Paranoid.

Chapter 30- Drunken Sleep

Sunday, May 29: 2:18 AM
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Alina's POV:

"Samuel!" I scream, reaching out for him...but he's nowhere to be found. I sit in my bed, terrified of what I just saw and a few knocks are heard at my door followed by Samuel's voice. "My lady? Are you alright?" His voice sounds worried and concerned for me. I get up from the bed trying not to wake Luke up and open the door revealing a teary eyed Samuel.

"What happened to you?!" I whisper, wiping his tears. "You had it too...didn't you? The nightmare?" Samuel asks as I engulf him in a hug. I nod slowly while crying into his chest and I pull back a little to look at him. "I-I forgot something.." I whimper, walking back into my room and writing a note on a small piece of paper for Luke to see in the morning.

I will be sleeping with Samuel tonight. Nothing bad will happen, I just needed a moment of relaxation with him. I will explain later.

~Lia

I put it on the side of my bed and close the door silently even though Luke is probably up already. I nod to Samuel and wrap my arms around his neck as he picks me up bridal style and slides down the railings of the stairs. I look up at his concentrated face and I have flashbacks of before this mess.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know what I was thinking." Samuel speaks out, sensing my uncomfortable aura. "I'm guessing the reaper had something to do with this, also? As per the same reason?" I look down instead, trying not to tear up as he answers my question. "Yes.." Samuel says plainly, walking to his room.

I hinder myself from speaking for awhile until a thought comes to mind. "Wait. Where's Poppy?!" I ask with a concerned expression. Samuel smirks and opens his door, revealing at least 3 kittens and Poppy. "Babies? She had babies?" I ask, hopping down from Samuel's arms and reaching toward Poppy.

She walks up to me and let's me caress her body, licking my arm a few times. "You're taking care of them, you know. One was enough." I huff while Samuel smiles widely, a blush forming on his cheeks. He takes me into his bedroom and I snuggle in his cold bed, relaxing almost immediately under the covers.

He strips of his tailcoat and leaves himself in a white polo shirt and his pants. I sigh in content as Samuel snakes himself in the bed with me, coddling me in his arms. I intertwine my legs with his and close my eyes, almost immediately falling asleep.

Before an intrusive thought comes to mind...

"Samuel..." I whisper, rubbing my eyes softly. "Yes, my lady?" He opens his eyes and looks at me. "What are your thoughts on Mika?" I smirk while a faint blush comes to his cheeks. "She's an extremely helpful and kind woman. She is also cute, I must say." Samuel mutters the last part and I chuckle lightly.

"Kyle likes her too, you know. Who would think the butler and the second master would like Mika, hm?" I suggest, smiling into Samuel's chest. He clears his throat and puts a hand through my hair, scratching my scalp lightly. "Ah, yes. Who would think a mere demon would also fall in love with their master?" He implies, making my eyes widen and a blush form at my cheeks. "H-Hey!"

"Go to sleep, my lady." Samuel smiles, hugging me tightly as we both drift off to sleep.

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Afternoon: 12:40 PM

The sunlight hits directly on my eyes as I wake up. "Who the fuck decided to move my curtains?!" I groan, wanting to roll over, but long, lanky arms hug my tightly. My eyes widen and I recollect moments from last night. I rub my (still) tired eyes and stay in Samuel's arms.