Noah

*2 weeks ago*

The note. 

What my mind was on the whole day. Couldn't help but feel the need to protect her from anything and everything. Only if she would open up to me and tell me what's bothering her and her pure heart. Then, I wouldn't be thinking twice about hurting someone. 

The way she was down on her knees, overwhelmed by something, didn't settle in right with me. I knew for a fact that whatever she was reading on the piece of crab of a paper was not satisfying. Even the way she quickly hid it in her pocket was not smooth at all. She was nervous, and I saw through her.

That's why when we went back to the car and she dozed off, I didn't feel guilty slipping that paper away from her. 

'I have eyes everywhere, pretty girl. Take care of your beloved ones.' 

This was serious. And I...was gonna break some fucking necks. 

xxx

''Why'd you wanted to meet?'' Was the first thing she said once she sat down. From the way her eyes wandered around the place, she seemed skittish, like there was something she was afraid might happen. Hell if I didn't want it to happen. 

''I think you know why.'' I cocked an eyebrow at her, refusing to to let her act fucking stupid. She knows something I don't, and I don't care what this is gonna coast me. 

She rubbed her nose while her other hand was rubbing her obvious pump. ''Okay, fine!'' She hissed, ''You wanna know what happened between Ethan and Emma, right? Wish I could help, though, but I can't, so if you'll excuse me--''

Before she could move, my legs were already pushing her chair back forward, causing an undelightful noise and a few stares from the tables around us. ''You are right about the first part, but the rest of your sentence sucks ass.'' I watched as her eyes went slightly wide. 

I sighed, ''I know you still have a sweet spot for Emma, Lea. Co-operation is your best option.''

''Look, Noah. Even if I wanted to share what happened with you for Emma's sake, do you think Ethan would let it go? I will be the one paying for it. If you haven't noticed I am a pregnant 18 year old girl who has no one to rely on, and I'm not going to risk hurting my unborn child for history, alright? I love Emma, and I regret what I did to her every single day, but I think you already understand who I am prioritizing here.''

What she didn't understand is that we are both working for the sake of the most important thing in our lives. I respect her love to her child, but that isn't enough. She too needs to respect my love for Emma and the lengths I'd go for her safety. No conditions. 

''I can guarantee your child's wellbeing if you help me. Ethan will be thrown in jail for all of his dirty work, and only then, will you not have to take any risks. Just think about it, that's all I'm asking you. Just please.'' I sincerely said in a low voice, holding no place for discussions. I could feel her slump back down into her chair before she looked away from me. 

Her hands came back around her pump, stroking it in a comforting manner before she looked at me again. ''Alright.'' I started breathing again. ''Just tell me what I have to do.''

''Start by telling me what happened between the three of you.''

xxx

*One week later*

''You know, I have always wanted to travel to Paris.'' Emma whispered, her fingers skimming over my palm soothingly. I smiled automatically, my hands tangled between her golden, fiery locks. 

''Why did I see that coming?'' I joked, tickling her side for a mere second as she squirmed, a half laugh erupting from her mouth. I sighed in content hugging her more tightly to my side. 

We were sprawled on the grass of her backyard with a blanket draped over us. Her mum helped us out before her demons of brothers had to arrive. She was wearing one big ass shorts, probably Lucas's, I noticed she wore his clothes a lot, and an over-sized t-shirt, which I am proud to say is mine. God, I love it when she wears my clothes. 

''Seriously, though. They have amazing cuisine. Wouldn't you like to try it?'' She asked again, her head perking up to meet my eyes. Oh, her eyes. This rich green, which I get lost in every damn time she looks at me. Never knew you could see your future in someone else's eyes, or eyes for that matter. 

I smirked, reaching over to bite her neck softly, ''You wanna know what I'd like to try eating?''

I could see her eyes widening from my peripheral vision, urging me to kiss her sweet lips until hell break loose. ''M-moving on...'' I chuckled at her nervous response, nearly losing all the control I own. 

I bent down, capturing her lips in a devious kiss full of hunger and impatience. She gasped in surprise, but was quick to follow on as she let me lead us. 

Sure I've had sex before. A lot actually. But it's not something that I consider an accomplishment of mine because they meant nothing. Fucks are what they were. But with Emma, it's so much different. She makes me not wanna rush things between us, go up on her own pace, and make sure she is comfortable. I respect her and cherish her, and I know I'll sound out of my way right now, but I also have respect for her brothers. Assholes of brothers. 

I nibbled on her full lower lip, passing my tongue over it again, and again, devouring her. I could hear her rapid breaths tingled with my own as my hands came up and latched themselves on both sides of her body, holding onto her tightly afraid she might disappear. Because she is by far, my most unreal dream. 

