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After showering, | get out and see Leo immediately begin staring at the floor. | sought comfort and right now, he
felt like the only person I could trust.
I walk over to him in my towel, curl myself up in his lap and tuck my face into his neck. | feel him tense and then
relax as he wraps his arms aroundand begins to rub my head.
“It’s going to be okay, Claire. I'll do everything | can this time.” | knew he meant what he said but | also knew
that the person doing this had more dedication on hurtingthan he had the availability to protect me. | simply
nod by head yes against his skin and inhale his scent.
Leo carefully sitson the tub as he stands and gets my clothes forto dress. After helpingget dressed,
he carriesto bed and laysdown. | pull Leo into a hug - silently thanking him for everything he had done
fortoday.
“Can you stay?” | ask in a small whisper. | see Leo’s eyes brighten and darken for a moment. He wanted to hear
those words but under different circumstances.
“Only if | can have at least two pillows.” He says with a soft smile.
“Okay.” A small smile escapes as | feel Leo’s light-heartedness. Something | had experienced in a long time.
Leo goes to shower and Jasmine stays withuntil he returns.
“I hired temporary security to check the perimeters of the house at night for the next week. They're well-trained
and highly recommended.” She said with a smile as she holds both my hands.
“I'm so sorry. I've brought so much discomfort and fear to your home, Jas. Maybe | should just leave.” | say as |
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlook down at my hands.
“Nonsense! | get to spend twith you, enjoy your success and you're the best roommate ever! I'd just rather
you feel safe. That's what's most important toright now.”
“But now you're having to hire help for me. Are you sure? | wouldn't blyou if you felt like | should leave.”
| see Leo cout of the bathroom and drop my voice down to a lower volume.
“Absolutely not! Your his here. You're not leaving until you're ready to leave. Or
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maybe a month or two after that | might need a few months‘ notice to adjust.” She laughs softly and hugsas
| smile. She was amazing and | could never thank her enough.
“Do you want anything before | head to bed?” She asks as she gets up from my bed.
“Another hug would be nice.” | say as | open my arms. Jas never missed an opportunity for a hug. It was her love
language. She comes into my open arms and givesa squeeze.
“Night, Claire.” She says as she heads upstairs.
“Are you ready for bed? I'm sure.you’re exhausted after the day you've had.” Leo says as he sits on the bed next
to me. | notice him wearing clothes for bed and feel guilty. | was having him cto my rescue, stay by my side
and spend the night withat someone else’s house. And now he was willing to sleep in clothing even though |
knew he would feel hot and uncomfortable.
“I'm mentally exhausted.” | say as | scoot in and lay back after giving Leo two pillows. He smiles back atas
he sets them behind his head.
“You don’t have to do that, you know.” | say softly as I turn to look at him while snuggling up with blanket up to
my chin.
“Do what?” He asks as he cocks an eyebrow
“I know you don’t like sleeping in clothes. You never have.” | say as | pull at his shirt.
“I just want to be respectful to you.” He says with a soft sigh and a smile. He was exhausted too.
“Leo, you can sleep in your boxers if you'd like. It's not make but | know it'll be comfortable for you.”
He looks over atslowly and practically rips off his shirt and pants causingto laugh.
“Good. | was already getting hot.” He chuckles.
| clap my hands to turn off the lights and get cozy and feel Leo pullto his chest.
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“You're right, you deserve more and |
promise you — | will be better.” | knew
what he was referring to. Leostith
wantece fo comebbck fore and
ther were moments where | thought
about it. He had changed back into
the man | fell in love with but with
everything going on right now. It was
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Hopefully, he would continue to understand even though | hadn't told him.
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