"Okay." Rye skipped over to where he pointed. She was no model, so being in front of the camera was awkward and she didn't know what to do. "Alright, tell me what to do." Standing there she just smiled. Then her thoughts wandered to what it would be like if her and Levi were to be together. The thought made her face red, and she looked down at the ground, running her hand through her hair. Hoping her the redness on her face wasn't too visible, she lifted her and smiled once more.
Notice me.
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He held up the camera and snapped a few pictures, though he got a little caught up in the moment. The way her hair fell and shaped her face and how her blue eyes lit up like a firefly in the dead of night every time she saw something pretty.
Her cute smile that just made his heart flutter whenever he would see her.
He stepped to the side and got a whole bunch of different angles of her.
“Okay last one.” He says stepping closer. “We’re gonna go for more….dramatic okay? So tilt your head to the side and look over to your left of into the distance”
Rye leand against the black fance behind her that blocked off the river. They just recently put this up, so that people wouldn't fall in. Doing as he said, she tilted her head and looked off in the distance. "Like this?" She felt silly, but if he thought it looked good then it was fine. She wanted him to think she looked good. It was by now many people were looking at her as they walked by, it made her uncomfortable, but she didn't budge. Next is a picture of us together.
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"Perfect." He says quietly as he snapped the picture from about three different angles.
He felt like that one gay friend that would always go "YAAS QUEEN" while taking his friends pictures. Which he didn't really mind.
"You're gorgeous. You know that right" he says handing her the camera
Rye blushed once again, it was like anything he said made her heart flutter. As two guys were walking by Levi they talked about Rye. "She's your type right?" The brown haired one asked his taller friend. "That's true. She is really pretty." He stopped a few feet away from Levi. "She seems to have a guy already." They both took a side glance to where Levi was standing, then looked back at Rye and just stood there whispering. "So… how did the pictures turn out?" She skipped over to Levi and stood next to him. The two guys watch her carefully and still just stood there.
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Levi had gotten a bit distracted by the two guys whispering about her. And quite annoyed to say the least.
Once Rye skipped over to him, he gently swung his arm around her shoulder and pulled her a bit closer to him so she could "get a better look at the pictures". It wasn't to ward of those two creeps at all.
"They turned out amazing. You should let me take more pictures of you" he smiled at her, bending down a little bit and placing a soft kiss on her cheek.
He would explain everything later. Once those two guys leave them alone.
Though he couldn't help but to turn beet red from it. He had just kissed Rye on the cheek! Was that rude? He didn't ask her if he could or not! But it would have been weird if he did ask her.
Instead of overthinking everything, he took a deep breath and acted as calm as possible, sending a sharp, cold glare the boys way.
When Levi pulled Rye closer she didn't think much about it, even if it did make her heart skip a beat. No, it was when Levi kissed her cheek, that she almost exploded with happiness. A small noise escaped her lips and she froze. W-What just happened?! Her face turned red, and there was no way of hiding it. The two guys just rolled their eyes as they walked away. Seeing that they thought that Levi had to be her boyfriend. "Uh…" Rye cleared her throat and laughed a bit awkwardly. "So, the pictures turned out good." Since there was nothing for Rye to hide with she knew that Levi could see how red her face is. Why would he do that? "Levi.. Why did you kiss me?" She tried her best to not think about it and just look at the pictures, but that was impossible.
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He backed away a little, removing his arm from around her shoulder. "I'm so sorry. I didn't…i mean intotally.meant to but…well.." He was at a loss for words.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath, though wanting to.hide his red face.
"Well….those creeps that came over here..they were talking about you. So i just warded them away. I'm apologize" he says running his fingers through his black, curly hair. He was nervous out of his mind!
Was that weird to.say? Would she get mad at him?
He had no idea what she was going to do
(Gosh, I freaking love him!!)
