TheClosetKidnapper

Jace I watch her before setting a hand on her back, stroking her shoulder with my thumb.

Lillian Niall calls me his wife and my heart speeds uncontrollably in my chest, blush coming to my cheeks again. Then the girl starts flipping out. I shrink back as ...

Jace This isn't working, is it? Discouraged, I pull away and shake my head. "Sorry, i thought...I thought it would help," I say, looking away while thinking again, "Guess it ...

Jace She freezes but kisses back and I try to ignore the humongous welt of guilt boiling up inside me, hoping she doesn't think I'm simply taking advantage of her ...

Jace I sigh and bite my tongue, looking away for a moment. This isn't fair. There has to be something I can do. I glance back at her and softly ...

Kosaki We eat our ramen and separate. I pay the bill as Chiyoko heads to the bed to lay down. I take the chair and get as comfortable as one ...

Jace I try to think of how I can help, but nothing comes up, "What can I do? How can I make it easier?"

Jace 'Sometimes, sacrifices have to be made'... I ignore the voice and take Rayah's face in my hands, sensing her discomfort. "Just relax," I tell her, "Let everything built up ...

Jace Self-destruction in t-minus 30 seconds... I wrap my arms around her, the burns numb from the extreme temperatures, and look into her eyes. "Don't blame yourself for something you ...

Jace After my arms feel somewhat better, I swim to where Rayah is but keep my distance, unsure as to what she's feeling right now. "Ray, don't worry about it," ...

Jace I bite my tongue, not wanting to argue with her in this mood, and let go of her. My arms are bright red and I don't want to move ...

Jace She goes hot again and I close my eyes, suppressing a grimace from the burns I'm getting from holding her. Focus on her. She's more important right now.

Kosaki I sigh and shrug, "Can't force things to happen. They just do. Stop trying so hard and just go with it. It will come when you need it most." ...

Jace She pulls me out and doubles over. I scoop her up and sprint to the water, wading in and taking her with me, "Just relax, baby."

Jace Rayah stands and swears, saying we need to go. I nod and watch her closely, worried. "Wanna go back to the lake?" I ask, "Calm down in a swim?"