The Million Dollar Man

He's my only family I have left yet that didn't stop me from treating him like shit.

I make myself sick.

<< I know I haven't called, but-<<

<< How are you? » I cut him off, raising my free hand to wipe away the tears that had fallen.

<< I-I- Evie, » he took a breath, << we're doing so much better now. >>

Without me.

<< The second the gangs are eliminated in London, I'm going to try to persuade Sebastian to have you come live here, with London's Eyes. >> I was silent for a bit, processing what he had said.

<< I suppose you'd have to change the name though. >> I let out a small laugh, and felt a smile form against my trembling lips.

Danny laughed in response. << Sebastian tells me you've been extremely helpful- I don't doubt it. You've always been so amazing like that. >>

I smiled at his words before I hardened my features and froze over my emotions. << Enough with this heart to heart, it's actually making me sick. >>

An audible sigh could be heard on the other side of the line. << I love you, Evie, you know that right? >>

My lips tilted upwards into a half smile, before I composed myself. << Whatever. >>

A loud bang echoed throughout the bathroom as the door slammed into the nearby wall, startling me so much so that I slipped in the bathtub, and collapsed onto my side.

A yelp of pain left my lips, and I felt myself instinctively curl into my fetal position, the pain pounding through my shaking form.

<< Fuck, >> I heard Sebastian's voice through the water, and saw he shadow on the other side of the curtain. A hand appeared, shutting off the water, before returning with a towel. I took the towel, and held in my groans of discomfort as I hoisted myself to my feet.

<< You okay, Evie ? »

I was still in shock when a pair of strong hands lifted me from the shower and into the brightly lit bathroom.

When my eyes finally readjusted, I was able to see Sebastian's worried expression.

Worried?

<< I kept calling for you, and I-<< he shook his head slightly, << I know the phone call didn't go well with your brother yesterday, I just, I was worried you were-<<

<< I'm not going to kill myself over a phone call. » My condescending, rude tone cut off Sebastian. There was a flicker of surprise, before his expression morphed into one of irritation.

<< You don't have to be so cold-hearted at times, » he snapped, glaring down at me.

You're doing it again, Evie, the voice told me. You're pushing away another person that cares.

I shook my head, much to Sebastian's confusion.

Sebastian doesn't care.

<< You don't have to be confusing all the time ! >> I snapped back at him, clearly not thinking it through.

Sebastian took on a surprised look before shaking his head at me in disbelief.

<< I'm the confusing one ? » He asked, the disbelief tainting his words.

I hesitated before wrapping the towel tighter around myself, nodding my head rapidly.

<< Yes! You're always so mean, but I get that you can be nice and shit, then you have to go and kiss me? Why in the world would you do that? I can't- I can't even think straight now ! >> I was flustered, confused, and annoyed. I was annoyed at myself, for finally reaching that hormonal teenage girl stage.

« Good God, » I muttered mostly to myself, << next thing I know I'll be listening to Taylor Swift and crying about my love life. >>

His deep laughter rang out through the room, and I felt a dark blush rise to my cheeks.

Moving past him, and I quickly ran into my room, and threw on my robe before he could come in.

<< You know, Evelyn, when I talked to Harry, he said that someone was going to have to figure you out. >>

I stiffened at his words and turned to face him.

«You see, you're apparently, my 'weakness' and other people want to use that against me. >> He was towering over me, his head dipping down to mine. << If they want to do that, well, so be it. >> My confusion only grew worse at his words, but I remained unmoving.

<< You said it yourself, I'm Sebastian King, I can ruin lives with the flick of my wrist. >>

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Something in my gut told me I wasn't going to like where he was going with this.

<< You intrigue me, Evie, you really do. » His breath and smell was intoxicating, but I refused to crumble before him.

<< I didn't like the way that man was touching you, like you were his. >>

Flashbacks of my nightmare started coming back to me, and I felt my eyes widen in anticipation.

<< It made me, me, jealous ! » He laughed, << Who would have guessed that? I make you nervous and you make me jealous! >>

I took a step back, only for him to take one forwards.

<< I like you, Evelyn Summers. >>

Boys are being way too fucking bold nowadays. What happened to those shy glances, or the subtle smiles?

<< That's nice. >> I managed to say, my eyes warning him to stop where he was, to say no more.

<< You're upset that I've kissed you a few times, >> he mumbled, his hand wrapped around my waist while his free hand wiped the wet hair out of my face. << I can assure you that it won't stop there. >> My expression twisted into one of revulsion. He was defeating me, and he knew it. I was helpless there against his muscular build, and he was loving every second of it.

<< Something about you makes me so possessive, so animalistic, » he growled out, his lips finding my neck.

<< I don't care how long I have to wait, but I will, Evelyn Summers, make you mine. »> My heart stopped beating as he pulled away from me, smirking at my stunned response.

My heart was still frozen inside of my chest as he walked through my door, pausing to look back at me.

<< Unfortunately, you and I both know I'm not a patient man. >>