''N-Noah..'' She moaned into my mouth as I struck my tongue inside, colliding deliciously with hers. Her hands came up to my hair, kneading it delicately between her cold fingers. I groaned into our kiss, feeling the meaning of true bliss. Something that I only experience with her. 

''Promise you won't ever leave me...'' I whispered huskily, voice intense with unsaid emotions. My heart was leaping that it hurt my chest. I was so vulnerable right now, but I didn't mind, as long as it was her I am being prone to. 

Her eyes fluttered open, emerald green wrenching my heart even more, ''I can't.'' My heart stopped for a second before she continued, ''I became dependent.'' My heart fluttered to life again. 

A grin broke on my face as I took her lips yet again for another round.

xxx

*One week later*

''Did you know something?'' the question flied out of my mouth before she could even take her breath. 

She slumped down on the chair, her breath hitching every time she tried to talk. ''Hey! Can I please get a cup of water?'' I ushered the boy who was busy putting an order on another table. He nodded quickly, reading the situation before scurrying off to the kitchen. 

Man, being pregnant really does miss you up. Lea shot me a thankful look as she waited silently, collecting her breaths, waiting for the water to arrive.

After chugging it down all in one gulp, she finally focused her attention on her pump. 

''Oh, God. I thought I was giving birth right at the moment. You have been kicking the fuck out of me lately, not that I mind, but chill the fuck out, you little human.'' She rumbled on, and I could tell she didn't include me in the conversation. After she finished scolding him, she looked up, ''Oh, hi, Noah. And uh, uh, uh, uh...'' She stopped me from talking, ''I know something.''

Relief washed over me as I felt like I was accomplishing something. I nodded at her to continue. 

''Ethan is working in a gang, but you already knew that. Anyways, they have this big shipment coming up, it's drugs from the way he was talking on the phone. He was talking to someone called Garret, his boss.'' She finished off her talk as she started fetching for her phone, going through her purse. 

She unlocked it and turned it to me, ''He wrote down this note while he was on the phone. I snapped a photo when he was out of the room.'' 

I observed the photo she had taken, and it was a place that I was not familiar with and a date. The shipment's details. 

''Great.'' I muttered, taking my own phone to take a copy of the photo. 

She sighed after I was done, ''Look, I did what I could to help, but promise me my name will not be included in whatever that is. I have a child to raise.'' 

''I promised.'' I said sincerely, ''And I don't break my promises.''

xxx

Third POV

As Noah exited the coffee shop, adrenaline was pumping through his veins insanely. Finally he could take down that asshole and force him to rot in hell. But more importantly, he could finally know that Emma was safe wherever she is. When he knew about happened to her, furious would be an understatement to what he felt then. He hit the gym right after, tired himself until he nearly passed out from exhaustion because he thought that maybe if he drained his body enough he wouldn't think about what Emma had to go through alone. Without him. 

He wanted to get mad at Lea, but thinking she is the only way out in this situation, he focused his anger on Ethan. And Ethan alone.

That week, he couldn't help but spend every single second of his time with Emma, afraid that maybe something would happen again if he wasn't there to protect her. She meant everything, and his number one priority was to ensure she was okay and happy. 

He walked down the road, deciding to go visit his grand ma, his lucky charm. And within no time, he was already in front of her house. Knocking a few times with no answer, dread began filling him about what could have happened. He had a spare key, but he didn't ever need to use it before. 

Leaving no choice to himself, he took out the key from his pocket and stepped into the silent house. Or not so silent, as his first second was wasted in surprise at what he faced. 

His Emma descending the stairs, tears streaming down her face, looking as shook as ever. Behind her was his grand ma, trying to chase after his girl, screaming at her to stop running. 

''What's happening here?'' Everyone stopped in their tracks as he spoke. 

While that was happening, Lea was still seated in the coffee shop, enjoying her banana bread, something she has been craving for a while now. After Noah had left, she decided to treat herself and sat for a while more. She smiled at the boy who served her as she stood up to leave, feeling frisky about today. Ethan will finally be thrown in jail, she had that feeling in her gut. 

She descended the few stairs out of the place slowly and carefully, holding onto the railing. Her pump was so big, she couldn't even see her own feet. As she started walking away, a hand grasped her roughly, causing a gasp to escape her mouth. 

''Hi there, baby. Didn't know you were a sneaky little slut.'' Ethan's voice reached her ears before she had set her eyes on him. Fear filled her, and she started wiggling out of his hold. ''Shhhh, relax.'' he cooed, using his hand to push a few hair strands away from her face. Psycho. ''Now tell me what did that sweet mouth tell Noah.''

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