Knight in Shining armor? [Tyler-Nina]

The sudden voice booms behind me, making all my fears come true. I've been caught. Instinctively I whip around with a shriek, and can't stop myself from swinging my fist at the figure that had discovered me. My fist makes connection with the cheek of whomever was behind me, causing them to stumble back.

Upon closer inspection, I can't help but feel awful about what I have just done. Looking closer to the face of who I thought was a peacekeeper here to take me to the whipping post, was someone who posed no threat at all. "Tyler..." I say with a sigh of regret.

Rushing over, I grasp his face between my hands, making him face me. "Tyler! I'm so sorry," I say frantically, running my hand over the red mark my hit had left on his face. "I didn't know it was you! I thought I had been caught! I'm so sorry!" The words come tumbling out of my mouth, with no breath to make a pause between them.

Looking him in the eyes, I can't help but tear up a little... I had missed Tyler so much.

My heart sinks as I notice how battered and bruised Tyler is. Healing cuts scatter his face, and I take notice to the crutches he uses to support himself. Running my hand along his face, I can't help but tear up. "What happened to you?" I ask subconsciously, ignoring his question. It takes me a moment before I realize what had caused all these cuts and bruises on him, and my sorrow festers into an anger.

Amodar did this. Amodar and Tyler must have fought after I left the open area near the lumber mill. A tear streams down my face as I take in the damage done by Amodar. "Tyler..." I begin fumbling for words. "Why? Why did you do it? Look what he did to you!" I can't help but become emotional. Tears stream down my cheeks now. I had never wanted Tyler to get hurt, and I tried my hardest to prevent it.

Backing up, I try to calm down. I wipe the tears from my face, in a desperate attempt to stop them, and look at him again. "How could Amodar do this?" I finally ask him. If he really cared for me, He wouldn't have harmed someone he knew I loved..

His touch maykes me shiver, and his words bring a slight smile to my face. Even in his condition he makes me smile. I take a deep breath and take one of his hands into my own. "I'm sorry, I just really didn't want you hurt," I say. "But I've been fine, and no, I haven't really seen much of him lately. Maybe you scared him off?" I finish with a slight chuckle. This could be a good thing tho, not seeing Amodar. Not seeing much of him has made me less attracted to him, and now that I have Tyler with me, I can focus my feelings on him.

"What are you doing here in this condition anyway? I doubt that your boss would let you work in the condition you're in," I say, looking him up and down once more. Whatever happened in the fight between him and Amodar, it looked like Amodar got the best of him. Noticing the botched splint around his leg, I wonder. "Have you even seen a real doctor?"

Finding out he hasn't seen a real doctor worries me, but he follows up this statement by telling me he knows of a sort of healer that must be local. I don't fully feel better, but at least he's going to see someone. "I'll go with you," I say. I want to make sure he'll be ok.

I couldn't help but feel responsible for him being beaten like he was... If it wasn't for me, Tyler wouldn't have even had to worry about Amodar. It was all my fault...

"What are you doing tonight, Nina? I can't really go out, but maybe you want to come to my place?" Tyler said, snapping me from my thoughts. Looking at him, I blink. Another invitation to his home?

Tyler really knew how to make a girl feel special. He adjusts his crutches and raps his arm around me as we begin our walk to Tyler's home. I wonder what his house looked like. Was it messy? Neat and orderly? The curiosity rose within me.

I enjoy the walk, even if it was still rather cold. Tyler's arm slung around me offered some protection from the cool breeze, but still I couldn't help but shiver and shake. "How are you doing? I mean ...we put you in a bad position." Tyler asks. Looking at the ground I try to process my emotions. How did I feel about all that happened?

"I'm good I guess," I let out. It was true for the most part. Sure I was a little confused, but I knew I truly wanted Tyler. Or did I?

"We're here. This is it," He tells me, gesturing toward the building in front of us. It's a big building, and it's rather pretty. As I help him to the front door, I take notice of the carvings in the wood, a very beautiful sight. That's what you can expect from district 7. Beautiful architecture and fine details. Inside, the building there is a long hallway, with a couple doors on the wall. Helping Tyler up the stairs, I follow him to his house. Here we go, the revealing moment of Tyler's apartment.

He opens the door, and I take in the full view of his room. It's how I'd imagine any other boys bachelor pad to look. The floor is visible at least, only covered by a few stray articles of clothing. "Sorry for the mess. I wasn't able to pick up anything off the floor. Come on in," he says to me. I smile and shake my head. "It's fine," I begin. "I've seen much worse, believe me."

He hobbles over, and plops down on his couch, telling me to make myself at home. It's relatively warm in here, so I take my jacket off and set it on a close chair. "It's a nice place," I say with a smile. "Nice and homey. Do you live here alone?"

Walking over to Tyler, I take a seat right next to him. His leg looks like it hurts, so I decide to be careful, and not cuddle close to him like I wanted to. Maybe that was a good choice. I didn't want him thinking I was making any advances.... Did I?