Clara

The doctor discharged Luca-after two days. He is doing well. I am so tired, I haven't changed my clothes in two days, I have been so worried about Luca and mourning over Ava's death. I didn't have time to think about me. I had to sleep on the uncomfortable couch, my back hurts.

After we were done with the formalities, the driver came to pick us up. Henry. It was very silent in the car. I looked outside the window, while I thought. The car stopped, we were outside The Delux hotel. Luca got out of the car and so did I. We walked into the hotel and got in the elevator and still silence was our talk.

The elevator doors open and Luca held my hand as we walked out of the elevator. Red petals on the floor, leading to his room. I looked at him-astonished. As we entered the room, Luca put his hand on my waist.

The room was filled with flowers, the whole room filled with red roses, the bed filled with petals. There wasn't even enough space to even walk around, every where I looked it's only flowers that I could see. He lead me to the bathroom and there was a bath tub-filled with petals. And on the sides of the bath tub, scented candles. I don't know what to say. I felt butterflies in my stomach, excited and nervous all the same time. When did he even plan this? I was with him most of the time at the hospital. Might have been when Henry came over to see him.

"Clara, I appreciate you staying with me at the hospital and not leaving my side. I am sorry for being irresponsible and worrying you," he spoke sincerely. "Now I'll take care of you," he said-while removing my cardigan.

He told me he'd be waiting in the bed room. Luca got out and closed the door. Wait is he trying to get intimate with me. No, no this can't happen now. I can't do this. "Clara are you okay?" He asked, through the door.

"Ya-yes," I replied. I am not okay I am totally freaking out here. Clara breath. Either way I'll have to have a bath, I don't smell that good. I removed my clothes and got in the bath-tub, it is so relaxing, I didn't want to get out. I don't know how long I stayed in — though long enough for my fingers to wrinkle. I got out and wore the white robe that was hung behind the door. I feel so relaxed, and my sore muscles are at ease.

I got out of the bathroom and Luca was sitting on the bed patiently. When he saw me, he smiled. He patted the bed, to show me where to sit — right next to him. I clung on to my robe, and sat next to him. I noticed him holding a box on his right hand. "Clara I love you. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me," he said. "Here..." he gave me the box. I opened it, only to find a beautiful elegant necklace- a gold flower and pearl attached to it. "It was my mothers. I want you to have it."

"I can't take this..." I said.

"But I want you to have it," he said in a modulating tone. I removed the necklace from the box and held it. He took it from my hands, I stood up and turned so he could make me wear the necklace as I held up my hair.

"Thank you," I told him as I turned to look at him. He pulled me closer by the belt of the robe- loosening it. I was against his chest now, as we looked into each other's eyes.

"You look rather alluring," he said in a low tone. My heartbeat rising.

"Luca did you do all of this so you... we could..."

"No Clara I didn't do all of this so I could sleep with you. I did all of this to show how much I love you," he said." But since you brought it up."

"No," I said, and took a step back. I tightened my robe and glowered at him.

"You look so cute when you're angry," he teased.

"Are you making fun of me?"

"No princess. I am just stating a fact," he said and walked towards me. "Like a cute lil baby."

"Oh fuck off!" I yelled, and quickly put my hand over my mouth. He stood in front of me, and stared into my eyes.

"Did I strike a nerve? Clara James cursing, haha."

"I hate you!"

"But I love you," he said and kissed me. Next thing lead to another. He kissed me again, as I gasped for air. I wrapped my hands around his neck, and he lifted me up wrapping my legs around his waist. He kept me on the bed.  My mind repeating the same sentence over and over 'Don't do this.' 'Don't do this.' But the sound of my heart beating so loudly I couldn't concentrate. It felt like I was going to explode. Everything that happened was gentle not frightening, he knew what he was doing.
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I laid awake as he slept, I looked at him. He took my virginity... It's all overwhelming, I feel like crying. I don't know how to feel. "Luca wake up," I said.

"Yes princess," he said drowsily.

"I am hungry," I told him.

"Mhm okay,"

"Lucas!"

"I heard you," he replied, opening his eyes. He pulled me close and kissed me on the forehead. I lay my head upon his chest, and listened to his heartbeat. "What do you want to eat?" He asked.

"I don't know. Burger and fries?"

"Okay, I'll go make the order." He said while getting up. He wore his trousers and got out of the room shirtless. I got out of the bed, wrapped around in the white sheet, I could barely make it to the door with all the flowers. I followed him into his office. "I told Henry to get the food," he said."Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yes," I replied. He walked towards me and carried me back to the bed room. "Stop carrying me all the time."

"I know you love it princess," he said and smirked. He kept me on the bed.

"Lucas why did you try to kill yourself?" I asked. He kept quiet and turned to look out the window.

"I wasn't thinking straight, I was drunk," he replied. I walked to him and hug him from behind.

"You know you can tell me anything. I am here for you," I said.

"I know. I don't want to talk about it."

"Whenever you are ready..." I let go of him and he heads to the bath room for a shower. I sat on the bed and took my phone. Browsing through Facebook.

He comes out of the bathroom with a towel swathed around his waist. He came to me and carried me- fireman's carry. "It's time to take a shower," he said.

"Luca put me down!" I yelled. He took me in the shower and turned on the shower. "Get out!"  He stood and stared at me as the white sheet wrapped around me got wet, becoming almost translucent.

"I won't get out Clara. You should get used to this," he said.

"I will never get used to this. Now get out! I swear Luca if you don't get out- I will not talk to you for a week," I said firmly.

"Ahaha fine I'll go. Your threatening skills are improving. At least you didn't threaten to not cook for me, you did know that Mary (the maid) can cook too."

"Just get out!"  He got out and closed the door. Ugh he can be so annoying sometimes. After taking the shower, I went to his closet. I didn't have my clothes, I'll just wear his sweat pants and a t-shirt will do. I wore the grey sweat pants that were way to big for me and a black t-shirt that I just floated in. When Luca saw me, he started laughing.

"You look amazing Clara," he said, sarcastically.

"Ha-ha so funny."

"No honestly you look like such a babe. I'd do you any time."

"Just shut it. I don't have my clothes okay and I can't wear my dirty clothes this is my only option,"

"Hahaha." He walked up to me and kissed me. "You look beautiful in anything you wear. Can I take a picture of you though? Ahaha."

"Luca," I said and glared at him. He carried me again-fireman carry. I'll have to get used to this, I won't bother to complain because he'll do it any way.

"I am just joking," he said, still carrying me.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Burger and fries for my princess..." he said, while walking into the living room, towards the dining table. He put me down, he sat on the chair and made me sit on his laps. "We are sharing," he said.

"Nah-ah get your own burger and fries," I told him.

"Well I wasn't hungry then now I am hungry."

"Nop," I said popping the p, and took a bite on my burger. I got up and sat on the sit next to him. He sulked... he looks so cute. "Okay okay I'll share," I said and gave him the burger to bite. We shared the food. After eating we watched a movie-The Proposal. It's such a funny and nice movie, it's too cute.

Luca could barely keep his eyes open. I forced him into watching the whole movie, he enjoyed the movie. Though he missed most of the of important parts.

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I don't know when I'll update the next chapter. I got exams coming up. I had to update chapter 12 as soon as possible because I was too overjoyed on the 1K reads. I hope you liked this chapter, I tried my best to keep it PG. And any suggestions for a ship name?

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