Chapter 11

                                    

                                          
(My pov)
It had been approximately twenty minutes since I sent a text message to Larry My phone was kept in my pocket my head still in my hands 
I just wanted to go home this was a situation where I just wanted to climb into my mom's arms or just anyone's arms at that point someone who made me feel safe. I just wanted to cry in someone's arms 
I didn't know if I was imagining it or not but the sound of police sirens was probably the best sound I have ever heard in my life 
I lifted My head up and the flashing lights outside made me sigh of relief but I still didn't dare to get up until everything was perfectly fine 
There was another round of shots I wasn't sure if they came from the police or not either way none were good 
One of the police officers came in with their fire Arm in hand and realizing no one else was armed in the building they declared it was safe to go out
I had never gotten up so quickly a lot of people around me cried tears of relief and joy
No one really continued their shopping anymore neither did I
I walked out of the building feeling the fresh crisp air i didn't want to go home not alone I had nobody to spend the night with i felt like a child who was alone and scared 
I was covered in another man's blood and in the moment it didn't really faze me 
I didn't even feel like riding my bike to the museum
I left my bike parked right where it was as I started walking toward the museum I had a blank stare most of the time and I kinda zoned out most of the way 
I didn't even realize until I was already at the museum's front main entrance so I walked in through the back and all hell was breaking loose 
All the exhibits we're arguing either amongst each other or with Larry 
"What's going on?" my voice was a bit raspy but once I cleared my throat it wasn't as raspy anymore 
Everyone turned to me and I stood there a bit awkwardly 
Larry and Ahkmen were the first ones to run towards me 
"I was so worried when you texted me I nearly died!" he said worried looking me over for any injuries
The only thing that seemed to worry everyone was the blood but it didn't seem to be mine so no one pointed it out 
"Are you alright?" Ahkmen finally asked worriedly he also checked me over for injuries 
"Yes, I'm fine now.." I say 
"How about you take a walk dear?" Teddy suggested and if anything he was right I did need a bit of a walk 
"That sounds alright..." I said putting on a smile Ahkmen followed me as I walked away 
The museum Was quiet due to Larry hushing everyone down making sure it was peaceful 
Me and ahkmen walked silently until we reached his exhibit 
"Do you want to go inside or continue our walk?" he asked 
"I kinda want to go inside and just sit...." I admitted and he nodded 
The jackals huffed lightly but didn't look my way 
As soon as we entered I sat down against the wall and he sat next to me 
He wasn't good at talking to people but for me, he tried his best 
He signaled the jackals to block the entrance And they did exactly that 
 
"Are you sure you are alright...?" he asked softly 
I stared at The wall covered in hieroglyphics before answering 
"No... I'm not but I didn't want to worry anyone" I stated looking at him 
"The whole situation was scary i felt vulnerable like a child I just kept my head in My hands the whole time" I muttered 
He listened and nodded i didn't care I just needed a person to talk to 
"It was kind of those situations where... where you just needed your mom or somebody to comfort you and calm you down and tell you it's okay" I felt tears swell in my eyes once again 
Ahkmenrah attentively listened to the information being shared and as soon as tears began to fill my eyes, he instinctively pulled me into a warm and comforting embrace. 
The hug was a gesture of genuine care and concern, providing a sense of safety and reassurance amidst the emotional moment.
It caught me off guard But soon enough I melted into his embrace and started crying 
I thought I would get over it quickly but no.. The tears rolled down my cheeks and down my chin 
He rubbed My back trying to soothe me
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked his voice low
And I nodded no I didn't want to talk about it I just wanted to be comforted 
I was here in this dimension and I watched a man get shot... he looked so young he probably had kids or grandkids of his own imagine having to break the news to his loved ones.
I had his blood splattered all over my jacket I felt bad for everyone who was injured their body deserved it...
Ahkmen moved the hair out of my face and tucked it behind my ears as he continued to rub my back in circular motions 
(ahkmenrah's pov)
I comforted her as best as I possibly could i rubbed her back in a soothing circular motion 
I soon looked down And realized she was asleep.
"Lilah?" I whispered her name realizing she was asleep I laid My head back and closed my eyes 
I had this feeling...a weird feeling and I couldn't pinpoint what type of feeling it was maybe I just wasn't as lonely anymore
I continued to rub her back as I laid My head back her head was against my chest and I soon also fell asleep. 
I had a good time writing this I hope you enjoyed it!