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    Michael listened to her quietly as he watched her, his heart aching with the thought that Robert had driven her to the point that she was actually planning to go home. Still, he nodded slightly in understanding. “If you feel that’s what’s best,” he murmured quietly as he examined her before he reached over, brushing her hair gently out of her face before he leaned to kiss her forehead lovingly. “Let me know what you decide to do, okay? If you want to go home, I can drive you to mine during lunch, after Robert leaves.” He was sure there’d be plenty of time to do so, at least. Shifting, he kissed her forehead again. “I love you. I’ll take care of this locker once the hallway is clear.” He offered a smile, hoping to encourage her, wishing he could be there to brave the day with her, but he nodded to her words. “You’re everything to me, okay? I’ll be here if you need me.” He gave her hand a squeeze before she’d dropped his hand and he backed away, despite not wanting to, never wanting to part from her, but he breathed out quietly as he moved away, texting Luke quickly. I need to borrow some paint.

    Liana sniffled quietly as she listened to Luke and she nodded slightly as she wiped at her eyes, trying to calm down after everything. “I love you, too,” she whispered quietly, worried about speaking too loudly because the hallway could echo and she didn’t want to cause any more trouble or attract any more attention. “No, um, you should probably get back. Classes are about to end, I don’t want to make things worse or give him more things to use against us.” She chewed on her lip anxious, her fingers wrapping around the key for a moment, and she nodded slightly, pulling back, her heart racing when she heard the bell ring and the doors start opening. Looking to the locker in panic, she shifted but turned to head to Luke’s classroom to get some paint quickly.
    December 11th, 2018 at 03:22pm
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    Melody nodded. "I definitely think that's what's best." She murmured. "If I don't get out of here, Michael, I'll kill him." She gazed at the ground with that. Melody loved learning, and although she was determined not to let Robert ruin it for her, it was easier said than done. When Michael brushed her hair from her face though, Melody offered him a half-smile, but that smile grew a little when Michael referred to his home as hers. She nodded though, with his words. "Thank you." She took his hand, kissing his palm. "I love you too." She promised, and she meant it, she really did. As he backed off, Mel picked up her bag and cardigan, seeing people were already eyeing her locker. Ducking her head in shame - not because of Michael, but because of her own anxiety - Melody hid out in the stair well until the hallway was clear, wanting to be around Michael, figuring it would look innocent enough.

    Luke toyed with his lower lip. "I hate the thought of leaving you." He told her, brushing her hair from her face delicately as he pressed a kiss to her forehead. "But I love you so much. Just remember, he's not going to win this." He told her, pressing a brief kiss to her lips, moving away as the bell rang. Watching Liana walk to his classroom, Luke glanced at his phone as he lingered a little bit, ready to punish anyone who dared make an off-hand comment about the vulgar word painted onto Liana's locker. Sure, why? He text Michael back quickly. Luke looked at his schedule for that day, realising he had next period off and could paint Liana's locker for her. Smiling as he got an idea, Luke waited eagerly for her return - if this was how Lucas was going to play a game, then Luke would make sure that everything Lucas tried to destroy, he would put together again, piece by piece.
    December 11th, 2018 at 03:34pm
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    Michael nodded in understanding to Melody's words, but he offered a small smile. “You'd have to beat me to killing him,” he told her quietly, though his words were genuine and honest because he was furious with how Robert was acting towards Melody, furious with the distress he was putting her through. As he walked away, he dropped his attention to his phone. It's a long story. Some asshole kid painted a slur on Mel's locker, I want to fix it for her so she doesn't have to worry about it.

    Liana had gone to the classroom quickly, wanting to deal with the problem as quickly as possible. After unlocking the door, she headed inside to grab some paints and brushes, but, with her hands full, she wasn't able to lock the door back when she left. Chewing on her lip, she tried to distract herself from her worries about how people would react to the sight of the word on her locker, but she offered a weak smile to Luke when she got back.
    December 13th, 2018 at 12:47pm
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    Luke read Michael's text and frowned, responding. This isn't right, man. Do we tell the principal? Paint will be waiting for you. Luke toyed with his lower lip with the thought: they could tell the principal and run the risk of Lucas outing him and Liana to him - and even though Luke didn't care about what would happen to him, he did care about how it would affect Liana's final year of school. Smiling at Liana as she came back though, Luke accepted the paint. "Go to class, babe. This locker will be finished by lunch." He promised, wanting to surprise her.

