The Next Step
You were on your way to breakfast with Ivy and stopped at the bar to get your paycheck for that week. You had switched to working part time since you weren't exactly in a money crunch anymore. You walked in, said hey to Sam and went to the manager's office. "Hey Pete, I want my money!" You shouted as you both walked in. "Where is he?" You asked, looking around. "Hello darling, it's been a while, how have you been?" You turned around and you were shocked. It was your father. Ivy looked at you confused by your startled expression.
"What are you doing here?" You asked, still in awe. "Can an old man come and visit his daughter?" He said smiling as if this was normal. "I thought you said your dad hates you?" Ivy asked, looking at you trying to see what she was missing. "He does." You said bluntly not breaking eye contact with him. "So I'll ask you again, what are you doing here because if it's really for a visit. I don't buy it." You were flustered but didn't want to let him shake you up.
"Honestly dear, I Haven't heard from you in forever. I don't even have your address." He said, stepping a bit closer. "What do you want dad, you need money? You never visit because you don't love me. You kicked me out when I was 16, not to mention you blame me for my own mothers death-``''BECAUSE YOU KILLED HER!" He shouted, causing you to jump. "YOU WERE A LEACH, SUCKING ALL THE LIFE FROM HER. I TOLD HER NOT TO KEEP YOU, BUT SHE JUST HAD TO HAVE CHILDREN!" he was in a rage but you didnt move, it wasn't something you hadn't seen before.
Ivy was shocked both at how quickly that had escalated but also at how you appeared to have no reaction to his outburst. It was like you just powered off. You figured out how to stop caring at the age of 8, you realized that you could hold back tears but holding your breath and looking up by 12, and by 16 you realized that you could survive on your own. It was hard being seen as a demon in your own home but you figured it out quickly.
"I see you're still searching for validation wherever you can get it, rolling around with women now. Truly a disappointment." He said looking Ivy up and down. "Listen here you old, hary, washed up, fat-" You cut her off before she slits his throat. "Stilldrinking up your all your money, or have you matured yet?" You asked tilting your head to the side. He scoffed in annoyance.
"I can smell it from here, you need to lay off." You said harshly. "Oh get off your high horse, you think just because you've fooled this tramp you're better than me. You're worthless, nothing, and you never will be." You haven't heard that in a while, and it brought back some memories. "You know what dad, you can keep your holier than thou attitude, but just saying that stick is so far up your ass you look like a tree, and I don't have to take this anymore." You said walking out the door.
"Just wait, you'll come crawling back when she leaves. No one wants you, the sooner you realize the better." He said letting you walk away.
You were silent the whole way home, scared to hear what she was thinking. You got home and went straight upstairs. You changed and went to go to bed. When you stepped out into the bedroom She was sitting there facing you. You tried to just walk past her but she stopped you. "Hey, come on. Come here." She said grabbing your arm pulling you towards her.
The two of you started to kiss again, reveling in the warmth and the affection and the tender touches, and the not so tender ones too. Each of you is getting more and more daring. She felt so different than what you had imagined. She wasn't rash, or impulsive. She was observant, testing, kissing you and making sure you liked what she was doing before doing it again.
She would whisper that you were annoying, and how she hated you, then say how you tasted so good. She just couldn't stop. You smiled into her, biting her lip, daring her to say more.
After a while, though a half hour had probably gone by. Your lips were sore and your necks riddled with marks and traces of each others scents. It felt like only a few minutes had gone by, the world was still, and quiet. Time froze just for you. You were still pained but at least she was there. Shewas there with you and that was enough.
Becoming your own person was something that took a little longer than claiming independence. The years of being abused and pushed aside has damaged you. Truth be told you had covered it with your forced smile and frontal happiness. It wasn't until that late night when you met a stranger in an alley that your life changed.
You felt loved, real affection. It was unconditional and real. The king of affection you had always longed for, feelings you only see in the movies. You never wanted to give that up. She wanted to give you the world. You got what you rightfully deserved, a family. You felt complete and wanted to revel in it for the rest of your life. Little did you know it would be over sooner than you thought.
"It's good to have you back Sebastian." You said as the four of you got out of the car. You and Ivy were going to pick up the paintings from the auction that you so responsible left behind. It was Sebastian's first day back so Ivy told Ellio to stitch around for a few days. You were excited that he was finally back and you wanted to go out and part a little. The four of you walked into the warehouse and you got a feeling that something was off.
You went through the door and it looked very sketchy and run down. The cheap fluorescent lights were flickering and all the boxes were covered with tarps. "This is a little concerning." Sebastian said putting everybody on edge. Suddenly there was a loud click that echoed through the warehouse. It startled all of you, you didn't think anything was wrong until Elliot fell to the ground and a pool of blood formed around him. He was shot in the back.
"Hey Y/N." You heard a familiar voice coming from behind you. You turned around to see Sam with a gun and devilish smile. You where in pure shock. "It's nice to see you again." He said taking a step towards you. You flitched backwards and Ivy grabbed your arm. Sebastian stepped forward and slightly in front of you both. "WHat do you want Sam?" You said looking at Ellios dead body.