"Ah, I see…" Rye was curious as to why he would go that far, but mostly she was just disappointed that she felt… well… disappointed. Rye just smiled trying to continue to be herself. She didn't want Levi to worry, even if she did feel like crying. This was her first love, so she had no idea how much a small action could affect her. "The sky is getting darker. We should head to our secret place." Rye figured it wasn't going to work out, they were friends, there was no way Levi would think of her differently. So.. she decided to get over this first love, people said your first love doesn't work out anyway. Though she really wanted it to. Grabbing his hand she led him away from the park and towards their hill. This is going to be the last time I hold is hand. If she was going to get over him, she would have to stop doing things like this.
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(Awe, thank you :3 I've worked hard on developing him lol)
He took a deep.breath, biting his lip as he thought to himself.
They neared the hill and walked up it to where they could see the sun just as it was about to.fall asleep and the moon coming up to take it's place, letting the souls rest underneath the moons grace and the trees rustling in the soft wind across the town.
His heartbeat hard against his chest, he was afraid she could hear it His time he looked at her. His shaky breath filled with nervousness with every time it came through his soft lips. He looked over to where they sat last night, leading her over and sitting down. He looked up to.her with a kind smile. Gentle and sweet, just like how he felt every time.he looked at her.
Should he tell.her now?
When Levi looked at her, his eyes reflecting the sunset, it was beautiful. She smiled when he did. Rye truly does love him and she always will. Sitting in the grass she felt the nice breeze as it blew her black hair behind her. "We can never tell anyone else about this place. It's just for us, okay?" She turned to Levi pulling her knees close to her chest, and smiled. She wanted this place to be for just them. So that if one day they do go their separate ways, they can always come here and remember the good times. "Do you remember when we first met? I tried so hard to get you to open up to me, I used to follow around everywhere, you hated it." She laughed thinking back on the good times.
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He smiled at the thought. He was so annoyed with her st first.
“I’m glad you did though” he ruffled her hair. “And I always will be” He turned his eyes back to the sunset. A content feeling in his chest.
“I wasn’t ever planning on telling anyone about this place anyway.” He says looking back at her. He loved the fact that this place was their special place.
Only theirs. Nobody else up here. Just them in each others company. Simply enjoying her every time they came up here. He admired her. The glowing of the setting sun against her soft skin and how her eyes reflected it. Oh those gorgeous eyes.
She was the most gorgeous being he’s seen. That was it. There was no one else just as perfect as her.
He looked down at their hand, fingers still interlocked as they sat still, looking into her eyes. He was absolutely mesmerized by her beauty.
This was his chance. Was he going to take it? They were so close to each other.
He said he was going to tell her next time he got. This was the time
Rye let go of Levi's hand and stood up. Near the edge of the hill was a wooden fance, and below the river rushing into town. For a hill it was pretty steep on this side. Rye loved the view. Leaning against the fence she smiled and breathed in the fresh air. The stars started to peek out from the blue sky, only a little bit of sun was left in the sky. There was only one light that worked out here now. A few years ago this used to be a popular place, and Rye wasn't sure why it was so abandoned now. "Hey Levi-" Before she could finish, Rye heard the creaking of wood. In mere seconds her body was falling towards the water. It happened so fast Rye didn't know what was going on. Her body hit the water. With it being so dark, Rye couldn't tell which way was up. Holding her breath for as long could, but it was getting hard. Her body was pushed many different ways from the water and rocks hitting her. Pain surged through her body. If she made it out alive, She was going to have some serious wounds. Levi.
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(OH MY GOSH WHAT?)
Levi stood up with her and admired the view as she did the same.
He turned to her when she spoke, but then absolute horror flew through his body when the wood broke and she fell. “No….RYE NO!” He yelled as he went after her. He didn’t care about anything else. He slid down the hill and into the water.
He looked around as his voice got shaky. His mind all of over the place.
Everyone working to push him down. They could do it without him.
“Levi, let me handle this. I can get her”
“No! You…you can’t. You’ll hurt her!” he yelled at. Seemingly himself.
“YOURE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE SAVE HER! ADMIT IT! YOU NEED ME! COME ON LEVI!” the voice hissed in his mind, a migraine swallowed his mind.
“no, don’t do this. You know what’d he’ll do” another voice came out.
“There’s no other way DAMNIT! WHAT OTHER F&#@ING CHOICE DO I HAVE JAMASIN HUH!?” He yelled as tears fell down his freckled face.
