Summer:

As promised Sean and Broc both come back. Brittany and I are more than ready for cuddles.

I forced Brittany out there after we sat waiting on the bed for what seemed like hours.

Ok it wasn't hours, but what can I say, I miss Broc's strong arms around me.

Sean and Brittany sat on the small couch that they moved up near my giant bed that Broc and I were sharing.

"Guys, I think if they actually kill Juvia, I might need to take a break from this show..." Brittany says in a whisper as she tried to hide her tears.

I feel the tears in my eyes as well. "No Brit. We have to finish this show. We have to. Natsu and Lucy have to end up together. Beside if I made it through Gajeel's near death experience, bawling my eyes out the whole time, you can too. I swear they can't kill her. They just cant!"

Broc and Sean continued to move us around, and chuckling at our ridiculous over reactions to these fictional characters who we love more than anything else.

Broc got settled next to me, helping me curl up into his side. I had to be careful because my hip still hurt quite a bit. Every other bruise, scratch, and cut was nearly healed at this point. He held me just right. I could hear his heart thumping in his big meaty chest. I could feel my stomach flutter as I moved my hand under his shirt, running my nails down his chest making him gasp.

I smiled up at him. He smirked down at me, kissing my forehead before starting the show.

*****

By the time the episode finished Brittany was already out. Sean got up and whispered, "Good night" carrying Brittany away as she lazily blew me a kiss, just as she wrapped her legs tighter around Sean, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Do you want to watch or another? Or should we wait until tomorrow..." I cut Broc off with my lips. I honestly just wanted him. I didn't care about watching TV. After a few moments of our lips gently moving against each other I pulled back.

"We should probably just keep watching TV, because, you know, I'm healing..." We both chuckled.

He grabbed my hand, placing a small kiss on each finger, "Well, does this hurt?"

I giggle. "No..."

He hums in agreement as he rolls on top of me. He was being so careful and gentle. I smiled and bit my lip causing him to pull my lip out from my teeth before kissing my jawline. Something about my lip biting seemed to make him instantly savage.

Noted.

"Does this hurt?" His raspy voice asks me again.

I chuckle again, running my fingers through his hair.

"Nope..." I reply, "my face is all healed up, much better now."

He hums in agreement again. He moves down to my neck, placing the most gentle kisses along my collarbone.

Before he can ask, I yell out, "Nope... all good!"

He chuckles against my neck making me arch my back. I wince.

He quickly looks me in the eyes, searching, "Did I hurt you?"

I shook my head no, "Well no, not really, I mean, I can't arch my back comfortably. Hurts my hip." I frown. As he runs a hand down my cheek kissing me gently again.

I'm not sure how long we kissed but my pleasure is now pooling between my legs and this was becoming torturous. He avoids all the good stuff. He pulls away and sighs before carefully pulling me over his chest again. He began playing with my curls as I huffed into his chest. Both of us deep in thought.

He broke the sexually charged silence, "Do you want to talk about it?"

I looked up at him, I was sure he meant what happened at the compound. The therapist has been very helpful and, I have been diligent in my meetings with her. I have no desire to let this experience take hold of my life. I know I have to deal with all the pain that will come from healing from this experience.

"I, um, I don't know..." I said, avoiding his eyes. He lifts my chin so I'm looking at him.

"It's ok Bubby, you don't have to share if you don't want to. I just want you to know I'm here ok?" I smiled big. He chuckled, "What is it?"

"You called me bubby... I like when you call me that..." I snuggled back onto his chest while he chuckled some more.

"Then that shall be your pet name!" He said this like he was announcing an official decree.

We both laughed and joked about the latest Brittany and Sean antics. Brittany really needs to get out but overprotective Sean is driving her crazy. Since I can't get up and move around much he has to fill me in on all the latest drama. He also told me that my brother sent for a girl. She's really quiet and hasn't connected well with Brittany. Broc tells me how she kinda creeps him out.

I laugh. "I'm sure she's super cool. Maybe just not used to this kinda of life, you know?"

He nods in agreement.

We're silent for another minute longer as I feel my mind start to wonder over the memories of the compound. Sheila. She's constantly on my mind. Before I can think about it, I just start talking.

"There was this really nice girl I met at the compound. She's my cousin. Her name was Sheila. I worry about her. If I had met her under, like normal circumstances, we would have been best friends. She would have fit right in with Brittany and I. But she lived for the Wilson family decree of being a servant to the men who run the family business. She is a fantastic cook, and hair dresser..."

"Sounds like it runs in the family." Broc says smiling down at me. I give a half smile as I tear runs down my cheek. Broc wipes it away as he rubs my back.

