarah and I were gonna hang out this weekend. Did you wanna join us?"
"As long as it's ok with Sarah."
"I'll text her. See you tomorrow Aaron."
"See ya Lucy."
The weekend came quickly and Sarah agreed to let Aaron join them. He brought snacks and popcorn. Sarah was much appreciative and dove right into them. Lucy was just happy that Aaron was there.
They stayed up late watching some horror movies then Aaron went home. Lucy's father would not be happy if he came home to a guy sleeping in his house. Sarah suspected Lucy had a crush on Aaron. She decided to tease her after Aaron left.
"Lucy likes Aaron. Lucy likes Aaron," Sarah chanted.
"I-I do not!"
"Oh? Now she's in denial."
"Sarah."
"Alright, alright, I'll stop."
Do I like Aaron? I mean, he's sweet and kind. No! We're just friends. It's not like he would like me back anyways.
The next day, Aaron came over for breakfast.
"These eggs are delicious Lucy," Aaron complimented.
"I know, right? She's such a great cook," Sarah added.
"Stop it you guys. You're gonna make me blush."
"Awww, is someone embarrassed," Sarah teased.
At that point, Lucy's face had gone red. Aaron thought it was adorable but didn't say anything. He would have but he didn't want to make her uncomfortable. Lucy eventually calmed down and joined her friends at the table.
Sarah had to leave again to watch her siblings, leaving Lucy alone with Aaron. Lucy heard her father on his way downstairs.
"Woah. My little Lucy has a boyfriend?"
Both Lucy and Aaron's faces went red.
"Dad!"
"Y-you got it all wrong Mr. Roswell. Lucy and I are just friends," he said nervously.
"Well, just let me know when you two confess."
"Just friends dad!"
"Ok, ok."
Lucy's dad took his eggs to go as he was running late for work.
"S-sorry about my dad."
"It's okay. I'm sure he meant well."
"What do you want to do today?"
"Anything you want."
"You have a say in it too."
"I'm happy if you're happy."
Lucy went a bit pink.
"Oh? Did that make someone blush?"
"N-no."
What is he doing? Is he flirting with me?
"Sorry if I made you uncomfortable."
"Y-you didn't."
"Are you sure?"
"I-I'm sure."
He wanted to kiss her so bad but held himself back. He didn't want to ruin what they already had. He reached for her hand that was sitting on the table and placed it on top of hers.
His hands are so gentle. His touch puts me at ease.
"I have to get going. There are some things I have to take care of today."
"Okay. See you at school tomorrow."
"Yup."
He walked out the door and the moment it shut, Lucy wanted him to come right back. She didn't know why, but having Aaron around her always seemed to make her happy. It was a different kind of happy than what Sarah gave her. Lucy decided to go for a walk to clear her mind. On her walk, she saw Felix and Owen together. They saw her and headed over. Lucy immediately turned around and headed in the other direction, but she was too slow. Owen and Felix had caught up to her. They cornered her behind the school.
"W-what do you guys want," Lucy said timidly.
"We want you baby," said Felix.
"We just wanna talk to you."
"A-about what?"
"Why you're hanging around that Aaron kid. We'd rather you be with us."
"Why would I do that? You guys are dicks."
"Ouch. That really hurt baby."
Lucy tried to back up but she hit the brick wall of the school.
"You can go first Owen."
Owen placed his arm above Lucy's head and the other around her waist. He leaned in and put his lips to hers. He slipped his tongue in. Lucy tried to push away but was unsuccessful, Owen's grip on her only tightened. When he pulled away, Lucy was gasping for air.
"Guess I took your breath away sweetheart. Your turn Felix."
"You ready baby?"
Felix wrapped one arm around her waist and the other started it's way up her shirt.
Someone. Please. Help me.
Just as Felix was about to undo her bra something threw him to the side. Lucy opened her eyes to see the dark figure. Owen charged at it but it quickly dodged. Owen took one punch to the face and he was out.
"Are you okay," it asked.
"I-"
Tears started to roll down Lucy's face. She leaned into the figures chest and cried. The figure wrapped his arms around her.
Why me? Why must my life be like this? I never asked for any of this. What did I do?
Before she knew it, she was home. The figure laid her down on her bed.
"Thank you."
"Of course. I would never let anything happen to you."
"Who are you? What are you?"
"I think you already know the answer to those questions."
"I-"
Before she could say anything else, he was gone.
Is he a Darkman? The ones that I read about? He doesn't seem dangerous at all. He even saved me. And what does he mean by I know who he is? He could be anybody. How am I supposed to know who? I'll call Sarah and see what she thinks.
"What if this Darkman is your long lost lover," Sarah said over the phone.
"C'mon Sarah. Be realistic here."
"Nothing about this is normal so how am I supposed to be realistic!"
"Calm down. Anyways. Do you have any idea who he could be?"
"You're not actually thinking of finding this thing are you?"
"Kinda.."
"You're crazy. But you're my crazy so I'll help you out. Who do you know that would stick up for you like that?"
"You."
"Besides me."
"I don't know. Maybe Aaron? You guys are my only friends."
"It's gotta be Aaron then, because it's not me. I would tell you if it was."
"True. I'll text him later and ask."
"Okay, well, good night bestie."
"Good night."