Soon enough Levi gave in.
Leviathan, the closest being to Levi, yet the farthest. He swished through the water as if it didn’t even effect him. He caught a sigh of Ryes body and quickly ran over to her. He picked her up, his breathing hard and as shallow as ever.
He turned and quickly ran to the other side of the hill, setting her down in the grass.
“I did what you told me.” A hoarse voice came from his throat, his s accent gone. No sign of Levi’s Conscience was present.
“Rye….come on, Rye. You can’t leave us.” Jamasin says softly as he lifted up her head. Hopefully she was still conscious. “Levi’s loves you too much. Come on”
He looked down at her as his wet hair dripped down onto the grass.
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(So his name isn’t actually Levi James. That’s the name he got in the Mental Ward. So you can find out why and how a little later :D)
Even in the dark you could tell Rye was pretty beaten up. She had always been a bit careless, but she didn't know that leaning against a fence would lead to this. After a minute or so, she slowly opened her eyes, but immediately turned over and threw up. She had swallowed a lot of water. As she was heaving, tears started to fall down her face and onto the grass. At first it was silent tears, but they soon turned into sobs. Her body shook no matter how hard she tried to stop it. It was cold, and she was scared. It a while gor her to actually realize what was happening. Her eyes wandered over to where Levi was and she just smiled, immediately her tears stopped. It was almost like she had full control over her emotions. When anyone is around that is, especially Levi. Worrying him was the last thing she wanted to do. "I'm fine…" Although, right now, she couldn't hold it long. Her smile disappeared and she wrapped her arms around Levi's neck. "I was so scared." The sobs came back as she buried her face into his shoulder.
(Oooo I can't wait to find out more!!)
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Jamasin forgot that she had no idea who he was. She only knew who Levi was.
He Smiled softly. He had no emotional connection to Rye, so he gave it to Levi.
After a bit of persuading, Levi held her tightly as tears ran down his face.
“I know Rye. It’s okay…you’re alright now. I’m right here” He says through his uncontrollable tears. He never cried. He never really ever showed any emotion unless it was anger, and that was only towards other people. Anybody but Rye.
Pure happiness towards her But now he couldn’t control it.
His voice cracked and you could hear the pain, the fear of losing her in his sob.
“I love you so much….im never letting you do that again
He says thorough a sob.
From being pushed around by water and now crying her eyes out, Rye was exhausted. In Levi's arms she slowly began to fall asleep. She very faintly heard what Levi said. As she slept, Rye clung to him like a baby monkey. There was no way she was letting go of him. She couldn't believe he jumped in after her. Levi really was the best guy she knew. "I love you Levi." She whispered in her sleep. Seeing him cry was new as well, actually, she was happy he cried in front of her. When the breeze blew she shivered in his arms. Rye didn't exactly want to go home, and she was going to tell him that before she fell into the water. One last tear fell down her face as it softened, her breathing now even.
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His heart skipped a beat when she said that, though he just tried to ignore it for now.
She was just saying that as a friend. As a person. Yeah, of course she loved him. But never like that. She would never love somebody like him.
He stood up and held her in his big arms. After a bit of struggling, he managed to slip his shirt off with one arm, the other holding her. He was glad she was small and his arms were big, or else he wouldn’t be able to do that. Now shirtless and cold, his white, nice button up shirt was draped over her and he looked around, walking around the hill and through the park, “you’ll be okay. I promise.” He says to her, trying to shake what she had said earlier. Pushing his emotions aside. Only concerned for her safety.
He soon got to the top of the hill and grabbed his phone, dialing 911 with one hand.
“Yeah, I’m at the park in the middle of the town. Uh…no I can’t temember what it’s called. Damnit, there’s only one park in town. I’ll be at the entrance. Hurry”
He hung up, shoving the phone in his pocket and making his way to 5e entrance of 5e park, down the hill
The ambulance arrived and in the light you could see just how beaten up she was. Her clothes were torn, she had bruises forming and cuts all over. The side of her forehead was bashed open from a rock. "What is your relationship with her and do you have anyway to contact a family member?" One of them asked while the other two put Rye onto a stretcher. Rye mumbled something, but it was to quiet to hear. The guy didn't want to let some random person, to ride in the ambulance with her, but if he did know her it would be better for her to have someone around that she knows when she wakes up. (Sorry this one is shorter.)
