What It Means To Love You

Graceful Guides

...Skylar...

I awoke to loud commotions and confusion, quickly taking in my surroundings to ground myself, I realized I was back in the room of Mr. Handsome.

But, WHY?! Oh no, not again!

I tried desperately to remember what happened as to why I was back here, but my memory seemed to be failing me. I could not recall anything other than my conversation with Corbin and this was beginning to bother me. Where was my phone?!

Slowly, I got up from the bed to make my way downstairs, once again there was a guard placed by the door. I allowed the noise to lead me in the direction of the others, but suddenly stopped, what was I doing.? I still didn't know why I was here or anyone else who might have lived here, just to make a sudden appearance; I didn’t desire to be placed in any awkward situations. As these thoughts preoccupied my mind, I made my way to the front door, but quickly realized there was nothing I could do about my current situation. I didn’t have my phone and no means of transportation to leave. As I was contemplating these things I heard someone behind me, I turned around and came face to face with Mr. Handsome.

“Are you going somewhere, Princess?” He asked, looking at me confused.

“Yes, home, why have I been brought here and where is my phone?”

“You shouldn’t be downstairs, you should be resting in bed. The doctor has not cleared you to move and until he does that is where I desire for you to remain.” He stated.

I glared at him. “I am going home! Now are you going to take me or shall I find other means.?”

It was eerily calm and it was then I realized that we were not alone.

“Skylar, Baby...Sweetheart.” Chastity?! What was she doing here?

I sidestepped him and realized that we were most definitely NOT alone..! There stood before me, not only Chastity, but Serena (Sen), Constance (Costa), Cayden, Italy (IC), Cody, Rose, and Comet. What was going on?

“Chastity” I responded. “ Serena, Constance, Cayden, Italy, Rose, Cody, Comet.”

“How do you feel?” Italy asked me.

“Physically, I have a slight headache, but it’s nothing I can’t handle. Mentally, I’m bothered, confused, and Emotionally drained. How are you?!”

“We can explain, Sky, I promise, please don’t be upset.” Chastity spoke.

“Maybe we should all take a seat.” IC interjected.

“Where is my phone?” I asked again.

“Oh, Halo has it, I’ll go and get it.” Chastity responded.

“Halo is here also, why and where is she?” I questioned, though I was glad she was OK. But, now I’m feeling more confused, what is going on?

“Yes, she is here too; she came with you when Christain brought you home and she is upstairs resting. Comet literally had to take her to bed because she refused to leave your side.” Rose spoke.

“Where you should also be.” Mr. Handsome finally spoke.

I again glared at him, I was not meaning to be rude, but I strongly disliked not having control and at the moment I felt very vulnerable.

“You are so correct I should be home, in MY bed resting, yet I am here.” I wanted to scream at him.

“Whatever I own, have, or possess IS yours, Princess.” He smirked at me. He had the audacity to smirk.

I was just about to reply when Cayden cleared his throat for our attention.

“What Cayden?” I snapped, I was on edge and irritated.

He held his hands up in surrender and Comet snickered.

“I was just trying to lessen the tension.”

I sighed, it wasn’t his fault that I was here. Just then Chastity returned with my phone. It was TWO in the morning...WHAT?!

Again Comet snickered, noticing my shocked expression.

“Comet, is there something that you desire to say?”

“No, tigress, however, I am offended that I have been here for the past ten minutes and I have yet to receive any form of affection from you.” He said, slowly approaching me.

“Comet, I promise you this, if you touch me I am going to kick you in your most treasured assets.!” I threatened.

“Someone is awfully grumpy this morning.” He muttered.

I sighed.

“Why don’t we get you to bed and work out your confusion later in the morning, after you have properly rested.” Mr. Handsome spoke.

“No, not later, NOW.”

“No, not now, Sweetheart. Please, I know that you are tired.” He was adamant and unmoving.

“Fine.” I walked away, not really knowing where I was going.

“Where are you going, Beautiful.” Mr. Handsome chuckles.

“To find someplace to sleep, that is, if you don’t mind.” I smiled facetiously at him.

“No, not in the slightest, in fact, I am delighted, however Sweetheart, OUR bedroom is upstairs.” He smirked at me.

“I am not sleeping there.” I refused; something was sparring my irritation and I couldn’t quite place it.

“You are and if I have to carry you there, then I shall.” Who does this man think he is?!

I stared at him daringly, he simply smirks and begins to approach me. I slowly begin to back up.

“OK, OK...Fine.!” I surrendered.

...Christian…

My Erasthia was feisty and that made me smile, she was so cute.

