Ticking Bomb
^Landon's POV^
As soon as we ended testing the new members's skills, I pulled Heaven across the corridor and into a room, slamming the door shut behind us vulgarly.
_ "Ah my son and daughter in law! To what do I owe the pleasure" greets my father. Heaven and I exchange confused and repulsed looks before I start:
_ "Father, she is NOT going to join us!"
_ "WHAT!? LANDON WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS ALREADY!" She retorts.
_ "AND IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE'NT HEARD A WORD I SAID!" I shout back.
_ "IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD I SAID!" Heaven yelled back.
_ "okay... I'll be in my office. When we you finish you're coupley bickering, you may join me." says my father slowly backing away.
_ "NO! YOU STAY HERE" I command him. "THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT"
_ "what is my fault?" Grimaces my old man.
_ "you involved her in this shit, you gave her a spot here, you chose her" I seethed through my teeth.
_ "I thought she'd be a great addition to the Saints, she's the full package. Smart, strong and beautiful. She can do computer work and hacking, or fight, or seduce men." He explains calmly.
At that last comment, I felt my blood boil and I blew up:
_ "SHE WILL NOT FIGHT NOR HACK NOR SEDUCE FUCKING PERVERTS! SHE WILL NOT JOIN THE SAINTS AND THAT'S FINA-"
*Heaven's POV*
I watched as a heated argument unraveled between father and son. Landon was yelling and going mad while Juliano seemed calm... until.... until he had had enough. As if he was suddenly possessed, his voice boomed through the office making Landon's yelling and screaming seem like a whisper:
_ "ENOUGH!" I shrunk back in terror. Juliano always seemed, since the very first day I met him, like an easy going, cocky person despite him being intimidating. I never really understood how he was the most feared man in America and Mexico. That is until now. Flames ignited in his eyes showcasing the burning fire inside of him. His muscular hands clutched hard, causing his knuckles to whiten. His jaw clenched and veins had come into view on his arms, neck and head. At this point he was a ticking bomb that was about to blow at any second.
_ "YOU SPOILED KID HOW DARE YOU TALK TO YOUR FATHER THIS WAY?! AS LONG AS YOU ARE NOT THE LEADER OF THE SAINTS, YOU DO NOT GET TO MAKE THE DECISION, I DO. AND WHY THE FUCK THE SUDDEN CARE!?" He roared.
As if adding fuel to the already devastating, raging fire Landon bellowed:
_ "BECAUSE I FUCKING LOVE HER GOD DAMN IT! AND I AM THE LEAD-"
My heart skips a beat as soon as those three words left his mouth. I could feel my pulse beating out of control as those three words replayed in my mind. H-h-he loves me?
I run up to him and take his hand in mine, trying to calm him down. I was afraid of what would happen next. Juliano Garcia is a very dangerous and capable man. I had to calm Landon down, but he just pushed my hand away.
_ "YOU ARE THE HEIR! THE UNRIGHTFUL ONE MAY I ADD! YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A WHIMP, YOU ARE A PUSSY AND YOU DON'T DESERVE TO TAKE OVER. YOUR BROTHER WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE OVER! BUT HE DIED. IT SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU WHO DIED INSTEA-"
Juliano stops before he was able to continue his sentence. It was as if a switch had been clicked and he came back to his senses. I look at him terrorized, not believing the words he just uttered.
_ "I didn't want to take over, you made me" hissed Landon his voice cracking. "I wish I had died instead of Santiago." Were his last words before he stormed out of the room.
Now, I look at Juliano with nothing but disgust and repugnance. For a father to say such words to his child was unacceptable. In his eyes I could see guilt and remorse. He stared at me, his hands beggining to shake. A beautiful woman ran into the room, with gorgeous sky blue eyes and red hair.
_ "I- I didn't mean t-" Juliano stutters, but I cut him off
_ "what is said is already said, there's no going back" I shoot at him. I felt hot tears stain my cheeks. Juliano starts moving towards the door, but I stop him.
_ "Don't. I'll go. You've already done enough." With that I run out of the room to find Landon. I run through all the rooms on this floor but couldn't seem to find him. Damn it! This building is around 40 floors. There is no way I could find him.
As soon as I enter the elevator, a thought pops into my mind. I quickly hit the last floor and wait impatiently to arrive.
I got out of the elevator and took the stairs to the roof.
I knew it!
There he stood, as I expected on the roof of this massive building. I gently walk over to him, wrapping my arms around his shivering body from the back. He didn't turn. As I lay my head on his back and tighten my grip around him, I could feel him trembling beneath me as a thread of sobs tore at my ears. My heart was being ripped apart seeing him like this.
