Love can be cruel pt III

Posted on Sat Sep 11th, 2021 @ 8:43am by Petty Officer First Class Hannah Matsson (Hayes)

Mission: Jumping Right In
Location: Home of the Matsson's
Timeline: 1 year after part II
1959 words - 3.9 OF Standard Post Measure

Lucas stood with his arms crossed over his chest, he scolded at the door as he waited. He had been back from the hospital for a week and now he was waiting for her.

Hannah opened her bedroom door and looked out at Lucas. “What’s that look for?”

"You overslept. Now I am going to have you train all day." he knew that he was pushing her hard, maybe too hard but he was going to make her more than capable of taking care of herself.

“Seriously?” Hannah looked wearily at her brother. Since her treatment at the hands of Thomas she’d lost a lot of interest in the outside world and spent most of her time indoors alone. Truth be known she was afraid to be part of the outside world again.

"Yes, I am going to make you get out of this slump even if it kills me..." he glared at her.

“Okay already!” Hannah sighed. “Give me five minutes to put some training clothes on and I’ll be with you” Closing the door she dug out a tracksuit and put it on before tying her hair back. Opening the door again she stepped out and looked wearily at Lucas. “I’m ready”

"Warmup first, then we are going to work on stamina, long slow run or even longer walk. You decide."

“Long slow run it is” Hannah gave her brother a determined look. “I can do this Lucas, I’ll make you proud of me.”

"You already have." he smiled.

Hannah smiled warmly. “I won’t ever let you down big brother.”

"I'll remember you told me that." he teased as they started the warmup.

“So exactly how hard are you planning on pushing me?” Hannah gave her brother a curious look knowing very well what the answer would be.

"I am going to make you reach your best physical potential."

“Whether it drives me insane or not huh?” Hannah grinned. “Okay... let's do this before I change my mind.”

He smiled at her. "No. You will find pride in your hard work. Shape your body so that you never be a victim ever again."

Hannah nodded. “I know you worry about that, about my being hurt again. I won’t ever let that happen again!”

"I am glad. You want a body as sculptured like mine?" he playfully flexed, even as young as he was, he was clearly defined after years of physical activities.

Hannah grinned. “As much as you look good with muscles dear brother, I think me having a body like that would look pretty weird! Women don’t have muscles like that unless they’re bodybuilders.”

"Very true, but you can be more of a fast muscle build. flexible and toned. Not a mountain. We will not do to much super heavy weights, but we will work with endurance and fast explosive strength. Would work well with your woman body, being more flexible than a man."

“Seriously? You want me to be as an Olympic sprinter or something?” Hannah grinned.

He laughed. "Not at all. I am going to make you the best that you can be and you will look yourself in the mirror one day after hard work and say 'Damn I look good. We will do some self-defense training too."

Hannah nodded. “Okay then let’s get on with it before I change my mind.”

"Alright. But I think you will do great."

“We’ll find out soon enough won’t we?” Hannah grinned as she looked at Lucas.

~ Sometime later ~

Hannah practically dragged herself to a seat, her hair was stuck to her body with perspiration and every muscle she had was screaming for mercy! “Ohh... my... god!!” She slumped into a seat.

Lucas followed her, he had had an excellent workout but unlike his sister, he could still go on. But he was very proud of her. "You did well, tomorrow will be a rest day, just slow walking so that your muscles won't ache as much. Maybe we can swim a little, that is good for stamina and all around muscle stimulation."

“You know I love to swim” Hannah offered a smile. “Nothing beats a nice swim.”

"Excellent. a mile would be about right."

“A mile!” Hannah gave her brother a glaring look. “Can’t we just swim for pleasure and not measure distance.”

"It's never wrong to have a goal, otherwise you would simply swim in aimless circles. We will aim for the mile, but not force it. How about that?"

Hannah nodded. “Okay fine. Tell me something Lucas, how far would you go to protect me?”

He narrowed his eyes at her. "If it's legal and won't kill you or me. To hell and back. Why do you ask?"

Hannah shrugged he shoulders. “I guess I just needed to know what I already suspected.”

Lucas smiled broadly and pulled her into his arms. "I love you sis. I will make sure you are a strong woman, one you can be truly proud of. Hell, I would even laugh as you make all the guys turn and look at your hard work." he kissed the top of her head.

Hannah grinned. “I love you too big brother. Thank you for all this.” She gave him a hug.

"Your welcome. Now I think you need to stretch and then off to the shower with you. Let me know if you need help with your back." he teased.

“Watch it you!” Hannah grinned before starting her stretches, pausing to look at Lucas. “Sorry that was uncalled for!” Hannah offered an apologetic smile. “Would you wash my back with my scar cream? It works to stop the scars from irritating.”

