It's so Romantic in Paris

Boyfriend

The car soon pulled up outside my apartment building, I leant over to place my lips on Lucas' which caught him off guard "be safe, baby" he smiled to me

I nodded, giving him a soft smile and getting out the car, hurrying inside so that I couldn't feel his eyes on my back anymore. I reached my apartment, tears streaming down my face as I unlocked the door

Why are you so upset, Maya? He didn't do anything to you.

But he touched you

I slammed the door shut, making my way over to my bedroom where I pulled off the cold dress, replacing it with grey sweatpants and a black sweatshirt. I checked the time on my phone to see it was only 10:30. How.

The night felt like it went on forever. Riley never came home, which I sort of could've guessed. But I still laid in bed, a sad and lonely feeling engulfing me entirely until I had had enough of it

I sat up from the bed, unhooking an oversized cardigan that traveled down to the back of my calf's from my wardrobe, slipping it on over the hoodie I already had on

I picked up my keys and my phone, making my way down to my car and pulling out of the carpark. I took notice of the time on the dashboard, 12:23 am. Maybe he'll already be asleep?

I continued on my journey toward Lucas' apartment, Parking in one of the empty car spaces and rushing inside to escape the scary darkness. The light familiar reception stayed lit up in front of me, brushing past the desk to the elevator

I tapped my foot impatiently as I pulled out my phone, dialling Lucas' number. The line rung however he never picked up. Trying again, I press his contact and it rings until I hear the same message

"Sorry, your call can not be taken right now.."

I sigh. The elevator doors soon opened, allowing me to step inside the small box. I contemplated doing it, maybe I should just turn around and go home? But you want me see him..

Before I knew it, my feet were carrying me inside the elevator, the doors closing as I pushed the button to the top floor. I called Lucas one last time, my lip catching between my teeth as it rung

Connected

"..maya..?" Lucas' low voice spoke through the phone. My heart fluttered "Lucas? You're home right?" I question. "..y-yea I'm at home..everything okay?" He replied

"I'm on my way up" I state. The line soon disconnected without him saying anything else, a frown forming on my face. After what felt like forever, the doors finally opened revealing the dark apartment, the only light inside being the outside city skyline

I step out of the elevator, my eyes trailing over to the stairs that lead up to his bedroom. Out of the dark hallway, he appeared, coming halfway down the stairs and holding his hand out "let's go to bed" he smiled softly

I nodded, meeting him and taking my hand in his, letting him lead me down the hallway back to his lowly lit bedroom from the lamps "What happened at the restaurant?" He questioned lightly, sitting back on his bed, his arms open for me to climb into

I slid my shoes off, placing my keys and phone on the nightstand before climbing into the bed, resting my head on his chest "we can talk about it in the morning..you were asleep?" I ask. He kissed my forehead "No, no..if you can't sleep over it then we talk about it now..you're more important then sleep, Maya" he replied

"I..I went to the bathroom and it was fine, I was washing my hands and I heard the door open. I just thought it was some lady, but it was josh. He had come into the women's bathroom..he was basically saying that we were only there to make him jealous, that you aren't right for me and that everyone could see it..he told me that he hadn't been able to get me off his mind ever since college, that he even picked a fiancé who looked like me..I told him that he was insane, that I wouldn't have even gone to the dinner if it was just to make him jealous. I told him that you're actually a really nice person and that you aren't not right for me..he grabbed my wrist a-and I tried to pull away but his grip hardened. He moved his hand up the slit of my dress and he pushed me into the corner so that my back was against the sink..so that I was trapped..he finally let go of my wrists and I hit him then ran out of the bathroom..that's why he didn't come out at the same time, his face was all red" I explain

Lucas' hands didn't stop rubbing soothing circles on my back the entire time, "he touched you? Inappropriately?" He questioned. "He only touched my hip..no where else" I reply

"I'm so sorry, Maya..that must've been a hard thing to go through..scary.." he stated. I nodded, unsure of what to say "you're a lot calmer then I thought you would be" I giggle softly

"Oh trust me, I'm ready to sue him for sexual harassment and destroy his career..but that doesn't help you right now" he replied. I shook my head "I can't sue him..what will Riley think? He's their family..I grew up with them.." I sigh

"Today is the last day you ever have to see him, Maya. You don't ever have to see him again if you don't want to..you can avoid him, it's inappropriate what he did. You should never touch a woman without permission" He replied

"Well what about the wedding..I'm sure that'll be soon" I state. "Don't attend" he shrugged simply "but what will Riley think.." I mumble "look, baby..Riley is gonna be upset for sure but If you tell her what happened I bet she will understand, if she expects you to go to a wedding of someone who harassed you then she isn't a good friend. And from what I can see, you guys have the best friendship" he explained

I nodded, "she is a good friend" I mutter "and we can think of a million excuses, we can even not be in the state, in the country, on the day of the wedding. Or you can be right here, you're never gonna be stuck doing something that makes you uncomfortable if I can get you out of it" he tucked a piece of hair behind my ear

I yawned, "this is why you're the best b-" I stop myself "boyfriend" he finished for me. I looked up to him confused "I want to be. I want you to be my girlfriend" he stated

I bit down on my lip, "y-you do?" I stutter. He nodded "of course I do..I want to be able to protect you..be there for you all the time.." he continued. I smiled, leaning up to kiss him with a happy look on my face

"So is that a yes?" He quirked an eyebrow. I nodded, "yes! It's a yes" I giggle