Savior

Chapter Ten: Insecure

TW- body image issues including body dysmorphia

"Oh my god, Damien would literally faint if he saw you in that!" Alyssa exclaimed as she gaped at a blushing Lily who was adorned in a body con purple silk dress. She was uncomfortable, knowing that Damien would think she was too big. 

"Suck it in. Don't let anyone see your fat stomach." Those words haunted her since sixth grade. Lily didn't think she was fat but she believed she would never be as slim and healthy as so many other girls. But it was okay because she knew that slim girls didn't always equate healthy girls who were truly happy. She could appreciate everyones beauty but her own. 

"When are you two going to admit y'all are in love hm?" Alyssa teased, taking her out of her thoughts. 

"I-i love Damey as a friend! He doesn't love me like that, Lyssie..."

"You're so silly," Alyssa chuckled. Her phone rang from the other side of the room and she went to answer it. 

"Hello?" She answered. There was a pause before she said, "Okay, I'm on my way." 

Alyssa tapped her phone annoyed before turning to Lily. "Lils, I'm so sorry but I have to go to the café they need me to unlock the cash register because the new kid lost the key."

"O-oh, that's okay! I gotta start dinner anyway," Lily said before hugging Alyssa. 

"Bye gorgeous, I'll see you hopefully sometime soon! Also text me and let me know if you want to work at the café, I think you would really like it there." 

"I will! Thanks for coming over!" Lily smiled and walked her out. When she got back in, she changed and decided to clean up the mess of clothes later. She wanted to start dinner especially because she was making Damien's favorite meal.

At his office, Damien was finally finished up with the files he had to get approved for submission. He couldn't wait to go home to relax and have Lily in his lap. 

"Oy, Damien!" Damien heard someone call as he walked out of his office. He turned to the right and groaned when he saw his friend Will. I just want to see my baby, fuck this. 

"How was the trip?" Damien asked. 

"It was good, 3 months at the islands really can make a difference," Will laughed. 

"I bet." Damien wanted to take his baby on vacation somewhere soon, somewhere warm where they could just lay on the beach together. 

"Hey, you want to grab dinner later? I was thinking that little Japanese restaurant?"

"Uhhhh..." Damien trailed off knowing that Lily was cooking his favorite- stuffed peppers and a greek salad. "Another night? I have plans, sorry man."

"Plans? With who?" Will asked. 

"My girl," Damien smiled at the thought of her. 

"You're fucking kidding? Is that a smile? Over a girl?" Will teased. 

"She's my girl," he repeated, putting emphasis on the word my. 

"Ohhhh I see how it is. When can I meet her! Omg I will def have to take her shopping with me and Lyss!" He almost squealed in delight at the idea that Damien was actually dating a girl who he genuinely was interested in. 

"Mmm, I'll have you over to meet her soon."

"You better. Well I'll let you get home to her."

Damien sped home, a grin appearing on his face as he walked in. His breath caught his throat when he saw what Lily was wearing and while her wearing one of his shirts was nothing new, he couldn't help but feel the way that he did.