Leonardo's POV
Five minutes later, that girl still hadn't come down, and I was worried, even though I had no idea why. I told Enzo to give me 2 minutes, and I went upstairs, careful not to make any noises. I turned the corner, and what I saw made my chest squeeze. The girl was being pushed against the wall, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her mouth was covered by this guy, while his back was towards me. His face was in her neck, giving her slobbery kisses, while his other arm was holding her waist and keeping her against the wall. He was trying to fucking rape her. My blood started boiling.
I walked up to the boy, and pulled him back by the hood of his jacket, and pushed him to the floor. I started punching him, in the face, in the stomach, really anywhere I saw his stupid self. He shouted, "What's wrong with you, dude? I was just trying to have some fun! We can share her if that's your problem."
"You motherfucker, I don't disrespect women, unlike you. They aren't objects for you to have fun with!" I punched him in the mouth, most likely knocking out his two front teeth. I stood up and kicked him in the stomach for good measure.
I slowly walked up to her and saw that she was on her knees, and was shaking badly. I wasn't sure if she wanted to be touched, but I had to do something, so I wrapped my arms around her hesitantly. I felt her tense under my hold but immediately relaxed again. I started calming her down, wondering why I was so worried about this stranger I met once before. I never care about anyone.
Once she had completely calmed down and was just occasionally sniffling, I helped her up to her feet. We walked down slowly and she went towards her friends, while I followed close behind her. She whispered something in her friend's ears and walked with me outside. "Do you have a way of getting home?" I asked her. "No, I came here in an uber with my friends. I have to walk home, it's not too long from here though." We walked in silence for a little while.
"Thank you for helping me, by the way," she said.
"No problem. I wasn't going to stand back and watch someone get raped. I'm not someone like that."
"Well, thank you anyway."
"What's your name, beautiful?" I asked, wanting to know her name.
"It's Kierra, Kierra Davis. What's yours?"
"Leonardo Romano," I replied, thinking of how beautiful her name was.
"Do you study here at Harvard? I study medicine here."
"Yes, I do. I major in business."
We made conversation until she stopped in front of an apartment building. "Well, this is where I live. Thanks for walking me all the way here."
"Can I have your number? Just in case you need help again." Okay, that was a lie. I wanted her number so I could talk to her. I just couldn't help it, I felt attracted to her for some reason. "Yeah sure, give me your phone please." I handed her my phone, watching her text her number and save it as Kierra <3, and I internally laughed at this. She pulled out her phone and saved mine as Leo<3. This time I chuckled. She looked at me and started chuckling as well.
After the laughing died down, I told her I would see her later. "Night, Kierra," I told her. "Goodnight Leo," she replied. I chuckled and started on my way back to my apartment, thinking of how gorgeous she was.
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*Two weeks later*
Kierra's POV
It's been two weeks since the party, and Leonardo and I have gotten close over time. We meet up every two days or so, and just hang out together. Although I enjoy our friendship, I can't help but think sometimes about what it would be like if we went to the next level, which was dating. Then I would think about how crazy that sounded. I mean, obviously, he wouldn't want to be with me, like who actually would? I come with baggage, not to mention being part of the mafia, and he could do better with a pretty and hot girl than me, an ordinary plain girl.
Looking at the kitchen for some food again, I just remembered that I still had to go grocery shopping. "Well, no time like the present, I guess." I thought, and sighed, putting on a pair of sandals, and walked out of the apartment. I had gotten my car back, luckily, so I didn't have to walk all the way. I got into my matte black Mercedes G-Wagon and drove to the supermarket.
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Once I got to the store, I parked and went inside. I got a cart and went into the produce section. I got all the fruits and vegetables I wanted and then went to the dairy section. I got some milk, cheese, eggs, and some other things, and headed to one of my favorite places. The frozen aisle. I got some cookies and cream ice cream because honestly, those are the best. I also got some frozen pizza and some meats. Then to my favorite aisle of all. Candy. I started with some airheads, M&M's, sour patch, and some chocolate bars, and went to the chips, and got some different flavors of chips. I stopped and thought if I had to get anything else. I went to the drinks aisle and got some Coco-Cola, Sprite, and a few bottles of Gatorade. I also got some microwave dinners, as well as a few boxes of instant noodles and mac'n'cheese. I also got some cereal and oatmeal, and some baking products. Since that was all I needed, I headed to the cashier. When I was putting all the things onto the conveyer belt, I turned around to get the bottles of Gatorade and was met with a hard chest. This was the second time this had happened. I looked up and saw Leonardo's face. "Hey there Leo," I said cheerily.
"Hey Kie, what you doing here?" He asked, with a cute smile on his face.
"Just doing the monthly grocery shopping. What about you?"
"Oh, I just needed a few things." He pointed to what was on the conveyer belt, a pack of cigarettes, and a bottle of water.
"Oh well, wanna come over for a movie night? I'm free for the rest of the night after I finish some homework." I asked. "Yeah sure, let's go. Give me the bags."
"No, no, it's fine. I can take it." I argued back. "Nonsense, give it here," he replied.
Knowing I wouldn't win, I sighed and gave him a few of the bags and he walked me to my car. He helped me load the bags into the car and told me he'd meet me back at my house. I nodded and drove back home.
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