"I would be honored to care for your back." He smiled.

Hannah smiled warmly. “Thank you Lucas, I couldn’t ask for a better brother than you.”

"Damn straight. Your my baby sister and I wouldn't want anyone else."

Hannah nodded and motioned to the shower, ‘I’ll head on into the shower.”

"I'll see if I can find something with honey in it, helps with the healing." Lucas said following her.

Hannah nodded. Reaching the bathroom she removed her clothes and headed into the shower. She and Lucas had a relationship that few would understand, he could see her naked and yet not see her as something that excited him, just his sister. She trusted him in every way, a truly special relationship.

Lucas removed his own clothes and laid them on a chair before heading to the cabinet in the bathroom. He rummage through the different oils and shampoos. He found one body oil that had honey on it. "Ah, here we go. You ready?"

“I’m ready” Hannah nodded. She was still uncomfortable with anyone seeing her back, even Lucas. It brought back memories she’d rather forget.

He stepped into the shower and turned her so he could access her back, he did notice she was quite resilient about it. But it was to make the scarring as small as possible.

Hannah stood silent as she let Lucas sort out her back, he was gentle on her scars.

He reached over from behind her with the oil, "for the front. A girl should care for their skin after all." Lucas used his other hand to massage the oil into her scarred skin.

“Thank you for helping me” Hannah offered a small smile. “I still...” She shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t like you seeing me like this.”

"Of course I help and I can tell you are tense." he smiled, he had closed his eyes and used his fingertips to trace the scars and massage the oil into it. "If you look at my face you'll maybe be more comfortable."

Hannah turned her head smiling as she saw Lucas had closed his eyes. “Ohh Lucas! You don’t have to do that, but thank you.”

"I know, but it's important you are comfortable or you would never let me do it again."

Hannah smiled. “Please open your eyes Lucas, I have to learn to be comfortable with these scars, please.”

He slowly opened his eyes and looked into hers with understanding. "Your wish is my command." He started to work on her back again. "Want to learn to play an instrument with me. I think you hitting the shit out of drums is therapeutic."

Hannah grinned. “I’d like that, it’d be fun to play an instrument I’m not entirely sure drums is me though.”

"Fair enough, what would you like. If you say the triangle, I will spank you." He teased.

“Erm... to be honest I’m not sure” Hannah offered a shrug of her shoulders.

He finished her back. "I am done back here." He stepped back to leave the shower. "You can pick what you want, drums, guitar, base or maybe even vocal. Though vocal you can do with an instrument. You can also do violin, trumpet. Hell bag pipes if you want."

“I still don’t know!” Hannah frowned, “I’ll have to think about it.”

"Don't worry about it. Want me to put some fresh underwear on your bed? I'll see if I can make you a quick snack." He was waiting at the door. Smiling warmly at her, he was so proud of her. She had gone far.

“Please” Hannah nodded and smiled as she grabbed a towel to dry off. “I’ll be in soon.”

He took a towel himself, dried himself enough that he wouldn't leave a trail of water then headed into her room, he opened the drawers and pulled out fresh underwear, a pair of cotton panties, and a sports bra. He knew most didn't like wearing a bra when they slept, but a sports bra was good for her breasts, it gave good support and the fibers wouldn't tear by the weight of them. Once he had moved the cover to her bed so she could simply slip under and get comfortable he headed into the kitchen, maybe some yogurt and berries. Something light he thought.

Hannah dried off before she headed out into the bedroom, she smiled as she saw what Lucas had done for her. He took good care of her and she appreciated it. She put on her underwear and nightdress before sitting on the bed.

It wasn't long before he returned with a bowl of yogurt and berries. "Here. Eat this then off to bed."

Hannah nodded. “Thank you Lucas.” She smiled before tucking politely into her yogurt and berries.

"Your welcome, you want the night light on?" he asked, not sure what she felt about the dark now days.

“No thank you” Hannah offered a smile. “I’ll be fine in the dark.”

"Alright, you know where to find me if you need a sleeping companion. My bed is large enough without making it awkward." He teased.

Hannah grinned. “I’m a big girl now Lucas, I’ll be fine.” What she didn’t say was that she still had nightmares but she didn’t want to appear afraid.

"Yeah, I know your are having problems sleeping..."

Hannah sighed. “Of course you do, nothing escapes you Lucas. I need to do this alone, I can’t forever run to you no matter how much I might want to sometimes.”

He grinned. "Baby steps. Maybe use a sleeping bag in my room. Close, but still distance."

Hannah nodded. “Maybe later, I need to do this right now but thank you Lucas.”

Lucas looked over his shoulder with all the brotherly love he had for her. "You know where to find me if you need the comfort and security." with that he left the bathroom.