Strings of Fate

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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.

have the guys set it up.” He responds. I think for a moment. It’s not the worst compromise, if an alarm and a better lock will make him feel secure then it’s not really that

be okay with that, as long as Maggie approved it of course, it is her building.” I agree. Bellamy smiles at

if I have to.” He pulls

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

make

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

to take

to take a seat or whatever, i’d say grab a drink or something but I

I was upset and I made you stay outside while you were just doing your job. It was unkind of me.” I apologise. Aaron

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think that lame apology is going to make that up to me?” Okay so I don’t actually know what it’s meant to mean. I know if I ask he will 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

approval I have requested to become your permanent guard.” He states. His

want to do this permanently?” I question. Aaron nods. I chew my lip and tilt