Song of a Trickster

Chapter 6

Devyn's POV

I don't know how long I'd sat there reading but the sandwich and drink was gone. I needed to stand, so I placed the book down, marking my spot, which was very near to the end anyway. As I stood I felt my bones click and stretch. Slowly I walked towards the door, opening it I poked my head out cautiously. I couldn't see anyone but I could hear some voices further down the hall. Trying not to make noise I turned the corner towards the bathroom. It was a small one but it was clean and tidy, surprisingly. Just as I was washing my hands I heard a door slam and then loads of noise. Quickly I dried my hands and opened the door. Jack was stood there, but with his back to me and a hand in his hair, pulling at it.

"Jack?"I ask hesitantly,

He whipped around and stared at me,

"Devyn.."

"yes?"I asked, face screwing up into confusion,

"I thought you had run away doll.."He sounds breathless,

"Where would I run.. we are miles away from anywhere.."I say, fighting a chuckle,

He nods and I walk closer to him. I'm not scared, I'm a little touched at his worry,

"I know doll.. but I get a little manic sometimes"I giggles,

I stop just in front of him, a soft smile on my face,

"How come you came here anyway?"

"Wanted to check on you, and to tell you that me and some of the boys are going out"

I nod, walking towards the library,

"you don't have to go back in there, you can go to your room if you want darling"

I look at him, that nickname is new, I ignore it,

"No it's okay, I want to do some more reading"

"sure, I don't know what time I'll be back but I'll come and see you when I am"

"Okay, thank you, Jack.."He grins at me and starts to walk off. I swallow the sudden nerves,

"Jack?"I call, He turns to face me,

"be careful, okay?"His face turns into a grin and he walks closer,

"I'm never careful doll" he smirks,

"right.."I nod, looking down a little, His feet come into view and I look back up at him,

"Can I hug you?"

Slowly I nod and he steps forward pulling me into his arms. It's gentle but firm. Wrapping my arms around him I place my face in the crook of his neck, hugging him back. When he pulls away I actually felt cold,

"see ya later darling"

"Bye Jack" I smile,

Walking back into the library I shut the door behind me and excitement fills me as I realise I haven't finished my book yet. I jump onto the sofa and dive into the book.

I slowly wake up as I feel someone lifting me. Panic rises in me as I open my eyes starting to wriggle within the arms,

"shhh doll, it's just me" Jack soothes,

Looking up at him he seems to be lifting me easily,

"Where are we going?"I mumble,

"I'm just taking you to your room so you're comfortable"

The low lighting didn't let me see much of him but I think I can see bruises on his face and maybe even a cut,

"Jack.."I whisper,

"Hm?"

"Are you hurt?"

I reach a hand up to touch his face and he moves away slightly,

"no, I'm not"

I couldn't keep my eyes open much longer and my head dropped against his chest. I sighed happily as I felt the covers wrap around me. Opening my eyes again Jack's face was in front of me and the bedside lamp was allowing me to see his face. The face paints patchy but most importantly the bruises on his face and neck, he has two cuts, one below his cheek the other on his eyebrow. Slowly I sit up,

"Jack you are hurt.."

"It's just a few scratches, I'm fine darling"

I reach a hand up and he moves away,

"no touching, remember" he giggles,

Shaking my head, I don't listen to my rational side,

"no touching rule only applies to everyone else, not you...I trust you"

He giggles more as I reach my hand up once more. This time he doesn't move away,

"If ya sure sweet"I nod, my hand touching his cheek gently.

I run my thumb gently over the bruise, "what happened?"

He moved my hand and took it in his, slowly stroking over my fingers with his thumb,

"just a little more of a fight than expected, doll, nothin' ta worry 'bout"He grins, "Now it's time for you to sleep"He laughs,

"one last question?"

"sure, doll"

I look up at him, "who were you fighting?"

I see him tense and he pushes me down to the bed and tucks me in,

"Ask me again tomorrow"I nod, cupping his face once more,

"will you let me heal you too?"

Jack seemed frozen by this,

"maybe doll"He smirks, "get some sleep"

I let go of his cheek and curl up under the covers. I feel the bed dip slightly as he leans down and presses a gentle, short kiss on my forehead. K feel myself smile,

"good night Devyn" he whispers,

"good night Jack"I hum, sleep quickly takes over.