"Well it's a funny story really, I've been trying to kill you for quite some time now. I actually hired a guy to kill you when you went on your little get away but he shot the wrong one." He said looking at Ivy. "I figured if I want it done right, I'd have to do it myself." He said raising the gun to you. "That's not gonna happen." Ivy said letting go of your arm starring Sam down. "I figured you might say that, so I'll give you two choices. You can give Y/N to me and go about your business. Or I can shoot you and your FBI agent and then kill Y/N. Your choice." He said walking to the other end of the warehouse.
Before you had the chance to think Ive had turned around and started walking towards Sam. "Hate to burst your bubble but that's not going to happen." She said stopping right in front of him. "I thought you might say that." He said snickering under his breath. The doors busted open shortly after and a large group of men walked in. They surrounded you on both sides. "Now you either give meY/N Or everyone here dies." He said in a cold tone.
The surrounding men began to close in on you and you made a decision. "Ok." You said stepping forward towards him. Ivy grabbed your arm immediately trying to stop you. "What the hell do you think your doing." She said gripping onto tighter. "You really think I don't know how this ends?" You asked tears filling your eyes. "He's not going to stop, he's never going to stop, unless I end it right here. You can move on and my dad can finally get what he's always wanted." You said softly, your gaze shifting to your feet.
"What does your dad have to do with any of this?" She asked more confused than she was angry at this point. "These are his guys, I wouldn't be surprised if he had Sam watching me this whole time." You said pulling your arm away. "I love you." You said turning around and walking over to Sam. She tried to stop you attempting to follow you over there. "Senastian, get her out of here." You said coldly not turning around to see the shattered look on her face.
Sebastian followed your orders immediately grabbing Ivy's arm. SHe pulled away immediately astounded that he was just going to let this happen. "Sebastain, GET OFF OF ME!" SHe yelled fighting him back. He grabbed her around the waist and Picked her up trying to get her out of there. She was kicking and swinging around trying to break away from his grasp. You had gotten over to Sam and he paused for a minute. I grabbed you around your collarbone and turned you to face Ivy and Sebastian. One arm around your neck and the other holding a gun to your head. "NO,NO,NO, Y/N!!!" She screamed tears pouring down her face, SEbastain doing everything he could to stop her from running back towards you.
You made eye contact from across the room and said softly "I'm sorry." Your body went limp, and your mind blank as your eyes closed. A loud click echoed through the warehouse. "NOOO!" Ivy screamed at the top of her lungs watching your body hit the floor. She immediately ran over to you grabbing you off of the ground, pulling you into her lap. Sam and all his guys scattered immediately exiting the warehouse. She was sobbing fellinging empty, and overwhelmed with grief and anger.
"Ms.Black." Sebastain said, walking over to her. She didn't answer so he got closer. "Ms. Black!" He said crouching next to her trying to get your attention. "IVY!" He yelled grabbing her by the shoulders turning her towards him. "WHAT!" She yelled back still extremely detroit. "She's not bleeding." He said, grabbing her hand. "There's no entrance wound, no blood. She's still alive. There was no bullet, she just passed out." He said checking your pulse. She took a relieved sigh after checking for herself.
It took her a minute to calm herself down and just as Sebastain went to pick you up you slowly began to regain consciousness. You took a second to let you eyes adjust to the light and they helped you to your feet. "What happen?"You asked rubbing your head. "You tried to let Sam kill you." She said pulling you into a suffocating hug. "I'm so glad you alive." SHe said squeezing you a bit tighter. "SO NOW I CAN KILL YOU!" She yelled pushing you away. "WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING, YOU COULD HAVE DIED!" She was furious, before she would scold you too much your dad stepped out from behind one of the doors.
"Im impressed." He said clapping his hands. "Why did you do this?" You asked stepping towards him. "Why not actually kill me, you had the chance." You spoke louder, your tone cold. "You knew I did not approve, yet you still risked your like to save her." He said looking at Ivy. "You've proved to me that you do in fact love this woman and that you don't need my opinion anymore." "So what, what's you end game dad there's always a catch with you, so what?" You asked still not letting your guard down quite yet.
"Still sharp as ever I see, so I'm backing off. You can go live your life and don't worry about me looking over your shoulder."
He walked out before you could say anything, you were just standing there in awe. "So what now?" Sebastian asked, looking at you seemingly just as shocked. "We run before he changes his mind." You said letting out a relieved sigh. "I knew you were trouble." Ivy said, slipping a hand behind your waist. "Yeah well now you're stuck with me." You said as your hands gravitated around her neck. "What am I going to do with you two?" Sebastian asked, shaking his head. "Get us a room." Ivy said sarcastically before kissing you.
You had the rest of your lives to worry about literally anything else, but in that moment all you could do was kiss her back.
Hey guys, I hope you enjoyed this story but sadly it is over. It was a rollercoaster to write and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. However this is not the last of some of these characters so don't archive it just yet. There will be a side story following Sebastian, our favorite sarcastic side character, and a little background information on Ivy, as well as a little holiday epilogue around halloween. What can I say I love couples costumes. Anyways that's it for now and I'll see you again soon.