    Melody ran an anxious hand through her hair as she text Michael, suddenly feeling a surge of anxiety - something she'd never really dealt with before. Sitting on the stairs that lead from one floor to another, Mel toyed with her lip. Baby... She cringed at how needy she felt - and probably sounded. I'm sat in the stairwell, waiting for you. Hurry up...
    December 13th, 2018 at 12:56pm
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    I don't know. It's Mel's last year, I don't know which would be worse - this guy continuing to be an ass or the principal getting involved and going through disciplinary actions against her. Thanks for the paint, though. Michael sent the text, slipping into the classroom and he grabbed some colors he thought Mel would like based on what she wore, her backpack, her phone case, and such, before he headed back out, though his heart ached when he saw Mel's text. I'm on my way, babe. I just got the paint. I'll be right there. And, after a few moments, he came to the stairwell, spotting her, and set the paints down to moved to kiss her now that the hallway was cleared out. "You okay? I'm sorry that took so long..." Reaching his hand up, he gently ran his fingers through her hair, brushing her hair out of her face as he watched her for a moment. "Let's go get your locker fixed up, yeah?"

    Liana blinked, watching him for a moment, nervous about going to class - about seeing Lucas or hearing anybody talk about the locker, - but she offered a small nod in response. "Yeah, okay, um... I'll see you at lunch," she murmured, shifting a bit before she leaned up to kiss his cheek. "Thank you. I love you." She kept her voice quiet to avoid it echoing in the halls, on edge still, but she soon turned to head to her class, ducking her head as she walked quickly. She would already have attention on her because of the locker, she knew it, and the thought of walking into class late and having all eyes on her made her unusually nervous when she usually thrived on the attention. Slipping into her class, though, she moved to take her seat quickly, not lifting her gaze to see if anybody was watching, just wanting to get through the rest of the day.
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:05pm
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    Mel breathed out in relief as she wrapped her arms around Michael’s neck, clinging onto him for life. She nodded with his words though, but stayed still, just for a moment, just wanting Michael’s comfort. “I love you.” She told him, biting her lip anxiously. Standing to her feet, at last, Mel looked at the paint and smiled slightly, sighing. “Alright,”

    Luke smiled with Liana’s words. “I love you so much.” He murmured back, his voice sincere despite his near silence. Turning to Liana’s locker, Luke began to paint an extravagant piece of art — under the ocean, complete with marine animals, hoping more than anything that Liana would love it. Making sure that awful word was hidden completely, Luke took a photo and sent it to Liana. Taaaada!
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:11pm
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    Michael's expression softened with her embrace and he slid his arms around her waist, holding her as close as he could, rubbing his hand in soothing motions against her back, trying to comfort her as much as he could as he kissed the top of her head. "I love you, too," he told her quietly, giving her a gentle squeeze before letting go when she stood up. Smiling, he gathered the paints. "I hope I got colors you like." Shifting, he motioned for her to follow him as he led the way back to her locker so they could set to work on painting over the word.

    Liana hadn't been able to focus in class, nervously chewing on her lip and tapping her pencil against her knee. She'd tried to doodle, but she was too distracted, too unfocused for even that. When she got the notification, though, she pulled her phone out to check it, her heart swelling immediately when she saw the picture. A small grin spread across her face before she chewed on her lip to hide it, not wanting to attract more attention to herself. It's perfect! I love it. I love you. Thank you, it means the world to me.<3
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:19pm
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    Melody snuggled into Michael, sniffling slightly. “I’m sorry,” she murmured. “I don’t mean to be so clingy.” Her lower lip trembled as she sighed. “I’m just...” she shrugged her shoulders. But she smiled with his words, although it wasn’t genuine. “I’m sure I will.” She reassured him. Following Michael, Mel sat on the ground by her locker, playing with the hem of Michael’s sweater.

