Chapter 2: Desire
Chapter 2:
Luis said, "Sheridan. Who did this?" Sheridan found it hard to speak, but she whispered, "Hank." "What?" "It was Hank. He tried to rape me." Sheridan cried as tears fell from her eyes. "Oh Sheridan," Luis said as he hugged her closely too him. He tried to calm her down, but he was having trouble calming down himself. He couldn't believe that Hank was responsible for this. How could Hank do a thing like this? Well... one thing was for sure.
Hank was gonna pay... big time. All that Luis wanted to do right now was go find Hank and make him pay for what he did to Sheridan, but he couldn't. Sheridan needed him right now. He had to take care of her. He pulled back a little, but still held onto her tightly. "Are you all right, now?" Sheridan became lost in his sad, puppy-dog eyes. They were so full of concern for her. Sheridan said, "Yeah. I... I'm just a little sore. I'm just so scared." Luis pulled her into an embrace again and said.
"Don't worry. You're safe now. I won't let anything happen." Sheridan smiled a little at Luis's comforting words. He was so kind and caring towards her. She was surprised that she didn't figure out before that that man she heard at the wharf wasn't Luis. Luis was the greatest man she had ever met. Without a word, Luis lifted her into his arms and carried her into his room. When he got into his room, he walked over to the bed and gently set her down on it. Luis pulled the covers over her and kissed her on the forehead. "I'm gonna go get you some ice." Luis said as he started to stand up to leave the room.
Before he even stood up, Sheridan jumped up and threw herself into his arms. "No, Luis. Please don't leave me. I'm so afraid." Luis hugged her back and rubbed the small of her back. "Sheridan, you're safe. No one can get into this house. I'll protect you." "Please. Just hold me until I fall asleep. Please." Sheridan pleaded. Luis smiled and whispered, "All right." He slid under the covers next to her and she rested her head on his chest and he
wrapped his arms around her. It looked a lot like that first dream Sheridan had about making love to Luis.
Sheridan fell asleep almost instantly. Luis lay away and watched her sleep. 'God. She's so beautiful,' he thought as he looked down at her. He stroked her arm and quivered at her touch. She had such soft, silky skin. It was amazing how a Crane could make him feel this way. But then again, this hadn't been the first time he had felt this way about her.
When they danced the tango at the Youth Center, it was like magic. When he went on a date with her, it was one of the best times of his life. And then, when he kissed her on the wharf. God, it was the most wonderful kiss. It seemed like the whole world disappeared and it was just then. Now, he was feeling the same feelings as he laid in Sheridan with his arms wrapped around Sheridan as she slept. Luis kissed her forehead and fell
asleep...
To Be Continued...
