Strings of Fate

64- Silence and sass

Bellamy sighs and takes me by the hand. He leads me to the living room and sits on the couch, dragging me to sit next to him.

“I don’t want to argue. Let’s talk about this properly.” He insists. I sigh and nod my agreement.

“I just really don’t think I need them.” I start. Bellamy nods.

“I understand that. But I can’t trust that you’re safe when I can’t see you. I might be overreacting, I probably am. But my sister was just nearly killed by her fiancé and that was in a room full of people who care about her. Someone has already threatened you once and I’m on edge. I can’t stand the idea of leaving you unprotected. I have plenty of enemies and while people might not really know about us yet they’re still a threat to you. I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to you because of me.” It’s really hard to hold firm to my argument after his confession, I’m wavering and I know it. I try not to completely give up.

“Surely we can come to some kind of compromise? What about something like what Megan has where she only has a guard when she goes out?” I suggest. Bellamy scrunches up his face

and shakes his head.

“Your home isn’t as safe as it is here.” He complains. I sigh.

“I’m trying here Bellamy, give me something.” We fall into a contemplative silence for a few minutes. When Bellamy finally answers me his tone is begrudging.

set it up.” He responds. I think for

approved it of course, it is her building.” I

have it installed today. I’ll talk to her myself if I have to.” He pulls

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I relax against his

with this.” He mumbles into my hair. I pull back and

don’t make me regret

Megan’s hairbrush and run it through my hair before heading back downstairs. Aaron is already waiting. Bellamy is already in his office on a call. He holds out an arm for me and I give him a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek before I step away. I can’t help but make at quick glance at Aaron who is waiting for me in the hall. He looks unsurprised. He gives me his arm as we head out to the car in silence. I ask him to take me straight home. I want to shower and change my clothes before I worry about shopping and cleaning. The drive is comfortably silent. I’m still not sure I’m completely happy with the while security arrangement, but that’s now Bellamy’s life is and since I want to be part of it I should try and accept what I can. I don’t think he’s completely happy with our compromise either so I guess that means it’s successful? I do think that maybe I need to think about ways Bellamy can fit into my life as well so I don’t have to feel as weird about shoving my way into his. Or being. dragged into his, honestly I’m not even sure what’s happening. A lot had changed in a short amount of time. Bellamy comes with a huge amount of extras; family, friends, responsibilities. I’ve only ever really been responsible for myself. I do believe I can handle it all, but maybe not all at once. Figuring out an acceptable security arrangement is an okay start, maybe next we can work out a routine that we both find comfortable. As much as I enjoy spending time

to take a break

me. “Feel free to take a seat or whatever, i’d say grab a drink or something but I have literally nothing. I need to go shopping after I’ve gotten myself cleaned up a

job. It was unkind of me.” I apologise. Aaron gives me a nod and look that night

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probably answer but I’m not sure I want to know. I’ll just have to be extra nice to him from here on out to make up for my awful behaviour before. I’m about to step into my room when Aaron clears his throat behind me. I pause and look back over my shoulder. Aaron gestures to one of the chairs at my little table. He wants me to sit. I approach it curiously and he pulls it out for me to sit. As soon as I do, he takes the other

your approval I have requested to become your permanent guard.” He states. His voice is quiet and assured. I’m

want to do this permanently?” I question.