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(No, it’s totally fine <3)
He thought about it for a second. “Yeah, I’m her best friend. I have her brotherd number. Look, is she going to be alright” he asks staying right beside the stretcher, concern filled his eyes and tears stained his freckles cheeks.
Should he call her brother? Before even thinking about it more, he got out his phone and dialed his brothers number, not calling yet until he was done talking with the paramedics.
His heart was beating against his chest and he was more than out of breath.
His bare back shivered against the small gusts of wind. The lights from the car showed all of his scars. All over his chest Andy his back. The shape of an iron (is that what they’re called? For ironing clothes? Oh well lol) and cuts, burns.
They all littered his skin. Only a few cuts were fresh from what had just happened. He had a high pain tolerance, so he didn’t mind them. Plus his adrenaline was going crazy and his OCD was acting up a bit. He forced it down along with his anxiety, trying not to have a panic attack. His focus was on a Rye and nothing elsel
The man looked over Levi's body a bit concerned. Having scars like that wasn't normal. Is he being abused? He didn't want to say anything to give the wrong idea to Levi. "She shouldn't have to many issues, but we need to go check and take her to the hospital to make sure, I can't make promises." He led Levi to the car and they put Rye up there. "Let's just get ber there as soon as possible." She was bleeding from her head a bit, which they have already put a towel on and is keeping pressure on it. The sirens go off as they drive down the road to the hospital. "Try and see if you can get her to wake up or respond." The, what seems like the lead guy said to one of the others. "Ma'am, can you hear me?" No response. "What's your name?" Again no response. It starts to concern them a bit. "You call that family member yet?"
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He sat in the ambulance with them, shaky hands as he watched them try to wake her up. “Don’t cry” he told himself meantally. Pure dread, denial and hopelessness fled through his mind and his eyes filled with desperation as he watched. He looked up at the lady Andy he go tout his phone, dialing his number and tapping his foot on the metal floor.
When he heard him pick up, he let out a sigh of relief and sat back against the wall as he sat on the small bench, droplets of water slipping from thick strands of hair and onto his face, rolling down his cold skin.
Ty was at his college walking to the library with a few friends when his phone rang. "Hey guys, you go ahead, I'll catch up in a bit." He leaned against the wall and looked at who was calling. "Well that's unusual." Ty gave his number to Levi in case. He was always with his sister, so why not. "Hey Levi, what's up." As he listened to Levi his face became more dark with fear. His only sibling had fallen, then passed ou and isn't responding. "I'll be there as soon as I can." Ty hung up and shoved his phone in his pocket. He would have to text his friends later and apologize for not showing up. Grabbing his keys he ran around the building to the other side where he parked. He fumbled a bit as he tried to unlock his door. Taking a deep breath he started the car and start to the hospital.
The ambulance arrived and they took Rye out rushing her inside, immediately taking her to a room. "You'll have to wait out here while we do some tests." They shut the door behind them leaving Levi in the hall by himself.
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He hung up and took a deep breath, leaning against the wall when they told him to wait out there, but oh he wanted to go in there and be with her so much.
He hoped Ty wouldn’t be mad at him or anything. He don’t know what he would do if that were the case.
He felt like this was all his fault, and he didn’t know what to do.
He couldn’t have caught her or told her not to lean on the fence. He couldn’t react quick enough in order to prevent this.
