Living With My Bully

Ch. 19 We're a Mess

   Sorry I haven't updated this in a while, I've been working on my new story Hero Alliance so I didn't get around to writing this. But I hope you enjoy!

Ch.19 We're a Mess

                     •••Iris' POV•••

    "Shit!" I hear someone yelp causing me to jolt awake and sit up in bed quickly, rubbing my eyes. Once my eyes adjust I see Oliver holding his foot, a look of pain plastered on his face. 

"Oliver, is everything okay?" I ask him, my voice sounding tired. "Huh?" He looks over, "Oh Iris, I'm sorry I woke you, I just stubbed my toe." He apologizes, standing up straight.

"Why were you sleeping anyway? It's four in the afternoon." He asks. "I had a headache so I took a nap." I explain, tossing the blankets off of me.

"Why are you in here anyway?" I ask him, yawning. "I wanted to talk to you, but you seem tired so I'm gonna go-"

"Don't leave. If you want to talk, I'm here for you." I say, managing a smile. "If you're sure." He chuckles, "Roof?" He asks and I nod.

"I'll help you since you're still tired and I don't want you tripping over your own feet." He teases, holding a hand out to me.

I put my hand in his and he helps me up off the bed towards the window. He opens the window with his free hand and looks back at me.

"Need me to sing?" He asks, chuckling. I giggle, "Y'know I'd like it if you did." I smile. "Alright, just for you." He smiles and thinks for a moment.

"So this is love, mmm
So this is love
So this is what makes life divine
I'm all aglow, mmm
And now I know (and now I know)
The key to all heaven is mine~" He sings So This is Love from Cinderella as we stare into each other's eyes a bit longer.

Is it just me or did something happen just there? Oliver coughs awkwardly and looks away as if breaking out of a trance. We both sit on the roof that I just realized we were on.

"Nice choice on the song." I say, breaking the silence. "Thanks.." he replies, staring at me for a while before looking away again.

"So why did you want to talk?" I ask, reminding him. He scowls, "My dad is coming to visit." He says.

"Why is he visiting?" I ask, lying down on the roof. "He usually visits..he felt that he should come since Ruby's ballet recital is coming up in a few days." He answers.

"Well, do you know how long he'll stay?" I ask. "Probably a few days, he'd usually stay in your bedroom since it's an extra." I nod, "He'll probably just sleep in Ruby's room while Ruby sleeps in my mom's room." He sighs softly.

"Oliver, did he remarry?" I ask hesitantly. Oliver stiffens beside me, "Yeah, he did.." He lays down beside me on the roof, looking up at the sky.

"Oliver, I really don't know what to say, I haven't been through this like you have. But I'll help you get through this somehow." I smile, looking over at him. Oliver looks at me and smiles, "Thanks Iris, I really appreciate it." He says, looking me in the eyes.

I inch closer and lay my head on his chest, hearing his heart beat. It seemed to speed up a bit.

"I'll always be here for you." I admit, feeling myself blush. "Pinkie promise?" He asks, holding his pinkie out for me to shake. "Pinkie promise." I say, locking pinkies with him as I giggle.