A Breath between danger

Chapter:4

jane giggled earlier about my feelings for Thyme but now her expression turned serious

Oh no he's here again Jane trailed off eyes widening at Roger.

Roger I said flatly trying to hide my discomfort What are you doing here?

Jane leaned in voice low and urgent. Sao let's go he's been stalking you again, hasn't he?

Roger smirked ignoring Jane's warning tone. Missed you Sao. We didn't finish talking last time.

I rolled my eyes trying to appear braver than I felt. Nothing to talk about Roger.

Jane stood up firmly Sao let's leave this guy's obsession is creepy

But Roger grabbed my hand pulling me back Jane gasped

Roger you're crossing serious limits Sao's scared of you

Just as Roger tightened his grip Thyme appeared behind him, voice low and menacing

Actually Roger you're crossing mine.

Jane exhaled visibly relieved. Thank goodness Thyme's here Roger back off

MY HEART STILL RACING FROM ROGER'S GRIP THYME'S PROTECTIVE PRESENCE CALMS ME

**SCENE INTENSIFIES – THYME DEFENDS ME AGAINST ROGER, THEN DRIVES ME HOME IN AWKWARDLY COMFORTING SILENCE**

Thyme's command still echoed Heylet her go!

Roger sneered at Thyme Who are you to interfere? She's mine!

Thyme's smirk was fleeting he punched Roger squarely on the jaw!

Roger stumbled back enraged

How dare you punch me?And who said she's NOT mine YOU'RE just her cousin Thyme

Thyme stepped closer voice low and deadly calm

Say it again that Sao belongs to you and you'll need a hospital.

Then he turned to me

Sao let's go home.

I nodded still in shock bidding Jane goodbye Bye Jane I'll call tonight.

Jane whispered quickly Be safe Sao Thyme just saved you AGAIN!

Thyme and I walked to his car in silence he opened my door then slid into the driver's seat

As he started the engine the tension between us was palpable

My heart still racing from Roger's claim and Thyme's fierce defense

Thyme glanced at me briefly before focusing on the road his voice low and gentle

Sao you okay?

Thyme's smile grew softer as he glanced at me

Glad I could save you Sao

Then he focused back on the road explaining

Honestly I was with Lily earlier but she left abruptly some urgent family thing.

My heart skipped a tiny beat at the casual mention of Lily's name but Thyme continued

After she left, Mom called me worried about you since it was getting late. Her exact words: Sao's still out Thyme go pick her up.

Thyme chuckled low in his throat

Like I'm your personal chauffeur or something

His teasing tone made me laugh softly

But thanks for coming Roger was escalating fast.

Thyme's expression turned serious again

That guy's unstable Sao. You shouldn't be alone around him.

My heart warmed at his concern

Thanks for looking out for me Thyme means a lot.

Thyme's eyes met mine briefly his smile returned softer than before

Sao always.

I turned to Thyme We're home

Thyme smiled and parked the car following me out.

Aunt Sharlin rushed out of the house relief on her face

Oh dear you're back Made me worried sick

Then she turned to Thyme teasingly

Thanks Thyme I take back my shorty is safe now

Thyme chuckled and rolled his eyes good naturedly

Aunt Sharlin beckoned me towards the house

Come with me Sao food's ready Try my special Tuscan Chicken Pasta your favorite you love

I followed Aunt Sharlin into the warm kitchen aromas stomach growling in anticipation

Thyme called out behind us

Smells amazing Aunt Sharlin save me some

Once we were alone in the kitchen Aunt Sharlin whispered.why Thyme look quite intense is something happened.