Piece By Piece [Private RP — Closed]

Eden’s POV:

I immediately looked at Sterling, a little startled. Then I scolded myself. Of course he’d ask for one. He was trying to get me to fall for him. I wanted to refuse. I didn’t want to give him the chance to make me feel vulnerable again.
But my mouth had different plans.
“Okay…” the word slipped out of my mouth before I realized what I was saying. When I did realize, I immediately continued to make it seem like it wasn’t a big thing for me. “You didn’t let anyone know about that day. I’ll agree just this once.”

Eden’s POV:

I absently smiled back before I immediately wiped it off.
“No,” I shook my head. “I’ll meet you there.”
I didn’t want my family to find out about this. If they did, they wouldn’t let it slide. They’d do anything to make this work out for me. I didn’t intend to let this develop. Still, the thought of him picking me up like a real date made me shiver. It was unwanted, but that didn’t mean it couldn’t creep up on me.

Eden's POV:

Movies or the dinner didn't fascinate me. I didn't want to make this easy for him, just difficult enough for him to give up. Still, there was one place I really wanted to see. It was built a few months ago, but I couldn't go. I heard it was magnificent. I heard it was amazing. Suddenly it didn't matter to me if he saw what I wanted to hide. Wanting to see those marine organisms was more than wanting to keep my excitement inside.
"Aquarium," I said quietly, choosing another option. "The one that recently opened. I want to go there."

Eden's POV:

I nodded, and we both fell silent. Although there wasn't anything else to say, neither of us moved from our spot. For the first time, I noticed his eyes, the mysterious hue that made me get lost inside of them. I didn't know why I didn't want to look away. It was when the warning bell rang that I snapped out of it.
Nodding my head at Sterling, I immediately turned around, quickly walking towards my class. Just because I was a good student didn't mean my tardies didn't count.
I took a seat in the classroom, all the while my heart ran marathons inside my chest.

Lucas's POV:

When I met Ashley during lunch, I had loads of gossip to share with her. Now, mind you, I wasn't the type of a guy to gossip. But trust me, if you found out that your cold and stoic sister had a crush on someone, you really didn't want to miss out on anything.
"He's got brown hair and greyish eyes," I told her the second I saw her. "Or I think they're silver, I'm not sure. Anyway, I know him. He's Sterling Ainsley. Our Eden likes Sterling Ainsley."

Lucas’s POV:

“I’m sure,” I told Ashley, although I couldn’t believe it myself. How did she get a crush on him? What happened? How much did I even miss while I was away? “I saw them talking in the hallway. She actually blushed in his presence! This is why I invited you to check it out with me.”
I couldn’t believe what I saw myself, either. Sterling was popular. In fact, popularity revolved around him. The Ainsleys were extremely wealthy, like the McArthur family. Probably even more. Dad never talked about them, but he knew them. It wasn’t possible for them to aim after Eden of all people. Everyone knew she wasn’t one to mess with. She might seem small, but she could ruin you if she wanted to. Still, once I found out it was Sterling, I couldn’t help but want to keep Eden away from him.
“I don’t want her hanging out with him,” I said to Ashley, a serious look on my face. “I don’t trust him. I don’t want her relapsing again when he ditches her for someone else.”

Lucas’s POV:

I’d like to say I didn’t blush at what Ashely said, but I’d be lying. I did blush, but the seriousness of the situation lessened the heat in my face.
“I know Eden can protect herself but I don’t even know Sterling,” I admitted. I was her big brother. Granted, the time difference wasn’t large. I was only an hour older than her, but I wanted to protect her, too. “What if he hurts her? You know what happened last time. Even though we don’t know the whole details, she completely lost herself, Ash. I can’t bear to see her crushed all over again.”

Lucas’s POV:

“I didn’t do anything the last time,” I said, gritting my teeth, tightening my grip around Ashley’s, but careful not to hurt her. “She got hurt and I couldn’t even help her. I felt like a pathetic brother. To this day, I don’t know what happened between those two. I don’t know what caused them to break up. All I know is that it broke Eden completely and caused her to become an empty shell. I don’t know what Sterling wants, but whatever it is, I’m not willing to trust him.”

Lucas’s POV:

That’s what I loved most about my girlfriend. Even though she was just as protective, she was rational. She was too rational.
“I’m not going to do anything, not yet,” I shook my head. “But the second I find out he’s hurt her, I’m going to kill him. I might be a coward, but I love my sister too much to let anyone get away with hurting her.”

Lucas’s POV:

I smirked at my girlfriend, feeling like teasing her for a change.
“I thought we were too old to use those nicknames, Ash,” I teased her, remembering what she said when we first talked after a long time. “What made you change your mind?”

Lucas’s POV:

I laughed, shaking my head.
“It’s already forgiven and forgotten, Ash,” I told her, kissing her lightly on the head. “I know you were, so it’s fine.”

Lucas’s POV:

I panicked. Yes, I did. The minute Ashley’s eyes watered, I freaked out.
“No, no, no!” I exclaimed, eyes wide. “Please don’t cry. I was just joking. Ash? Come on, babe, don’t cry!”

Lucas’s POV:

“Okay, that’s it,” I stood up dramatically. “You’re mean. I’m going to find Eden so I can complain about you.”

Lucas’s POV:

I crossed my arms.
“She’s my twin,” I said, glaring at her. “She’ll obviously take my side.”

Lucas’s POV:

I raised my eyebrows.
“You’re on!”
I grabbed her arm, leading her out of the cafeteria to find Eden.