Chapter 55: I need to hurt somebody

Pickle POV

Fuck!

I hate her like this, the last time I saw her she was so full of life and so happy.

I get on the bed and pull her to my chest again.

I have to keep reminding myself she's not mine,  but in the moment I don't care.

She feels so good In my arms, I can feel the anger leaving me with every warm breath I feel on my chest.

"Doctors here" Flame calls out

"She woke up for a second but she passed out again" I tell him as he comes in the room.

He nods at me.

"Did she say anything?" Kenny asks

"No, she just looked so scared" I say weakly

"Help me get her jacket off" doc says

"I got it" I tell him

I can get up and get her jacket off easier then he can.

As I take her jacket off all the way.

I notice more bite marks and maybe some burn scars like mine.

Some of the burns are small like a cigarette and some could be from a cigar or lighter.

I take a ragged breath.

I'm killing someone!

If I clench my teeth any harder I'm going to break them.

"Who the fuck did this to her?" I almost shout.

I'm breathing heavy now and I'm clenching my fists.

"Pickle, breath" Flame says.

I look at her, she's clenching her hands as well.

"We just need to breath" she says softer.

I can tell seeing the bit marks are going to be triggering for her.

She can't take her eyes off them.

I'm going to hunt this son of a bitch down and kill him slowly and painfully.

I'm going to inflict so much pain to them that they'll feel it in death.

River takes a deep breath and puts her hand on my chest.

I look at her and move her hair out of her face.

I'm seeing red, I'm so pissed right now.

Maybe I should go back to the alley and kill that man for touching her.

I need to hurt somebody.

My nails are digging into my palms, my hand burns from the pressure.

"Luca!!" I whip my head around quickly.

Who the fuck dares to call me that name!?

"Look at me, damn it Luca. Look at me!!"

Flame is holding my face.

She looks worried.

I'm breathing heavy and my hand is hurting, there's blood puddling next to me on the bed and on the floor.

"Take a breath and give me the glass.

I'm sorry I used that name but you weren't hearing me yelling at you"

I give her the glass, I didn't realize I still had it.

I look around did I hurt her.

Did I hurt River?

I quickly scan over her.

I look at Flame, I know she can hold her own but I wouldn't ever want to hurt her.

She nods at me

The kid Kenny looks like he ready to fight me if necessary to protect the girl's.

That's a good man there.

The doctor has slid his chair back some and is just waiting patiently.

River Is now pulled into my chest and lap almost like a cat napping against me.

I lean down a bit to hear her breathing better.

Her scent hits me and it's almost calming.

It's like coconut and lemon.

I can feel myself trying to match her breathing after a minute.

I hear Flame's voice and it snaps me back.

"Tell him it worked, please run my cameras and tell him I'll call him later with a update" Flame says to her phone as she hangs up.

"Did you call my brother on me?" I look at her with my eyebrows raised.

"I tried everything else that usually works first" she says laughing lightly.

The doctor comes over and quickly gives her a shot in her hand and she groans and tears form in her eyes, a loud growl ripps from my lips.

If he hurts her again I'll punch him, doctor or not.

I want to take her pain away, I hate that someone did this to her.

He continues looking over her wounds.

"She's fine, I'll stich her hand then I'll do you"  he says.

"I'm fine" I say sharply.

"I can do it in a minute or I can wait till you pass out from blood loss, it's your choice?! He replies.

I just nod at him.

Flame keeps looking at me and back to River.

She looks concerned but also curious.

Can she tell I have feelings for this girl already?

"Hey, now that she's stitched up why don't you finish up with doc in the living room and I'll get her changed. She's sweating through her clothes"

"Kenny will you get a towel wet with cold water and bring it to me please"

He quickly heads to the bathroom.

"I'm fine" I say.

I don't want to leave her side till I'm sure she's alright.

"She needs to be changed, you can come back after" I know Flame will be gently with her.

"Fine" I mumble, gently moving her from my lap to the bed.

Kenny's phone rings as doc is finishes up with my hand.

He looks worried to answer it.

He takes a deep breath and answers it quickly.

"She's... I was... it wasn't.... I know... I was"

Not sure who he's talking to but I can hear them yelling and that poor kid can't get a word out.

The phone next to me starts ringing.

It's rang a few different times already.

Finally after the third time I answer it

I don't even get a chance to say anything.

"River, River. Hey doll is that you?"

I clear my throat this must be the boyfriend he sounds in a panic, well that's what he gets for leaving her alone.

I would never leave her side if she was my girl

"No man, sorry this is Pickle"

"Who? Why do you have her phone" he asks.

"I'm assuming this is Finn, I'm the bouncer at Club Krackin."

He takes a quick breath.

"I'm here with Flame and Kenny. She's fine for the most part"

He takes a deep breath.

"I'm on my way I'm a hour out, tell Flame to get doc"

"He's here, he checked her out and she just needs rest now"

I can hear the relief in his voice.

"Thank you man, thank you"

"Anytime, she's a sweet girl" I say

I can hear him breathing deeply.

As I Hang Up,

I hear River screaming.