BoJamesDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 At that, Zack finally looked up at him warily and with some confusion in his young eyes. He just couldn't comprehend what Luke was saying....no one had ever really said it to him before and meant it..."Why..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Luke swallowed, what he was about to say something he rarely told anyone, never the many girls he dated, rarely even family. "Cuz...I...I love you Zack....as much...as if you were my little boy...I wish....I wish you was..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 For a moment there was nothing but silence in the room and the soft patter of the rain that gently started to fall against the cold window. Zack was just staring at Luke, like he'd said something in a foreign language to him and was only just starting to understand what it meant. Then all of a sudden, Zack wasn't there anymore....George was in his place...and Zack had practically lept into Luke's arms, clinging to him tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 It took a lot to catch Luke Duke off guard...but Zack managed it. Luke swallowed, in shock, before encircling the boy in his arms, hugging him tight, saying the words again, surprised at how easy they came this time. "I love you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Zack whimpered softly and buried his face into Luke's shoulder, his little hands clinging to the blue plaid as Bo's once had done. He didn't feel able to mutter the words back to Luke yet, in all honesty he didn't even really know Luke that well. All Zack knew was that Luke was the first one to offer him proper affection like this, affection he had been craving all his life...and he wasn't about to turn it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Luke just continued to hold him, reminded of how Bo would cling to him when he was little. It was something he had missed terribly. "Shhh....shhh....it's ok," he said rocking him slightly in his arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 "Why don't mama an' daddy love me like you do...why won't they come back an' get me.." he whimpered out into Luke's shirt, wanting so badly to think that maybe they would still come back, but each day that hope was diminshing more and more.This was one of the hardest questions that Luke would have to answer, like the social worker had said, how was he supposed to answer and not break the little boys heart completly. How can you take one small, slim hope away from a child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Luke swallowed for once in his life not having an answer. He just held the crying youngster, saying softly, "I dunno buddy. But it can't be that they don't love you...it's impossible not t love you..." he whispered into his ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Zack couldn't help but whimper again as Luke said it, clinging onto him tighter - if that was even possible - and keeping his face buried in Luke's shoulder. No one had ever shown him such affection before, and now that he had it, he didn't want to let go. He didn't want to lose this again like he had his parents. This time around he was determined to be a good boy and hopefully not turn Luke against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 "Now...it's gonna be ok....I promise ya.." said Luke just hugging the youngster close to his chest. "How bout I see...if you can come stay with me a while...more than just a day or two...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Ever so slowly, Zack pulled back although he still clung to Luke as if letting him go would result in the older man disappearing in front of his very eyes. He looked up at Luke with trusting, hopeful eyes that seemed to stare into Luke's very soul."Wh...what....d'...d'you mean..." the little boy asked in a whispered tone, trying not to get his hopes up at Luke's words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Luke swallowed, butterflies starting to form in his stomach. "I mean...maybe...you could stay with me...permanent....if ya wanted to that is," he added quickly.Luke Duke wasn't a coward. In fact, he had been awarded a medalin the Corps for showing exemplary bravery. But now the old familiar fears of rejection and loss, the ones he kept hidden since his parent's death, reared their ugly heads. What if he said no? He gulped hard, forcing himself to face the youngster, trying to read his face and somehow prepare himself for the answer, no matter what it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Zack's eyes widened gradually as he thought over the prospect...live with Luke, who lived on a farm filled with animals he could look after and play with. Go to school like a normal kid and have Luke be there waiting outside the gates for him? All the small things a child took for granted usually were things Zack were thinking of, things he could look forward to with Luke's offer.Swallowing hard, the little boy nodded softly and said still quietly despite the excitement welling up inside him."I'd like that..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 "Ya would? Well...great let's...let's go see what we need t' do t' make it happen..."With that he offered his hand to the youngster his heart bursting with happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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