Chapter 9
Cade
Walking in, I heard a voice, ''...can't wait to find the SOB's and shoot the crap out of them.'' A tall blond guy was saying, he had a light Scottish accent. It was nice.
His eyes met mine for a second, before looking at Kaleb, quizzically.
The others seeing his distraction, turned to look also. Again their eyes resting on me, before flashing to Kaleb.
''Guys, this is Cade. She lost someone very close to her this morning.' It seemed like forever, yet also only seconds, 'I've told her everything, so you can speak freely,' there were head nods at this, 'Cade's staying here to, so...'' He trailed off, as the blond guy approached.
He extended his hand to me and introduced himself, ''Hey, I'm Liam, I'm sorry for you loss.'' I gave a small smile, while shaking his hand.
''Thanks, I'm Cade.'' He nodded.
Liam asked Kaleb if he could talk to him outside for a minute. Guess who would be the topic of that conversation...
Another guy approached me, slowly, as if not to scare me.
Wow, this guy was 'almost' ridiculously built. His biceps were bulging, even though he was relaxed. I wouldn't like to be a Shifter on the receiving end of a blow from him. He was huge, he must have been almost seven foot!
I had to crane my neck, just to attempt to look him in the face.
''Sorry 'bout your loss Cade. But I promise we'll all fight in...?'' He raised his eyebrows in question.
''Brook.'' I supplied.
''Fight in Brook's name as well as the others. They won't get away with it.'' I nodded again, so I didn't have to cry all over him.
My throat felt swollen and thick, my eyes were swimming with unshed tears, but his words had helped a great deal.
He shook my hand, gently, so as to not break any bones.
''I'm Blaze.'' He added. I tried not to laugh and somehow managed not too. It was just so apt a name for him.
''Thanks Blaze, that means a lot.'' I hicoupped, through my tears.
Kaleb put his arm around my shoulders again - causing my heart rate to spike - and tried to console me. My head was pounding, I felt sick, but the weirdest thing was, I actually felt, well safe. It was strange.
''I'm just tired, sorry.'' I whispered to Kaleb.
He nodded his head slightly, to let me know he had heard.
''Well, I'm going to help Cade get settled, so I'll catch you guys later.'' He said.
Blaze smiled at me. I liked him, I decided, smiling back.
I figured he was one of those guys that would do anything for anyone, until you hurt someone he cared about, then he would use those muscles and do some serious damage.
Uncomplicated. I could respect that.
''So, what do you think of the guys?'' Kaleb asked, breaking me out of my reverie.
We were only on the first flight of stairs - only three more to go. Yay.
''Liam seems interesting...but Blaze is cool.'' I replied, followed by I huge yawn, that I couldn't hide.
Kaleb laughed; it was a nice sound, like warm honey and lilting music.
''Yeah, Liam's interesting,' He raised an eyebrow, 'but your right, Blaze is cool. He's nice at home with his friends, but put a Shifter in front of him...wow.' He chuckled, 'He's my best friend.''
We were outside my new room now, my legs aching from the hike.
''Cade,' His hand brushed mine, sending shockwaves through my entire body, 'I need to ask you something, and I need an honest answer, 'He waited, so I nodded, 'are you scared of me?''
I frowned, how could he even think that? I swear I would never understand boys.
Looking at the hand, which he was still holding, I smiled slightly.
''No Kaleb, I'm not scared of you. There's no-one on this Earth, that I trust more now. You've saved me so many times, I've lost count. You told me the truth, when I needed to hear it. You've given me a place to stay, taken care of me...' I shook my head, 'so no like I said, I'm not scared of you.' I reached up on my tip toes and kissed him lightly on the lips, before adding, 'Thank you.''
Then I darted into my room, shutting the door firmly behind me. I heard him slump against the wooden door, in much the same way I was.
Barely I caught the words, ''Goodnight Cade...''
I smiled fully, into the darkness of the room, and breathed, ''Goodnight Kaleb...''
That night there were only two people I dreamed about. Me and Kaleb. Just talking.
Talking until the sun was high in the sky and the birds were singing, and yup, that was Mia shouting for him to play 'Hide 'n' Seek'.
I rolled on to my side, pulled the duvet up over my head and snuggled into the warmth of my pillows. On the cusp of sleep, I realized something.
The cops were coming today.
They wanted my statement, which meant I would have to re-live it.
My heart started beating, shockingly fast, my breath hitched in my chest.
This day was going to be just as bad as the day before...
The door creaked open, Kaleb popped his head in.
''Oh good, your awake. The police are here, they're downstairs.''
He walked into the room and sat on the edge of my bed.
He tipped my face towards him and kissed me.
Quiet thoroughly I might add. I felt a blush building in my cheeks. Thinking back to last night's conversation about what I was going to say, I realized he hadn't answered my question.
Oh crap...yup, I was screwed.
So completely and utterly screwed.
Help.
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~Abbey
