Owen and Felix stepped out into the streetlight. They had grins on their faces. Aaron glared at them.
"What's wrong Aaron? Cat got your tongue," Felix teased.
"Why can't you just let her be happy," said Aaron.
"She is happy. Whenever we're around, you can feel her heart race. It makes me want her even more."
Aaron could feel his blood begin to boil. He hated when people talked like that about Lucy. He wanted to punch him square in the nose but refrained from doing so. Owen and Felix noticed Aaron's clenched fists.
"What's wrong? Don't tell me you actually care about her! She's already taken dipshit," Felix yelled.
"Calm down Felix, Lucy might hear us," Owen said calmly.
"You're right you're right. I wouldn't want to wake my sweet princess."
"Just leave her alone. She doesn't want anything to do with either of you dicks."
"Watch who you're callings dicks. You only showed up because we were a threat."
"Maybe so but I don't plan on leaving her."
Aaron's eyes began to glow purple. Owen and Felixs' pupils receded. They were getting serious. Aaron knew Owen and Felix were werewolves just like they knew Aaron was a Darkman.
Werewolves were aggressive and would stop at nothing to get what they want. It became like an obsession to them. Once they found someone they want to mate with, they never stopped hunting them. Of all the supernatural beings, werewolves were the most emotion oriented. Darkman on the other hand, only became aggressive when it came to protecting someone. Darkmen would watch their love interest from afar and make sure they were safe. Aaron knew about Felixs' antics but never caught him fast enough to where he could protect Lucy. He only recently started to interact with her because he could feel something coming for her. He didn't know what it was or when it would be, all he knew was that Lucy was in danger.
The three of them heard the sound of a car approaching from the street. Aaron dispersed while Owen and Felix transformed and ran off into the woods. Mr. Roswell pulled into the driveway and walked inside. He got a glass of water before he changed and went to bed. Meanwhile, Lucy was tossing and turning in her bed. She was having another nightmare about her mom.
The next day at school, Owen and Felix were more aggravated than usual. Owen grabbed Lucy's thigh tighter than he usually would in first period. Lucy winced in pain. Lucy noticed Felix was following her to her next class. Aaron tried to keep her attention off of him but it didn't work.
At lunch, Owen and Felix sat at the table next to them. Lucy started to freak out.
Are they planning something? Are they going to rape me after school? I don't want to find out.
Lucy ended up calling her dad to come and get her. He didn't ask questions and dropped her off at home. Lucy made sure to grab any work she would be missing before she left, so she worked on that along with her homework. She put on her headphones and played her favorite band, KISS. She had the volume all the way up so she couldn't hear the ringing of the doorbell. Sarah knew where the key was so they let themselves in. They walked upstairs to her room and opened the door.
Sarah tapped Lucy's shoulder making her jump. Lucy threw off her headphones and turned around.
"Hey there Lucy," Sarah said with a smile.
"Oh. Hey guys."
"How are you doing," Aaron asked.
"Better."
They all decided to stay inside and watch movies. Lucy said she didn't want to watch horror movies today so they watched comedies instead. A little into the second movie, Lucy got up to go make them some popcorn. Aaron offered to help. Sarah giggled as they walked off together.
In the kitchen, Aaron came up from behind Lucy and wrapped hid arms around her waist. He placed his head on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry," he said quietly.
"For what?"
Aaron didn't answer.
"You don't have to tell me, but I'll forgive you no matter what, okay?"
"Okay."
Lucy was about to break free from his grasp when he pulled her back.
Why does he keep pulling me close?
He snuggled his head into her shoulder. Every so often he would squeeze her then release.
"A-Aaron.. I gotta make the popcorn.."
"I don't want you to."
"Aaron. C'mon."
".....Fine.."
He slowly let go of her and she went to go grab the popcorn. He didn't want to let go of her. If he could have her in his arms forever, he would. He watched as Lucy placed the popcorn in the microwave. She pulled out a large bowl and poured the popcorn out of the bag into the bowl. Aaron held the popcorn as they walked back.
"Took you guys long enough," Sarah complained as she dove into the popcorn.
Lucy and Aaron both giggled.
They were onto the third movie when Lucy's eyes became droopy. She leaned over to the left and rested her head on Aaron. Aaron stiffened. He didn't want to wake Lucy with any sudden movements.
"Don't worry about waking her up. Once she's out, she's out."
Aaron looked at the sleeping girl and smiled. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sarah staring at him.
"W-what?"
"You guys would make a cute couple," Sarah smiled.
"You think?"
"Does someone have a crush?"
Aaron's face went red.
"I-I might.."
"He even admits it."
It starts getting late and Sarah heads home.
"Just place her on her bed," Sarah said before she left.
"Got it."
Aaron picked her up like he would a bride and walked up the stairs. When he got to her room, he opened up the door with his foot and placed her on the bed. He tucked her in under the covers. Aaron was about to leave the house when he heard a crash come from Lucy's room. He ran upstairs and saw she was gone.