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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:13:46 GMT -5
Mush bit his lip, trying to control his anger. Who did this scum think he was?
"But why? Why do you owe him?" He just wanted to understand everything about this situation, he wanted to help Ershey in any way possible.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:19:34 GMT -5
"I just do, Mush, I don't know how but I do," she said, looking at him helplessly. "I was a maid before... a long time ago. I was workin' for the Senator and... Ericson was there all the time... with his wife, with his kids." Ershey cringed, remembering what she had seen. "I was a kid and didn't know any better. I saw too many things that he did there and they weren't pretty at all. I know everything he did but he threatened to ruin me. Mush, he's a cop and I'm a newsie. It's his word against mine and there's nothing I can do... even if it means I didn't do anythin'."
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:22:26 GMT -5
Mush rested his forehead against Ershey's lightly, sighing.
"Why didn't you tell me this before? I coulda... We coulda figured somethin' out." He felt so helpless. He knew there was no way he could help Ershey in this situation, except...
"You need ta rest." He bent down and picked her up, holding her tightly in his arms.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:25:01 GMT -5
"I just didn't want you gettin' into trouble... I don't wanna see you get hurt," she said softly, not fighting Mush as he picked her up. She leaned her head on his shoulder, comforted by his warmth. She wasn't about to oppose rest but she wanted to keep an eye on Mush. Just in case he had any ideas...
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:27:47 GMT -5
"Better me than you." He muttered, kissing her forehead. The nerve of that guy, to beat up a girl. No respectin' gentleman would ever do that.
He carried her slowly up the stairs until they got to the girl's bunkroom. He didn't care that he technically wasn't allowed in.
"Which one's yours?"
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:30:46 GMT -5
"By the window," she said, pointing at the somewhat made bed she had left a couple days ago. "Please, Mush, don't do anythin'... you just can't. If you do, I wouldn't know what to do with myself."
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:33:00 GMT -5
"How do you think I feel right now?" He countered as he reached her bed. He set her down gently before sitting on the edge, looking at her with great concern.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:36:53 GMT -5
Ershey laid down on her bed, setting her head on the pillow as she reached to hold Mush's hand. "I just don't want anythin' to happen to you. I wasn't plannin' on draggin' you into this..."
She sighed sadly, conflicted on what she should do. There was a reason she couldn't keep relationships for too long. Things were too messy and she never wanted anyone to get hurt, least of all, Mush. Recently, he had been the one constant in her life and she didn't want him to go away anytime soon.
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:40:38 GMT -5
"Ershey, you shouldn't have..." He let out a sigh of frustration. "You didn't have to deal with this by yourself. I'm here for you... Come on."
As much as he hated to admit it, Mush was frustrated with Ershey. He was angry and hurt that she didn't feel like she could trust him with this. If he had known earlier, he would have helped out in any way he could.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:42:51 GMT -5
"I'm not used to people lookin' out for me," she said, hoping he'd understand. She never had to look out for anyone but herself until lately. And with the way things were going, she'd rather Mush stay clueless than get hurt. It was her way of protecting him.
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:45:05 GMT -5
Mush nodded, understanding completely.
"Well, you gotta used to me lookin' out for ya, okay?" He said, smiling down at her. "Whether you like it or not."
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:48:27 GMT -5
Ershey nodded, knowing that Mush had nothing but good intentions for her. Then again, it didn't help her stop worrying about his well-being. Noticing that the bunkroom was empty, Ershey tugged at his shirt and asked, "Can you, um, stay with me for a little bit? I missed you."
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:51:29 GMT -5
"Of course." He brushed her hair back with his hand, his heart wrenching at the bruise on her eye and the cuts on her face.
"Hold on just a second..." He got up and went into the bathroom, getting a small washcloth wet. He returned to Ershey quickly and put the damp cloth on her lip to wipe off the blood. He wanted to cry at the sight of her blood. Thank goodness she was okay.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 14, 2011 3:55:27 GMT -5
Ershey flinched once the damp cloth hit her lip, almost forgetting about the state of her face.
"Promise you won't do anythin' insane?" she said after a couple moments, still worried about Mush. "Please?"
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Post by Mush on Aug 14, 2011 3:57:00 GMT -5
Mush was quiet for a moment, not sure he could make that promise.
"Would you be happy if I said I'll try?" He put the clean side of the cloth onto her eye, hoping the cold water would make the swelling go down.
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