Metanoia

Chapter 9: A Lesson Well Learned

Acacia Russell

I didn't fidget or move my hands yet because I seriously didn't want to trigger Damien, I don't like his angry side at all.

I was anxiously sitting on the bed, glued literally. I have seen how mad Matthew got all the time and I hope Damien is nothing like him, please god.

I shook my head, clutching the bed sheets tightly as I heard the door slam shut. It wasn't late before Damien came into my vision and I decided to say,

"Damien, I didn't mean to hurt you-" Once again, he wasn't in the mood to listen.

Damien shot me a side look before sitting on the couch in front of me, legs spread wide as he bent and leaned his elbows on his knees. As hot as he looked, he was infuriated.

The hair on the back of my neck rose like an anxious cat. 

"Who told you anything about Claire, Acacia?" His voice was low and calm, hell, I expected him to yell and thrash the whole room..

Is this the calm before storm?

No Casey, he is far too educated for that crap.

"Nobody Damien, I just thought so-" Damien chuckled, his green eyes boring a hole in my head as I diverted my sight from his intimidating one.

"So you are a seer? Right? You can also tell me what I and Claire did together?"

I gulped harshly, playing with my fingers, my legs bouncing up and down nervously. His words made me flinch as my breathing became distorted and I shifted in my place a little.

I heard Damien exhale heavily before he husked,

"Stop doing that Acacia, just stop" Damien ran a hand through his hair as I immediately separated my hands.

You should have thought, Casey!

None of us moved from our places, I am pretty shocked seeing Damien react this way, I mean I am sorry but I didn't think it'd be such a deal..

"I don't give a fuck about whomever the hell told you, but Acacia keep this in mind, if you go ahead asking any fucking person present here about my relationship with Claire, you'll see the worst of me, I promise you that"

Damien stood up and I couldn't help but tear up at his words. I didn't ask Christie to tell me, heck, I didn't even care. I wasn't aware of the fact that Damien is so irrational when angry.

I slowly looked up at him but he didn't look angry nor pleased, just stoic and it's the calmness in his features and tone that's scaring the living daylights out of me. I don't think Damien has scared me so bad before.

It's okay Casey, we'll be okay. Let's have chocolate.

Damien had stood up and was walking to the door when I decided to say.

"It's not my fault, Damien. I-I didn't ask about Claire, it's not my fault she is so important to you even though she broke your heart"

No, Casey please stop! He's angry anyways!

My words stopped Damien dead in the tracks as his jaw clenched tightly and he growled lowly,

"Don't take her fucking name Acacia, you have no ide-"

I walked back, tears stinging my eyes, ready to fall but no, I won't step back without a fight. Not again, never ever again.

I gnawed on my bottom lip and I shouldn't trigger him because I know he is right in his place but I deserve to say some things too.

"No Damien, you are sensitive about a person who cheated on you, nevertheless, broke your trust. You'd be a fool if you still love her-"

"You still love Matthew, Acacia. I never said anything about loving Claire either. He fucking abused you yet-"

My head snapped up towards Damien and I saw a hint of guilt flash through his eyes but his expression remained ice cold.

Damien walked closer but I raised my hand, defensively, taking a few steps back "Stay there, Damien"

"You have no right to talk about my previous relationship Damien and you know why? Because you know exactly how much it hurts me and just because of a slip of my tongue, you are so ready to hurt me with everything you know against me" I whispered, glaring at Damien as he rolled his eyes.

He should have thought even a little before snapping back at me like that, it's not fun to be abused and I think it was my fault I even said that to Damien. I trusted him to not hurt me.

All men do is lie, Casey. Don't let it get to you babes.

I looked up when Damien didn't speak and shockingly, I felt slender fingers wrap around my wrist. It was Damien, obviously and he seemed a lot more calm.

He took a deep breath, pulling my wrist closer to him as his finger grazed my waist gently making my breaths shudder. His lips pecking my earlobe slowly,

"I am sorry, I shouldn't have overreacted"

His hands cupped my cheeks, making my lips pout as his fingers wiped my tears and he lowered his face, placing his lips on my nose, pecking it softly.

I just looked down, my hands shivered at his touch and tears softly rolled down my cheeks.

"Acacia, I am sorry" Damien's voice came out softer and raspier as his hands held my elbows making me look up at him as he pulled me closer. His eyes were back from pure anger to serene calmness. Just to make sure I don't lose my balance, I clenched the top of his button-up and GOSH! GO TO HELL WITH MY LUCK!

Three of his buttons popped out into my hands making my eyes widen as I mumbled an incoherent sorry. My voice was so low with shame and embarrassment I doubt Damien heard anything.

"That's okay" What the heck? Did he hear?

Damien chuckled softly, but I didn't notice that, my gaze was stuck on portions of his bare chest,

Dayum, he hot.

Silver chains adorning his fair neck, a mole on his collar bone, I could see a few of his tattoos but they weren't very clear to me and I almost had the urge to touch them but lust never takes over me, I'm great. I know.

I furrowed my brow when I noticed a scar on the top of his chest, did he get hurt?

"Damien? How?" I asked the tip of my index grazing gently on his scar. His skin was warm to touch, pleasinggg!

His breathing picked up a little and his body stiffed as he moved his hands from me.

"It's a childhood scar, I fell off the bicycle" He replied as I dropped my hand to my side.

Casey, no need to overthink, we never learned how to ride a bike, we were far too busy with kitchen sets and dolls to move our lazy asses.

I nodded, smiling as Damien opened the door,

"I'll see you tonight at the party" 

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Hey! I hope you guys enjoyed it!

It's good they patched up early, I like fights tho (hehe) Sometimes they get steamyyy  

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