He sat on the chair lining the walls and buried his face in his hands, holding back even more tears,
After about 15 minutes, Ty came running in and saw Levi sitting in a chair. "Where is she?" He was sweating, but other than that he seemed pretty calm. Freaking out wasn't going to help the situation. As soon as he asked, one of the paramedics came out with a smile. "Are you family?" Ty nodded and held out his hand. "I'm Ty, her older brother." Opening the door he walked both Ty and Levi in. Rye was just sitting there drinking cranberry juice. "She passed out from blood loss, but thankfully she didn't lose much. She will most likely have a scar on her forehead from the gash, but other than some bruises and cuts, she'll be fine. Now I'll leave you all alone." Rye smiled when they came in the room. She had a black eye and a few small cuts on her face. But the most notable thing was the huge bandage wrapped around her head. "Hi," She said, giving them a small wave. Ty walked over and hugged her gently. "Damn, you scared me. Never do anything like that again. "I won't." As Ty was hugging her, Rye mouthed a Thank you towards Levi. He was the one who saved her. "I'm going to fill out paperwork and call mom. Levi you stay here with her." Ty left, not angry at all with Levi. And why should he be? Levi didn't know that the wood railing would break. It was no ones fault. "Are you okay?" Rye was worried about him since he looked so shaken up. She could see the tears stains on his face. Seeing him like this made her sad.
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He stayed near the wall, not looking st either of them, not saying a word. He bit his lip and blinked away his hot tears that were threatening to fall at any second.
He nodded when Ty asked him to stay, though didn’t say anything.
He sniffles and looked away, not daring to look at Rye.
This wasn’t supposed to turn out like this. Not at all. He was supposed to confess his love for her and he was prepared to get rejected and everything.
Why was he so stupid? He was blaming himself for everything that’s had happened, though he didn’t say anything.
He still didn’t have his shirt, and he didn’t really care. She’s never seen his scars before, so he was feeling a bit insecure about that, but he didn’t say anything.
“come on, talk to her” a voice called to him “stop being a f#&%ing wuss and stop throwing yourself a silent pity party and say something”* Jamasin says annoyed. Which was rare. Though Levi stayed silent even after Ty left.
What was he supposed to say? That he’s sorry he’s such a horrible person to let something happen like that? That he should have helped her? That just makes it sound like even more of a pity party.
When he didn't say her heart sunk, but what worse is that he didn't even look at her. Was she being a bother? Did he not want to be here? Many questions ran through her head, that was until she took a good look at him, then only one question ran through her mind. "Levi… Where are those scars from?" Her eyes widened. How come she had never noticed? What kind of horrible friend wouldn't notice that? Setting her drink down she swung her legs over the side of her bed and stood. Though she wasn't supposed to stand up yet, Rye was a stubborn girl, and right now Levi was the only thing she cares about. Seeing him without a shirt on gave her conflicting feelings, for one… He looked good, his muscles were perfect and Rye just wanted to touch them, on the other hand he had scars all over from thing she can't even imagine. Just how much did she not know about him. Sure Levi had always been pretty quiet about his past, but she didn't think anything like this.. was. Getting closer she took her finger and ran it over one of the scars, then looked him in the eyes. "Levi." Her hand moved to his cheek and she just held it there, trying to confront him.
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He took a deep, shaky breath as he looked down at her, a tear falling down his cheek and onto her hand.
He knew she would mention them. They were so ugly and so visible, it was hard for someone not to mention them.
He squeezed his eyes shut and hugged her tightly. "I'm so sorry Rye. I'm so sorry" he says quietly, trying not to cry. He had let Leviathan out and get his hands on her, which he always worked so hard to do. He couldn't find her without his help though. Everyone was so mad at him, he didn't want to listen to them. He couldn't help the tears that flowed down his cheeks. He took a breath through his sobs. "I'm so glad you're alright. Oh, God, i had no idea what i would do without you. Please…..just don't leave me Rye" he says choking back another sob.
Rye wrapped his arms around Levi's waist. "I promise, I'm not going anywhere." Laying her head against his chest she listened to his heart beat, it was a bit fast because of his crying, but it still, calmed her. "I could never leave you behind." Ty was standing outside the door. He was going to go in until he saw what was happening inside, he was just going to let them have some time. Rye slowly let go and looked up at him, wiping a few tears away. "I don't think I've ever seen you cry." A sweet smile was on her face. Just when she was about to confess, of course something like this had to happen. Even if he said he didn't like her back, she still wanted to. "Levi, where did these scars come from." She asked again worried. She wanted to know.