Take Care Of Me?

“Yeah, she worries about me, that’s all.” Kara answered. Alex scoffed, “I don’t know why she is worried. We would never let harm come your way. We’ll get you home to Lucy in one piece.” Kara laughed, “I’m sure she would appreciate that.” “You are in good hands with us. We will never do anything that would put you in harm’s way. You’re safe and we will take care of you.” Maggie chimed in. Kara raised an eyebrow, “Take care of me how? I’m seventeen, not twelve. I can handle myself.” “You are still young, besides a little protection never hurt anyone. As long as you are with us, you are our responsibility. We take care of what is ours.” Alex answered causally. “That’s just it, I’m not yours. I don’t belong to anyone, I belong to myself.” …show more content…

Maggie snickered, “You are a child, until you reach eighteen, which will be in four months. With us, you will never be treated like a child, because you definitely are not.” Kara could feel the heat creeping up her neck and in her cheeks. She hoped that they did not see how red she was. Kara never got this flustered unless she was trying to lie, or is around someone that she likes. She definitely liked Alex and Maggie which was probably going to be a problem, because a). They were nine years older than her, b). They were officers of the law, c). They were Lucy’s best friends, and c). She was not even legal yet. “Right. Can we get something to eat first? It’s been a few hours since I’ve had breakfast.” Kara wanted to concentrate on something else. “We know you have quite the appetite and we don’t want you to be left unsatisfied. What would you like to eat?” Alex asked. The double meaning was not lost on Kara as they began to walk towards the pier, “I could really go for a burger and some fries right now.” She answered. “You’re in luck, on your right is Pier Burger.” Maggie pointed in the direction of the restaurant. Kara squealed a little, “Oh, thank God!” “Don’t get too excited there, Kara.” Alex shook her head. Kara played with her glasses, “Sorry, it’s been a long time since I’ve had a good burger and fries.” “The lady wants burger and fries. Who are we to deny her what she wants.” Maggie