The next two hours were spent in silence as we watched the rest of the movie with great interest. Even Mr. Kidnapper seemed hooked which made me smirk in triumph.
« Wow. » My kidnapper said as the credits rolled in.
« Yep. » I agreed, staring at the screen in amazement.
I had seen the movie twenty times, and yet it always left me speechless.
I looked to my right to see Dustin quietly dozing, looking adorable curled up into a little ball.
« What time is it ? » I asked, yawning and turning to my kidnapper.
« Eight thirty. » He said, glancing at his black digital watch.
That watch was so kidnapper-y… Along with everything else he was wearing.
I started to check out his outfit right then without thinking. He had a plain white tee shirt that fit him perfectly, showing a hint of a six pack where the fabric clung to him. He had dark denim jeans on underneath that looked pretty bad-ass. I had to bite my lip as I continued eyeing him down, noticing-
« Can you help me tuck in Dustin ? » He asked all of a sudden, causing me to snap my eyes up to his.
He had a knowing smirk on his face that blatantly indicated that I had been caught fully checking him out.
At least he had decided to spare me this time by not saying anything up front. He was probably scared to anyways, since I might just knock him out again.
I nodded, abruptly standing up with a tinge of warmth on my cheek. His smirk only widened, before he turned around to his younger brother.
I watched as he scooped up Dustin with ease and started down the hall.
He was an amazing older brother, I could tell simply by the way Dustin looked at him with so much adoration and awe.
I smiled softly at that, before following after my kidnapper who had already disappeared.
I walked in just in time to see the kidnapper pulling up the blanket around Dustin and placing a small kiss on his forehead.
He turned around and locked his green eyes with mine, and I caught such a sweet softness in his orbs which vanished shortly after, probably still present from looking down at his younger brother. It warmed my heart how much he cared, yet I couldn't help but desire more of that soft gaze looking my way…
I tried to shake away these bizarre thoughts and watched my kidnapper get up now and walk towards me.
« You still up to watch some Disney movies ? » He finally spoke with a soft smile, now closing the door behind him as we both stood outside Dustin's room.
I couldn't stop the excited grin that overcame my face. « Really !? » I exclaimed, before slapping a hand over my mouth as I remembered the sweet little boy sleeping peacefully right on the other side of the door.
« Yeah really. » He dismissed my excitement and lead the way back to the television.
We made ourselves comfortable on the floor with blankets everywhere, sitting side by side.
I was having breathing problems because of his proximity, but wasn't going to embarrass myself further by telling him to move because he was making me nervous.
« What movie did you put on ? » I asked, staring at the black screen.
« My favorite Disney one. » He grinned, looking like he was trying to contain his excitement. I wanted to pinch his cheeks. I wanted to also stop getting these odd instincts and thoughts.
I laughed once I saw 'The Lion King' appear in bold letters.
« I didn't know kidnappers like The Lion King. » I shook my head.
« Can you stop calling me that ? » He sighed, actually looking annoyed.
I slightly frowned. « Why ? » It's just like calling a doctor, Doctor.
« One, I have an actual name. » He stated.
Which apparently fate didn't want to reveal.
« And two, you're the only person I've ever kidnapped. » He finished.
« What ? » I asked, genuinely surprised. I hadn't really thought much about it but I guess I had just assumed that this wasn't his first time doing this.
« Really ? I was certain that Alvin made you do this quite regularly. » I said honestly.
« No Skylar, I am against all that has happened to you. » He spoke softly. His words were enriched in sincerity and I met his soft gaze, my own eyes softening for a second.
« Then why the bloody hell did you kidnap me ? » I snapped suddenly, looking at him fiercely.
He just sat silent as I burned my gaze into the side of his head. I broke off my angered exterior and let out a sigh. « Please, tell me. » I added softly afterwards.
He finally turned to face me, his eyes looking taken aback by the intensity I was looking at him with. I watched as those guilt-ridden, frustrated, and exhausted eyes finally cleared of emotion, and a mellow look settled in place. « I had no choice. » He finally spoke, saying little but sufficient at the same time. « I had to. » He added softly.
« What do you mean you had no choice ? » I couldn't help but press on.
« I can't tell you Skylar. » He said firmly now, the soft expression on his face dissipating and being replaced by a hard exterior once again. The transition before my eyes slightly hurt.
« If you would've refused then maybe I wouldn't be here ! » I yelled helplessly back, tears welling up in my eyes.
« You're right Skylar. You would be locked up in a cell, probably beaten and bruised because Alvin would've assigned you another kidnapper who would have treated you like shit and done horrible things to you ! » He yelled all of a sudden, his low voice striking through the silence, so powerful that I felt it resonate in my chest.
I stared at him for a while, watching his chest rise and fall, his breathes slowly becoming leveled again. The roaring flames in his eyes seemed to die out pretty quickly and he looked at me with a bit of guilt, I was guessing for his angry outburst.
« I'm sorry. » I finally said quietly, looking down at the pattern on the blankets.
I felt kind of selfish for yelling at him, when all he had done was help me. Yes he had kidnapped me and stripped me away from my life, but it was upon Alvin's demand, and with the way he had acted when I had tried to pry, I assumed Alvin held something highly valuable against the kidnapper.
I looked up to see him staring at me intensely.
« I know this sounds weird, and I'm pretty sure I've gone mental, but to speak the truth, I'm glad I was taken by you. And I'm sorry for not realizing it and appreciating your help. » I spoke softly. « You're right, I could be facing a lot worse right now and I thank you for having a heart and compassion. » I gave him a soft smile. « And I will find out your purpose for doing this. » I added, looking at him with all seriousness.