Lexi's POV
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I climbed out of the secret passage. It was a nice day today.

I wandered the park for a bit, considering I didn't really want to go home.

I had plenty of time to think.

I knew what I had to do, no matter how much it hurt.

I walked home, as fast as I could. The wind didn't bother me anymore.

I stuck my key in the door, and for a moment considered running away.

No, I won't. I can't run away from my problems this time.

"Char?"

"Yes."

Her voice cracked. It was probably because of all those drinks last night.

I found her in the living room, watching TV.

I sat down across from her, looking her right in the eyes.

"I'm sorry about this morning."

She nodded, seeming a bit annoyed with me.

"I'm don't think....I don't think it would be a good idea for you to live here anymore."

I had to. It was the only way to keep her out of this mess. I won't let her be hurt by this later on. It's better safe than sorry.

"What? Don't you need me to help pay for this house? You can't kick me out."

I sighed.

She didn't want to leave. I knew it wasn't going to be easy.

"Actually, I'm the one who bought this house so yes, I can. And I'll be fine. I can pay on my own."

It won't be easy. I'll have to land a bunch of deals and get more hours at work. But if that's what it takes.

"Why? Why do I have to leave?"

"It's complicated.."

I couldn't tell her anything else.

"No it really isn't. You're probably going to bring in some hoe instead. My replacement. I got in your way, is that it?"

I wished she would stop. This was hurting me enough already.

"It's not like that. I'm not seeing anyone. It's complicated, and you wouldn't understand."

My words were spit out like venom. I wish I could take them back. I didn't want her to leave, I really didn't. She was important. But that's why I can't risk it. I won't let her get hurt by my deals.

"I won't understand what?"

"My situation.."

I looked down, ashamed of myself.

"Situation? That's what you call it?"

Her tone told me she knew something. But she doesn't know. She doesn't know how hard this is for me.

"You're a drug dealer."

I looked up, an I felt my face drain.

How the hell did she find out? Who else knows? My mind flew faster than a plane. My breath speed increased, and I tried to think of how she found out.

"Don't lie to me. I know it"

I realised I hadn't answered her.

"Char...how did..."

"I followed you today. Why didn't you tell me?" From the corner of my eyes, I saw her cry.

The tears flooded her face, she looked betrayed.

"My parents. They were in the business as well. I didn't know for a while but I figured it out when I was twelve. It hurt. I was scared for them. I know you're scared too. They were fine for a bit. I promised them I wouldn't tell anyone. But one day when I was walking home a man stopped me. He said be knew my parents, and wanted to talk to them. He said I should come too. I didn't respond, I just ran home. My parents said I was in trouble. They told me to run away. I did what they said. It was hard for me. I didn't know where to go, I didn't know what to do. I dropped out of high school later on. I hear people talking, they say my parents were killed. They told me to run so I would be safe. They cared. I only got into this business because I needed the money, and I wanted to find who killed my parents. He wasn't caught."

I took a deep breath, and collapsed into the couch.

Char sat,breathless.

"I'm sorry."

I nodded, telling her it was okay.

She reached over, wiping the tears I didn't know we're there.

"I care about you, Char. That's why I'm telling you to go. I don't want you to be hurt."

She shook her head.

"I know you do. But I can't leave you like this. If they want to mess with me, then so be it. You'll be here to protect me, right?"

I smiled. She was so stubborn.

"I can try. But Char, what you're getting yourself into is a big deal. I just want to make sure you don't get hurt."

She nodded, brushing my hair out of my face.

"I know. But I feel safe, as long as I'm with you."

With that, her lips met mine again.

I didn't push her away.

She stroked my face lightly, and kept kissing me.

It was wonderful.

Relief from all the stress I had lately.

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