Will It Ever Be Okay?

“O-okay…” Yule called, sitting on the floor by her bed. She kept glancing toward their private bathroom.

Alex and an animated suit of armor entered carrying trays of food and drinks. “I didn't know what you two preferred so I got a bit of everything” he replied setting the food down on a table and backing away to give them space.

Yule got up and went to look over the food and drinks. “Uhm…thank you…” She looked at Haven. “What do you want?”

“Would you prefer if I leave?” Alex asked in a concerned tone “I won't take offense I just want to help any way I can.”

“I…I don’t know…it’s up to Haven.” Yule admitted. She didn’t feel threatened by Alex, but she did not feel safe either. He was a man, after all.

Haven was definitely tense around Alex. But she felt guilty making him leave because he hadn’t hurt either of them.

“I have something for you both that might help” he replied reaching into his backpack and setting two daggers on the table before backing up “I'm an artist so I dabble in a lot of different things including metal work. I figure you might want some protection. You can keep these daggers and if you're interested in firearms Klaire or Delilah can teach you. We also offer self defense classes down here.”

Yule took up one of the daggers, examining it. She hadn't touched an actual weapon in so long. Hearing Alex’s offer got her ears twitching. “Will there be others like us in those classes?” She asked, wanting to be able to protect herself, even if her powers were stopped again.

Haven looked at the weapons, still keeping a distance. She was unsure about everything.

“Yeah we offer classes for both men and women ‘separate of course, who want to learn how to defend themselves” he explained. “We also have some therapist on staff if you need someone to talk to.”

“We'll…think about it.” Yule replied as she set the blade back down. “Is that okay?”

“Of course sorry if all of this is overwhelming I just want to let you know the underground wants to help” Alex answered with a smile.

It was all too much. Haven eyed the space under the closest bed.

“Thank you, but can you leave, please?” Yule asked, seeing how panicked Haven was becoming.

Alex nodded before placing two cell phones on the table “these are from Mark, they have my number and several others in case you need anything.” He replied before leaving with his animated armor and closing the door.

Yule let out a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding and looked at Haven. “You okay?” She asked.

Haven looked down. “He shouldn't have had to leave just for me.”

“I was uncomfortable too,” Yule admitted. “It’s for us both.” She offered the red head a smile.

“Will we ever stop being like this?” Haven asked. She knew Alex would not hurt them but her fear was exhausting.

“I don’t know…” Yule admitted as she picked up the dagger again and held it. Going to her bed, she hid it under her pillow just to be safe.