    Luke smiled with Liana’s text, sighing happily, just knowing that he made her happy brightening his day. I’ve got a free period if you wanna come and cuddle... and Luke hoped, more than anything, that Liana would take him up on that offer. He knew that her final year was important, but he just wanted to protect her, hold her close while he could.
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:28pm
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    Michael blinked in confusion upon hearing her words. "Hey," he murmured quietly, lifting a hand to cup her face gently. "You have nothing to apologize for. You're not being clingy. You're scared and upset and I will do everything in my power to be here for you through all of it. But, more importantly, even if you were being clingy, I'd absolutely love it, because I love you. So, be as clingy as you need to be. I'll gladly take every ounce of it." He offered a smile, leaning tk kiss her forehead before he turned to focus on the locker once she'd sat down. "I hope you'll like it, in that case." He grinned, then, and focused on painting an entire galaxy on Mel's locker, full of bright colors and stars, wanting her to understand the meaning behind it - that she was his world and he would do everything to protect his world, to protect her.

    Liana stared at the text for a moment, wanting, more than anything, to just be in Luke's arms, to feel his presence, and to be away from any attention she might be receiving. Meet you in your classroom? she suggested but she raised her hand to request to go to the nurse's either way. Once she was allowed the exit, she slipped her bag over her shoulder and quickly left the room, breathing out in relief with being in the empty hallway, away from all the other students.
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:38pm
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    Mel sat silently as Michael painted, biting her lip as she thought about his words. “I didn’t know you can paint.” She murmured, running her hand through her hair once more, trying to steady herself, but grateful she wasn’t in class with Robert.

    Luke smiled as Liana confirmed she was exiting class. I’ll be waiting, gorgeous. He sat on his teaching desk, running a hand through his slight curls, biting his lip. It was drawing closing to lunch time and Luke was anxious, because if he saw Lucas, he wasn’t sure how he’d react. Throwing him down a flight of stairs sounded good. Sighing in frustration, Luke waited for Liana, unable to wait much longer to hold her.
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:46pm
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    Michael looked to her but offered a smile. "I'm not the best at it, but I dabble," he told her with a shrug before he winked teasingly, "I like the arts, and happen to have many hidden talents." His smile broadened to a grin, then. "And I honestly can't wait to show them all to you." Turning his attention back to the locker, he continued working until he finished and stepped back so she could get a good look at it. "What do you think, baby?" Looking to her, he watched her, hoping that this would help, even if only a little.

    Liana dropped her gaze to her phone, smiling slightly with the text. She didn't bother to reply, instead focusing on the path to Luke's classroom. Walking in, she breathed out with relief when she saw him and closed the door before she made her way over, climbing onto his lap immediately. While it was risky, she just wanted to be near him, and she pressed her forehead to his shoulder with the thought. "I can't wait to graduate, so we can just be like this all the time," she murmured.
    December 13th, 2018 at 01:52pm
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    Melody raised a curious eyebrow at Michael. “Really?” She asked, standing to her feet as his grin broadened. “Like what?” She asked, offering him a small smile, the conversation being a good distraction. When he stepped back though, Melody looked to her locker, smiling widely, putting a hand over her mouth as she admired the work. “Mikey...” she squeaked slightly, clearing her throat. “It’s perfect.” She told him, looking to him. She wanted nothing more than to hold him, kiss him, settle into his embrace. But she couldn’t. “Roll on graduation.” She sighed.

