Temper

Chapter 18 - Temper

Devin helped me stand to my feet, kicking some of the rubble out of our way, as he helped me walk on shaking legs back through the training doors. I lifted my foot to take the first step, but my leg gave out and I tumbled forward; closing my eyes in preparation to hit my face on the hard stone. 

Large warm hands wrapped around my waist, and lifted me into the air before I could land, and Devin lifted me into his arms; tucking his arms under my knees as he continued to walk up the stairs as if I weighed nothing. I could feel the heat gathering on my cheeks when I opened my eyes and looked up at him. He was staring straight ahead, his blond hair hanging disheveled into his multi-colored eyes. 

“I-I can walk myself.” I stuttered out, but he ignored me and continued to carry me up the stairs, passing my room on the way down the hall. “Hey, that one’s mine.” I kicked my legs, weakly struggling