I face him, and lift his head so that his eyes would meet mine. His once calm blue orbs were now a stormy ocean, clouded by a fog of red, and his freckled cheeks were stained with salty tears. I catch I glimpse of shame and heartbreaking pain before he turns away from me. The sight of him like this pulverized and completely shredded my being.
With a sob, I hug this beautiful boy and we find ourselves sitting on the cold humid floor. Landon buries his face in the crook of my neck, on which I could now feel hot tears. As he sits in between my legs, I wrap one of my arms around his head and entangle my fingers in his hair, brushing it lightly. And with my other hand, I caress his back in hopes of calming him down. We sit there for about forty minutes silently in each others embrace. Though I couldn't stop myself from thinking about his words: "because I love her!", I said nothing.
I wanted to ask him so bad if he meant it, but now was not the right time. He then lifts his head and stares at me, offering me a weak smile. My tiny heart melts at his innocent face.
_ "Thank you" he simply says. I wipe the tears of his delicate features and kiss him softly on the lips. He then buries his face into my neck once more. I couldn't help but feel extremely guilty, it was because of me they fought after all.
_ "I am so sorry" I whisper.
_ "It wasn't your fault" he retaliates.
_ "but it was, you fought because of me, I-I am so sorry" I felt a tear escape my eye. Now it was his turn to wipe it away.
_ "Heaven it wasn't because of you... my father and I always fight... it just never went this far. It's not your fault, I should have known better than to continue on arguing with him after he started yelling... Guess you're part of the Saints now. Welcome to the team" he says sadly.
_ "I promise everything will turn out okay in the end" I whisper.
^Landon's POV^
As soon as those words left her lips, I couldn't help but kiss her. God... how was she so perfect.
What I said during my fight with my father, was true, and I meant every letter I said. It took frustration and me insanely worrying about her to finally admit the truth. I loved Heavenly Luisa Knight with every fiber of my being. By now, we have already seen each other at our best and worst, and a year haven't even passed by. But I knew, that I couldn't live life without her. Although they were true, the words escaped my lips unintentionally, and I was glad that Heaven didn't push me to talk about it. She just held me in her arms as I cried like a baby. God this is so embarrassing.
Our kiss deepens as I resurface from my thoughts. It was already 3 a.m. The whole city was seen from the top of the roof where we sat. The city lights shown like thousands of fireflies and the stars in the sky twinkled even more brightly, making our kiss only so much more magical.
I have never felt what I feel when I'm around Heaven with anyone in my life. I must admit, I have kissed many girl in the past, but none of them made me feel what Heaven did. It was like as soon as our lips interlock, our hearts start beating in sync as one. All my feeling numb when I drown in her hypnotizing scent. Goosebumps cover my body and shock waves shoot through my spine whenever I feel her, and my skin burns under her bewitching touch. I never knew what love was, I have never loved before, so I had no idea what Heaven was doing to me until I finally understood.
She didn't even know it, but she had me wrapped around her little finger.
*Heaven's POV*
Our passionate kiss was interrupted when the roof door opened. The same gorgeous red head that had entered the office earlier was now on the roof.
_ "Mother?!" Exclaims Landon.
_ "Mrs. Garcia!?" I follow.
I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable as I was now on top of Landon. I quickly jumped off and Landon stood by me. She gave us both a stern look and analyzed me from head to toe.
Landon must have felt my discomfort as he took my hand in his and introduced:
_ "Mother, this is Heavenly Knight. Heaven, this is my mother Aphrodite King Garcia."
Aphrodites features softened and she came closer to us and hugged Landon:
_ "I was so worried about you dear" she said caressing him, "don't you listen to your father. When it comes to his anger issues you know he can't control them, and he didn't mean any of the things he said."
_ "I don't know about that." murmured Landon, our hands still holding.
_ "and Heaven dear, it's so nice to finally meet you." She looks over to me. "So you're the girl who's got my boy whipped. You must be really special, as the only women he loves and trusts are me and his sister as well as Athena... God you really are as beautiful as he describes you!" She exclaims hugging me.
_ "moooom" grunts Landon. I giggle and hug her back.
_ "Thank you miss Garcia," I say.
_ "oh honey, please call me Aphrodite. You are now part of the family." She says.
_ "oh, uh... n-no we're not dating" Landon and I say in unison.
_ "yet" she winks at us, "now come on you two, let's get you to bed so you can have some energy for your flight to Mexico."
_ "I'm going to Mexico?" I ask.
_ "oh haven't Juliano told you? He was extremely impressed by your results and he decided to send you with them." She explains.
_ "but it dangerous, how can he be so heartless!" Says Landon tightening his grip on my hand. I caress it with my thumb and his hold on me softens.
_ "I know dear, but there's no arguing with your father. Do you think I want you and the twins to go!? How do you think I feel? But you're the best, and he trusts you the most to complete this mission. Besides, if Heaven's really as good as they all say, she should be fine. Now let's go."