After getting her home, I immediately called for a doctor. She still had not woken up and I was becoming more concerned. Soon after I walked through the door Chastity was all over me.

“Christian,” she hesitated. I saw an emotion form in her eyes I couldn’t decipher, then she screamed at me.

“What happened to HER?!” She sounded scared and worried and for the life of me, I couldn’t understand why.

“Chastity what,” I began, but was cut off.

“What’s going on, Chas, are you OK?!” My family all spoke at once.

Suddenly noticing who was in my arms they too became concerned.

“What happened to her?” Serena asked worriedly.

“That is what I am trying to find out...Christian answer me!” Chastity expressed exasperatedly.

I didn’t have time to process or fully understand what was going on or why it was that they were so worried. I quickly made my way upstairs and placed her gently on the bed as I waited for the doctor. Soon after Chastity barged into the room with Halo. My sister was full-on panicking and suddenly it dawned on me that this was HER BEST FRIEND.! Chastity climbed on the bed and laid beside her, as we continued to wait for the doctor. Where the HILL STICKS was he?! As the minutes passed I was becoming more and more agitated. I promise I was going to kill him soon after he treated her if was not here soon. There was a knock at the door. Halo went to answer it and there stood the doctor.

“I apologize for my tardiness? May I see the patient?” The doctor asked.

“She is over on the bed.” Halo spoke before I could.

I watched as he approached the bed. Then he outstretched his hand.

“What the FIERY FURNACE are you doing? Why do you feel the need to touch her?” This man was going to die.

“I am sorry Sir, but I need to examine her?” He spoke timidly.

“Do you now?” I smiled mockingly at him. “And what exactly are you trying to examine when you don’t know what is wrong with her?”

’That is what I am trying to find out, Sir.”

“Do so WITHOUT touching her.” I stared at him coldly.

“Can you wake her, I need to ask her a few questions, I can’t diagnose her if I don’t know what the problem is.” He said.

“And, how exactly do you expect her to do that; she has fainted!” Chastity yelled at him.

“She has Sickle Cell Anemia, she also, just recently got over a cold.” Halo spoke calmly.

She has Sickle Cell Anemia? What is that and what does that mean for her health?

“I see, is she on any type of medication?” The doctor asked.

“Yes.” Chastity spoke giving no other explanations.

“I would strongly recommend that you take her to a hospital where they can fully examine her and check her blood and oxygen levels.” The doctor offered. “But, if you don’t desire to move her at the moment, then keep watch over her and ensure, when she does wake up, that she rests and takes her medication. I am sorry but there isn’t anything else that I can really do.”

“Thank-You Doctor.” Halo spoke as the doctor walked out.

A few moments passed when there was another knock at the door.

“Come in.”

“Is Raindrop OK?” Comet asked, concerned. I glared at him, why was he so comfortable with her?

“What did the doctor say?” Italy asked.

“He said there was nothing that he could do and there haven’t been any changes, not that we have seen.” Chastity spoke out.

No one else spoke, so in silence, we remained until Chastity asked the question I had been wondering of them.

“Bubbles, how is it that you know my Bestfriend?” Chastity asked as the rest of my family made themselves comfortable in my room.

Then I told them of our encounters and how it was that Skylar was now here.

“How is it that you have not sensed her smell?” Cayden asked.

This same question has more than often plagued my thoughts. I have no doubt that she is MINE; my heart, body, and mind constantly confirmed this fact to me. She consumes my every thought, not a moment passes where I could stray far from her name, there is nothing I have ever desired more than her touch, to feel her in my arms and against my skin. I hang onto every word she speaks, my lifeguard and centerpiece. And, the fierce possessiveness I feel over her is deadlier than anything I have ever felt.

“I don’t know; it is something that has also confused me.”

“We always thought there was something special about her, we felt the connection to her as soon as Chastity introduced us and we all have been close ever since.” Italy elaborated.

Comet smiled softly, “Raindrop is fately taken. Christain, you are most assuredly a blessed man, she’s one in a million.” But, his voice held sadness and I didn’t know how to feel about that.

I looked him in his eyes to stress my seriousness. “I am.”

“She is officially ours.” Serena smiled.

“She has ALWAYS been ours.” Chastity countered.

I turned to Chastity, but her answering words told me she knew exactly what I was thinking and what I was going to ask.

“No, she doesn’t know who or what we are. I could never bring myself to tell her, I’ve always feared her rejection or her sudden silence when finding out that I have been lying to her by omission.” Chastity spoke sadly.

She feared losing her, just as I did.