    Luke waited for Liana, every moment that he sat patiently making the squeeze of anxiety in his chest tighten. When he heard the classroom door open, Luke sighed in relief, but when she wordlessly made her way over and climbed into his lap, Luke wrapped his arms around Liana’s middle and nuzzled into the space between her neck and shoulder. “Baby,”
    He murmured gently. “I can’t wait either.” He promised, smiling softly. “But until then, we can sneak little moments like this. I love you, alright? Nothing’s gonna change that.” He presses a kiss to her shoulder.
    December 13th, 2018 at 03:31pm
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    Michael grinned over at her. "Like singing. I dabble with other instruments, too," he told her as he watched her, taking her in, "I can't wait for the opportunity to show you all of my hidden talents." Winking teasingly, he chewed on his lip, hopeful, but his heart swelled so much when he saw her reaction to the locker and he was glad he'd been able to make her happy, that he'd been able to help her at all in this situation. "I'm glad you like it," he murmured, though his expression softened to her words and he smiled. "Hey, we're in the clear right now. Nobody's around." And, just to assure her that it was okay, he gathered her into his arms, pulling her close as he kissed the top of her head and rubbed her back gently. "How about we go to my classroom and relax for a bit while we can?"

    Liana eased into Luke's hold, grateful for how safe it felt to be there with him, in his arms, where she felt like nothing else could ever touch her. Nodding slightly, she kept her forehead pressed to his shoulder as she relaxed as much as she could, though she was still tense and upset with how the day had gone. "I love you, too, Luke," she murmured quietly, "And I'll take moments like this every chance we can get, because just... Being near you makes me feel so much better already."
    December 14th, 2018 at 03:06pm
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    Melody smiled weakly as Michael pulled her into his embrace, and she sighed, nuzzling into his chest. "I love it." She reassured him, and she did. It was beautiful, and Melody couldn't wait for him to show her his hidden talents. Smiling, Melody wrapped her arms around Michael's middle, just taking a moment to memorise the smell of his cologne. "Yes, please." She murmured, her anxiety growing with knowing that soon, they would be facing Robert.

    Luke smiled weakly as Liana eased into him, rubbing her back gently as her forehead remained pressed to his shoulder. Humming gently, Luke kept himself calm, hoping his actions would influence Liana, but listening to her tell him she loved him was always so incredible to Luke. Biting his lip, Luke kissed the top of Liana's head. "I'm glad," he murmured into her hair, nuzzling into her. "I want to protect you. I want you to know that I would do anything for you, baby." He promised, running his fingers through her hair. "Nothing in this world makes me happier than you."
    December 15th, 2018 at 06:22am
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    Michael smiled softly, watching Melody, and he ran his fingers gently through her hair before nodding slightly. “Let’s go, then,” he murmured quietly, kissing the top of her head before he pulled back, releasing his hold around her to take her hand gently in his. While he knew it was risky, he didn’t care; he wanted the contact with Melody and, more than anything, he wanted to be able to comfort her in whatever way he could. “Everything will be okay. We’ll get through this.” He gave her hand a gentle squeeze before he led the way to his classroom. Upon arriving, he closed the door behind them and headed to the desk, pulling her along with him before he pulled her gently onto his lap, sliding his arms back around her as he held her close, just wanting to be there for her.

    Liana listened to Luke quietly, feeling herself relax, her concerns easing for the moment as silently processed everything he was saying. It amazed her how easily Luke could comfort her, how his presence made her feel the safest she’d ever felt. Breathing out quietly, she lifted her gaze to him, watching him for a moment, just taking him in. “I know what you mean,” she promised quietly, “And I'm just… Beyond grateful to you.”
    December 29th, 2018 at 02:59pm
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    Once Michael had shut the door to his classroom, Melody relaxed a little, but still remained on guard. When Michael tugged her onto his lap, Melody relented into what she'd wanted the most, burying her face into Michael's neck, trying to ignore the burning of tears that she was trying her hardest to hold back. Sniffling slightly, Melody wrapped her arms around Michael's middle, nuzzling into him further.

    Luke tightened his hold on Liana protectively, always wanting to ensure she felt safe. What Lucas was doing, it wasn't fair, but he knew Liana would suffer more than he did. When Liana lifted her gaze, Luke offered her a reassuring smile, leaning to press a kiss to her forehead. "I'm grateful to you, Liana." He told her softly. "You taught me that rules don't always have to be followed all the damn time. You've shown me freedom. I love you, baby." He told her, pressing a kiss to her lips. "Come hell or high water. I'll fight for you."
    December 29th, 2018 at 07:25pm
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    Michael held Melody close to himself, his hands rubbing along her back gently, though his heart broke when he heard her sniffling. Shifting, he kissed the top of her head gently, his arms tightening around her gently, protectively. “I love you, Mel,” he reminded her gently, his voice soft but certain, determined for her to know, for her to never forget. “And I’m not going to let that asshole destroy you, or what we have.”