"She is so smart Broc, I bet she would have loved being outside the constraints of the compound..." Tears begin to fall down my face as Broc holds me tighter.

I try to continue on, "This horrible, disgusting man, Cooper, was the one who was supposed to Break me. He hurt me the worst. So bad that I passed out. H-he, he spent h-hours, smacking m-me around. I h-had to crawl, and..." I felt his entire body tense around me. I could tell he was trying to stay calm for me.

He took my lips in his, wiping away my tears in the process, "It's ok bubby, we can talk more later ok? Just rest."

I nodded my head. "Will you stay with me tonight?"

He furrowed his brows, looking down at me confused.

"What do you mean? I always stay with you." He started to get off the bed and I pulled him back down.

I shyly smile up at him, "No, I mean stay, in bed, with me. Not on the couch." He smiled down at me kissing my forehead.

"Of course Bubby. Let me just change ok? And I should probably make sure we've got your water and pain meds if you need them." I nod my head yes and snuggle back into the blankets.

Not long after my Brother comes in, a shy girl trailing behind him.

I smile big, "Hey Brother!" I carefully sit up, although I'm crazy excited to know who this girl is. I've never seen my Brother with a girl, unless he was walking her out the morning after a fun night.

"Hey, I'm Summer." I hold out my hand and she half smiles back at me, shaking my hand but not responding.

"Hey sister, this is Minnie." She pulls her iPad up closer to her chest and smiles at me again.

"She is heading up all our surveillance of our local area. Checking to make sure things are safe. Her and Brit are working to see when we can get back home."

I shake my head, still not used to Brittany being so involved in this stuff. "Oh wow, Thank you"

"You're welcome. I, um, are you feeling better now? I tried to make sure you got the best quality stuff up here. I know I would be bored if I was stuck in bed with nothing but an old TV and some old DVDs."

I smiled big, excited to finally hear her voice. I wonder if she's just more open to me because I'm mike's sister. "Thank you so much. I super appreciate it Minnie. It's nice to have Netflix and Funimation again."

Mike stands right next to Minnie as we continue to chat for a moment until Broc walks in.

My eyes go wide as I see he's got his shirt off, loose fitting joggers, and his hair falling down around his shoulders. He has two glasses in one hand, a brush and hair tie in the other. I bite my lips trying to stifle the moan threatening to escape. This man is so gorgeous.

"Um, Mike? Maybe we should, go?" I almost forgot Minnie and Mike were there.

"Oh hey guys! Did Minnie tell you she was the one who set this all up for you?" Broc walks up like he isn't dripping sexy half naked.

"Jeez, Broc, Put some clothes on!" Mike grabs Minnie's hand and walks back out the door red from embarrassment.

Broc frowns at the door, then looks back at me.

I laugh as I shrug it off, "I- u-um, you, without a shirt on, can be quite distracting for any woman nearby." I feel my cheeks heat up and I bite my lip.

"Ah, so me without my shirt on stirs something in you huh?" he wiggles his eye brows at me. As I try to avoid his stare.

"Well, not just me Broc..." I giggle, "I mean, come on, look at all this..." When I reach up to feel his bare chest, I can tell he shuddered under my touch. I start to run my nails down his chest. But he holds my hand in place for a moment, then he moves on the bed. Moving me over slightly so he can scoot in next to me.

He kisses me on the lips gently before whispering, "Well all this is only for you Bubby. If you'll have me..."

He looks into my eyes, searching for my response. I smile sweetly leaning in to kiss his lips gently again. "Of course I want you Broc. You're my knight in shinning armor who came to recuse me. You've spent all this time helping me heal. I know once I'm all healed up, and we get back to our lives, I want to spend all my time with you and Eres. It just feels right to have you near me." I whisper that last part. Afraid of what he might say.

He pauses for a moment. Smiling down at me. Not his sexy smirk, a genuine happy smile. One I rarely see him wear, but when I do, It makes it hard not to tackle him and smoother him with kisses.

He continues to kiss me as I feel my nipples beginning to perk up. Damn it. I can't seem to control all this neediness. He slows for a moment, placing his forehead on mine. "Summer. You didn't need anyone to rescue you. You escaped on your own. You're so strong and brilliant. You are everything I thought a guy like me could never have. I don't deserve you, but, I will work hard to keep you. I promise."

"Really Broc?" I look into his eyes, his eyes are full of vulnerably right now. I run my hands down his chest, gently grazing the skin just above his pants. I feel his stomach tighten as I continue to run my fingers across his hips. Distracting him from his response.

"Of course Summer. Always. I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe." He leans in kissing me deeper than before.