This song represents why Miles isn't telling Claire who (or what) he is.
(Picture of Lexi above ↑)
*Miles' POV*
I laid in bed, staring at the ceiling frustratingly. Claire won't go to sleep, therefore I cannot sleep. For the second night in a row! Does this damn girl ever sleep?
Okay, let me explain. The bond we have prevents me from being comfortable until she is. She probably thinks I'm insane from what happened at the mall today.
Good thing Will was there, otherwise, I would've lost my cool and hurt someone. I mean, Claire is mine. Mine to protect. Mine to love. Damn, I sound like a stalker.
I can't believe that idiot was hitting on her! I can't believe security wasn't called when I almost beat him to a pulp.
*4 hours earlier*
*Claire's POV*
Colby: Do you play any sports?
He asked me. I never really did before but I would be up to it now. I mean, I would probably suck at everything, but that's not the point.
Ash: The owner of the orphanage said you can run really fast.
I nodded my head.
Claire: Yeah, I kinda got my practice from running from wild creatures on the island.
Will: Sounds exciting.
He spoke sarcastically. I laughed in response. Will and Ash are hilarious. Colby seems a little off... like he's worried about something... Come to think of it, Selene and Jen were the same way... but only when they were talking to me.
Ash: You would probably be great at track or cross country then.
Claire: I guess I'll try track.
Lexi hasn't talked to me much. I don't really know why. I haven't really tried to talk to her either, but I'm fine being antisocial. I heard someone new talking and I tuned back into the conversation I was supposed to be in.
Worker: The best track equipment is by in the aisle to the left of the football gear.
The worker kept his eyes on me. He looked to be about seventeen. I read his name tag and it said 'Robin'.
Will: Thank you.
Will responded for me.
Claire: Where's Batman?
I muttered, snickering a little to myself. Ash caught what I had said and tried to suppress a laugh.
Worker: He's in the Batmobile, waiting for my shift to end.
Robin played along. I chuckled a little as we followed Robin to the track supplies.
Claire: Did you crack a window? Wouldn't want him to suffocate.
He turned around and smirked.
Worker: Some people like to be choked.
I looked over my shoulder and realized that no one else had followed him. How did three grown men and Lexi not notice me walking off? I chuckled nervously, wondering where everyone had gone.
I looked out the store window and caught a glimpse of Miles and Jeremy. Miles looked like a bomb that was about to detonate. I felt something grab my hand and my head snapped back to Robin.
Worker: Have you ever been in the 'employees only' room?
I shook my head hesitantly and tried to pull my hand out of his but his grip only intensified.
Worker: How about I show you around?
His smirk turned evil.
Claire: I-I s-s-should get b-back to my family.
I stuttered, trying to take a step back, but, instead, he pulled me closer.
Worker: I'm sure you can spare a few more minutes.
I heard a deep voice behind me and Robin sprang back.
Miles: What's going on here?
Miles avoided eye contact with me, but I could tell something was up with his eyes. They looked blood red... I swear to God I'm not joking.
Worker: I was just showing her the track equipment.
Miles: Why is her hand bruised then, dickhead?
I looked at my hand and Miles was right, a bruise was already forming. I shoved my hand in my jeans pocket, which was surprisingly deep for women's jeans.
Miles: Let's go, Claire.
Miles interlocked my other hand's fingers with his gently, as if I were fragile. If only he knew how many times I got this close with Rhyan (the incubus on the island) but managed to escape.
*Picture of Rhyan*
I mean, one time I even tried to kill him. That was probably the closest I have ever come to losing my virginity. I had let him catch me, but he didn't have handcuffs from the ship at the time, so he couldn't really restrain me. My plan was to seduce and stab him. My plan went pretty well except for the part where I had missed his heart with my makeshift bamboo knife.
He didn't even flinch. What was surprising is that he actually wasn't mad. He was actually happy because he ended up shirtless and on top of me. I barely escaped that day. I still have nightmares a lot about it. Even since I left the island, I can still feel his hands on me sometimes.
Miles: Are you okay, Claire?
Miles asked with his teeth gritting together in anger. I was pulled back into reality and answered without much thought.
Claire: I'm fine, it's not like this is the first time something like this has happened.
I quickly clamped my hand over my mouth, regretting ever answering him. Miles turned to face me again and his red eyes were even more vibrant and furious now.
Miles: Who else?
He demanded, his grip tightening on me.
Claire: It's not important. I escaped. That's all you need to know.
Miles let out a snarl.
Miles: Who hurt you, Claire?
His nails started to dig into my skin, the severity of his hold toughening.
Claire: You are right now.
I snapped and pried his hand off of mine. He growled and hugged me, not wanting to let me go for some reason.
Miles: I didn't mean to hurt you, please don't leave me. I need you. I lo-
Miles was cut off by Will putting a hand on his shoulder.
Will: Miles, you need to come with me, now.
Miles whined and hesitated a little before letting me go.
Will: Ash and Colby are at the food court. I'll be there soon. I just have to talk to Miles about something.
*Miles POV*
Will took me into the closest men's bathroom and threw cold water on me. I broke out of my trance, coming back to reality. Everything I did hit me like a bullet train. I hugged Will.
Miles: Thank you so much. I just got really mad and I couldn't control it.
I apologized solemnly.
Will: It's okay. It's perfectly normal to be protective. I don't expect you to tell me or anyone else what happened, but, I do need you to do me a favor.
I looked at him with a guilt-ridden expression.
Miles: What is it?
Will: I need you to stay away from Claire. It's going to be hard, but it's for your own good. Every time you get super protective, you're going to want to... blow off steam.
I gave him a confused look.
Miles: You mean that I'm going to want to have sex with her?
Will: It's going to be almost unbearable to resist.
Miles: How long do I have to stay away from her?
Will: Until the urge to screw her stops.
He said in a 'duh' tone.
Miles: This is going to take forever!
*Present time*
I heard Claire's shower start and I groaned. Thinking of her in the shower is not going to help my current predicament. Before I could stop it, I had the images of Claire in my head. Why can't I just be gay? I wouldn't be so affected by Claire... but I also wouldn't have a shot at loving her.
My mind wandered to Claire in the shower. Her getting undressed slowly, the water dripping down her beautiful skin. What it would feel like to run my fingers through her wet hair...
Stop Miles! That's perverted! She's already been harassed enough for one day! You're better than this! I groaned and flipped over on my stomach on the bed. That's when I felt it. I had a boner. How lovely. Notice my evident sarcasm.
What did you guys think about Miles' reaction to what happened at the mall with Claire?
What do you think Miles is? I gave a few more hints this chapter during Miles' POV.
Song:
"How come I never get laid?
Nice guys always lose
How could she have another headache?
There's always some kind of excuse
I still hate my job
My boss is a dick
I don't get paid nearly enough
To put up with all of his shit."
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