The Kid and the Interesting Ride

Chapter 4

The Kid and the Interesting Ride

We walked up to his door and I knocked. After a few seconds of silence I heard a boy’s voice tell me to come in. I pushed the door open and peeked in. A little boy was laid out on the bed in his light blue pajamas. He looked over at me and a bright smile lit his face.

“Angel” he said as he sat up. I walked to his side and sat down on the edge of the bed and hugged him.

“How are you my Little Monster” I said. He giggled as I poked his stomach.

“I’m good” he said. I smiled softly. I knew he was lying, that he didn’t want me to worry about him. So I let it go. We sat and talked for a while and played around. It wasn’t until we heard the loud sound of thunder that I realized I would have to walk home in the dark while it was storming. I sighed and looked over at Trever.

“I have to go Little Man. I need to get home” I said. He frowned,

“Do you have to walk” he asked. I smiled. For a seven year old he sure was smart. I nodded.

“Let my brother drive you. He will be here in a little bit” he said concern shining in his dark green eyes. I shook my head.

“It’s alright. I don’t want to bother your big brother” I said.

“Bother me with what” a familiar voice asked. I gasped and turned to see none other than Luka himself. He was leaning against the door frame staring at me.

“Big Brother” Trever said with a smile. Luka smiled back and walked over to his little brother. I stood from the bed and walked to the other side of the room keeping my distance from the two of them. How had I not noticed the resemblance? Both of them had dark black hair and the same dark green hypnotizing eyes. I smiled as I watched the two of them play around. This was a side of the bad boy that no one ever saw. I lifted my camera and took a picture. As Luka saw the flash his smiled faded and he turned to look at me. My eyes widened in fear and I stepped back. I may be a fighter and know how to protect myself but…my past was not bright and when a male was angry it made me fear for my life.

“I-I’m so s-sorry” I stuttered. Trever giggled.

“It’s ok Angel” he said.

“I want to see the picture. Can I have it” he asked. I smiled and slowly walked to the other side of the bed watching Luka out of the corner of my eye. I showed Trever the picture and he laughed.

“Please let me have it” he pleaded.

“I need it for a project, but I’ll give you a copy of it to I promise” I said/ Trever smiled and hugged me, I flinched at the contact but smiled as I pulled away. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Luka frown. I really needed to go before he starts asking questions I don’t want to answer, ever. I cleared my throat and looked down at Trever.

“I have to go Little Man. I’ll see you the next time I come over, alright” I asked. Trever frowned but nodded. I leaned down and kissed his forehead.

“I’ll come back soon and when I do I want to see some of your amazing drawings” I said. Trever was an artist and not like other little kids his age. He loves to draw and he’s really good at it, but he doesn’t like to show his art work. Only to me and his family. He won’t even show the nurse that’s taken care of him since he was admitted into the hospital. Trever nodded and smiled.

“I can’t wait to show you” he said. I nodded.

“I can’t wait to see them, but I have to go now” I said leaning down to kiss his forehead again. He placed his hand over his forehead after I had kissed him and I frowned.

“What are you doing” I asked. Instead of him answering it was Luka who answered.

“He’s saving it. He places his hand over the kiss to make sure it stays till the next time you see him” he said staring at Trever with a small smile.

“Someone has a crush” he said. Trever made a disgusted face.

“Ew no! I want her to be my sissy not my girlfriend” he said. I giggled.

“I would love to be your sister” I said. Trever smiled.

“Maybe one day my brother will marry you and you can be” he said. My eyes widened and I blushed. Luka chuckled.

“Alright you need sleep Little Man” he said as he hugged Trever and tucked him into bed. I started walking out of the room when I heard Trever say one last thing.

“Bubba can you take Angel home. I don’t want her to walk” he said. I turned and stared at Trever. He was looking up at his big brother, but his brother was looking at me.

“You have to walk” he asked. I nodded.

“You walk here and then walk home every day” he asked. I shook my head.

“I don’t come every day, only when I can” I whispered. He nodded.

“I’ll take care of her Little Man” Luka said. Trever smiled.

“Thank you” he said sleepily. I smiled at him one last time before walking out the door and down the hall to the front entrance. I walked to the front desk and told them I was going home. The nurses there smiled and told me to have a good night. I nodded and started to walk outside when a hand grabbed my upper arm. I yelped in surprise and flinched away from the touch trying not to fight against the person. The hand left my arm and I looked up to see Luka staring at me in surprise, his hands raised above his head showing me he meant no harm. I looked down in embarrassment.

“I’m sorry” I mumbled. He shook his head.

“It’s alright, but I meant what I said. I’m taking you home. I’m not letting you walk home in this storm” he said. I shook my head.

“I’ll be fine, it’s not that far” I said. He sighed and shook his head.

“No I’m not letting you walk, come on” he said walking past me to the doors.

“Now stay here, and if you start walking then I’ll drive all around the city till I find you” he warned before disappearing into the darkness. I waited by the doors till I heard the sound of a car driving up. I looked out the door and saw a black Audi drive up. My eyes widened as the window rolled down and Luka looked out at me.

“Get in” he said before rolling the window back up. I shook my head and quickly climbed in.

“Address” he said. I told him my address and we sat in silence, but after a minute he spoke.

“Do you normally go see my brother” he asked. I nodded.

“I go to the hospital and talk to all the kids. The ones that feel well enough go to the music room and we all sing together” I said smiling at the thought. Luka nodded.

“Why does he call you Angel” he asked. I laughed.

“Because the nurses called me an angel for coming to play with the children and it sort of stuck, it was easier then saying my real name” I said. He nodded.

“My brother talks about you a lot. Like how you come and see him and play with him, sing and draw with him” he chuckled “he tells me you’re not very good at drawing and that he’s teaching you” he said. I blushed and looked down at my lap.

“Yeah he is” I mumbled. Luka laughed but then became silent.

“Look, that picture you took today…don’t put that on the project. I don’t want everyone knowing about my brother being sick. I don’t want their pity” he said. I looked over at him in understanding.

“I understand, but is it ok if I print it and give it to Trever, or you could” I said. Luka nodded.

“That’s fine” he answered stiffly. I nodded and the rest of the ride was made in silence. When we pulled up to my house I sighed in relief as I saw my mom’s care parked outside. I turned to Luka and nodded.

“Thanks” I whispered before rushing to the house. I unlocked the door and walked inside. I looked out the window to see Luka drive away and sighed. I really needed to be careful or I would fall for him, and falling for the bad boy was not a good idea. Not with my past. Not with my life.