    Liana listened to Luke quietly, though she offered a weak laugh as she listened to him. “I can’t imagine you followed all the rules all the time,” she murmured jokingly, trying to lighten her own mood and his, but her expression softened and she smiled when she felt his kiss. “I love you, too, Luke.” Shifting a bit, she curled close into his hold, resting her head against his shoulder. “No matter what.”
    January 11th, 2019 at 10:43pm
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    Melody listened closely to Michael's words, nodding. The softness of his voice soothed her, but knowing that he meant every word put her heart at ease. "I know." She promised quietly, her voice an almost whisper as his arms tightened around her, nuzzling into his neck once more. "I just hate this, I hate him." Melody frowned. "I hate what he's doing, not to me, Michael, to us."

    Luke chuckled, pressing a kiss to the top of Liana's head with a grin. "I was a bit of a troublemaker." He admitted. "But I was a Mama's boy, and the thought of disappointing her made me change my ways." Luke teased gently, rubbing Liana's back with a soft smile, although his heart still ached for everything Liana was going through with Lucas - she certainly didn't deserve it, but Luke vowed to protect her, and he had every intention of keeping to his word. "What he's doing, baby, he'll never break us apart." Luke promised, tucking Liana into his embrace even further as he rested his chin on top of Liana's head.
    January 11th, 2019 at 10:57pm
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    Michael listened quietly as Melody spoke, his arms tightening around Melody gently. “I know, baby,” he assured her quietly, kissing the top of her head as he rubbed her back gently, wanting to comfort her as much as he could. “I hate it all, too. I swear, though, we're not going to let him ruin what we have together, okay? Nothing will ever ruin what we have, no matter what. You're my one, Mel, and I'm not going to let anybody get in the way of that.”

    Liana smiled slightly with the mention of it, burying her face against him as she breathed in his scent, taking in everything she could about this moment, about the comfort he brought her. “Mama's boy, huh?” she asked quietly, “I'd love to witness that in person eventually.” She settled, though, relaxing in his arms as much as she could, her eyes closing over. “Do you really believe that, Luke?”
    January 31st, 2019 at 08:47am
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    Melody felt Michael's arms tighten around her and she took a long moment to just allow herself to focus on the feeling. She'd never felt safer than where she was now, tucked into Michael's arms, and with that thought, love flooded through her, reaching every atom and cell within her. The sound of his voice just seemed to drive the force further. Feeling Michael rub her back, Melody offered a weak half smiled and nodded, although the smile left as quickly as it came. "I love you so much, Mikey." And Mel tried to keep her voice steady, strong, because she wanted Michael to know she was in this for the long haul and she wasn't planning to let whatever Robert's demands would be ruin everything. When the bell for lunch time rang, Melody exhaled, standing from Michael's embrace. "He'll be here soon."

    Luke rubbed Liana's back with soothing motions, just wanting the woman he loved to feel okay, feel safe in his arms, because Luke swore that when she was by his side, he'd never let any harm - from Lucas, or otherwise - come to her. Hearing Liana's question, Luke chuckled and nodded. "I'm the youngest of three brothers." Luke explained. "Being the baby of the family has big perks." He teased, nuzzling into Liana's shoulder with adoration, because god dammit, he loved this woman, and the love he felt was intoxicating. "Well, maybe you'll meet my Mom soon." Luke grinned when he felt Liana relaxed. "She'd love you. She says she's always wanted a daughter." He laughed with that. "Or a daughter in law." Luke grinned, squeezing around Liana softly. Hearing Liana's further words, Luke nodded, kissing the top of her head. "Absolutely. I really do believe that, Liana, because come Hell or high water, I want you by my side, always." Luke explained gently. "I love you, Liana, and no matter what this idiot wants, he can never change that."
    January 31st, 2019 at 07:05pm